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Most of us can use a bit of relaxation.    Even if you take just a few moments out of your day to re-center, be present and breathe, it can do wonders to improve your overall sense of well being. Studies have shown that a yogic breathing practice can reduce your stress hormones and calm your autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for your fight or flight response. 

Sama Vritti, is a form of pranayama (breath technique) that everyone can enjoy.  Pranayama translates to prana: life force, ayama: expansion, prolongation. When we practice breathing techniques (pranayama) we are expanding and prolonging our life force. Sama translates to same or even, and Vritti is turning, making this breath tech...