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- 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: 2475(4 votes) - Every Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Aurora LipperMost months I talk in depth about specific strategies that help studios improve business. This month, we’ll focus on the 10,000 foot view of how some of these pieces fit together. I’m going to share the story of how one studio owner put a handful of techniques together to ...
Views: 2470(1 vote) - How to Do Some Easy Chair Stretches At Your Desk, or at the Office. - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from YOGA KATWe are under the gun and deal with more stress each and every day. More deadlines keep us confined to our desk chair and much of the day to day activities of business are being conducted via e-mail, the computer-fax, the palm pilot, texting via phone, or blackberry, video conferencing, ...
Views: 2423 - 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: 2423(2 votes) - Cool Yoga Postures for Hot Summer Days - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from E MDo you want to stay cool while practicing yoga during those hot summer days? Since the body thrives on daily movement, let’s look at how that translates to a yoga practice during the summer. We tend to move more in the summer months, which is a great thing! But when the sun’s too oppressive or ...
Views: 2409 - 3 Home Fitness Tips for Better Health - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Teddy Danfieldn the busy world of today we seem to have too much to do and too little time. This is especially true about fitting time into our schedule for a workout. Not making time is one of the reasons we have so many men and women are overweight today. We either make time today or are forced to make ...
Views: 2382 - 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: 2378(2 votes) - Vinyasa Yoga, Its Benefits And Steps To Perform - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert BairdThis sequence builds strength and flexibility throughout your legs and hips because you take your weight on one leg at a time in strong lunges. Holding your lunge while arching your back opens up your shoulders and stretches your entire spine. The side twists rotate your hips, shoulders, and ...
Views: 2343(1 vote) - Yoga Pilates: Probably the Finest Way to Tone That Body (The Best Results for Littlest Effort) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrLife is not always easy. Maintaining a lifestyle, work, social obligations and family issues can create pressure in the day to day routine of living. Stress reduction is a common desire of many people. Yoga and pilates are two very popular ways of coping with stress. Learning effective ways of ...
Views: 2338(2 votes) - 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: 2328(1 vote) - Tips For Buying Yoga Clothing For Women - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdIf you are planning to start yoga or any other active sports you might want to consider buying the right clothing for this. It’s not that hard really though it may look it. With so many different brands out there, online and retail. So choose carefully. Remember the fabric to opt for should ...
Views: 2302 - Kapalbhati Breathing Exercise - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from Subodh GuptaKapal in Sanskrit means FOREHEAD, and Bhati in Sanskrit means SHINING. Practicing Kapalbhati on regular basis leads to shining face with inner radiance. Kapalbhati is highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise. What we do in Kapalbhati Pranayama In Kapalabhati we do quick exhalation and ...
Views: 2292(1 vote) - 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: 2279(1 vote) - Ahimsa, yoga for peace - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Christophe MouzeYama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahra, dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the eight limbs of yoga Ahimsa, satya, asteya, bramacharya and aparigraha are the five yamas The yoga sutras of Patanjali, 2.30-31 In the classical yoga system described by Patanjali more than two thousand years ago, the ...
Views: 2275(2 votes) - Help With Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Dale MillerMany of us are now busier than ever with an ever expanding list of to-do’s that seems never to get any shorter. Commitments to work, school, family, partners, friends and extra-curricular activities can at times become overwhelming. When this happens, the joy we might have previously taken in ...
Views: 2270(3 votes) - 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: 2269(4 votes) - Yoga Poses – Directions. Benefits and Dangers of Certain Poses - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisYoga Poses – Directions. Benefits and Dangers of Certain Poses. Forward Bends. Directions: Stand both feet firmly on the ground. Bend both arms forward and then clasp behind and up in the air. Benefits: Forward bends are calming, they also provide a nice stretch for the hamstrings as ...
Views: 2269 - How Pilates and Yoga Can Make You Fit - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Anju AroraAccording to a report from a leading business news channel, Pilates is our country's fastest growing activity, with almost 9 million participants. Since 2000, the time when it became popular Pilates, has shown fairly steady growth. The number of burgeoning users have grown 450% since the year ...
Views: 2265 - YOGA: EXPERIENCING THE SUBTLE BODY VIA PRANAYAMA (Part 2) - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn an ordinary state along with our breath 30 sq inch of air enters our lungs. If breathing is deeper, about 130 sq inch air enters the lungs and while exhaling 100 sq inch air is left behind in the lungs. Thus about 230 sq inch space is available. What we are trying to say is that in comparison ...
