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The word "Namaste" in Hinduism means

"I bow to the divine in you". This word is powerful and helps you unleash your full potential on your spiritual journey. I believe it is very important to end your yoga, prayer, and meditation sessions with powerful words to seal the deal. Take a moment and sit in a comfortable yoga position and breathe and say each word below...

My soul honors your soul.

I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides.

I honor the light, love, truth, beauty, and peace within you because it is also within me.

In sharing these things we are united, we are the same, we are one!

Namaste

Written by Shikoma M.

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Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get on the Mat, Love Your Body

There’s no such thing as a ‘yoga body’ because everybody is a yoga body. Jessamyn Stanley challenges stereotypes in “Every Body Yoga,” while teaching basic yoga poses and practices. She believes in body acceptance and welcomes yoga beginners of all shapes and sizes. In addition to yoga poses, Stanley also shares her personal struggles and how she used yoga to get to a healthier place in life.

Today she is a certified yoga instructor in Durham, North Carolina. She's been profiled by numerous mainstream media outlets, including Glamour, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, and New York Magazine's The Cut. She appeared on the cover of FabUPlus magazine. She's teaching a Yoga Journal workshop this fall. And her first book, Every Body Yoga, is coming out in the spring. Every step of the way, she's remained laser-focused on the importance of body positivity, self-care, and self-love. Follow her on social media!

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Tea and Diabetes

Certain teas may be particularly beneficial for people with diabetes and help promote blood sugar control, reduce inflammation, and enhance insulin sensitivity — all of which are essential for diabetes management.

This article explains the benefits of tea for people with diabetes, lists the best teas to drink for diabetes control, and explains how to enjoy tea in the healthiest and safest way.

How does tea affect diabetes control?

Consumed by over two-thirds of the global population, tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world:

There are many types of tea, including true teas made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which include black, green, and oolong tea, and herbal teas, such as peppermint and chamomile tea.

Both true teas and herbal teas have been associated with a variety of health benefits due to the powerful plant compounds that they contain, and research has shown that some teas have properties that are particularly beneficial for people with diabetes.

Diabetes is a group of conditions characterized by chronically high blood sugar levels resulting from either the inadequate secretion of the blood-sugar-regulating hormone insulin, reduced sensitivity to insulin, or both.

For people with diabetes, tight blood sugar regulation is critical, and choosing foods and beverages that optimize healthy blood sugar control is key.

Opting for calorie-free or very-low-calorie beverages like unsweetened tea over sugary beverages like soda and sweetened coffee drinks is an excellent way to optimize diabetic control.

Plus, some tea varieties contain plant compounds that fight cellular damage and reduce inflammation and blood sugar levels, making them a great choice for people with diabetes.

What’s more, drinking unsweetened tea can help keep your body hydrated. Staying properly hydrated is essential for every bodily process, including blood sugar regulation.

In fact, research shows that dehydration is associated with high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, highlighting the importance of regular fluid intake.

Certain teas contain compounds that may help optimize diabetic control. Plus, drinking tea can help you stay hydrated, which is essential for healthy blood sugar regulation.

Healthline