I Some rest, relaxation and other keys to a long, healthy life That's Life Andy Juniper Guest Contributor 19 | Thursday, February 18, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com recently came across a feature on The Daily Beast website under a headline that hooked me: Restorative Yoga Is Like Adult Nap Time; under a subhead that I could hang my hat on: Relaxation is just as important as exercise when it comes to your health. Hey, no one enjoys a good nap more than me -- truth be told, there are days when I think my life may well have peaked during kindergarten naptime. Further, I revel in relaxation, at least when the stars and life align and I can steal time away from the daily grind to put my barking dogs up and unwind. Finally, I've been doing yoga -- and loving its countless bene ts -- for nearly nine years. Alas, the thought of combining these relaxing, pleasurable pursuits, gave me a big case of the warm and fuzzies. But what exactly is restorative yoga? According to the story, restorative yoga is "about the art of active rest" with the goal of "total relaxation." How does one reach total relaxation? Lay in a dimly lit room. Listen to either silence or calming music (no Motorhead). Place a blanket over you and use rm pillows to support your body. Be warm, comfortable. Engage in mind-cleansing meditative breathing. Then, "the restoration comes in the state of being just before falling asleep...." Well, this concept took me back. Years ago, I was (to understate) having anxiety issues. A wise specialist recommended I read Dr. Joan Borysenko's ground-breaking book, Minding The Body, Mending The Mind, in which the good doctor introduced readers to the wonder and science behind The Relaxation Response. You know how when humans face danger (real or perceived) they go into a ght-oright survival state of physiological hyperarousal? Well, researchers led by Dr. Herbert Benson determined there is an opposite response for when body and mind are oversee Keeping on p.20 · · · · · · Sunday Evenings Karaoke Monday Night Poker Night Wednesday Night Trivia Family Pub Open for Lunch Sports Teams Welcome Looking for direction in a volatile market? Let's talk. Marc Nutford - Financial Advisor 2387 Trafalgar Road, Unit E2, Oakville, ON L6H 6K7 905-844-4043 · www.edwardjones.com Proud supporter of the Oakville Rangers · Trip Advisor's highest rated Oakville pub Saturday Nights Live Entertainment This week featuring: Whisky Mountain and the Moonshiners Dundas St. Oak Park Blv vd. Trafalgar Rd Taunton Rd. 231 Oak Park Blvd, Oakville The Pipes & Taps 289-863-1155 Hays Blvd Oak Park Blvd eMille sHOes BUrliNGTON Factory Shoe outlet winter SPeCiALS! New ArrivAls 2394 Fairview Street, Burlington FAMILY OWNED FOR 59 YEARS! 905-632-9688 www.factoryshoeoutlet.ca 2015 Diamond Award Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm #1 SHOE STORE #1 CHILDREN'S SHOE STORE