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Adolescence is a period of enormous neurological, emotional and social change. Young people are navigating identity, relationships, academic pressure, changing bodies and an increasingly digital world, often while their nervous systems are still developing. Yoga therapy offers practical, evidence-informed tools that help young people become more aware of their internal experience, regulate stress, improve resilience

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Apr 26 2014

Coping with Exam stress

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Here are five easy steps towards decreasing stress during exams: 1. Breathe! As you sti down to study, make sure you take 5 minutes to notice your breathing If you need stimulation, breathe deep and fast and if you ned calming down, make sure your outbreath is longer than your in breath. 2. Stretch! Your

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Apr 14 2014

Do Boys do Yoga?

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I asked my group of boys at the local Catholic 6th Form, why they come to yoga, week after week, why they encourage their mates to come along and these are their top five answers: Its like the gym, but more fun, building muscle and upper body strength Its really challenging, particularly the arm balances

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