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- What is Yoga Asana - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Jez HeathRegardless of what particular school or type of yoga we practice, it is unlikely that many of us are really practicing yoga. Rather we are more likely to focus on only 1 of the 8 limbs of yoga - yoga asana. Yoga asana are the physical positions and postures of yoga that started were really ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - 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: 3252(1 vote) - My Beginning Yoga Experience - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Boyd MartinAs I walked out of the Bikram Yoga studio toward my car after my first class, I found myself declaring, "If I can actually do this yoga, it will totally change my whole life." I had only been able to attempt half the postures, with the rest of the time lying down, just dealing with the heated, ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - There's Nobody Out There - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Rebbie StraubingIs there someone in your life who gets on your nerves? In your search for inner peace, as well as for world peace, you may find yourself feeling obstructed by the actions and intentions of others. We tend to idealize peace as a pastel vision of children skipping in a slow motion circle, holding ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - 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: 3162(1 vote) - 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: 3025(1 vote) - Yoga Has Gone Mainstream in a Big Way - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Keith RenninsonIt’s pretty hard to have not noticed that there are yoga studios, classes and magazines popping up everywhere. Yoga has gone mainstream in a big way in the past few of years. What once was looked upon as a form of exercising which only the extremely limber would attempt, yoga has been given ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Jala Neti, the yogic nasal douche - by With winter now well on its way, the ancient technique of Jala Neti can be a useful yogic tool to ward of the common cold and keep the nasal passages clear at all time! Neti is one of the six classical Kriyas (cleansing practices) mentioned in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gheranda Samhita, ...
Views: 2744(1 vote) - Choosing a yoga class - by With so many yoga teachers around, it may be difficult, especially for a beginner, to choose the yoga class that best suits. The following are a few guidelines for choosing a yoga class that's right for you.
1 Choose a style of yoga that suits you
There is no point in signing up for an ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - What is Yoga - part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Robert Najemy3. JNANA YOGA is the path of wisdom, understanding, discrimination and philosophy. It is the path, which few can follow. It requires a razor sharp mind that is always aware of the truth that we are not the contents of the mind, nor are we the body. Everything we see is just a temporary reality ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Yoga For Inner-Self Knowledge and Harmony - by There is no any other discipline more helpful in achieving knowledge of inner- self, and harmony with the world than Yoga. Bio-energy knowledge of methods of mind and body healing cannot be completed without studying Yoga.
Basic Hatha-Yoga is a practical and complex method of developing a ...
Views: 5821(1 vote) - Yogic Eating - by Any dog or horse trainer knows that what you feed to an animal influences their behaviour. Although we tend to forget this when it comes to ourselves, what we eat has huge influence over our thoughts, and ultimately our emotional and spiritual well being. The yogis of old times knew this, and ...
Views: 3765(1 vote) - What is Yoga - part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Robert NajemyTHE FOUR BASIC SYSTEMS OF YOGA There are many systems of yoga, but they fall into four basic categories. All the systems have the same goals: 1. Harmony between body, mind and soul, 2. Harmony between human beings, 3. Freedom from mechanical, unconscious, robot-like ways of thinking and ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - In the Shade of the Yoga Tree - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Youngbear Roth"The living context for practicing various yoga branches is not to flee one's existence, but to realize the profound experience of one's path." Author "Namaste'." Without false modesty, pride, or preconception we greet kindred spirits along the path, meeting them eye-to-eye and toe-to-toe ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - BRAHMAN'S EYE - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Youngbear RothYoga Cat, Shadow, appears to understand Cynthia's question, "What do I do with my eyes? Where should I look? We've never discussed it." Shadow, a fifteen pound Russian Blue, sits on the inside windowsill, a dark silhouette, settled, staring into the room, his spine drinking in trees outside ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - WHAT EXACTLY IS YOGA? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Robert NajemyPart 1 of 5 Various forms of meditation and inner concentration have been developed by most cultures and systems devoted to human health, harmony and evolution. The concept of coming into contact with an inner power, an inner voice, an inner knowledge or an inner guidance is common to all ...
Views: 3845(1 vote) - Yoga and the Art of Stretching - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from charles MacInerneyStretching should feel wonderful. If there is any discomfort and pain, then you are not stretching muscles. More likely the muscles have contracted to protect themselves, and the fascia surrounding the muscle fibers is binding in an effort to immobilize the area so that you can do no further ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Introduction to your Personal Energy - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Marti AngelLife is energy. Everything we see, taste, smell, feel and hear is energy. All there is energy. There is fast moving energy and slow moving energy. The fast moving energy involves things we cannot see but we experience. Slow moving energy is that which accumulates into solid form. It is this ...
