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Yoga for the mind
Holistic growth is nurturing the mind, the body and the spirit collectively. The body being a physical manifestation lends itself to measurable changes and focused practice. But can one bring measurable improvements to the mind? Are there ways beyond meditation to build mindfulness? Can the development of the brain be linked to the training of the mind? These answers came to me as I clicked a google ad that took me to Lumosity.com. Science believed that mental ability was fixed after childhood – but in the last few decades neuroscientists have discovered ...