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- The Art of Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Mary Jane KaslinerI first wrote this article just prior to leaving for a trip out to California to visit some friends, and decided to bring the draft with me to review on the flight out. I remember thinking there was something missing from the article, as if the words were just that…WORDS. I decided to ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - How to Organize a Corporate Yoga Class - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Kareene KohCorporate yoga has increased in popularity as it is a relatively accessible form of exercise that can easily be accommodated in the workplace. During stressful times such as these, an initiative such as in-house yoga classes can be an effective, low cost method to help improve the wellbeing of ...
Views: 3157(1 vote) - 4 Freedoms Integration Exercise (9): Stretching Your Limits - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandINTEGRATION EXERCISES Exercises To Do Together by Al Link and Pala Copeland STRETCHING YOUR LIMITS Yoga means union. Yoga postures work your body, focus your mind, and build your life force. When done in tune with a partner, they also strengthen your heart connection. Time for Exercise: ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Kapalbhati Breathing Exercise - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from Subodh GuptaKapal in Sanskrit means FOREHEAD, and Bhati in Sanskrit means SHINING. Practicing Kapalbhati on regular basis leads to shining face with inner radiance. Kapalbhati is highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise. What we do in Kapalbhati Pranayama In Kapalabhati we do quick exhalation and ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - What is Thai Yoga and Thai Massage? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Thai Yoga CenterThai Massage is Yoga! Let me say this to you with emphasis Thai Massage is not LIKE Yoga, it IS Yoga! The type of Thai traditional therapy that most people will be directly exposed to is ráksãa thaang nûat (healing massage treatment). This is what is more commonly known as the ...
Views: 2955(1 vote) - Experience the Health Benefits of Yoga - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Charlotte BradleyIn today’s hectic world we’re always on the go. If we’re not thinking about the projects laid out for us tomorrow at work, we’re worried about getting the kids off to school or to karate lessons or just to bed… When the day is over, there is little ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Yoga - What Are The Different Types? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Kareene KohIf you are considering taking up yoga, then it is important to understand that there are a variety of types to choose from, each with their own philosophy and techniques. As you embark on your personal yoga journey, it may help to understand the alternatives so you can choose the one that is ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - How To Choose A Yoga Mat - The Best Way - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Dan TienSearching for the perfect yoga mat? You will find that while there are a wide variety of mats available on the market, the "best" mat is the one that meets your needs. The first thing you will want to look for in a yoga mat is a size that works best for you. Most yoga mat average around 24 ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Yoga For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from texas .Stress…. It’s a fact of life; there’s really no getting around it. How you manage the stress though can mean the difference. The body’s natural relaxation response is a powerful antidote to stress. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can help you activate this ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Yoga For Stress Management, Yoga For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Peter HutchYoga is very good in stress management. Research has also shown that Hatha Yoga - the type of yoga practiced in the West - if practiced regularly, has a significant impact on ones muscular strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Studies done on a group of people, who practiced yoga, ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Take Time For Yourself With Yoga - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Charlotte BradleyLet’s face it, very few of us take enough time for ourselves. The repercussions of not investing the energy and time to take care of our ourselves will eventually manifest itself as illness or stress. We carry the effects of stress not only in our hearts but also in in our ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Lighting Up The Fire Of Vital Force Through Kundalini Worship - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe activation and movement of Kundalini Shakti (Divine Serpent Power) is extremely difficult. This is because the flow has to be obstructed. One feels carefree and joyous when there is no discipline. The tastebuds are in ecstasy when allowed to eat anything and everything. As a result of ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - How Can Yoga Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Chaker SaafYoga is one of the best natural "risk-free" solutions against stress. It can be practiced by anyone, anywhere in the world. Many people do yoga on a daily basis, to keep fit and avoid any trouble can be caused by depression or anxiety. They don't just practice yoga for its healthy ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Yoga Science For Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jerome SmithStress is a very familiar experience in our fast paced society. We hear phrases such as “I am under a lot of stress,” “I feel stressed-out,” or we say that a particular situation “is very stressful” all too often. We tend to assume that life is generally stressful, so we adapt certain behaviors ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Yoga Maryville: Enjoy Yoga In Your Smoky Mountain Home - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from David MorganMaryville, TN is a quiet town of under 30,000 residents. It is located between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Blount County. Looking for a small community where you can practice your yoga, a community with sidewalks and greenways, and a town where it's safe to ride ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Simple Bedside Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from mary annaShengelanyao morning to get up, it can be said to be the most natural thing has. Now, a new project, bedside yoga, is the use of such activities for you to set the tone for the day, and to create a calm and continued to meet throughout the day. Yoga can help you find the body of the centre, a ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - High-temperature Yoga Detailed Briefing - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from mary annaWhat is the high temperature yoga In simple terms is in a heated environment to practice yoga. Heating is usually the ambient temperature should be in control of between 38 ℃ -42 ℃. Yoga Yoga in the traditional high temperature on the basis of a study of the 26 action, in accordance ...
