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- CARE & PLACEMENT OF BUDDHA - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Judith RyanThe image of Buddha seems to be literally popping up all over the place! Due to increased popularity in Feng Shui and yoga, more homes and businesses are now displaying the Enlighted One. Do you desire to develop inner qualities of peace, beauty, and harmony? If so, welcoming Buddha in your ...
Views: 30684(2 votes) - What is Red Tantra and White Tantra? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallWhat is the diffrence between Red and White Tantra? The short answer is that Red Tantra is focused on sensuality and sexuality, while White Tantra is more oriented towards a spiritual approach. There is also Black Tantra which is obsessed with power and its permutations, e.g., siddhis, ...
Views: 27399(3 votes) - STAY FIT WITH PRANAYAMA YOGA TWENTY MINUTES A DAY - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2005 from Veerendranath MittalStay fit with Pranayama Yoga for twenty minutes a day (A package of seven amazing breathing techniques) V.N.Mittal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION When I started learning the package of seven yogic pranayama ...
Views: 21181(2 votes) - 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: 14006(3 votes) - 15 Health Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayam - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from pavan kumarAnulom Vilom Pranayama is also known as “Alternate Nostril Breathing Technique”. It is considered as the best technique to handle stress, anxiety, and other mental pressures. It relieves from every tension. The benefits of anulom vilom pranayama are infinite as they have healing power of many ...
Views: 10088 - Seven Common Misconceptions About Yoga - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2004 from Dada VedaprajinanandaAlthough the practice of yoga has become widespread during the last 30 years, there are still quite a few misconceptions about this ancient method of self-transformation. Here is a brief survey of the most common myths about yoga, and a look at what yoga is really all about. 1. Yoga is a ...
Views: 9154(3 votes) - The Health Benefits of Tantra - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Laurie HandlersWhen people hear the word Tantra, they usually think of the esoteric postures depicted in the Kama Sutra. That's if they've heard of it at all. Personally, I have found many unexpected health benefits from practicing this ancient form of meditation and related breath practices. When I began ...
Views: 8613(3 votes) - Introducing A Great Yogi- Shriram Sharma Acharya - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma1) DATE OF BIRTH : 21/9/1911 A.D. SAMVAT : AASO VAD 13 /1968 2) PLACE OF BIRTH : ANVALKHEDA (AGRA, U.P., INDIA) 3) FATHER : PANDIT ROOPRAMKISHORE SHARMA 4) MOTHER : DHANKUNVARI ALIAS TAEEJEE 5) YOUNGEST AMONG 4 BROTHERS COMMUNITY – SANNADAY BRAHMIN 6) FATHER’S DEATH : 1924 A.D. 7) MOTHER’S ...
Views: 8298(2 votes) - Sirsasana (Headstand) – The Queen of Yoga Poses - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Jez HeathSirsasana meaning headstand is considered to be one of the most important yoga poses. Sirsasana is known as "the queen of poses", and the reason relates to the effect it has on the brain and mind. The inversion of this pose causes increased and unrestricted blood flow to the brain. This brings ...
Views: 8273(1 vote) - RELIEVE STRESS WITH YOGA - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2003 from SheriYOGA for STRESS Headaches, stiff neck, tight shoulders, poor posture, shortness of breath, clenched teeth, fatigue. What do all these things have in common? They are all symptoms of stress and tension. How can we eliminate them? YOGA! YOGA! YOGA! YOGA is for every body, mind and spirit. ...
Views: 8090(4 votes) - Yoga Is Bad For Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Thomas FatYoga done wrong can be dangerous and can cause adverse effects on your overall health. Some of these side effects as are follows: Painful Yoga Stretches If your body is not flexible, some yoga poses can adversely harm your muscles and cause heavy pain and internal bleeding. Some yoga poses ...
Views: 7449(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: 7263(2 votes) - 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: 6904(2 votes) - Should You Learn Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Martin EisenYoga and Tai Chi have become popular worldwide. They appear in commercials and are taught in many fitness and community centers. Seniors and the sedentary are persuaded that Yoga and Tai Chi are ideal for their health. In addition, Tai Chi is described as being very easy to learn and ...
Views: 6819 - Astral Projection and Chakras - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Michelle ColeWith many different forms and endless possibilities, astral projection has existed since Ancient times. It can occur voluntarily or spontaneously (involuntarily) and has been used to achieve a variety of goals. No matter what encourages you to seek out astral travel, the entire practice is ...
Views: 6611(1 vote) - Hatha Yoga and Its Effects - by More than 18 million Americans now practice yoga, up from 6 million in 1994, according to a 1998 survey conducted by the Wall street Journal and NBC!!! Come experience the transformation of YOGA…taking you beyond! In a wonderful hour of “hatha yoga” class I include a practice incorporating 4 ...
