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The AYOGI Journal


The Myth of the "Lonesome Pioneer"
Did you know that your nervous system is biologically designed to co-regulate with other people to lower your cortisol levels? Prenatal Yoga Series, Grand Junction Birth Collective In the West, we pride ourselves on being rugged individuals who can handle everything ourselves. But during pregnancy, the "I’ve got it" mentality can actually trigger a chronic fight-or-flight response. When you feel isolated, your brain perceives it as a threat, which can lead to higher blood pre

Kelsey Fife Duarte
5 days ago2 min read
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