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- Develop Psychic Powers with Yoga - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Conrad RawThere are hundreds of yoga classes across the United States. Doctors agree that yoga is a great exercise for the body, but did you know it not only aids the spirit but also increases psychic abilities. Some of the great Yoga masters perform amazing feats that range from stopping their hearts and ...
Views: 3714(1 vote) - Quieting a Chaotic Mind - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, I received the following pointed inquiry from a pal: I need some advice on how to relax a mind that over-thinks. Hmmm. Let's see . . . Have you thought about illegal substances? How about gratuitous sex with strangers? Perhaps you might try copious amounts of good, old-fashioned ...
Views: 3692(1 vote) - Ashtanga Yoga Poses – The sooner you get over them, the better … - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Yogacharya MichaelI did a Google Search for “ashtanga yoga pose” today, just to see what will come up. All ten first-page results gave me exactly what I didn’t want … It gave me websites about the wrong ashtanga yoga. There’s more than one Ashtanga yoga? No, not really … but in recent times the word ...
Views: 3665(1 vote) - Hatha Yoga Devanand Asanas For Headaches - 5 Useful Yoga Positions - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Henry AlzamoraThere is always a time in our lives where we suffer from headaches. Headaches seem to be a common disease nowadays. According to Wrong Diagnosis, one of the world's leading online medical health information providers, they made a research about headaches around the world and just in United ...
Views: 3598(4 votes) - Breathe Like a Yogi, Be Peaceful as a Baby - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Samantha Sukalpa NotoIf you are suffering from any form of physical, mental or emotional dis-ease, there is one thing that you can do right now to set your feet firmly on the road toward healing. Breathe like a yogi. Read more to find out why and how. When we are born, we are very efficient breathers. Ever ...
Views: 3574(2 votes) - How to awaken the kundalini energy and what are the dangers of awakening kundalini - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Conrad RawYou may have heard the word kundalini but never experienced or even knew what it was. Kundalini normally lies dormant in most people but for those trained, it often awakens with a vengeance. The word kundalini means coil in Sanskrit. It describes the coil of 3 circles in every individual. It is ...
Views: 3561(6 votes) - How To Do Yoga? A Beginner’s Guide - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Neelima ReddyYoga is definitely something everyone can do. Even children can learn poses with just a few sessions and benefit from its advantages at a very early age. If you want to start learning how to do yoga, here’s a short and simple beginner’s guide to choosing the right kind for you and everything ...
Views: 3551(1 vote) - Yoga Poses for Boosting Your Confidence And Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Sonu ParasharSo, you think you are not a good public speaker? But among your own group of people you are a good orator. Perhaps, something you are lacking is self-confidence. Yoga has tremendous meditative ‘asanas’ that can boost your self-confidence. Yoga helps you give a fabulous presentation in front of a ...
Views: 3544 - Main Objectives & Benefits of Hatha Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Matthew BeatonDifferent kinds of yoga are practiced in different corners of the world. Some popular types in Langley include Hatha yoga and Bikram yoga or hot yoga. One common thing in all kinds of yoga is that they are all meant to keep body, mind and soul fit. As compared to other forms, Hatha yoga is ...
Views: 3540 - Finding Balance Within the Muladhara Root Chakra - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithAre you continually worried about paying the bills? Have problems and family situations? Frustration, concerns? Are you burnt out? The Root Chakra influences your physical vitality, physical survival instincts, 'fight or flight' reaction, and the emotions of jealousy, rage, desire and greed. ...
Views: 3527(1 vote) - Yoga Business Marketing Tips - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from David MorganYoga teachers often don't want to promote themselves or their businesses through advertising and marketing, as it seems somehow contrary to the spirit of the yoga tradition. Before making up your mind, think about these considerations: No class will fill without promotion of some kind. ...
