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The Eight Limbs of Yoga

28th September 2009
Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. It focuses upon developing a healthy mind and body, and on attaining self-awareness. The various practices and disciplines of yoga are available to everyone, no matter what t... Read >
Author: yoga0004

The Eight Limbs of Yoga

23rd September 2009
Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. It focuses upon developing a healthy mind and body, and on attaining self-awareness. The various practices and disciplines of yoga are available to everyone, no matter what t... Read >
Author: Yoga supplies

The Cobra Pose of Yoga

21st September 2009
The Cobra pose is usually known as Bhujangasana in Eastern countries like India. "Bhujanga" means cobra in the Sanskrit language and hence the name which is widely accepted in the West. The Cobra pose is greatly effective as it can relieve certain type... Read >
Author: Sherry Holistan

The Eight Limbs of Yoga

15th September 2009
Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. It focuses upon developing a healthy mind and body, and on attaining self-awareness. The various practices and disciplines of yoga are available to everyone, no matter what t... Read >
Author: Yoga Supplies

Yoga for Weight Loss, Reduce Weight through Yoga

14th September 2009
There are a number of techniques that can be employed to get an effective weight loss treatment. The weight loss programs employs the diet planning techniques and the exercise management using which you can control the amount of intake calories and burned... Read >
Author: greenherbal11

How To Do Yogic Exercises For Maximum Relaxation

01st September 2009
When you've resolved to initiate your yoga practice, it is essential for you to gain knowledge on the method to achieve an asana appropriately. Thus it is suitable for you to find an appropriate coach who'll tutor} you in the correct method of carrying ou... Read >
Author: Donna campbell

Ashtanga Yoga, Is it right for you?

30th August 2009
Ashtanga Yoga is the type of yoga which was developed and founded by K. Pattabhi Jois. This type of yoga is known as the Eight Limb Yoga which has revolved in Pattanjali's enormous idea. It presented that the path of purification is made up of the eight s... Read >
Author: Gregg

Yoga In A Compact Disc

25th August 2009
As if to lend weight to my contention that your computer can, in theory, teach you anything, along comes a pair of CD-ROMs called Wellness Yoga and Shiatsu Relaxation. Lithe young women demonstrate these ancient Eastern techniques while mellow-voiced ... Read >
Author: Collin Harvey

A Look at Ashtanga Yoga

25th August 2009
Ashtanga Yoga is the type of yoga which was developed and founded by K. Pattabhi Jois. This type of yoga is known as the Eight Limb Yoga which has revolved in Pattanjali's enormous idea. It presented that the path of purification is made up of the eight s... Read >
Author: Collin Harvey

The Benefits of Tantra Breathing Techniques

18th August 2009
The techniques of Tantra breathing form the most esoteric part of the art of tantra. Vamana Muni formulated a unique system of breathing, which is also evident in the asanas prescribed by Rishi Patanjali. Tattva breathing (or engaging in breath-centric... Read >
Author: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta

Introduction To Yoga Postures

11th August 2009
It increases muscular strength. It reduces tension and stress. It has a low potential for injury, and it doesn't even look like exercise. Why, then, don't more people practice yoga. People think of yoga as being passive and mystical - an otherworl... Read >
Author: Collin Harvey

Yoga Styles

09th August 2009
The Different Styles of Yoga Although various Styles have developed over the years, the basic difference between the major styles is more on the degree to which you do it rather than how you do it. So the major differences are the on things like how y... Read >
Author: mark.zolinski

Herbs and Yoga for Healing

09th August 2009
Herbs and Their Healing Powers Through the ages, herbs were a critical component of most of the traditional and holistic therapies. They were the most vital medicinal agents all over the world and across various cultures. The West had used herbs exten... Read >
Author: mark.zolinski

