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- 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) - The Attainment of Nirvana and Developing Supernatural Powers in Buddhism - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Conrad RawThe Pali Canon is greatly debated by historians and followers alike. Some believe it is the exact words of Buddha from the fifth century B.C., transferred in the oral tradition for many centuries and finally transcribed to written form. Others believe it has additions and deletions by followers ...
Views: 1776(1 vote) - 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 - Just give me a minute! Yoga and Time - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Sonja AppelWe usually know time from changes in nature. We observe that the earth circles around the sun, and we call it "a year". Then we have the seasons that can be a subtle reminder that time flies. The earth turns around its axis and we call it "one day". To get more precise with time measurements, we ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - Yoga Mantras for Managing Nervousness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from John BirkFearful feelings and thoughts are very general in our fast-paced world. Many of us have a hard time to make a complete list of social and occupations we also have a hard time thinking and anxiety resulting from the memories of traumatic experiences. Thoughts and feelings of nervousness become ...
Views: 1767 - routines, one of life’s containers - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Melanie McGheeMost of us have routines. We do this, then we do that. I think routines are great containers for our lives. They provide a space in which to explore and live life fully. However, if the routine is not serving our highest interests, then perhaps its time to re-evaluate your routine and create ...
Views: 1766(2 votes) - Meditation or Dhyan Yoga For Harmony and Well Being - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanMeditation is the practice of bringing your mind inward by focusing the attention on a single object in total concentration. Since it is the nature of the mind to continuously create thoughts and keep your attention jumping from one thing to the next, single-pointed concentration is essential ...
Views: 1756(1 vote) - SUPER POWER GAYATRI MEDITATION-DIVINE LIGHT BASED SPIRITUAL PRACTICE - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn spiritual science one finds discussion in so many places regarding spiritual practice based on divine light and a yearning too for this light. This light is certainly not related to bulbs, tube lights, sunshine, moon shine etc but that it is a supreme light which by becoming an aura of ...
Views: 1756 - 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: 1754(6 votes) - Recovery Can Be Difficult - Yoga Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Kristi AbbottAnyone who is going through recovery for addiction to alcohol, drugs or any other addiction, faces a lot of challenges. There are many emotions that are felt during the process and it is a difficult time for the person in recovery and for the family. The person needs to face the problems that ...
Views: 1749(4 votes) - Interactive yoga jewelry helps achieve balance - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Daniel NoyesModern life can be a maze of challenges and stresses to our natural energetic state. Ideally it is optimal to have our energetic state balanced, in particular the chakras and acupuncture meridians. For reference I will call this ideal state "perfect balance". Practicing yoga is a great way to ...
Views: 1743(2 votes) - Yoga Central – Intense Side Stretch Pose - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Mercedes AsplandThis is the latest article in our yoga central series and today we will be looking at a pose known as intense side stretch pose or Parsvottanasana. 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 ...
Views: 1735(3 votes) - Alleviating Neck Pain and Headaches Part 2: Stretching the Shoulders - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from David ProcyshynA whole body, holistic approach is often the most effective, since it takes all areas of the body into account. This is one of the reasons why yoga has become so popular. It is inherently a holistic practice, not only addressing tightness in the body as a whole, but incorporating the healing ...
Views: 1731(2 votes) - Placing Your Heart on a Pillow: Moving Deper into Backbends - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Mette MullerMost of us walk around each day with a bit of a protective layer over our hearts, which manifests as a kind of tension around the chest and most likely forward rolled shoulders. As we protect our hearts through tension and by closing the front of the chest, we begin to block the natural flow of ...
Views: 1731 - 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: 1722(2 votes) - ***What to expect on yoga teacher trainings? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Scarlett DeeThe past few years has seen a definite explosion of yoga teacher training courses in the global yoga community. The output of yoga teachers is incredible, growing more and more every year. Some schools of yoga have been running trainings for many years and are able to offer an integral and ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Premium quality Yoga & Pilates Mats from Fushi - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing Ltd Yoga ProductsPilates mats and yoga mats are a absolute essential for everyday practise and use. They help provide grip and make the practise more enjoyable. Eco friendly yoga and Pilates are most popular as they imbibe the philosophy of Yoga and Pilates in a way, as being holistic and earthy ...
Views: 1718 - Types of yoga accessories - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdYou might get confused with the array of yoga equipment accessories out there, so here are the most important ones explained. Starting with the yoga block, this device is designed to help your stretch. Some bodies are just more susceptible than others to strain, and that is where perhaps the ...
