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- Yoga and Meditation - Be Awake to the Possibilities! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoMost of us exist in a self imposed dream state. Never awakened to the possibilities of life. Yet possibilities abound all around us and we don't even see them. Let Yoga and Meditation guide you towards solutions to even your most challenging problems. Do we choose not to see or are our eyes ...
Views: 874 - Yoga and Meditation - How Can You Prevent Stress at Work? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoIn these difficult times, it's getting harder and harder to cope with on the job challenges. The stress we take with us to the job, and the stress we get when we're at the workplace from employers, managers and workers are all on the rise. We all feel it! The question is, "What are you to do ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Yoga and Meditation -Find Out How To Eliminate Fear - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoLet's discuss the inner workings of fear. Can the mind, psyche, conscious, ever be totally and completely void of fear? Can you ever be totally void of fear? How can Yoga and Meditation help in our quest to eliminate fear. First we must begin by defining fear. Since it may have different ...
Views: 2024 - Cure Cervical Cancer through Diet, Yoga and Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Allison BiggarCervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and almost 4,000 cases were fatal just last year. Conventional treatments for cervical cancer such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, hysterectomy, or the removal of lymph nodes and ovaries can often leave the woman infertile. ...
Views: 1974(1 vote) - How can I possibly learn the sun salutation surya namaskar - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinHow can I possibly learn to do that, the sun salutation (surya namaskar? http://abc-of-yoga.com/yogapractice/sunsalutation.asp. Learn by doing and practicing two poses at a time. When you feel it starts to flow for you with those two, add one more and one more. When you realize how ...
Views: 2465(2 votes) - 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: 3078(1 vote) - 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: 3454(2 votes) - How to Develop Psychic Powers and Get Out of Body Experiences Through Lucid Dreaming - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Conrad RawLucid dreaming may be one way of accessing information from the recesses of your mind or participating in a dream but sometimes, it involves even more. Lucid dreamers and those that practice dream control sometimes find themselves viewing places and people that exist and situations that occur ...
Views: 1624(3 votes) - How to Use Lucid Dreaming and Dreams for Problem Solving - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Conrad RawLucid dreaming is one method of solving difficult problems you have during the waking hours. Since your mind isn't focusing on other tasks as you sleep, like sensory input, it allows it to be far more creative. If you've ever forgotten a name, a date or even something important you wanted to ...
Views: 6022(1 vote) - Albert Einstein About Creativity and Intuition - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Conrad RawAlbert Einstein, Strictly Scientist or Simply Intelligent Intuitive? "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Is one quote that gives you some insight into the mind of Albert Einstein. A few quotes by Einstein enlighten us on his belief in intuition and creativity as an aid to ...
Views: 1924(4 votes) - How to Have Lucid Dreams and Change Your Destiny - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from Conrad RawLucid dreaming may occur intentionally or quite by accident. Many often have a lucid dream by accident and realize they can control the destiny of their dreams. A lucid dream occurs when the dreamer realizes he's asleep and dreaming and takes control of the dream. It may be to solve a problem in ...
Views: 1858(6 votes) - How To live Healthy and Happy Life . - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Reeva JacksonYoga recommends a simple and easy to digest food, which helps in maintaining the hormonal balance in our body. This food may have spices like coriander, turmeric, cumin, neem flower, and fenugreek seeds. Some of these spices have antibacterial and natural healing properties, which help to get ...
Views: 2528(4 votes) - ***The 3 Holiday Health Hazards You Will Want Your Children to Avoid This Season - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Janet WilliamsWith the holidays around the corner, the excitement level in children is high. Although this time of year is filled with many wonderful traditions, the holidays can also be a treacherous time. The emphasis on sitting and socializing, snacking on sweets, drinking sugary soft drinks, and eating ...
Views: 2521(2 votes) - Yoga And Its Benefits For Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Reeva JacksonYoga books tell us that Yoga, as we all know, is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one and that if it is given the right yoga kit and tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal it. Yoga therefore is considered ...
Views: 959(3 votes) - Secret of High Energy Living - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Caroline ArewaSecret of High Energy Living The term energy crisis is not limited to melting ice caps and carbon footprints; it can show up much closer to home. One of the major issues affecting relationships and health in the 21st century is lack of energy. Personal energy levels seem to be on the decline, ...
Views: 2460(4 votes) - Yoga and Magnetic Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Peter RoseYoga and Magnetic Therapy By Peter Rose FSI Our modern world is full of stresses that did not exist for previous generations. This statement could have been written in any period, from the industrial revolution (about1800 ) onwards. That does not make it any the less true. The sheer ...
Views: 2364(2 votes) - Yoga—A Path to Healthy Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Steve CaldwellYoga is the natural form of exercise. It is not just a mere physical activity; yoga is the complete health resource that includes meditation as well as physical exercise. If you practice yoga then it not only improve your health physically but also increase the mental stability. It is the most ...