Views: 3527(3 votes) - 7 (Seven) Main Types of Meditation For Different Purposes - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Choi RowlingLots of people did the meditation, but unfortunately they have not reached their goal purposes. If they want to reach their calming purpose, they have to do the calming meditation. If they want to reach their love purpose, they have to do the love meditation. There are 7 (seven) types ...
Views: 3488(2 votes) - AWAKENING THE FEMALE SERPENT ….. UPLIFTING DIVINE POWER - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe 6 Chakras are also called the 6-fold wealth. In spiritual science it is called Sham (mental control), Dama (sense organ control), Uparati (dispassion), Titiksha (forbearance), Shradha (faith), Samadhan (concentration). Sham means serenity. Meaning destruction of agitation, tension, ...
Views: 3481(2 votes) - Qigong for Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallLet’s face it, the United States is a drug culture. 14 million Americans use substances such as marijuana, PCP, and cocaine. 104 million Americans drink alcohol, and 65.5 million use tobacco.* Almost everyone will be afforded the opportunity to use pharmaceutical drugs, many of which also have ...
Views: 3464(4 votes) - The Primary and Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Caroline KleblAshtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a method of asana(posture) practice, which includes Vinyasa. Vinyasa are the breath initiated movements linking one posture to the next. There are numerous benefits to practicing Asana with Vinyasa. Vinyasa creates heat in the body, which eases the practitioner into the ...
Views: 3434(1 vote) - SUPER POWER KUNDALINI --- AN INTENSE FORM OF VITAL FORCE ENERGY - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGenerally a downfall connotes a bad meaning and to rise up means good. This principle is also applicable to the body especially as far as the vital force of the genital organs is concerned. By terming the Mooladhar Chakra as the female genital organ and the Sahasrar as the male genital organ ...
Views: 3402 - Aroma~Yoga for PTSD Combining Yoga and Aromatherapy to help ease the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD) - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Robin BarnettePost Traumatic Stress Syndrome is a severe anxiety disorder brought on by an extremely traumatic life experience. It can range from cases mild to extremely severe, between 6 and 11 percent of Afghanistan war veterans suffer from PTSD, and about 12 to 20 percent of Iraq war veterans suffer from ...
Views: 3395(2 votes) - Thai Massage: The Stress Buster - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Shai PlonskiStretch me! Open me! Move me! If you listen well, your body is constantly communicating with you in a language that we often ignore. When we are tired, or after hard work, it is common to get up, stretch, and take a deep breath to relax. This exercise helps to rejuvenate the body by letting the ...
Views: 3352(2 votes) - Yoga for Weight Loss and Body Balance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Jen BodaI was recently asked by a friend whether yoga is a good way to lose weight–my answer was a resounding yes! While you will definitely want to incorporate cardiovascular exercise (such as dancing, jogging, cycling, or aerobics) to rev up your metabolism, a yoga practice can be a welcome addition ...
Views: 3310(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) - Positive Affirmations in Astral Travel - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michelle ColeMany believe affirmations to be a useful tool during out of body experiences. Although different things will be effective for each astral traveler, it's a good idea to know the options that can help you achieve success in your attempts to astral project. With practice, you can find your way to ...
Views: 3298 - Melting Your Migraine Pain with Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Jana BeemanMelting Your Migraine Pain with Yoga By Jana Beeman, CHHP, CHT, CYI For those of us who suffer with migraine pain, exercise can often make the pain even more intense, rather than helping it go away. But… yoga, done specifically for migraines, can be different. I have ...
Views: 3274(3 votes) - Expanding & Contracting: Trust Life's Process - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Erica BoucherIn yoga, we learn to tune into our breathing and let our bodies expand and contract around the breath. And the only way to stay healthy is to allow our breathing to be steady, consistent and natural. If we hold the breath in, or out, we cut ourselves off from life source energy. So the ...
