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    Deep Relaxation

    Nov 20, 2018 3 minutes

    HAVING A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE doesn’t mean we only take care of our mind. Body and mind are two faces of one reality and they support each other. Because of the way we live and consume, stress accumulates in our body and erodes our sense of well-being. By taking care of our body and incorporating moments of deep relaxation into daily life, we reduce stress, anxiety, and irritation, and help balance body and mind.

    Sometimes our body needs to rest, but our mind still wants to do many things. Though we think we can overcome

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