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- THE MAJOR HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Kylie JenThere are several health benefits derived from various types of Yoga ranging from the body, mind, heart, brain, body flexibility, joint rejuvenation, increased brain power, and alertness. Basically, Yoga is a practice without limits. Despite the different types of yoga practices, it is certain ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - THE MANY STREAMS OF GAYATRI-GANGA - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaBy itself Gayatri is a Super Mantra found in all 4 Vedas wherein educational inspiration is so much that the intellect is rendered sacred. This is that center where the shoots of downfall and uplifting manifest. We must realize that of the intellect becomes deluded, goes in the direction of ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - THE MYSTERY OF YOGA AND THE BOUQUET OF SIDHIS - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaYoga means the union of the individual soul with the cosmic soul who is otherwise called God. When numbers are added up, their value increases manifold. Man is a descendent of apes. In the Adam Age he was like this only. In New Guinea even today there are some Adivasis (Aborigines) who have ...
Views: 2061(1 vote) - The Object of Nada Yoga is Transforming the Ego - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from John GilmoreA new trend today are Wisdom Schools. These are schools consist of curricula based on learning to apply the Wisdom Traditions and basic understanding of civilizations that were more holistic in their thinking. Science, religion, and the art were intertwined in these schools so one received ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - The Undisputed Benefits of Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from Kalyna KapurYoga is an age-old (around 5,000 years old) practice of healing mind and body. It is a traditional practice and a method of discipline practiced by yogis. Yoga is a combination of breathing exercises (pranayama), physical postures (asana), deep relaxation (yoga nidra) and meditation (dhyana). ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - The Yoga of A Course in Miracles - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Amy TorresA Course in Miracles (ACIM) offers us a highly individualized curriculum where we use the body as a learning device under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Yoga is one of the classrooms the Holy Spirit offers me to use my body for spiritual purposes. ACIM provides a mind training, therefore all ...
Views: 2805(2 votes) - TOP 5 HEALTHY EXERCISES TO OVERCOME EYE STRAIN - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Margaux DiazIn the recent years, more people are using contact lenses and glasses. The drastic use of devices that include computers at homes is a contributor to this increase. Also; watching television is also a contributor. Opticians recommend regular exercise use to maintain the health of the eyes. For ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Top Five Yoga Mantras Every Yogi Must Memorize - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2020 from james JohnsonMantras are an important part of yogic practice. Properly spoken with correct awareness, they become truly divine sounds that are capable of awakening one's spiritual energy or what is known as Kundalini power. Every mantra is associated with a particular vibration that helps one connect with ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - Top Myths And Benefits of Yoga & Meditation You Should Know! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Jiten KrThe people practice yoga for the physical, mental and spiritual benefits. It is being practiced since thousands of years. The popularity of yoga is increasing day by day due to its benefits. Yoga is also a beautiful discipline of therapeutic studies. It helps us to keep in balance our body, mind ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Treat Your Anxiety and Depression With Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Awnish TodiAnxiety and depression is a mental state in which a person is totally subdued. Many uneasy physical pains also arise due to this such as breathlessness, restlessness, eating disorders, narcolepsy or even sometimes people are sleep deprived. First let us properly understand anxiety. What is ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Try this 8 yoga poses that help you for Arthritis Relief - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Margaux DiazBack and joint pains are easy to alleviate and reduce with yoga movements. Practicing yoga however, needs to be skillful and mindful. Carelessness can lead to more joint and back pains. Exercises that require you to have too much straining are likely to result to more pain in the shoulders, ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Types Of Yoga For Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIs yoga a helpful activity when it comes to losing weight? This is an extremely commonly asked question by many people who are trying out every activity just to lose weight. The answer is a resounding yes! Yoga is actually an ancient Indian meditation art which not only keeps you flexible and ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Ways To Strengthen Your Shoulders - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Justin DavisAll of us have the tendency to think that the routine that we do like writing, eating, playing an instrument, etc.are the work of our hands alone. But the truth of the matter is that without the shoulder, the mobility of our hands is limited, the arms would just fall limply on our sides. Even ...
Views: 1859(2 votes) - WHAT IS YOGA NIDRA? IMPORTANCE AND ADVANTAGE OF YOGA NIDRA - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2020 from kranti yogaThe practice of yoga nidra – nidra meaning sleep in Sanskrit – is thought to date back to 700 – 1000 BC. This powerful technique is derived from the tantras and teaches you to relax consciously. But what are the effects of yoga nidra? And how can yoga nidra benefit you? Yoga nidra ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Why is the Yoga Retreat so close to Self-Improvement? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2019 from Marcin GilYoga Retreat as a Must-do Thing for Self-improvement? Here is the simplest natural way for self-improvement. The known Latin phrase “mens sana in corpore sano” which means “healthy mind in healthy body” is very true, but what comes first, the body or the mind? This is tricky and making a bad ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Why Nicotine In The Vapes Is Comparatively Safer - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2022 from Harris shawnThere is a huge difference between vapes and normal cigarettes. Most people think that vapes and cigarettes are the same, but it’s not true. According to research, vapes are 95% safer than smoking. Vaping is also helpful in quitting smoking. If you are a smoker and tired of it, you should start ...