Views: 1716 - scientific evidence behind the health claims of yoga - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Adrian KowallThe popularity of yoga has increased a lot within the past few decades. In addition, there has also been an increase in the reported health benefits from practitioners within the yoga community. People practice yoga for a variety of reasons, but some are unfortunately misled by faulty claims of ...
Views: 1680 - Tapas the Third Principle of Yama & Niyama - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Maetreyii Ma NolanToday lets discuss the relationship we have to ideas like selflessness, self-sacrifice or selfless service. Ideas like self-sacrifice or selflessness have become associated for many people with letting yourself be stepped on or over run by others, of being a kind of dish rag, moping up others ...
Views: 1679 - Yoga - The Life Breath Of Generations - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Ken FieldsYoga is generally considered to be a set of physical postures; often a class to which millions of people throughout the world go to stretch this way and that. Yoga, however, is a much grander philosophy which encompasses not just physical health but mental well-being and spiritual ...
Views: 1677 - Fitness Yoga to improve the physical pain problems - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from ccnner mrYoga can help you lose weight is not only shaping, but also help you exercise, can effectively improve the headache, shoulder pain, lower back pain, physical pain and other pain problems oh. Xiao Bian today to see you recommend a few to help you fitness yoga Bar Yoga breathing methods ...
Views: 1670(4 votes) - ***The magic of ASANA - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Scarlett DeeThe word yoga conjures images of people sitting in the lotus or standing on their head but as many of us have discovered yoga, as a practice, is actually a vast and extensive science of practices, techniques, disciplines & philosophies, that offers us an amazing opportunity to transform and ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - BRAHMACHARYA ~ Transmuting Desire - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThe Sanskrit Brahmacharya blends two words, Brahma meaning God and Charya meaning to follow. This practice involves seeing everything in this universe as the manifestation of the Brahma, the Primal Source of Being. Some scholars limit this transmutation of desires in Brahmacharya to controlling ...
Views: 1666 - 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) - Essential Principles of a Yogic Diet - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOm annapurnayai namaha; Om sadapurnayai namaha O Mother, you love to feed your children with the healthy, nourishing food that flows constantly from your abundance When I decided to start a blog about spiritual lifestyle, I knew that one of the topics I wanted to focus on was that of diet ...
Views: 1660(5 votes) - 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: 1660(4 votes) - Long-Term Yoga Practice May Decrease Women's Stress and Reduce Illness - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisRecent research has shown that women who practice hatha yoga regularly recover from stress faster than women who are considered yoga "novices." Researchers at Ohio State University enrolled 25 women identified as yoga "experts" (practiced yoga on a regular basis once or twice weekly for at least ...
Views: 1654(2 votes) - DIVINE POWERS HAVE THEIR ROOTS IN THE CHAKRA FAMILY OF KUNDALINI SHAKTI - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaLife is a Yajna. Life also has a priest, demi-god and other paraphernalia. Scriptural scholars have correlated all this. While giving a special description of Kundalini Yajna the Mundakopanishad says (2/1/9) : Great souls have emerged from it. The 7 flames of fire are emitted from ...
Views: 1651 - How Yoga Can Release Tension - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Justin DavisWhen you do yoga, your entire body is improved. All tensions & anxieties reside in the mind. Feelings of anxiety, disappointment, grief, envy, control, avarice, and many more create niches in our minds, which come up again to the surface subconsciously creating mood swings & tensions. Muscular ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - How to Create a Yoga Studio in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from TC ThornIf you participate in Yoga you likely have a local studio you attend, but that might not always be convenient. Whether it’s because of the weather or a busy schedule (or cost--Yoga instruction can be expensive), sometimes it would be so much better if you could do your Yoga workout at home. Some ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - The True Benefits of Pilates - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from sarah labdarPilates is a form of physical fitness that has had a resurgence over the past decade. Joseph Pilates of Germany originally developed Pilates in the early 20th century. Described as ‘contrology’, Pilates is similar to corrective exercise or medical gymnastics where the mind controls muscle ...