Views: 1837(2 votes) - Useful Yoga TipsSubmitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Cloud JobsYoga is a path for developing potential. Many people who come to yoga for the first time are interested in changing negative lifestyle habits and are searching for increased energy and better health. Yoga offers strength, awareness and understanding, enabling us to enjoy exploring our potential. ...
Views: 1084(3 votes) - Yoga and Sports - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Paula WilbertYoga and Sports: Skiing It is incredible what yoga does for skiing – people can ski all day long and improve their flexibility. Conditioning before hitting the slopes can increase the safety and enjoyment of the sport. Most ski injuries occur early in the day when muscles are tight and ...
Views: 2680(4 votes) - Yoga Benefits and Type - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithThe number of "types" of yoga is fairly large. A traditional physical and mental discipline originating in India, yoga has been practiced for centuries, and is a sequence of postures and positions, synchronized with your breathing, created to improve mind, body and soul. Ultimately, as you ...
Views: 955(3 votes) - Yoga and Health - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Paula WilbertInfertility Yoga – How It Can Help You Conceive If you are worried about your infertility problems, you will find infertility yoga to be a real ray of hope. This form of yoga focuses on strengthening the reproductive organs by relaxing your body and mind. The ancient Indian tradition of yoga ...
Views: 2078(4 votes) - Introducing Yoga to Children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from marneta viegasRelax Kids Introducing yoga and relaxation to children Children are being brought up in a world of noise and busyness. Busy parents, school pressures, additional after school activities, computer games and fast moving TV can all add to their stress levels. School tests, falling out with ...
Views: 2407(2 votes) - Everybody will be Healthy Now, Your Complete Information Resource To Fullhealthguide - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from hardeep singhHealth, energy, and nutrition have become the primary focus in today’s society. Everywhere you look there are ads for nutritious foods, energy drinks, buys for the health-conscious shopper. But unfortunately, today’s fast paced world leaves very little time for you to devote to yourself, even ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Yoga and Business - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Paula WilbertYoga for Business People: Lifetime Habit Mr. La Forge (Yoga Trainer) suspects that because the mind-body exercises typically are easier to pursue, executives have a better chance of making a lifetime habit of them. To see if his opinion is correct, he launched a five-year study of 110 middle- ...
Views: 1908(4 votes) - Yoga and Surfing - Soul Mates - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Janet McNallyThe first time I ever paddle out on my board and sat waiting 15 minutes for a wave to come along, I knew I had found a place of peace, tranquillity, healing and oneness, just like I experience when practising yoga. Nothing else exists when I’m in that place. It is if I’ve made a special ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Lessons Learned From Yoga - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceYoga is an intense form of exercise, which if done correctly brings to you many physical, spiritual and emotional benefits. There are numerous studies out there that will prove that people who practice yoga are calmer, more at peace and better able to deal with the challenges that arise in life. ...
Views: 1771(4 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: 2999(4 votes) - Study: Restorative Yoga Defeats Depression In Breast Cancer Patients - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHey we all spend enough time prattling on about action sequence yoga practice: breathing, extending, sweating, chaturanga-ing. In the sweeping flow of all the power vinyasa-ing, restorative yoga kinda gets tucked under the blankets. But even without bolster and blocks we bet a good lot of you ...
Views: 1456(4 votes) - Ashtanga Yoga; Every Body Can Do It - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from ANGELA KIELARASHTANGA YOGA IS FOR EVERY BODY Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Angie Kielar Speaks Out about the ever-changing Power Yoga Practice This was written with the intention of explaining why the entire path of Ashtanga Yoga is accessible to all modern practitioners. The fundamentals of breath, bandhas ...
Views: 1983(3 votes) - Wrist Assured Gloves for Yoga and Pilates - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Paula WilbertDoes wrist strain and pain interfere with your yoga or Pilates practice? If so, the new innovative Wrist Assured Fitness Gloves and Yoga Gloves will provide the pain relief and comfort you need to continue practicing yoga and Pilates without wrist pain. Our Wrist Assured Fitness Gloves ...
Views: 4665(3 votes) - ***How Do You Know If You Are Making the Right Decision? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Janet WilliamsHave you ever faced a big decision and felt paralyzed with fear and torn about what to do? l have worked with many clients who have been faced with wonderful new opportunities and yet they felt overwhelmed by the task of determining how to make the best decision. Big decisions are ...
Views: 5795(11 votes) - The Challenge of Seeing Challenges: Next is the Most Important Word - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery day, we’re faced with challenge. And the biggest challenge of all, it sometimes seems, is that other people just don’t behave the way that we want them to. This is particularly the case in relationships, in the dance and the interaction and the act of meeting and matching and mirroring ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Opening Your Heart with Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe ancient wisdom tradition of yoga offers practices that prepare the mind and heart to release what is not useful and to open to that which is. Since body, breath, and mind are intimately connected, practices that enliven one dimension influence the others. Therefore, we want to begin with a ...