Views: 502(1 vote) - Yoga - The Elderly Are Loving It - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Praveen PandeyThe young are coming to yoga centers with the aim to lose flab. But the elderly are not far behind, they want their youth back as well. They feel fit and their ailments, many of which arise from lifestyle problems and neglect at home, are getting resolved. Yoga boosts their self-esteem they say. ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Yoga an Alternative Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from sarah labdarYoga was first experimented with in the US in the 1960’s and has steadily grown in popularity since. Approximately 30 million Americans practice Hatha yoga. Like many of the other alternative medicines, yoga promotes a whole-body approach to health and exercise. Unlike traditional medical ...
Views: 1062(3 votes) - Yoga and Blackberry-picking - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Rachel JenningsYoga and blackberries, may not be the obvious combination. But the time is now ripe (in the UK at least) to put the two together. Timing is everything in the land of blackberry picking. It is utterly crucial to success. Last year the time came and went, and I was left bereft of a freezer of ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Yoga and Children - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Daniel WhiteThe integration of yoga into
Views: 930(2 votes) - Yoga and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisYoga offers much more than just a way to exercise the body: Yoga helps us cultivate an inner state of body-centered consciousness that allows us to walk calmly amongst the chaos. Yoga teaches us both to let go and to have exquisite awareness in every moment. Even if yoga only enhanced our ...
Views: 1168(2 votes) - Yoga Central - Plank Pose - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Mercedes AsplandThis is the latest article in our yoga central series and today we will be looking at a pose known as plank pose. We will look at how to properly carry out the pose, the benefits you can get from it and anything that you need to consider before beginning. Please read the entire article before ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Yoga E-books - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Marina JWant to fit into your skinny jeans again? Would you love your natural energy to flow again so you are not tired during the day? Get that natural high and benefit from Marina J’s unique yoga therapy. Don't delay getting your energy turned to high and download these easy to follow personal yoga ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Yoga Essence and Horrible Mistakes of Most Modern Yoga Gurus - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovYou probably have heard about ideas to breathe more and expel more CO2. Such ideas are promoted by many people, including current day yoga teachers who suggest ideas that are completely different from the original yoga used for centuries and even from yoga that had been used some fifty-seventy ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - Yoga Exercises For Seniors - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Gaurang ChandaranaOver a huge number of seniors, age 60 and older, are rehearsing yoga today over the globe, as indicated by a study led by yoga diary. This is not an astonishment to be sure as this practicing system has a few benefits appended to it for people of all age bunches. Yoga is figured as the ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Yoga For A Beautiful Body - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Gaurang ChandaranaYoga gives numerous physical and mental benefits. A standout amongst the most neglected benefits of Yoga is healthy and lovely skin. The vast majority don't choose to practice Yoga for skin benefits. On the other hand, you require just to take a look at developed Yoga professionals to see the ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Yoga for Grief: Why Practice Is Important - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Heather StangThe practice of yoga for grief may seem daunting at first glance. Contemporary media and fitness magazines depict model-thin women in the prime of their lives twisting into the most advanced expression of pretzel-like postures. They are strong; they are at peace; they radiate ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - YOGA FOR OVERWEIGHT AMATEURS – 5 BEST YOGA POSES (ASANAS) - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2021 from Swami JiYOGA FOR OVERWEIGHT AMATEURS – 5 BEST YOGA POSES (ASANAS) The following poses are for everyone, no matter your weight, size, or ability, and all totals for amateur poses with overweight can be modified to meet your needs. Whether you’ve got 20 pounds to lose or 200, there are plenty of poses ...
Views: 571(1 vote) - Yoga for Sinusitis - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Acharya PatanjliImmune system plays an important role in the prevention of colds and nasal allergies. Yog Mudra and breathing exercises can improve breathing, reduce tension and stress, and support the immune system. If ling mudra is practised daily, for some time, along with a proper practise of Pranayama etc, ...
Views: 804(2 votes) - Yoga for the Rotator Cuff | Do Yoga With Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from David ProcyshynThe shoulder is a truly amazing example of the genius of the human body’s design. The way that the shoulder is built gives us the ability to reach in all directions, hold, carry and throw objects, hang onto and swing on objects like tree branches and trapezes, and move incredibly heavy ...
Views: 1932(2 votes) - Yoga Healing - The Natural Way To Better Health - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThe ancient art of yoga is widely practiced today for a number of benefits that it brings about. Yoga is known to be able to help one lose weight; provide emotional and mental balance through meditation and relaxation, and also for yoga healing. Nowadays there are a number of yoga centers all ...
Views: 2428(1 vote) - Yoga Improves Mood, Reduces Inflammation And Relieves Chronic Diseases - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from James SchreiberAs it turns out, yoga is no longer just a gentle stretching for aging hippies. Ongoing research shows that this ancient ritual improves mood, helps breast cancer survivors, reduces inflammation and counteracts fibromyalgia. It's common knowledge that yoga improves mood and shrugs off stress, ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - Yoga in India: 7 Differences Between Eastern and Western Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2020 from yogatemple indiaYoga in India and in the West is very different, and as I came to explore it more it’s something I really wanted to share about on the blog. Before India, I took hot yoga in the US and loved it as a hard-core workout. I was pretty sure all I lost was water-weight, but I liked the feeling of ...
Views: 626(1 vote) - Yoga in Practice And Dynamic Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from David BlaineWe learn to meditate so the mind will stop multi-tasking, but once you leave the Yoga studio, or ashram, you have to face the world again. The irony is that, most of the time, this type of manager is aware of time management because he, or she, wastes plenty of time. This usually goes on until ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Yoga Instruction Online … Bogus or Brilliant? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Yogacharya MichaelYoga instruction isn’t limited to the classroom anymore, thanks to the internet. The World Wide Web has opened up a whole new realm of yoga possibilities. Unfortunately, it has opened up a whole new can of worms too! Along with informative sites by knowledgeable teachers, there’s also a whole ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Yoga makes perfection in your life – Yogah karmasu kaushalam - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from shardakant shandilyaYog is the way of life, a conscious act, not a set or series of learning principles. The dexterity, grace and poise you cultivate and is the natural outcome of regular practice. Yog is an ancient, innovative and rejuvenating technique for maintaining not only healthy body but also healthy ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - Yoga Online Course For Home - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2019 from Ady ButlerNowadays yoga is everywhere - and especially online. But with popularity and attention often false information, especially on the Internet. So where can you find valuable and truthful information about yoga? Since the early eighties, yoga has gained a lot of prominence's. Here is the best ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Yoga Positions to Counter Migraines - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Peter CollinsMigraines are caused by stress, dieting, insufficient sleep, allergic reactions amongst other causes. The symptoms include headaches, nausea, pain and sensitivity to sound and light and they can make the victim’s life unbearable. Apart from medication, there are other natural ways to handle this ...
Views: 606(1 vote) - Yoga Rehab: a real find or fad? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Mary McGuire-WienDoes yoga aid individuals getting off drugs? Can it improve one’s way of living drastically or can it be merely a fad that therapy centers seem to be jumping on? With Lindsay Lohan in rehab many of us are asking the question, will she be capable of abstaining from drugs & alcohol? It's the ...
Views: 1501(3 votes) - Yoga Routine For Runners - Preventing Pain and Injury - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Christine BarbackiDedicated runners are constantly trying to find better ways to take care of their bodies to prevent injuries. A yoga routine for runners may be exactly what you need to complement your training. Too many runners suffer from bad backs and knees, often forcing them to abandon running altogether. ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Yoga Studio Management, Reports and Scheduling Software - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2020 from Jigar ShahMy Best Studio yoga studio software can make your business successfully with simple way to use software, tracking your clients and teachers, and class scheduling. My Best Studio software is also known for Yoga Studio Management Software. Our cloud computing software for studio owners, ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Yoga tips - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Anne RosaPrasara yoga is a new style of yoga that blends elements of traditional asana, or poses, along with elements of movement, or flow. Most modern forms of yoga concentrate on one of two aspects: asana, the actual poses, or inyasa, transitional breathing between poses. Prasara yoga integrates both ...
Views: 2436(2 votes) - Yoga Types to Try - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2020 from John Patrick PajarinYoga is the mind and body of ancient Indian civilization with a 5,000-year history. Different forms of yoga include physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation or relaxation. Types of yoga that you could try are: 1. Vinyasa Yoga - It's popular, and it's practiced in most gyms ...
Views: 575(1 vote) - YOGA: EXPERIENCING THE SUBTLE BODY VIA PRANAYAMA (Part 1) - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWhile throwing light on the importance of Pranayama (Yogic breathing exercise) Swami Vivekananda told a story. Once, a King angry with his minister imprisoned him in a fort. The minister by any means wanted to escape from this fort and told his wife about the same. The fort was guarded heavily ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - YOGA: EXPERIENCING THE SUBTLE BODY VIA PRANAYAMA (Part 2) - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn an ordinary state along with our breath 30 sq inch of air enters our lungs. If breathing is deeper, about 130 sq inch air enters the lungs and while exhaling 100 sq inch air is left behind in the lungs. Thus about 230 sq inch space is available. What we are trying to say is that in comparison ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - Yoga: Not Just for Flexible People - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Chrissy MacDonaldAs a Yoga teacher, I’ve met many people who say things like, “I’d like to try Yoga but I’m not very flexible.” Maybe they think Yoga is only for people who are very limber and can twist themselves into pretzel-like positions. Or they think you must be able to do the poses perfectly – whatever ...
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