Time Out (Relaxation Techniques)

Taking Time Out For You

Relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation have been around for thousands of years. Countless generations have shown us that engaging in these practices and relaxation therapies can help us live healthier, more balanced lives.

In the last several years, research has emerged suggesting that when we relax, changes occur not only at the cellular level but also at the most subtle level of our physiology – our genes.

The relaxation response elicited positive genetic changes among them:

• The activity of genes linked to insulin levels, which aid in energy metabolism is increased – assisting in weight loss.
• A decrease in gene activity is related to inflammation, which has been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer.