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Stressed, anxious!?!?     Are you feeling stressed, having a tough time defusing after work or just cannot seem to wind down for a good nights sleep? Stress affects are bodies in many different ways, sleep, mental acuity, mood, eating habits, physical health and more. Now may be the time to consider dipping a toe into the 'mind / body' fitness.  I know yoga is not for everyone, some worry they cannot do yoga others think 'it is just not my thing to be quiet, be still and the gentle slow movements are weird.'  Consider approaching mind body fitness in a different way by adding some nice gentle stretches at the end of the day or maybe you need that quiet time in the morning.  To help with the 'mind' portion of fitness, prior to the stretches find somewhere you can sit quietly and bring your focus into your body rather than everything that is happening around you.  Please keep in mind that our brain is always working so you will need to on occasion gently remi...