Tools you will Need for the Yoga Asanas

03rd August 2009
It is important to practice Yoga in a way that makes it as safe and comfortable as possible. Thanks to the work of Iyegnar many beginners worldwide can now achieve Yoga postures where they could not before. Many Yoga posture snow have variations that incl... Read >
Author: Andi Jackson

Safety Precautions on Yoga before you Begin

03rd August 2009
Before you begin your Yoga journey you need to ensure you are fully aware of the dangers and health risks involved. That means following proper safety precautions and knowing your limits. It is recommended that people suffering from any of the following s... Read >
Author: Andi Jackson

The Best Basic Yoga Poses For Beginners Are Easily Found on DVD

21st July 2009
Yoga is an ancient art, first practiced in India and then making its way to the rest of the world. Traditionally yoga has been about achieving a balance between the tangible and the spiritual planes. That's why it incorporates aspects of physical exercise... Read >
Author: Sherry Holistan

Do Yoga To Reduce Back Pain

21st July 2009
Twenty percent of all those who undergo surgery for lower back pain will get no relief. The remaining 80 percent will have problems ranging from mild to severe. All will have trouble with spinal flexion. Yoga does not offer cures. It simply promises t... Read >
Author: Collin Harvey

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Answers

16th June 2009
Hatha yoga is one of the most common forms of yoga practiced today. The discipline itself is extremely vast, encompassing aspects of meditation (dhyana), breathing exercises (pranayama), postures and poses (asanas and mudras) and procedures for purificati... Read >
Author: Sherry Holistan

Yoga and Hinduism Spirituality

13th June 2009
Yoga is an ancient art form which was brought into practice mainly by the yogis of the Eastern countries. Yoga is now a time proven art which is accepted universally. Yoga is further divided into different types like Raja, Karma, Hatha, Bhakti, Jnana, Kun... Read >
Author: Sherry Holistan

Yoga for everyone - Yogaexerciseretreat.com launched

12th June 2009
Yoga releases stress, fatigue which has become the seat of all disorders in a modern life. It relieves the body from any kind of muscular strain or chronic strain, refreshes the body from fatigue, stress and body aches, helps to relax the body and mind, i... Read >
Author: AshishEngineer

FOR MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING: LEARN VIDEO YOGA

11th June 2009
Yoga while watching yoga videos is the most funloving, stressfree, enjoyable thing to do without stepping out of your respective homes. If you have thought of trying a hand but did not take a plunge, then yoga videos are the best remedy, even parents with... Read >
Author: Henry Funk

Kid’s Yoga Workshop at the YogaLife Studio At New Delhi India

08th June 2009
Yoga life:- India is often recognized as the center of the Yoga world. Certainly, there are more practitioners here than anywhere else. However, the practice of yoga has spread throughout the world. As it has spread, it has been changed and modified th... Read >
Author: mark

Yoga's Healing Powers and Anti Aging Properties

04th June 2009
Yoga has countless healing powers and health advantages. Yoga originated from India where yogis were Buddhists who practiced to attain spirituality and harmony. You might have dwelt on the pictures of yogis floating in the air with their legs crossed and ... Read >
Author: Blubert Tavedorn

Singing Bowls in Meditation

20th May 2009
Tibetan singing bowls originated in the Himalayan regions of Tibet, Northern China, India, Bhutan, and Nepal. Historians are unable to pinpoint exactly when singing bowls came into being, but the technique to build similar instruments existed in Asia as ... Read >
Author: hinkyimports

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation

20th May 2009
The History of Meditation Tibetan Buddhist meditation has a long history, but not as long as the history of meditation itself. Buddhism was a branch of Hinduism and so meditation was practiced in Hinduism before it was practiced in Buddhism. Buddhist t... Read >
Author: hinkyimports

Keeping Fit With Yoga Basics

18th May 2009
In Sanskrit language the word yoga means union or addition of two or more things. The term is used in today`s terminology pertains to forms of exercises, postures and poses which helps one in the union of spirit, body and mind. Yoga basics help one in und... Read >
Author: Roberto Sedycias

