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- 3 Valuable Benefits of Yoga Nidra - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonYou have no idea that when it comes to the variety of different meditation techniques and methods that are currently available that Yoga Nidra is one of the oldest and most effective guided meditation techniques that you can experience. As you can imagine, Yoga Nidra is literally translated into ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Boosting Levels of Anandamide With Yoga - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Hempure NaturalsAfter an intense yoga session, many people report experiencing a feeling of euphoria and calm. All stress and anxiety wash away and the mind is suffused with a sense of lightness and joy as if a heavy weight were lifted off it. The experience can be quite something. Yoga, research shows, can ...
Views: 1348 - How to Use Yoga to Solve Problems, Save Time & Save Money - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Yula MartelYoga has all kinds of esoteric benefits, and everyone knows it can make you more flexible, but did you know that yoga can actually help you save time, money and frustration? Defining the Problem The problem with trying to solve a problem is that we often created the problem in the first ...
Views: 1348 - SOLAR BASED SPIRITUAL PRACTICES GIVE A DIVINELY SHARP POTENT INTELLECT - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaJust as the flame is a symbol of wisdom, national flag that of patriotism and image that of deity similarly the sun which renders the sky brilliant ceaselessly is looked upon as the symbol of radiant God and Savita. While chanting the Gayatri Mantra Savita deity is meditated upon. Savita is the ...
Views: 1346 - APARIGRAHA, Simplicity, Generosity - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThe final practice of Yama the yogic avoidance's, is Aparigraha, that is, to avoid accumulating beyond your needs. It literally means to not (a) grab, hoard, hold on to things or take more than you need (parigraha). It encourages a life of simplicity and generosity on all levels, having what is ...
Views: 1343 - You Can Use Yoga for Back Pain - Here’s how - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Chandra YogaYou don’t need me to tell you that yoga stabilizes the mind and body relation. But, did you know this age-old exercise strengthens neuropathways, improves proprioception, and can unblock neurological blind spots too? This is why yoga for back pain – usually activated by sitting or standing in a ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - A fresh look at Mantra Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2003 from James BartonA fresh look at Mantra Yoga The whole universe is Consciousness vibrating at different frequencies. All the varying techniques of yoga(union) and meditation are based on the underlying principles of resonance and sympathetic vibration. Through atunement with a particular state of ...
Views: 1339(2 votes) - 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: 1338(1 vote) - Samadhi – eight stage of yoga - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Eric mayarsWhile practicing yoga or meditation at a yoga retreat or meditation retreat, you practice various asanas, meditate, etc. However, for every asana or posture and mediation you need to prepare your mind and body. Your body is prepared for yoga when your mind is prepared for it and to prepare your ...
Views: 1337 - THE DEEP IMPORT OF KUNDALINI AUSTERITIES AND REQUIRED GUIDANCE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaEvery object has its own visible and invisible form. Gold is a very valueable ore. When mud unites with earth it comes out as ore. But on purifying this ore it is sold at high prices in the market. And with this gold beautiful ornaments are made. But when via chemical treatment it is ...
Views: 1337 - Yoga is Union - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Karen PierceYoga is Union The Sanskrit word yoga is derived from the root yuj, “to unite.” If yoga means “union” then that means there must exist 2 poles and some movement toward one another. Yoga is the union of all opposites. Your participation in the opposites does more than you know. It is the ...
Views: 1337 - How to be a Yoga Teacher - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Caroline KleblYoga means union with supreme consciousness. Yoga practices began developing in India about 5000 years ago. Yoga practices are designed to eliminate disease and liberate the yoga practitioner from suffering on all levels of being, physical, psychological and spiritual. The six traditional ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Deepen Your Hot Yoga Practice - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Harshad JethraWith the tail end of winter and the beginning of spring, you might've come to realize that a sound boost to body's fitness would bring about a radical change in your general wellness and feel good factor as well. Now if you feel that your workout schedule has been erratic due to heavy snow or ...
Views: 1330 - burn the seeds of violence, not qurans - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Melanie McGheeListening to the news this morning, I found myself feeling both saddened and angry at some minister I don't even know. He intends to burn the Quran, despite General Petreus' concern that such action will put U.S. troops in danger, despite Secretary Clinton's admonitions, despite the fact that ...
Views: 1329(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: 1328(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 ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - How Can Yoga Make You a Better Language Learner? - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Joe McLeanYoga is proven to have many benefits for your health! Science shows that practicing Yoga regularly can strengthen your nervous system, eliminate heart disease risk factors, correct irregular heartbeats, and even help you deal with stress and anxieties. Learning a new language is not ...