Views: 1636(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: 1620(1 vote) - The Divine Serpent Power-Introduction - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThese days there is such a rain of worldwide destructive danger which will be very difficult for human existence and the entire world to face. To the extent they are dire to that extent we need strong resources to overcome them. An elephant cannot die with a small pistol. In order to destroy ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - Tips For Traveling Yogi/nis - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Heather StangLast week in meditation group we discussed just how easy it is to gradually let your meditation or yoga practice slip away, until one day there is nothing left! It could be that you stop practicing at your scheduled time. Demands of the holidays start taking over. Or maybe you are just plain ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Yoga tops and Capri pants for exercises - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from kyla smithYoga is one of the most essential daily exercises, needed for good health. There are certain yoga garments, needed by women during the exercises. The word means connection, that is, connection and coordination between mind and body. For this purpose, the person should be peaceful and ...
Views: 1597 - Breathe Free Again! - Your Allergies won't be the same again - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Suzanne FrenetteMore than 50 million North Americans suffer from seasonal and year-round allergies. An allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances that are “foreign” to our bodies. These substances, called allergens, can range from food and pollen to drugs, environmental ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Physical Therapy Yoga For Pain Management - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Brad LustickLow-back pain is one of the most common physical ailments with over 80 percent of people in the United States suffering some degree of back pain. According to one my colleagues, Dr. Grey Gardner of Van Chiropractic Clinic, chronic lower-back pain can be debilitating—limiting sufferers from ...
Views: 1591 - MODERN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPARED WITH SPIRITUAL SCIENCES: TRUTH AND FACTS - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn order to clarify the social aspect of all the subjects dealt with in the previous paragraphs it was thought apt that all the 5 subjects be given a form of a question. With the result research scholars will get required help to choose their topic of research. Along with this since a periphery ...
Views: 1590 - Half tortoise yoga position - improve your well being. - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from chris barnesIn this article we will look a yoga posture called the Half tortoise. We shall exan=mine the health benefits for this yoga position. Half Tortoise is often known as Ardha Kurmasana a Yoga position. Due to its resemblance to a tortoise. This yoga posture has been shown to be beneficial to ...
Views: 1584 - Yoga Inspired Exercises to Help Alleviate Neck Pain - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanHave you been spending too much time at the computer? Maybe you were reading and couldn't put the book down until you finished. Lugging that enormous work bag on your travel can throw your whole upper back out of whack. Whatever the cause may be, now you have a stiff, achy neck and want the pain ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Why Is Yoga Clothing Important For A Women - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdIf you are already practise yoga and know enough about the attire one needs then perhaps you do not need these tips and already have your yoga wardrobe organised. However if you are thinking of taking up yoga then you might want to consider some handy tips on what would be the best sort of ...
Views: 1580 - 7 Steps to Relaxing Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Richard ClarkeRelaxation…without drugs or alcohol. When I was growing up in my teenage and student year’s people would relax by taking drugs of some sort, prescribed, legal and illegal. I want to differentiate between natural relaxation and chemical relaxation Most evenings people have a routine ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Muscle Balancing as an Aspect of Fitness - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Stacy RenzWhen we think of fitness, we think of strong muscles and a strong heart that recovers quickly from vigorous exercise. Another aspect of fitness that is often overlooked is flexibility Many of us spend significant time sitting at a computer. As a result, we end up with muscle imbalances, like ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Yogassage – Healing with Movement and Massage - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Bill CotterThe art of meditation, fluid body movement, and massage therapy had been some of the most successful and most popular natural therapies in promoting good health and providing inner and outer peace for both the mind and body. There is lots of alternative treatment that consists of one or two of ...
Views: 1562 - Yoga as an Effective Treatment for Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Jez HeathAbout 90% of us will suffer from some for of lower back pain during our adult lives. When this happens many of us as back pain sufferers will be given treatment advice that doesn't really treat the underlying causes of our back pain, focusing instead on simply trying to manage the symptoms with ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - 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: 1557(3 votes) - SAOCHA, PURIFYING YOUR BODY AND MIND - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThe yogic concept of Saocha is about cleanliness, or purity, of both the body and the mind. This practice brings a kind of clarity and subtly of being. To practice it is to clean away all the dirt that may clutter the mind so that perception of the Infinite is possible. The mind has many layers. ...
Views: 1549 - What is Sampoorna Yoga ? Overview - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from tara sukhuSampoorna 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 objects, emotions and thoughts. The ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Boost The Effect Of Your Yoga Session By Adopting The Yogic Food System - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaWhen I was trying to shed a few pounds, my trainer had told me about a golden rule that had helped most of his clients lose weight faster and in a healthier way- Diet makes up for 70% while exercise makes up the other 30. What goes in through our mouth is extremely important not just to lose or ...
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