Views: 2444(1 vote) - The Stratospheric Rise of Yoga Brings Opportunities and Challenges - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from Jez HeathOver the last 20 years, the popularity of yoga has increased from nearly no interest to being one of the most popular exercise regimes around. To match the increasing demand for yoga, more and more yoga centers are opening all the time. For those of us looking for something new, or just starting ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - The Benefits of Practicing Hatha Yoga - by YOGA is the oldest form of physical training and is part of the ancient Indian Science of Ayurveda. There are primative drawings on the walls of the caves in the Indus Valley in northern India where the very first pictoral descriptions of Hatha Yoga were recorded about 5000 years ago, according ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Studio Success - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2007 from Aurora Lipper5 Steps to Studio Success Today, I am going to share a fundamental formula for running a successful business – it works for just about ANY type of business. It works for IBM and Chevrolet, and it also works for the restaurant down the street. In fact, I use it with most yoga studios. ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Improving Your Studio's Business Through Serving Your Community - by Submitted on May 29, 2007 from Aurora LipperImproving Your Studio's Business Through Serving Your Community As a studio owner, you strive to provide the best you can for your students and clients. Yoga is a sacred experience for you, and you want to share its essence with as many people as possible. At the same time, you need to earn ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Learning to Love the Yoga We All Hate - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Jez HeathListen in to conversations after any yoga session, and we’re almost guaranteed to hear someone discussing this or that yoga pose that they hate and wish they never need to do again – ever. But why is it that there are certain yoga poses that we just dread? We can feel them coming, ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Boosting Studio Profits the Smart Way - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Aurora LipperHave you ever noticed how easy it can be to see what someone else is doing wrong? But then when we hold up the mirror to ourselves, seeing our own issues clearly is like looking into a thick fog. Small business owners in general tend to face this challenge regularly – they know that ...
Views: 2610(1 vote) - Tips for Yoga Teachers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Nancy WileDeveloping Your Skills as a Yoga Teacher No matter what style of yoga you teach or intend to teach, there are many things you can do to ensure a wonderful class for both you and your students. The following tips are just a few techniques that will help bring out the best in your class: 1) ...
Views: 6901(2 votes) - Yoga Therapy - by In this article we will look briefly at yoga as therapy, specifically how this can happen in the West. A lot of people in the West seek out yoga because they hope it might prove to be a means of healing an ailment or an injury. These ailments can range from stiff or painful backs to more serious ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Good news from The Raja Yoga Institute - by We are happy to inform you that we have healed a terminal sick patient for the third time in a few years. As usual we have respected the original Yoga scriptures and the teachings of the Tibetan, Dwahl Kuhl, as written down by Alice Bailey.
This time the healing concerns a patient with a tumor ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Finding inspiration - can other students improve your yoga? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Jez HeathMany of us that regularly go to yoga classes will have heard the instructor telling us not to look at others in the room, but instead to think about our own practice. There is no doubt about the truth of this advice. When making these comments, the instructors are reminding us to practice yoga ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Yoga For Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Nancy WileEveryone gets a stiff neck sometimes. Often yoga can help. Of course, before you do anything, it’s important to know if your neck pain is the sign of something more serious. Make sure to see your doctor if: • Your neck pain persists for more than three days or keeps coming back. • You suffer ...
Views: 14003(3 votes) - Ancient Art of Yoga is the Modern Man’s/Woman’s Savior to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Francine YorkProblems in the modern world can best be alleviated by calling upon the ancient art of Yoga. The practice has been around for thousands of years; but now, more than ever, we need its incredible powers. Just like the home remedies of peoples living centuries ago, Yoga can be incorporated into ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Recharge And Relax At Work With These Simple Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Jez HeathOur busy lifestyles and work demands mean that we often find it difficult to exercise our bodies as frequently as we should. This leads to tiredness, stress and reduced work performance. However taking a short break to complete a few simple yoga postures at your desk can help to relieve stress ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Give Yourself A Boost At Work With These Simple, Refreshing Tips - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Jez HeathContinued concentration over long periods required in the modern workplace can be demanding on your mind and your body. The stress and fatigue felt by many of us can impact our work performance – and lead to ongoing stress and exhaustion when you get home. However taking a short break to ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - Discover How a Commitment to Yoga Can Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Jez HeathWhile it’s true that you’ll get out of your practice only as much as you’re willing or able to put into it, a committed approach to your practice can help you in ways that you’ve never expected. Indeed practicing yoga could be the platform and motivation you need to completely transform your ...
Views: 2403(1 vote) - Yama and Niyama - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Bruce BoydYama and Niyama, the misunderstood yoga I think nothing about yoga could be more sadly misunderstood than the principles of Yama and Niyama. As you may already know, according to an ancient and widely accepted system set down by the yogi Pantanjali, there are 8 "limbs" (astanga) of yoga, which ...