Getting Into the Basics of Ashtanga Yoga

15th May 2009
Ashtanga yoga is a popular and ancient form of yoga passed on to us by the Rishis of the olden days. It has its origins in the Yoga Korunta, a manuscript which carries the different asanas (poses) list. It can be used as a reference for drishti, mudras, v... Read >
Author: Mark Smith

Getting Into the Basics of Ashtanga Yoga

15th May 2009
Ashtanga yoga is a popular and ancient form of yoga passed on to us by the Rishis of the olden days. It has its origins in the Yoga Korunta, a manuscript which carries the different asanas (poses) list. It can be used as a reference for drishti, mudras, v... Read >
Author: Mark Smith

Five Ways to Increase Your Productivity Levels

14th May 2009
Stress and a hectic lifestyle can drain your body of energy and make you feel dull and lethargic all day long. This can have an adverse effect on your productivity levels which again adds to your stress turning into a vicious cycle. If you are facing such... Read >
Author: Peter

Bikram Yoga: Get Ready For The “Hot” Seat!

11th May 2009
As the name indicates, Bikram Yoga has been founded by Bikram Choudhury, in association with a Los Angeles based company. Bikram Yoga is also called “hot yoga” as it is carried out in extremely hot conditions. If you are interested to practice a sessi... Read >
Author: Mark Smith

Yoga Basics And Their Effect On The Yoga Practitioners

11th May 2009
Yoga is a proven method of maintaining physical and mental health. There are numerous techniques and each one has its special effect on our health. It is impossible to discuss all those techniques here in this small article, but a short discussion about t... Read >
Author: Roberto Sedycias

Yoga Poses – Asanas

16th April 2009
Depending on the level of yoga you are practicing will depend on the type of yoga positions you will be utilizing in your workout. Yoga poses, also known as asanas in the yoga world, are based on levels of difficulty. The higher level of proficiency the h... Read >
Author: healthyoga

India Today Book Club - Collection of High-Quality Books

31st March 2009
India Today Book Club brings for everyone today’s most popular reading material on the favorite subjects such as History, Fitness and Health, Cooking, Yoga, Fiction and Non Function books and many more. These books are written by the most popular author... Read >
Author: Sarvesh Sharma

Yogalife: Couple Yoga Classes and Training In India

13th March 2009
What are we doing here? Let’s get out,” hissed my husband as we faced each other, about four feet apart, holding each other’s hands, even as the instructor told us to lower ourselves into a crouching posture and then, arms stretched to the maximum, ... Read >
Author: chanchal

7 Ways to use Yoga Instruction in Our Everyday Lives

13th March 2009
I was happily listening to my yoga teacher’s calm voice today as she gently instructed and led us through our class, and I had an insight. I could use her directions to live my life in a much calmer way! I started listening more closely as I moved ... Read >
Author: Diana Fletcher

Yoga – Recommended by Osteopaths

10th March 2009
You may have noticed that over the past five years, there has been a great surge of interest in non-western practices to dealing with health issues. Todays bookshops are lined with sections of self-help bestsellers discussing how traditional eastern appro... Read >
Author: David Ravech

Yoga Poses

03rd March 2009
The Importance Of Yoga Poses And What They Can Do For Beginners Yoga is a unique fitness regimen that can provide your whole body with strengthening, toning, and endurance. In addition to giving your body a good workout, it also encourages brain stimul... Read >

Treat diseases effectively through homeopathy, yoga and meditation

25th February 2009
Modern lifestyle has left everyone with a chain of ailments that often remains fully uncured for an entire lifetime. It is common knowledge that allopathic medicines bring a host of side effects during the course of the treatment. In order to overcome t... Read >
Author: Alex White

Yoga for Digestive Disorders

14th February 2009
Yoga is an extremely very old form of exercise which has great abilities to give solutions to several health related problems even today. This is the basis why huge numbers of people have been practicing yoga on a regular basis for years and living a he... Read >
Author: richersiamon