Views: 3269(4 votes) - Ecstatic Trance Postures - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Ross HeavenAlthough I had practiced yoga for a number of years, I did not make much of a connection between the physical asanas as methods for exploring the world of spirit until I began working with indigenous shamans and discovered an ancient and little-known practice where body postures are used to ...
Views: 3255(1 vote) - Magic of Onions and Garlic ! - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Yoga PranayamaOnions Onions are quite commonly used in kitchens across the world and hence are found in almost every home. Onion juice is an aphrodisiac, stimulant and expectorant. Onions contain a large quantity of vitamin A, B, C. They also contain iron, iodine, sulphur, sodium, potassium, nitrates and ...
Views: 3229 - Astral Projection Benefits - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michelle ColeHave you ever had a dream where you were able to fly? Wasn't that an incredible experience? As it happens, astral travel is very similar to this. Astral travel refers to the way that your astral body traverses the astral plane -by flying. All you need to do when you are astral traveling is to ...
Views: 3218(1 vote) - Alternate Nostril Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinDr. Oz shared with the public this January, a show on the techniques for alternative healing which included Reiki and alternate nostril breathing, sanskrit Anuloma Viloma. Alternate nostril breathing is for balancing the left and right sides of the brain. The left side of the brain is for ...
Views: 3199(4 votes) - Learning Focus and Concentration through Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Keith RenninsonFor many of us today focus and concentration aren’t difficult by virtue of necessity, for others however, it is an unbearable task. Ancient and modern day yogis taught yoga as a way to gain focus and become one with yourself and the universe. Being grounded is goal of many westerners because ...
Views: 3165(1 vote) - How to get enlightened by going into samadhi and expanding your consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Conrad RawThere are not only several different levels of Samadhi, but also different ways to achieve Samadhi. Samadhi is a state of consciousness described as a state of spiritual ecstasy in which the consciousness leaves the body. There are several different levels of Samadhis and within them, even ...
Views: 3161 - 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) - Physics and Mysticism, Om and Aum - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallMantra can be a very powerful tool to align the chakra system through the power of vibration. It puts the power of the body behind the intention of the mind. Om is the universal mantra, often described as the universal sound current. It is a "one size fits all" kind of mantra. Anyone can chant ...
Views: 3157(3 votes) - Benefits of the Hatha Yoga Devanand System in Diabetes - 5 Useful Tips to Prevent and Manage - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Henry AlzamoraThese modern times we are actually facing, brings new technological trends, artifacts, software, new inventions and tools in order to achieve material success. However just like Oxford University stated in one of their last report, this modern era is also called "the age of the psychosomatic ...
Views: 3144(2 votes) - Bikram Yoga Tutors Teach Nonsense About Yoga Breathing, CO2 and Oxygen Transport - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovToday's Bikram yoga is based on classic hatha yoga that is greater than 24 hundreds of years old. When we look at Bikram yoga as a part of yoga history, you can actually discover huge modifications to their comprehension of breathing. Opinions of modern Bikram yoga mentors are entirely different ...
Views: 3138(1 vote) - How to Awaken the Kundalini Energy for Reaching Enlightenment - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Conrad RawThere is an experience called the Kundalini that occurs when you reach a higher level of spiritual discipline, although, sometimes it occurs spontaneously. It’s an awakening of the energy that lies at the base of the spine and means snake in Sanskrit. Those that experience this awakening find ...
Views: 3110(1 vote) - Best Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Manoj ShahYoga, the exercise or the type of meditation that has been around for generations or even centuries. Yoga has been in around before 1 AD. The ancient way of doing yoga has been modified over the years and is practiced on a large scale basis across the world. Regular and continuous practice of ...
Views: 3108(3 votes) - A Meat Eating Yogi - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Karen PierceAs an omnivore (or conscious carnivore), I choose a diet that includes animal protein. As a yogi, it’s important for me to be a role model of balance. Early on, I did the vegetarian route because I thought it was what a “yogi” should do. However, it was not the healthiest choice for me. Not ...