Views: 1907(3 votes) - Can Yogic Breathing Meditation Develop Your Psychic Abilities? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Conrad RawAn important side effect of yoga training is the development of psychic abilities. The term development is appropriate, as everyone has these abilities. Every culture has had healers, shamans and mystics. Some people seem to be born with this ability but most honed the skill through training ...
Views: 2218(2 votes) - Make yourself sure for loosing weight by applying Tips of Weight Loss. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from hardeep kainthThe world is fascinated with weight loss, some for health reasons and others for cosmetic. No matter the reason, many people try harsh diets that never work, extreme exercise regimens that result in injuries or other weight loss program that end without success. The reason that none of these ...
Views: 925 - Gluten: Are You Sensitive To It? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you ever notice yourself feeling bloated, tired or gassy after a meal? Chances are you may have a sensitivity or intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in all forms of wheat, rye, oats, barley and related hybrids. It is used in food processing because it binds, stabilizes and ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Yoga for Fertility - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Maria AtzoriYoga for fertility is becoming very popular. In fact, regular yoga practice can help increase a couple's chances of conception. Yoga increases relaxation through correct breathing and promotes circulation to the reproductive organs. Yoga for fertility is beneficial to both men and women ...
Views: 2253(4 votes) - Benefits of Yoga Nidra meditation - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Conrad RawYoga Nidra is deep sleep. Many people mistakenly believe it's twilight sleep, that stage between awake and dreaming, but it's even deeper than that. It goes beyond the dreaming stage and into a state of conscious deep sleep. While that sounds like an oxymoron, it's not. It's the third of the ...
Views: 2785(1 vote) - My Dog Is A Buddhist - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou can learn a lot from observing a dog, but you knew this already. You have a dog of your own, were a fan of Lassie or Clifford or Marley and Me, or, simply, are more attuned to the canine world than I am. You know that they teach loyalty, unconditional love, unparalleled listening skills, ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - How does Tantric Qigong™ work? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallHow does Tantric Qigong™ work? It can be said that Qigong works by uniting heavenly and earthly energies. While Western science does not yet have a full explanation of how Qigong does this, it most likely that it works by amplifying your personal Chi (Qi, life force, vitality, Ki) by drawing ...
Views: 5186(5 votes) - Gayatri and Savitri - 2 Forms of One Super Power - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaPrimordial Energy has 2 aspects. One is Jnana and the other is Vijnana. Jnana or wisdom includes consciousness, thinking, sentiments, beliefs and aspirations. It lies within man. Vijnana includes extrapolation of natural wealth and science of its application in day to day life. Wisdom lies ...
Views: 1913(1 vote) - Green Your Yoga Completely - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYoga may be the key to enlightenment, but for many years the manufacturers of yoga gear haven’t been too concerned with its impact on the Earth. But now, green yoga doesn’t stop at PVC-free mats. With new eco-friendly gear that addresses all aspects of your practice, this year might be the one ...
Views: 1575(3 votes) - How Yoga Can Help Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nancy WileHow Yoga Can Help Chronic Back Pain Research studies have shown that yoga is an effective way to relieve low back pain. Many postures in yoga simultaneously stretch and strengthen the low back to help ease chronic discomfort and prevent any new problems. Furthermore, the spine is not an ...
Views: 1136(3 votes) - Relaxing Attachment and Allowing Life - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from kino macgregorDo you ever find yourself holding on so tightly to a desired outcome that you are a filled with anxiety, tension or blind ambition? Have you ever wanted to do a yoga posture so badly so that you are literally obsessing about it and can talk of almost nothing else? This is perhaps the definition ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - Yoga for Happy Kids - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from Irena VagnerYoga for Happy and Healthy Kids The yogis consider searching for happiness as everybody’s main goal. Most people, however, settle for a brief, watered-down version of temporary pleasures. When people become dissatisfied with brief, temporary pleasures and find out that relationships, money, ...
Views: 2525(2 votes) - Women, Do You Want Less Emotional Moodiness and More Harmony and Peace Throughout the Month? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWomen! Do you wonder why at some times you feel out of control and emotional and next light and creative? Do you have problems with your menstral cycle? Do want more harmony and peace throughout the month? Be inspired and empowered as Zahra ~ the Yoga Goddess teaches us about women's four ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Reverse the Aging Process Through Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Carmela CattutiAfter a six month tour of Europe I returned to Boston and took my first yoga class. The minute I completed my first class I knew that yoga would be in my life permanently. It did something to me energetically that was beyond words. As I continued to take classes the energy seemed to build. I ...
Views: 1325 - 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: 3264 - yoga and surfing - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Richard JamesSurfing, real surfing is indescribable. There's just something about it, and it not's the heart pounding, adrenaline pumping rush you feel as waves crash and surf spills about you. No, it’s something more than that. It’s when you’re waiting for a wave, you know that big one you're really hoping ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - 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 ...
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