Views: 2258(1 vote) - Infection Control and Complementary Therapies - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Maureen Spencer, RN, M .Ed.Infection Control and Complementary Therapies By Maureen Spencer, RN, M.Ed., CIC Infection Preventionist Executive Director, Finding Inner Peace Yoga School Introduction Complementary therapies are very popular in mainstream America. Many healthcare workers use these therapies in ...
Views: 2245(2 votes) - Lighting Up The Fire Of Vital Force Through Kundalini Worship - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe activation and movement of Kundalini Shakti (Divine Serpent Power) is extremely difficult. This is because the flow has to be obstructed. One feels carefree and joyous when there is no discipline. The tastebuds are in ecstasy when allowed to eat anything and everything. As a result of ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - THE MANY STREAMS OF GAYATRI-GANGA - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaBy itself Gayatri is a Super Mantra found in all 4 Vedas wherein educational inspiration is so much that the intellect is rendered sacred. This is that center where the shoots of downfall and uplifting manifest. We must realize that of the intellect becomes deluded, goes in the direction of ...
Views: 2240(1 vote) - Yoga Book Review : Yoga For Anyone - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Ridzwan MericanThere are so many books written on the art of Yoga. Some of these books focus more on the philosophy of Yoga, while others are a more practical approach towards practicing Yoga. If you ever wanted a practical handbook to begin the practice of Yoga, then you must consider ‘Yoga for Anyone’. ...
Views: 2240(4 votes) - Guided Heart Chakra Meditation - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Eva LangdonThe heart chakra is a very important center for emotional healing, feelings of love, compassion and forgiveness. Spiritually, these qualities are the only ones which can lead us out of the grips of our own egos and toward greater realization. Unfortunately, this energy center is wide open when ...
Views: 2235(2 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: 2235(2 votes) - Warrior's Dance - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from David LaderWarrior’s Dance is a powerful marriage of martial arts and dance. Traditional martial arts systems have evolved historically as warriors and spiritual seekers have experimented with and experienced the effects of various ways of moving. These systems originated as inspired students were moved ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - The Yoga of Productivity, Part 2: Awareness and Allowing - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Christopher EdgarIn the last article in this series, I talked about some yoga asanas, or poses, that can help us restore our focus and motivation as we work — without even getting up from our desks. In this article, I’ll speak more generally about how yoga helps us develop what I call Awareness and Allowing — ...
Views: 2225 - How Yoga Increases Romance and Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisResearch shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, asthma, arthritis, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other diseases.Yoga also helps improve muscle tone, ...
Views: 2224 - Should Weightlifters Stretch? How About do Yoga? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Jon DyerHave you ever had to scratch your back on a doorframe because you can't reach your back? I have. Does getting big and muscular require you to pay the price of losing flexibility? For many lifters, yes it does ... but that's because they don't stretch. For years I was big, but stiff as a ...
Views: 2216 - High-temperature Yoga Detailed Briefing - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from mary annaWhat is the high temperature yoga In simple terms is in a heated environment to practice yoga. Heating is usually the ambient temperature should be in control of between 38 ℃ -42 ℃. Yoga Yoga in the traditional high temperature on the basis of a study of the 26 action, in accordance ...
Views: 2208(1 vote) - The Key to Meditating - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinThe key to meditating is to focus on the breath. The mind has to follow your command and nothing else when you focus on the inhale and exhale. It cannot focus on doing two things at once. Breathing in a seated comfortable position on the floor or chair, if you cannot manipulate sitting ...
Views: 2202(2 votes) - ***Getting Past the “Name Calling” and Working Towards Real Solutions for Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Janet WilliamsThe CBC news in Canada ran a story called “Don’t Call Kids Obese; Parents Tell Doctors” http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/09/26/weight-terms-children-teens.html The article described how parents were concerned about the words and terms doctors used when describing an overweight child. ...
Views: 2198 - Kundalini Force Awakening in Life or Spiritual Yoga Practice - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Hans NeukommKundalini is the divine life force from God No life is possible without kundalini because kundalini energy is nothing else but the cosmic life force coming from God that keeps all beings alive. No awakening of the Kundalini Shakti is possible as it is always flowing to a certain extent. What ...
Views: 2190(3 votes) - Should Cancer Survivors Do Vigorous Yoga? Risks, Benefits and Questions to Consider - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisResearch has shown that yoga and other types of mind-body practices can help improve patient outcomes, particularly quality-of-life. However, none have become standard of care, or are on the clinical care pathway for cancer patients. Patients who participated in the yoga program reported ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - The Best Types of Yoga Pants - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Jessica DrewOver the past couple of decades, yoga has become a very popular way to get trim and stay fit. And, just as they would do with any trend or popular activity, retailers across the nation have been mass-producing yoga apparel, yoga accessories, yoga bags—anything having to do with yoga. One of ...