Views: 3079 - Yoga: Its True Meaning and Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Laura Svolos (Swami Adityananda)Although yoga is practiced in the U.S. by more people than ever before, there is still a great deal of misinformation in the West about the true nature and purpose of this sacred science. Most people associate yoga with the physical practice of postures, called “asanas.” But this is like saying ...
Views: 3028(1 vote) - Important Yoga Mudras Explained - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Hans NeukommMaha Mudra The Sanskrit word Maha means great. Hence Maha Mudra is a Great Mudra - great in the sense of its effects. The attitude while practicing Maha Mudra should be to fully devote all of your memories, experiences, thoughts, emotions and activities to God and let all energy flow ...
Views: 3010(2 votes) - 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) - Fusion Fitness is Hot! Yoga, Pilates, Ballet and More - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Marcy LBored of straight-up Vinyasa yoga? Wish you could both pirouette and feel the burn? Consider some of these new fusion classes and you won’t have to choose. Yoga Pilates Yoga Pilates fuses the advantages of yoga and Pilates into one hybrid class. The practice is also called "yogilates." ...
Views: 2987 - 5 Important Yoga Poses for Overcoming Unexplained Infertility. - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterUnexplained infertility is when a couple fails to conceive following one year of unprotected intercourse and when all infertility tests show no abnormalities. Unexplained infertility is very frustrating. Affected couples often go through numerous invasive and painful procedures. But the ...
Views: 2962(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 - 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) - Vimsottari Dasa or Maha Dasha - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2018 from Foresight indiaVimsottari Dasa is the most vital Dasa of Vedic astrology. It starts right after the birth of the native and runs till the end of his life. Vimsottari dasa is the Nakshatra/Maha (constellation) Dasa that is based on the longitude of the Moon in the natal charts. Each Nakshatra (constellation) ...
Views: 2954 - Vastu: Decorating in Harmony with Nature - by Submitted on May 10, 2005 from Lissa CoffeyJust as we have relationships with other people, we also have a relationship with our environment. We are all connected to each other and to the universe at the same time. Our environments are an extension of ourselves, and we feel better and function more efficiently when we are in harmony with ...
Views: 2950(1 vote) - Desk Yoga: Stretch the Stress Away in 5 Minutes Flat - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Carisa HolmesWe modern humans have a tendency to compartmentalize our life experience, seeing different aspects of life as separate and having little effect on each other. Because of this tendency, we often view stress as an affliction of the mind alone. Irritating coworkers, piles of paperwork and mounting ...
Views: 2910(2 votes) - Enter into the world of fitness with Zumba classes - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Sneha raghunathZumba classes are one of the best ways to attain that beautiful body that you desire while grooving on your favorite music. If you are interested in Latin dance, then the fun sessions of Zumba where you would grove to the beats of salsa and flamenco would make exercising really fun for you. The ...
Views: 2909 - Hepatits :- Ayurvedic & Yogic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Naveen AryaHepatitis Among the many diseases that can affect the liver the most common is Hepatitis (a viral infection of the liver). Drugs, viruses, bacteria, mushrooms, and parasites like amoebas or giardiasis can cause hepatitis. The most common hepatitis viruses affecting the liver are named for ...
Views: 2886(3 votes) - Muscle Cramps - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Paula WilbertYesterday in my Pilates mat class, one of the participants developed a cramp in her foot. After her agony subsided, she asked “What causes muscle cramps and why do I get them so frequently in my feet?” We’ve all experienced a muscle cramp, sometimes known as a “charley horse” (wonder where ...
Views: 2885(4 votes) - Best Bicep Workouts for Mass Building - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Grounded TrainingBest Bicep Workouts for Mass Building By Jason, CSCS There's no denying it, a set of big arms looks impressive. And there isn't a guy around who doesn't want bulging biceps. When someone asks you to flex you immediately roll up your sleeves and give your best pose to show off your guns. ...
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