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Yoga's Benefits

Yoga has been around for centuries, and was originally a form of spiritualism. Its use has been expanded to exercise and meditation in western culture.

Benefits of Yoga

India is the motherland of 'Yoga', spiritual practices. Indians coined the term Yoga that refers to technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation. Yoga has been attached to Hinduism and its religious practices.

The Dos and Don'ts of Prenatal Yoga

If you are pregnant, you may have a lot of questions about whether yoga is safe for you and your baby. Yoga can be a great way to stretch, tone, and relax during pregnancy, but there are a few precautions to take, as well as a few specific ways that prenatal yoga can prepare you to deliver your baby

Yoga Certification Program

Some would be Yoga instructors' feel that it is their calling in life and if you as a Yoga practitioner feel in this way then perhaps its time you seek out the many excellent Yoga teaching certification programs that's become available. There is much to choose from and proper study and res

How to Clear Your Mind for Meditation

In today's goal-oriented society, excessive tension has become a "normal" state of being. Even as success gurus advocate ever higher performance standards, medical doctors and spiritual leaders warn us of the health damage from stress, and the loss of quality of life when we find ours

Guided Meditation

A guided meditation takes the listener on a visualized journey. The combination of a soothing voice and gentle background music can help to induce a pleasurable state of gentle relaxation - they are perfect for those with active minds who struggle to quiet their thoughts. An excellent way to relax a

Yoga Mat and Towel - Essential Yoga Accessories

Should you go ahead and sign up for a yoga class, you need to be sure you have the accessories to ensure you maximize your yoga time. There are actually two essential yoga accessories you should have: the yoga mat and towel.

Guidelines for Busy Women on Living Meditatively

It is hard combining the rigors of catering for a home with work schedules. The product of maintaining such diverse responsibilities is the unavailability of time within which to meditate. Despite the intricacies of maintaining a rigorous and hectic lifestyle, there are practical ways to start livin

What You Should Wear To A Yoga Class

Sometimes people can be shy and avoid signing up for certain exercises classes because they don't know what to wear. Don't let this keep you from getting regular exercise and making improvements to your life. If you are unsure what to wear to any exercise class, including a yoga class, you

Prenatal Yoga - Stepping Stone to Healthy Mom and Baby

If Mom is happy, so is baby, and if a happy baby is your goal, you definitely want to practice Prenatal Yoga. Whether as a beginner or a seasoned veteran to yoga, Prenatal Yoga provides tools to reap yoga's benefits. How you may ask?

How to Know You Are Meditating Correctly

I often tell people that meditation is both the easiest and most difficult spiritual practice to master. It is easy in that anyone can learn the techniques to meditate. However, meditation is very difficult because most people have a hard time quieting our thoughts and keeping their mind from wander

Yoga for everybody

LA ROCHEFOUCAULD said:' Death and the sun are not to be looked at in the face '. Maybe YOGA neither is.There are so many articles, books, conferences and videos about YOGA, so many YOGA styles with so

Burning Incense As A Way Of Enhancing Meditation

Burning incense is a great way of preparing yourself and the space you are going to use for meditation. It is a practice that has been used since ancient times throughout many ancient cultures. Frankincense is a favorite for meditation practitioners and is also known as one of the gifts that Jesus r

Yoga, Flexibility

A comprehensive flexibility program can be used as a stand alone exercise program. But if you are going to pursue other forms of exercise, Flexibility exercises should be considered a prerequisite to all forms of exercise. This means that before undertaking any rigorous workout routine (this include

Seven Ways Yoga Transforms Your Life

In the west, people generally are more aware of the physical benefits of yoga, e.g., improved flexibility, better posture, and stronger muscles. The spiritual benefits and impact yoga has on your overall lifestyle are slightly harder to define.

Astrologer in US

The deep and logical science of Astrology may be thousands of years old and yet Dr. Paresh Dani's humble contributions to this field over the last three-and-a-half decades cannot be ignored. Whether it is in ...