Views: 1324 - The Yoga of Pure Being - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John GilmoreRobert Thurman once said that the possibility of becoming a buddha was not in the realm of imagination for most westerners. The idea that one could be connected to everything, have unlimited awareness, and live in perfect joy in this society is so incomprehensible that people cannot move, ...
Views: 1321 - An Amazing Yoga Exercise: 12-Step Salute to the Sun - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Aurelio RamosOne of the overall yoga workouts is the 12-step salute to the sun. Practice it once or two times when you get up in the morning to assist minimize stiffness and revitalize our bodies. Multiple repetitions at night will enable you to to chill; insomniacs usually acquire that six to 12 rounds ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Chakra Energy Healing - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Eva LangdonIntroduction: This is a simple guide for healing each chakra, starting at the root and working upward. Some people do a meditation for all seven chakras daily, others choose to work with an individual chakra energy healing each day, week or month. Aligning the chakras can greatly enrich our ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Yoga Science For Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jerome SmithStress is a very familiar experience in our fast paced society. We hear phrases such as “I am under a lot of stress,” “I feel stressed-out,” or we say that a particular situation “is very stressful” all too often. We tend to assume that life is generally stressful, so we adapt certain behaviors ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - 4 steps to marketing your Yoga classes - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Kylie SaunderHas marketing your Yoga classes become one of “those things” for you? You know you need to do it consistently, you have a fair idea of what you need to do, but it seems to be so overwhelming, and let’s face it, there’s a LOT of information out there! After all, you just want to: - ...
Views: 1310 - 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: 1310(1 vote) - Bikram Hatha Yoga can be key to improving metabolism - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Constance DrewAccording to Wikipedia, Holistic health is a concept in medical practice upholding that all aspects of people's needs, psychological, physical and social should be taken into account and seen as a whole. A different definition, claiming that disease is a result of physical, emotional, spiritual, ...
Views: 1302 - Gentle Restorative Yoga and Cancer - Easing Fatigue, Depression and Finding Ease - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisRESTORATIVE YOGA Restorative yoga, which is the most gentle kind of yoga, may provide some relief of fatigue and depression problems for women with breast cancer. In restorative yoga you can hold the poses for longer because you’re being supported. Researchers found women who practiced this ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - What is the hardest yoga? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Richard LogueNewcomers are always interested enough funny and silly questions: what is the hardest yoga? The most difficult thing in yoga is the spreading of the mat. This is true, which is known to any yoga. Maintaining a person's life is provided by cyclical effects. They are repeated at regular ...
Views: 1302 - Power Yoga, Running up - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Didik SupriantoWe might 't be accustomed to power style yoga because it is not really fully shown us. Power Yoga is called the american type involving Ashtanga Yoga exercise which in turn brought by your Indians. Beryl Bender Birch ended up being the one who gave the definition of Power Style Yoga. This ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - What Is SomaVeda Thai Yoga? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Thai Yoga CenterSomaVeda™ Integrated Traditional Therapies; Traditional Thai Yoga and Medical Massage Program It is more than using a little of this and a little of that! Traditional energetic based systems such as TCM, TTM, Homeopathy, Native American Medicines and Western Medicines such as Allopathy, ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Benefits of Practicing Yoga while Pregnant - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisYoga when you are pregnant helps to strengthen the body for child bearing and aids in relieving the common discomforts the body experiences. Yoga also help you find the time and space to look within yourself, allowing you to openly explore your own intrinsic knowledge about the cycles of life. ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Are you practicing Yoga or making an Asana out of your self? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Karen PierceAre you Practicing Yoga or Making an Asana Out of Yourself? Once upon a time, there was no standardization of pose names; the same pose might be called different names by different teachers or poses could go by the same name. Be alert for these confusions. Being descriptive creates better ...
Views: 1291 - Weight Loss Management With Nutrionist And Dietitian Support In Atlanta - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Dean AndersonManaged weight loss services are crucial for the success of a fitness program. The involvement of professional trainers and dieticians ensures the selection of most appropriate individual well-being strategies. Losing weight and maintaining the results all alone could be a very challenging ...
Views: 1291 - Life is an Adventure, "Live It" - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2011 from Paul ClaytonCosta Rica is Central America's jewel. It's an oasis and an Ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. It's also mostly coastline, which means great surfing, activities and beaches galore with a climate built for laziness. Costa Rica ...