Yoga for Digestive Disorders

14th February 2009
Yoga is an extremely very old form of exercise which has great abilities to give solutions to several health related problems even today. This is the basis why huge numbers of people have been practicing yoga on a regular basis for years and living a heal... Read >
Author: jainish

How to Loss Weight with Yoga

10th February 2009
In addition to all the mental and physical benefits, that hatha yoga has to offer to those who practice it with a serious diligence, it also has practical utilities such as helping us to lose weight, and once we achieve our desired goal to keep it for eve... Read >
Author: Pedro Daniel

Treat diseases effectively through homeopathy, yoga and meditation

10th February 2009
Modern lifestyle has left everyone with a chain of ailments that often remains fully uncured for an entire lifetime. It is common knowledge that allopathic medicines bring a host of side effects during the course of the treatment. In order to overcome t... Read >
Author: Ralex White

Yoga & Breast massage for Beautiful breasts

30th January 2009
Women with small breasts evertime envy other women who have comparatively bigger and fuller breasts. However so as is often the case, the grass that always seems greener on the other side. They do not realize also that a lot of women with heavy breasts fo... Read >
Author: dr mony

Treat diseases effectively through homeopathy, yoga and meditation

21st January 2009
Modern lifestyle has left everyone with a chain of ailments that often remains fully uncured for an entire lifetime. It is common knowledge that allopathic medicines bring a host of side effects during the course of the treatment. In order to overcome t... Read >
Author: Ralex White

Yoga Teacher Training India,Yoga TTC

16th January 2009
Yoga life: India is often recognized as the center of the Yoga world. Certainly, there are more practitioners here than anywhere else. However, the practice of yoga has spread throughout the world. As it has spread, it has been changed and modified thr... Read >
Author: chanchal

Yoga Teacher Training India,yoga teacher training goa,Yoga TTC

05th January 2009
Yoga life: India is often recognized as the center of the Yoga world. Certainly, there are more practitioners here than anywhere else. However, the practice of yoga has spread throughout the world. As it has spread, it has been changed and modified thr... Read >
Author: mark

How To Become A Yoga Teacher

05th November 2008
Many of the "quickly certified" Yoga teachers come to a realization and later join other Yoga teacher programs to be re-educated and re-certified again, because they, themselves, did not learn about contraindications, modifications, working with special p... Read >
Author: sanjeev kumar

Part 2 - Yoga For Back Pain

31st October 2008
Practice A double blind study published in the December 2005 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that 3 months of a specifically designed yoga practice gave significant relief to subjects suffering chronic back pain. Even the doctors now ... Read >
Author: allhairlosstreatments

How To Become A Yoga Teacher

21st October 2008
Many of the "quickly certified" Yoga teachers come to a realization and later join other Yoga teacher programs to be re-educated and re-certified again, because they, themselves, did not learn about contraindications, modifications, working with special p... Read >
Author: sanjeev kumar

How To Become A Yoga Teacher

21st October 2008
Many of the "quickly certified" Yoga teachers come to a realization and later join other Yoga teacher programs to be re-educated and re-certified again, because they, themselves, did not learn about contraindications, modifications, working with special p... Read >
Author: Hardy22

Staying Cheerful

29th September 2008
Every one of us is not lucky to be happy at all times. We do have our ups and downs and tragedy times. But sometimes, sorrow catches up on us too quick making itself a home within us. Then being sad is only a day’s routine. As we think nothing will chan... Read >
Author: Jennie

Yoga Classes For Children

11th September 2008
A yoga teacher often says that children are natural yogis. We don't generally consider children as having stressful lives, but when you think about how busy they are and we are as well, always rushing around to school, sports, lessons and so on, we can... Read >
Author: Kaushik Mukherjee

The role of yogic exercises in building muscles for all ages.