Views: 2189 - The Advaita Prana Mat An Effective Acupressure tool - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing Ltd Yoga ProductsThe Advaita Pranamat is an effective acupressure tool that promotes self-healing, relaxation and revitalization that restores the energy flow of your body. It is almost a reflexology mat that stimulates the pressure point combining ancient wisdom, bio design and modern technologies. ...
Views: 2188 - THE MYSTERY OF YOGA AND THE BOUQUET OF SIDHIS - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaYoga means the union of the individual soul with the cosmic soul who is otherwise called God. When numbers are added up, their value increases manifold. Man is a descendent of apes. In the Adam Age he was like this only. In New Guinea even today there are some Adivasis (Aborigines) who have ...
Views: 2171(1 vote) - Bumblebee Breathing - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been teaching Bumblebee breathing a lot lately. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe springtime inspiration? Or by the plight of the honey bee? There have been some funny reactions in my classes: all out laughter, a sudden opening of the body and mind to chant Om, the sense that the room was ...
Views: 2168(2 votes) - About The Benefits of Corporate Yoga Training - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Jack HillYoga was introduced to the world by India, where the practice is an ancient one, developed by the ancient cultures there as a way of leading a holistic life for spiritual, mental and physical health. It is a way, according to the Indian or Hindu tradition, which helps us to evolve both ...
Views: 2159 - Ishvara Pranidhana - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Sonja AppelIshvarapranidhana means love and surrender to the divinity within the individual. In Sanskrit Ishvara = creative source, purusha, (the authentic self which is eternal) pure consciousness, God, Goddess or Supreme Guru. Pranidhana = with sincerity, dedication and devotion, practicing the ...
Views: 2157(1 vote) - Yoga Routine For Runners - Preventing Pain and Injury - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Christine BarbackiDedicated runners are constantly trying to find better ways to take care of their bodies to prevent injuries. A yoga routine for runners may be exactly what you need to complement your training. Too many runners suffer from bad backs and knees, often forcing them to abandon running altogether. ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - THE MODE OF TRANSFORMATION OF THE KUNDALINI ENERGY OF A NATION - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaKundalini (Divine Serpent Power) is a subtle power of Savitri which despite being all pervasive does not manifest so that one can worship it. One gross and ordinary use of Savitri Mahashakti is made in the form of heat and light. Its extraordinary usage is in creation of life. The seed ...
Views: 2142 - DIVINE POWERS HAVE THEIR ROOTS IN THE CHAKRA FAMILY OF KUNDALINI SHAKTI - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 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 it. ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Yoga Essence and Horrible Mistakes of Most Modern Yoga Gurus - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovYou probably have heard about ideas to breathe more and expel more CO2. Such ideas are promoted by many people, including current day yoga teachers who suggest ideas that are completely different from the original yoga used for centuries and even from yoga that had been used some fifty-seventy ...
Views: 2126(1 vote) - What style yoga for you? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinIf you are desiring to begin learning about yoga and want to know what style might be best for you, you can find Yoga centers in your community through directory or online search for your locale. See if they offer a free class so you can get an idea if you like that style or not. Many schools ...
Views: 2116(6 votes) - Yoga Instruction Online … Bogus or Brilliant? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Yogacharya MichaelYoga instruction isn’t limited to the classroom anymore, thanks to the internet. The World Wide Web has opened up a whole new realm of yoga possibilities. Unfortunately, it has opened up a whole new can of worms too! Along with informative sites by knowledgeable teachers, there’s also a whole ...
Views: 2111(1 vote) - Improve Your Health and Your Relationship with Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Allura JoyYoga is an excellent way to increase strength, agility and blood flow to all parts of the body. You can be any age, shape or size to enjoy the benefits of yoga. There are hundreds of styles and various levels to explore from gentle stretching and breathing exercises for the physically ...
Views: 2108(6 votes) - Yoga - A New Approach to Emotional Resiliency - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Erica BoucherWe’ve all been hurt before, and experienced disappointment, heartbreak and loss. Without the knowledge and awareness of how important it is to let this energy move through us, rather than shutting down around it, we begin to let past hurts dictate our future. Physically this shows up ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - How to get rid of Sinusitis with Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from chetan mohanYoga can be used to cure any disease. Every disease can be treated with the help of yoga without any side effects. Sinusitis or respiratory infection is one of the most common diseases which affect millions of people around the globe. Some of the most common symptoms of sinusitis are puffy face, ...
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