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Yoga : Health & Medical
What is Yoga?
Yoga began during the Indus Valley civilization in South Asia. The original system was an eightfold path named Asthangayoga. First written records of yoga date back to 200 BC in Yogasutra of Patanjali. Yoga itself is really not a religion, however, it is connected to the Hindu tradition and is based
Won't You Join The Dance?
When we tune in to the cosmic theme, when our biorhythm is in harmony with the biorhythm of nature, our being is in a state of dance to the celestial melody of the cosmos. And when this happens, the inner energies and hidden potentials wake and work miracles for us, effortlessly, naturally...
What Is The Hardest Yoga?
Newcomers are always interested enough funny and silly questions: what is the hardest yoga? The most difficult thing in yoga is the spreading of the mat. This is true, which is known to any yoga.
Designing a Hatha Yoga Class Or Session
Let's look at some ways to group techniques, within a Yoga class, and keep them interesting for each session. Please keep in mind that there are thousands of ways to design lesson plans. The only time a lesson plan is wrong is if it can potentially hurt a student.
Power Yoga And Powering It Up
Power yoga is sometimes known as the western version of Ashtanga Yoga which brought by the Indians. Beryl Bender Birch was the one who gave the term Power Yoga. He was a teacher of Ashtanga Yoga and at the same time an author of Power Yoga.Yoga was inspired and was brought to the west by the renowne
How Yoga Can Help PMS Symptoms
Yoga has long been recognised as a powerful remedy for reducing the symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome). It is estimated that over half of women have to deal with the unpleasant and uncomfortable symptoms that PMS delivers every month.
Meditation Techniques For Better Decision Making
There are many different meditation techniques for many different situations, but one of most tangible benefits of meditation is using that inner strength to help guide us in finding answers to problems and making decisions.
Meditation: Peace From Within
Meditation is a simple mental practice, which looks like thinking, but goes far beyond the process of thinking. Meditation is a heightened state of awareness. The practice of meditation can be seen in ancient religious texts (Christian, Muslim and most importantly Hindu scripts). The most widely fol
Can Anybody Do Yoga?
I have been asked many times by different types of people if they can do yoga. Whether you are young or old, weak or strong, flexible or inflexible, there is a place for you in yoga.
Hatha Yoga - Waking the Power of Self-Realization
Yoga lessons are best learned, by using all of your senses, and letting your heart guide your practice. The development of self-realization is much similar because one or two senses will only expose the essence of the true self.
Who Should Be Allowed To Teach Yoga To The Public?
Once in a while, you read, or hear, an opinion about who should teach Yoga, how many years or hours of training is required, pre-requisites, and the physical requirements of teaching.So, how do you decipher through all of this information?To make it simple, please know, at the time of this writing,
Some Things to Watch Out For When On Yoga Meditation Retreats
Practicing yoga or meditation has its own perks as you get to improve your health in a way that no other medicinal solution can offer you. Lots of people today get themselves involved into yoga and meditation but the fact is that not many of them are able to continue the practice punctually. Retreat
Meditation - One-Syllable Mantras For Beginners
If you feel uncomfortable with the mystical practices of some meditation philosophies, you may want to try these simple one-syllable words as mantras. With your eyes closed, try some of these and feel what happens.
Relevance of Zen Stories in Meditation
Since the time immemorial, Zen stories have been used as an effective tool for meditation. In the Zen tradition, the stories, which are often referred as Koan, have been a fundamental part of the Zen meditation. Even in the present time, people love to use these stories to deepen their knowledge of
Yoga Exercise for Weight Loss
Yoga can be used as an effective weight-loss tool. This article discusses the medical basis of weight loss through yoga, specific forms of yoga that work best for weight reduction, strategies for practicing yoga and dietary considerations that should be included in a weight-loss routine.
Chakra Meditation Can Help You When You Feel Blocked
Chakra meditation is a great way to enhance your spiritual wellness and well being. By doing chakra meditation, you change your energy. When you change your energy, you not only feel better, but it may also help you to move ahead on your path more easily. That's why chakra meditation can be gre
Effective Meditation, The Missing Link
Once upon a time, thirty some years ago I began my meditation practice. It all started in my junior year of college at chilly Northern Michigan University. I was initiated into a popular meditation tradition. In the intervening years, I have struggled to keep this practice going and over time becaus
Getting More Fit While Avoiding The Gym
Being a member of a gym has many great benefits. These days, virtually all gyms offer many exercise equipment making them a very attractive option for your fitness needs. Still, for many people, this is not always an option due to the expense involved or their location might make it difficult to use