Views: 6386(2 votes) - SUPER POWERS DURGA AND KUNDALINI SHAKTI - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOne more stream of Gayatri Super Power is Durga. Kali is also Durga. Kali is Mahakal’s consort. Mahakal is the God of cosmic time. Kali devotees always accept the importance of time and hence they never misuse it. Lethargy destroys the body and indolence, one’s mental energy. If both ...
Views: 6247 - How Mantras Work: Using Sanskrit Mantra Therapy for Practical & Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Anandra GeorgeSanskrit Mantras are sound formulas that echo the language of Creation, ranging from single-syllable “seed sounds” to more extensive, lengthy compilations of sounds designed to have specific effects. We have been told that “In the beginning there was The Word…” and the scriptures from many world ...
Views: 5928(3 votes) - Kundalini, The Serpent of Power - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Sam EtkinExcerpted from The Amazing Secrets of the Yogi by Charles F. Haanel, Edited by Anthony R. Michalski This part tells where the masculine, fiery, and positive etheric forces come from and how they are distributed to all parts of the body. It also tells where the feminine, sympathetic, and ...
Views: 5927(2 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: 5909(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: 5824(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: 5769(10 votes) - Food that Helps Balance Chakras - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Eva LangdonIt may be surprising to know that the types of foods eaten can affect the chakra balance. Just because chakras are energy vortexes does not mean they only react to spiritual things. On the contrary, the physical body must be nourished properly in order to support and fuel the chakras. Eating ...
Views: 5763(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why Athletes Should Do Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kreg WeissYoga offers tremendous health and wellness benefits for everyone. As a means of therapy, Yoga is becoming increasingly popular among athletes and sports enthusiasts. Here are 5 key reasons why Yoga can be beneficial for those involved in sports and athletic training programs. 1) Yoga ...
Views: 5761(1 vote) - ***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: 5675(11 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: 5046(5 votes) - Taoism, Kundalini Yoga, and Tantra - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallYoga and Taoist practices share many similar techniques and paradigms while also having both subtle and dramatic differences. Each is a master system for human evolution abundant with complex subtleties that have developed over millennia. To try to concisely compare these practices is difficult ...
Views: 4987(4 votes) - ***Folks – We have a Children’s Health Crisis Going On Here! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Janet WilliamsHow Things Used to Be – Only a Few Short Decades Ago (Only 4 Short Decades Ago!) When I was young, my father used to joke around with us children and say “When your mother was pregnant, she must have been startled by a kangaroo because you children never stop bouncing around!” All the ...
Views: 4941(3 votes) - What Is Pranayama - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Jez HeathAs we become more familiar with yoga and the Indian tradition of the 8 limbs of Hatha yoga, we are likely to hear of Pranayama or yoga breathing and practice some of the techniques in this limb of yoga. While some styles of yoga encourage the combination of asana and Pranayama (primarily ujjayi ...
Views: 4885(1 vote) - Gestational Diabetes - Prenatal Yoga - Walking - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Gail Pickens-Barger, E-RYTDid I mention that I tested positive for Gestational Diabetes at 28 weeks? Hoo Boy! I had earlier in my pregnancy went to the diabetes nutritionist, so I had an idea about the small meals all days long, count the carbs, etc. But, now it was serious! No way did I want the doc to have an excuse ...
Views: 4639(1 vote) - Teaching The Frog Pose Or Tadpole Pose - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Sam RaoEvery few weeks, I like to get my yoga classes to practice the yoga frog pose. In the mixed ability yoga classes this is more of the tadpole pose. So why do the tadpole pose of frog pose? The Frog Pose is considered a mid-level yoga pose, and helps to focus your mind to the benefits of ...
Views: 4630 - Anyone Can Do Yoga. But Not Everyone Understands What Yoga Really Is! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2016 from Peggy SealfonAnyone can do yoga. It doesn’t matter if you’re inflexible, out of shape or have never done yoga. What matters is how fully engaged you are in each experience as you practice. Far more than just a form of exercise, the "authentic" yoga takes you into states of consciousness which activates an ...
Views: 4599 - ***Help, I fell off my yoga mat - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Adele McDowellEver have one of those days? You are brimming with newly found motivation and re-aligned resolution. You haven’t even walked out of the door, yet, and the thought of what you are going to accomplish has you filled with button-bursting pride. You are puffed up with purpose. You are ready to ...