25th August 2008
After the age of 45 when one is not generally accustomed to taking any physical exercises the practice of Yogic asanas may prove rather discomforting at first. The rigidity of the muscles begins to manifest itself after that age. Certain muscular movement... Read >
Author: Chaker Saaf

Mudras & Hand Symbolism: What Are Mudras? Part 1

25th July 2008
[Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] When we study Eastern philosophies, beliefs, culture, and the pragmatic yogic methods of Hinduism and Buddhism, we often come across practices of systematic han... Read >
Author: Leonard Lee

Practising Ashtanga Yoga

20th July 2008
Yoga is a philosophy of the life, which has also the eventual to create a healthy body and vibrantly spirit. The yoga of Ashtanga vinyasa is a method of the yoga which has it's origins in a known ancient document under the name of korunta yoga. Ashtanga r... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen

Easy ways to practice yoga at home.

10th July 2008
Yoga is a spiritual practice which assists people in unifying mind, body and heart. Yoga consists of many Asanas and different yoga postures. For practicing yoga you are not necessarily required to join some sort of yoga classes, instead, you can easily ... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews

Yoga in India

23rd June 2008
An exercise routine that has taken the world over was discovered in India around 3300 BC. When the Indus valley civilization was uncovered, many seals with figures in yoga poses were discovered. So it had flourished in the Indus valley. Learning yoga ... Read >
Author: Jennie

Hatha Yoga – Good for healthy breathing.

20th June 2008
Hatha yoga is the way which has physical health and balance as a main goal, for its practitioners believe that greater mental and spiritual awareness can be brought about with a healthy and pure body. Hatha yoga mainly concerns itself with asanas or po... Read >
Author: YogaBestBuy.com

The Criteria According To Which You May Choose Yoga Retreats

22nd May 2008
More and more often, we have the tendency of escaping to wonderful natural corners in order to find the peace of mind and the relaxation that we seem to have lost. Daily stresses, lack of communication, improper nutrition, sleeping disorders, lack of spar... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

How To Execute Yoga Postures Efficiently

22nd May 2008
The art of yoga, as many call it, basically relies on the combination of the spiritual and physical elements in the asanas or yoga postures; body and mind connect in a special relationship that is usually achieved by entering a unique meditation state. On... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

Why We Need To Understand The Importance Of The Yoga Gear

22nd May 2008
If you want to improve yoga sessions and their benefits for your health, do not hesitate to purchase all the yoga gear necessary for productive and successful exercises. Choosing all the items that you'll be needing in class, from the mat to the clothes,... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

The Benefits Of Practicing Free Yoga Exercises

22nd May 2008
Is stress a big issue affecting your life? Do you feel misplaced and alienated? Have you got difficulties in coping with the materialistic philosophy of our world? These are just a few of the thousands of questions that one gets to ask in moments of self-... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

What Are The Advantages Of Using A Cotton Yoga Mat?

22nd May 2008
During a yoga session, complete relaxation and proper concentration are essential, and how could one get connected to the higher realms of consciousness if body discomfort is disturbing? The choice of the wrong yoga mat can often ruin the practitioner's ... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

How To Get Ready For Bikram Yoga

22nd May 2008
The other name under which Bikram yoga is known is Hot yoga, and it is a combination of western and eastern elements due to the fact that it appeared in the United States. Bikram yoga takes the name after the yogi master who perfected it and brought the e... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

A Look At The Reasons For Beginning Yoga Classes

22nd May 2008
Health improvement, stress management, spiritual balance or physical purification, these can all be reasons for beginning yoga classes, but deciding to turn to yoga is only the very first step of the quest. The next thing to do before beginning yoga is to... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

How Anusara Yoga Appeals To Common People

22nd May 2008
With a ten-year history as a school, Anusara yoga was founded in 1997 and it has been part of the Hatha yoga style ever since though it shares ramifications in Tantra yoga as well. Anusara yoga appeared in the Western world as a way of emphasizing the gen... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