Views: 2111(1 vote) - Yoga Music Survey - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from mary annaAccording to the Chinese and ancient Indian doctrine that the souls of human mental and physical activity messages originated in mind the change that is to say, people's health and the quality of emotional response, Albert comes from the spiritual state of change, the modern psychological and ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - The Benefits Of Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from iYogaClub iYogaClubYoga is a healing system of theory and practice. It is a combination of breathing exercises (pranayama), physical postures (asana), deep relaxation (yoga nidra) and meditation (dyana), practiced for more than 5,000 years. While Yoga evolved as a religious practice in Hinduism, in the Western ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - The Truth Shall Set You Free - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Marsha ThereseBalancing The Worlds of Faith and Yoga: A new Kind of Yoga Consciousness I have a tee shirt which I wear occasionally at yoga centers, in yoga classes, shopping! I created the tee shirt to remind myself of my own spiritual path, to be unabashed about saying who I am in the world. The tee shirt ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - A Yoga Story - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Lorin ParrishI remember clearly the day my good friend gently approached me back in my California days. She said she couldn’t help but notice how lately I always look stressed out whenever she saw me driving around the city. I was appalled…not because I actually WAS really stressed out, but ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - The Potential Of Using Yoga For Weight Loss - by Let's face it: a lot of people have a severe misunderstanding of yoga. For every one person who knows how effective yoga can be in maintaining a positive outlook, improving posture and digestion, staying in good health, and maintaining a high level energy just to get you through the day, there ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - The Role of Yogic Exercises in Building Muscles for All Ages - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Chaker SaafAfter the age of 45 when one is not generally accustomed to taking any physical exercises the practice of Yogic asanas may prove rather discomforting at first. The rigidity of the muscles begins to manifest itself after that age. Certain muscular movements produce a discomforting sensation of ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - Yoga Relaxation, Shavasana or the Corpse Pose - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Chaker SaafActivity is the law of life and it is carried out at the expenditure of energy produced by a certain amount of wear and tear of all the organs of the body, and particularly at the expense of the voluntary muscles. During waking hours we perform all sorts of co-ordinated movements which are ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - What Is SomaVeda Thai Yoga? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Thai Yoga CenterSomaVeda™ Integrated Traditional Therapies; Traditional Thai Yoga and Medical Massage Program It is more than using a little of this and a little of that! Traditional energetic based systems such as TCM, TTM, Homeopathy, Native American Medicines and Western Medicines such as Allopathy, ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Hatha Yoga And Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Christine SwintAre humans hard-wired to explore spirituality? It seems we have an impulse that urges us to seek the divine, a gene that spurs us to answer questions about who we are, where we came from, and where we are going. At the same time, we long to create, to leave our mark on this world we find ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - The Impact Of Yogic Asanas On Our Health! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Chaker SaafYogic exercises may be practiced at any time of the day but mornings are preferable as one is always fresh on rising and the stomach and intestines are empty. At any rate these exercises should not be undertaken on a loaded stomach. At least two hours should elapse after the last meal before ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - The Practical Benefits Of Yogic Asanas And Its Impact On The Human's Physical Well-being. - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Chaker SaafThe ultimate aim of all yogic asanas is to prepare the body to achieve that tranquility of mind which is necessary for the realization of the Supreme or God-consciousness. The practice of asanas conserves energy, whether voluntary or involuntary. This is utilized, by other Yogic practices, to ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - Yoga For Our Children . . . . And Our Future - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Aurora LipperDoes it seem to anyone else like so many things in are world are going wrong at the same time? The economy is declining, gas prices are astronomical (At times, over $5.00 a gallon where I live), the war in the Middle East, global warming… And the list goes on. It can be pretty depressing at ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Becoming The "Best Yoga Studio In Town" - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Aurora LipperAs Summer approaches, the weather becomes warm for most of us. Where I live in Southern California, the hills and mountains have been covered with flowers that are just now fading. The season is definitely changing. For a yoga studio, Summer can be a hard time. A number of my private ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Sampoorna Yoga-The Integrated Path Of Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Shri Yogi HariWhat is Sampoorna Yoga? Overview Sampoorna means complete, full. We are the spirit, Soul or Atman, which is Divinity or fullness itself. The Atman, which is also referred to as the Self, is functioning through the vehicles of body, senses, mind, intellect and ego to experience the world of ...
Views: 3303(2 votes) - Get Fit Where You Sit - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Howard ShareffIn our time-crunched, compressed life styles, opportunities to exercise may seem few and far between. Our society has evolved to a point of such busyness that for many of us, if we are doing something, we are often thinking of and/or doing something else. In addition, the growing elder ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Swara Yoga: The Sound Of The Universe - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Christina SarichSwara is a Sanskrit word meaning sound or musical note. Swara Yoga is an ancient practice which views the body and all the objects of the Universe as one immense orchestral masterpiece. This type of yoga essentially deals with controlling the vibratory quality of the body thorugh the breath, ...