Views: 7260(2 votes) - How To Tell People About Your Yoga Studio - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Al LipperHow To Tell People About Your Yoga Studio So They Say “I Want That!” What people ask and what people really want to know are two different things. Just because you answer someone’s stated question does not mean that you’ve actually answered their real question. ...
Views: 2190(1 vote) - Benefiting from the unbearable - Pain in our yoga practice - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Jez HeathPain is without doubt an integral part of yoga practice. But is it really something that should be avoided at all costs? Of course pain is our body's way of telling us that it's not comfortable with the posture we're holding. Throughout our practice we should be conscious and listen to our ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - If you’re serious about being healthy, get in front of a computer - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Jez HeathMarketing companies are constantly inventing new and expensive fads to help us exercise, lose weight and get healthy. But if we’re really going to get results, it’s probably just best to do more and more of the things we already enjoy. Frankly there aren’t any shortcuts to good health and ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - The Power of Speech - by The Power of Speech
Swami Radhananda - From ascent magazine Issue 14 summer 2002
The other day in yoga class, Johanna, a student, discovered that she had based her idea of her intelligence on negative remarks she heard when she was seven years old. We have all taken in opinions of others about ...
Views: 5767(10 votes) - Holding A Pose - by from the desk of swami radhananda
Holding A Pose
(carrying the essence of asana into your life)
Ascent Magazine, issue 17, winter 2003
The body is a good place to start a spiritual practice because of its potential to change and show us concrete results. By exploring the physical practice of ...
Views: 1011(10 votes) - How To Stay Motivated In Your Yoga Practice - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from Nancy WileOkay, so you’ve decided that this is the year you are going to get into shape, both physically and mentally – you’ve decided to take up yoga or to recommit to your current yoga practice. Maybe you’ve signed up for a new class or purchased some new yoga DVDs, or maybe you want to begin your ...
Views: 1983(2 votes) - The Almighty Breath - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Prem NirmalWould you like to know how to meditate better? How to be more effective when addressing an important personage? How to change a mood or feeling? How to be in rhythm with the universe through the day? Well, believe it or not, the answer lies in the breath. And swara yoga is the science that helps ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Considering A New Yoga Teacher Or Yoga Class - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2006 from Segovia SmithTry the Class Yourself Recommendations for a yoga teacher from a friend may be good but you must check the class out for yourself. What works perfectly for a friend may not be a good fit for you. Even if you know what school or style of yoga you prefer, classes vary according to the individual ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - From Cancer to Yoga: A Story of Healing and Transformation - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2006 from Karen HallIn 1996 Kerrie Hamner was shocked to learn that a harmless-looking mole on her left thigh was actually melanoma. After surgery to remove a large area around the melanoma, the doctor assured Kerrie that she was now cancer-free. But two years later, when she was just 25 years old, Kerrie learned ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Yoga for the Home - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Christan HummelWhat do the beating of a shaman's drum, the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral, stone monuments in Ireland, a Hopi medicine wheel, the ancient art of feng shui have in common? Each in their own way are methods developed by different cultures to create harmony between themselves and their ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - 10 Helpful Tips To Multiply Your Sales - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from Stephen Thomas1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the customer. You could follow-up with a "thank you" email and include an advertisement for other products you sell. You could follow-up every few months. 2. You could upsell to your customers. When they're at your order page, tell them ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Do you have what it takes to be an e-entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2006 from Stephen ThomasThese days, it seems like everyone wants to work from home and make money on the Internet. But before you even turn on your computer, the first question you have to ask yourself is whether you’re cut out for this kind of work. The fact is, building a home-based business isn’t for everyone. Some ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - 10 Incredible Ways To Sell Your Products Now - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2006 from Stephen Thomas1. Make your reader visualize they have alreadybought your product in your ad. Tell them whatresults they have gotten and how it makes themfeel. They'll already become emotionally attachedbefore they buy. 2. Turn your ad into an article. It could be a story,or how-to article. This will lead ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Internet Advertising Options - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Stephen ThomasYour online business will likely require more advertising than a contemporary business downtown, yet some new to the world of online business do not spend the time and money to advertise their business appropriately and are, in turn, loosing money. Your online business is crammed into the world ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - 10 Killer Ways To Multiply Your Sales - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2006 from Stephen Thomas1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the customer. You could follow-up with a "thank you" email and include an advertisement for other products you sell. You could follow-up every few months. 2. You could upsell to your customers. When they're at your order page, tell them ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - The Neighborhood Mint - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2006 from Johnny KicklighterAfter a recent trip to Dahlonega, Georgia, I became obsessed with wanting to know more about the U.S. Mint that had been there and its history. To say that "The Neighborhood Mint: Dahlonega in the Age of Jackson" by Sylvia Head, Elizabeth W. Etheridge, gave me all the information I ever wanted ...
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