77 percent of Americans report physical symptoms related to stress and anxiety. To calm the noise in our minds we will ease into a practice that enhances the parasympathetic nervous system, aiding our sleep and digestion instead of fueling the fight or flight response. Today's class will open our ribcage so we can breathe more deeply. We'll finish with a guided relaxation called yoga nidra, or yogic sleep.
Beavers and bears: The hit movie "Hoppers" spotlights how beavers protect the environment. Now, people are joining the Beaver Corps to protect the beavers. . And after habitat loss nearly wiped them out, black bears are thriving in North Carolina. Florida beaches provide inspiration for artists. Residents of the Quad Cities find new ways to reconnect with the Mighty Mississippi. And a tribute to Ted Turner, a friend of "This American Land."
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