Views: 3004(1 vote) - Swara Yoga: Music through the Body and into the Universe - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Christina SarichSwara is a Sanskrit word meaning sound or musical note. Swara Yoga is an ancient practice which views the body and all the objects of the Universe as one immense orchestral masterpiece. This type of yoga essentially deals with controlling the vibratory quality of the body thorugh the breath, ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Yoga Moves and Grooves - Legs Here Arms There - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Suzanne EarlySo there I was, trying to hide in the back row - doing my yoga moves and grooves - well my version of them anyway - ever been there? Legs tangled up in knots or crossed in a position I can't get out of. If only I had been listening to our instructor, instead of having an attack of the giggles ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Yoga And Asthma - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Atanu BanerjeeJust imagine that it's the middle of the night and you suddenly wake up feeling uneasy. You are unable to catch your breath and getting suffocated. The whole world seems to be closing in around your throat and chest. The urgency to breathe is making you panic. Do you realize what is happening to ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Avoid your next Asthma attack! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Atanu BanerjeeJust imagine that it's the middle of the night and you suddenly wake up feeling uneasy. You are unable to catch your breath and getting suffocated. The whole world seems to be closing in around your throat and chest. The urgency to breathe is making you panic. Do you realize what is happening to ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Right View - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Donna DavidgeBecome determined! Until every single being in the world is free from suffering, I will not give up my practice.” This saying comes from a pack of Buddhist cards that one of our retreat guests gifted us. A favorite theme of mine in yoga classes is the heart, connecting from and healing ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Hatha Yoga – Good For Healthy Breathing. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from yoga bestbuyHatha yoga is the way which has physical health and balance as a main goal, for its practitioners believe that greater mental and spiritual awareness can be brought about with a healthy and pure body. Hatha yoga mainly concerns itself with asanas or postures. Asanas are contemplative in nature ...
Views: 692 - Karmic Yoga-Living in the Now - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from John GilmoreThese are interesting times. The world is changing rapidly nowadays, or at least we are learning about the changes much faster than previous generations. The main difference between those generations and ours is our familiarity with new technology. We read faster; we learn earlier; we ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - The 4 Noble Truths of Buddha And The Eight Fold Path - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from tara sukhuWednesday Morning Feb 13th 2008 The 4 Noble Truths of Buddha and the 8 Fold Path The whole of Buddha’s teaching is based on the 4 Noble Truths and the 8 fold path. The first is right view, which is to understand that there is only suffering in this world. It is just like Vedantic philosophy ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - What Is Kundalini Yoga? - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from yoga bestbuyIn Hindu thought, flow of life energy existing with in everyone. It is believed to lie coiled at the base of the spine, and by the practice of Kundalini yoga can be raised from the first chakra (centre of spiritual power) step by step to the seventh chakra at the top of the skull, burning away ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Benefiting From Your Yoga Practice - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Mario ProiettiYoga is not only an extremely popular form of exercise, but depending on the form you practice, can be exciting or calming, social or meditative, energizing or relaxing. No matter which of these best describes your yoga class, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of every class you ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Yoga and Tennis-Release Your Full Potential - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Debra BobierYoga and Tennis- Release Your Full Potential By: Deb Bobier, Registered and Certified Yoga Instructor 500 Hour Level (the highest available) & Founder of YogaBound.com & SarongBoutique.com In addition to soft ball, track and running, I played tennis competitively for more than 20 years. Being ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - How To Do Chair Yoga Stretches To Relieve Back And Shoulder Strain - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from YOGA KATHere are a few more great stretches for your back, shoulders, and arms all while sitting in the chair. The point to most of these is to make time for your self and to do them consistently. I suggest to all my clients and you that you will get greater benefit if you stretch at a minimum of ten ...
Views: 2959 - How to Do Some Easy Chair Stretches At Your Desk, or at the Office. - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from YOGA KATWe are under the gun and deal with more stress each and every day. More deadlines keep us confined to our desk chair and much of the day to day activities of business are being conducted via e-mail, the computer-fax, the palm pilot, texting via phone, or blackberry, video conferencing, ...
Views: 2325 - EyeYoga - Restoring Vision Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from jesryne wong(No Drug. No Injection, No Surgery, No Expensive Apparatus or Program) Correct eyesight problems such as MYOPIA (nearsighted), HYPERMETROPIA (farsighted) & PREBYOPIA (aging vision), ASTIGMATISM (blurry distant & near vision), AMBYOPIA (lazyeye), ANISOMETROPIA (one eye with nearsighted and the ...
Views: 1772 - Yoga: Source To Inner Peace Or Path To Suffering? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaIs your practice of yoga improving your body image, leading you to greater acceptance and appreciation of your physical body? Or is it just one more attempt to develop that "perfect body", eventually leading to suffering and angst? Yoga historically was about spiritual union: it was the process ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Definition: Yoga - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Robin KYoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. According to Gavin Flood, Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies it has been defined as referring to "technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to spiritual experience ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Book Review: The Yoga of Sound - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Yoga. Yoga is a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind. Bhakti Bhakti is the Official Guide to Yoga. Bhakti-Bheka has been in business since 1996. The principal persons here practice yoga and use the ...
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