Views: 1290(8 votes) - Book Review: The Yoga of Sound - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Yoga. Yoga is a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind. Bhakti Bhakti is the Official Guide to Yoga. Bhakti-Bheka has been in business since 1996. The principal persons here practice yoga and use the ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Learn to meditate with free meditation MP3’s - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Michael AdekanmbiFree meditation MP3's are a boon for those who want to practice meditation but don’t get enough time because of their hectic lifestyle. These are available on Internet and downloadable. Interested people can download them without any hassle and enjoy the fruits of meditation. Today everyone is ...
Views: 1284 - How To Relieve Chronic Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangBack pain is no joke, and chronic back pain can leave you functionally disabled. Lower back pain is one of the top causes of disability in the world, and one of the top reasons for people to miss work. The widespread nature of lower back pain has been implicated in the opioid crisis. More than ...
Views: 1283 - 3 More Tips For Successful Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from David DurhamHere are three more meditation tips to help you to get more from your meditation practice. Meditation Tips No. 4: Instant Enlightenment Good teachers are incredibly useful to you, especially when starting out with your meditation practice. Thereafter, they become guides who help to keep you ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Hands in Prayer - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Karen PierceNamaste & Anjali Mudra My teacher, Mark Whitwell, held his hands in Prayer much differently than most American yogis. He and Srivatsa Ramaswami learned this from their teacher, Sri Krishnamacharya. Yoga is far greater than asana alone. In fact, Anjali Mudra was a point of study for them. ...
Views: 1281 - Practical Spirituality On Reclaiming Real Science April 6, 2011 - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from John GilmoreThere seems to be a gap between what leaders want and what the people want that is supported by false religion and pseudoscience (another form of religion that uses scientific jargon). This gap has existed for a long time, but has been growing since the Age of Enlightenment. During that time, ...
Views: 1280(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: 1280(1 vote) - What’s the Buzz About Hot Yoga Anyway? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaYou have probably heard of it in your social clique and fitness freaks are raving about it, but what is hot yoga anyway, and most importantly why is it any different than the regular hatha yoga? The brainchild of Bikram Choudhury, hot yoga also known as Bikram yoga is an improvisation on the ...
Views: 1277 - The Art of Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Mary Jane KaslinerI first wrote this article just prior to leaving for a trip out to California to visit some friends, and decided to bring the draft with me to review on the flight out. I remember thinking there was something missing from the article, as if the words were just that…WORDS. I decided to ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - Guided Deep breathing Can Lead You to Abundance, Your own Soul Mate and More - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Smith JoesGuided deep breathing assists lots of people achieve satisfaction, peace and allows for tranquil pictures within their thoughts to become nevertheless as well as peaceful. Why do we need to possess quiet thoughts in the first place? The planet is really a hectic location, and our placement in it ...
Views: 1274 - Learning Basic Yoga Breathing Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairSo you want to learn some of the basic yoga techniques? Then you're undertaking a great tradition of self control and stress relief. Before you can truly get into yoga however you need to learn to breathe properly. Follow these instructions, and soon enough you'll be ready to tackle Yoga like a ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Trust Yourself or Trust Your Yoga Teacher? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Melanie McGheeAnother yoga rock star, John Friend, has fallen, see this NY TImes Article. The unfortunate truth about people in power is that they sometimes abuse that power. Initially, these abuses of power are not typically grand. They are small betrayals that can lead up to big abuses if left unchecked. ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - 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: 1272(1 vote) - Yoga For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from texas .Stress…. It’s a fact of life; there’s really no getting around it. How you manage the stress though can mean the difference. The body’s natural relaxation response is a powerful antidote to stress. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can help you activate this ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Modern "Yoga" - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Swami ParamIn a spirit of honest concern, let us examine the following myths (quoted from the American Yoga Association). Identical or similar "beliefs" can be found repeated by many other individuals and groups who are consciously or unconsciously misrepresenting the many Yoga/Hindu religious/spiritual ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - 3 yoga postures to help improve well being and flexibility. - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from chris barnesIn this article you will learn all about some basic yoga postures and some simple variations on those poses. Use this article as a basic yoga guide We shall examine 3 separate yoga moves and some simple variations to those positions. We shall start with the Cobra. 1. THE COBRA posture: ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Using Yoga to Manage ADD - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyExercise is a powerful tool for ADD management. Medical professionals recommend that adults get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (such as running or biking) 3-5 times per week to improve their general health. For ADDers, this type of exercise is particularly beneficial, because it may ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Yoga: Meditation Tips for More Energy, Focus, and Fortune - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Gurutej KhalsaHow can meditation help your fortune and focus? I was teaching at Quattro University, our first live event, teaching business people how to be more focused and effective through meditation, yogic tips, NLP, and many other modalities. It was magnificent. Why? Because I got to see people who ...
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