Views: 4592(5 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: 4537(3 votes) - Yoga vs. Pilates: Which is better? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2004 from Deborah HarrisIt seems that these days you can hardly turn on a television without hearing someone mention Pilates or Yoga. Articles on Pilates and Yoga fill numerous magazines and it seems “everyone who is anyone” is doing one or the other. Why all the excitement? What is so special about these techniques? ...
Views: 4523(2 votes) - 5 Steps to Pilates and Yoga Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kylie SaunderIf you’ve been teaching Pilates or Yoga for a while, you may have started to think about “going out on your own”. It’s not that you don’t love teaching where you are now. Your boss is great, you love the clients and you’re getting paid pretty well. But your heart’s desire is to ...
Views: 4335 - "Little Old Man" Tai Chi - How to Deal With Pain and Injuries in Your Practice - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonDo you have pain or injuries that prevent you from progressing in Tai Chi and Qigong? Are injuries stopping you from getting benefits from your practice? Recently, Matthew, one of our ChiFusion students, and I had a discussion our ChiFusion Tai Chi Support Forum. Matthew has had previous knee ...
Views: 4309(2 votes) - Akashic Records and Astral Projection - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michelle ColeBelieved to be the place that holds the records of memories from all souls, the hall of akashic records gives you access to a wealth of information. This mystical library contains all memories and events from throughout the past, present, and future of a soul. This highly sought after ...
Views: 4195(1 vote) - How to Make Yoga part of your Vacation? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Emma MiahAs Yoga is an ancient practice which helps you to calm down physically, mentally and spiritually. Well, traveling seems a bit difficult to some people as you cannot eat healthy stuff on the road, you have long tours of sitting down in the train or bus so travel-yoga is great way to relax and to ...
Views: 4164 - Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithDo you fear rejection and criticism? Are you unable to trust your Self? A boost of self esteem is deep inside you, just minutes away! The Solar Plexus Chakra, or Manipura, contains lessons regarding rejection, your self esteem, sensitivity to criticism, a distorted self image, and worry ...
Views: 4114(1 vote) - Advantages Of Herbal Medicine Over Conventional Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdHerbs are making their mark, many of us believe in the power of herbs and their benefits for health and wellbeing. Modern medicine has not been so keen to look at herbal medicine and prefer to prescribe manufactured medications that are clinically researched and trialled. Organic herbal ...
Views: 4014 - NANO Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Doug HaywardThink of NANO Yoga as taking a bath or a shower for the inside of our body. However often you take a regular bath or shower is how often you do NANO Yoga. Daily would be great; however, that is not always possible. Skipping a day or two does not ruin it. 'Just as nanotechnology has the ...
Views: 3941(4 votes) - Kriya Pranayama Benefits For Body, Mind and Soul - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Hans NeukommKriya Pranayama is cleaning your aura and chakras Kriya Yoga, particularly Kriya pranayama is purging your energy system in your light body as well as purifying and healing your physical body. Kriya Yoga therefore should only be practiced in combination with the rules of life for a truly ...
Views: 3888(2 votes) - BLISS SHEATH – SAMADHI (TRANCE), HEAVEN AND DOOR OF SALVATION - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe last but extremely important sheath (5 covering layers of a living being) is the Bliss Sheath. When this sheath is uncovered, not only does the living being come very close to God but that it becomes God Him self. The soul is said to be a spark of God. Its ultimate form is Satya, Shiva, ...
Views: 3874(3 votes) - ***If Deep Breathing Is One of the Principal Foundations of Yoga, Why Not Breathe That Way 24/7? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMany people gain tremendous emotional, spiritual and physical benefits from yoga. Its value is undeniable. I would like to posture a question to you. If you find the deep breathing advantageous in reducing your stress during yoga, why not make it a habit and do it all day long? If you ...
Views: 3856(3 votes) - Benefits Of A Daily Yoga Practice - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoAlthough difficult to definitively measure the number of people doing yoga these days, it is estimated by the North American Studio Alliance that one out of every seven people in North America practiced yoga in 2010. The question remains, however, of how many people have a devotional, steady, ...
Views: 3849 - 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: 3847(1 vote) - Balancing the Swadhistana Chakra - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithDo you stuff your emotions? Is your closeness stifled? Do you 'treat' yourself with medicines, alcohol or food? There is another way to fulfill yourself... The Sacral Chakra encapsulates your sex, self-confidence, creativity, delights and frustrations. It is also referred to as the ...
Views: 3824(1 vote) - Grow Taller Naturally Using Yoga - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Hayden CarterAs it turns out, yoga class isn’t just for flexibility and health. Many people that participate in specific yoga exercises report that they grow taller after just a few weeks. The positive effects that yoga has on posture, flexibility, and general health and well-being make it one of the most ...
Views: 3809(5 votes) - 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 ...
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