Yoga Mat – How to Choose One

21st May 2008
A yoga mat is useful for both beginners and experienced. It is the best accessory one can have when it comes to practicing yoga. There are several reasons for it. A yoga mat works towards providing the best of grip to you when you require to perform ce... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert

Yoga Mat – All You Should Know About a Yoga Mat

21st May 2008
When practicing yoga, you need to make certain investments. These investments would do a lot for your flawless performance, benefits that you obtain from performing various asanas and overall health. One of the most important investments you require t... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert

Yoga – How to Prevent Injuries when Practicing Yoga

21st May 2008
Practicing yoga is extremely beneficial to one’s health. It is a unique and wonderful form of exercise existing for more than centuries now. However, most beginners and sometimes the experienced tend to worry about yoga injuries that strike practitio... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert

The Criteria According To Which You May Choose Yoga Retreats

20th May 2008
More and more often, we have the tendency of escaping to wonderful natural corners in order to find the peace of mind and the relaxation that we seem to have lost. Daily stresses, lack of communication, improper nutrition, sleeping disorders, lack of spar... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

How To Execute Yoga Postures Efficiently

20th May 2008
The art of yoga, as many call it, basically relies on the combination of the spiritual and physical elements in the asanas or yoga postures; body and mind connect in a special relationship that is usually achieved by entering a unique meditation state. On... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

Why We Need To Understand The Importance Of The Yoga Gear

20th May 2008
If you want to improve yoga sessions and their benefits for your health, do not hesitate to purchase all the yoga gear necessary for productive and successful exercises. Choosing all the items that you'll be needing in class, from the mat to the clothes, ... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

The Benefits Of Practicing Free Yoga Exercises

20th May 2008
Is stress a big issue affecting your life? Do you feel misplaced and alienated? Have you got difficulties in coping with the materialistic philosophy of our world? These are just a few of the thousands of questions that one gets to ask in moments of self-... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

What Are The Advantages Of Using A Cotton Yoga Mat?

20th May 2008
During a yoga session, complete relaxation and proper concentration are essential, and how could one get connected to the higher realms of consciousness if body discomfort is disturbing? The choice of the wrong yoga mat can often ruin the practitioner's e... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

How To Get Ready For Bikram Yoga

20th May 2008
The other name under which Bikram yoga is known is Hot yoga, and it is a combination of western and eastern elements due to the fact that it appeared in the United States. Bikram yoga takes the name after the yogi master who perfected it and brought the e... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

A Look At The Reasons For Beginning Yoga Classes

20th May 2008
Health improvement, stress management, spiritual balance or physical purification, these can all be reasons for beginning yoga classes, but deciding to turn to yoga is only the very first step of the quest. The next thing to do before beginning yoga is to... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

How Anusara Yoga Appeals To Common People

20th May 2008
With a ten-year history as a school, Anusara yoga was founded in 1997 and it has been part of the Hatha yoga style ever since though it shares ramifications in Tantra yoga as well. Anusara yoga appeared in the Western world as a way of emphasizing the gen... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

Yoga Education – additional study with your education

15th May 2008
Yoga education in India represented so far merely by a few yogic postures and breathing exercises, is taking a step towards a more formalized structure. A ninety year old yoga institute in Mumbai is working to create a formal course that, if adopted, can ... Read >
Author: Adam Sturo

Discovering The History And Concepts Of Different Branches of Yoga

01st May 2008
History of Hatha Yoga: The history of hatha yoga goes back in the fifteenth century India when Yogi Swatmarama, a sage during those times, introduced it as a form of "a stairway to the heights" of Raja Yoga which is the preparatory stage of physical purif... Read >
Author: Cindy

How To Target Your Stomach With Yoga

29th April 2008
Yoga is a great part of any wellness routine, as it has the ability to both reduce stress and exercise the body. If you are trying to use yoga to target your midsection, well, that can be done. There are a number of yoga positions (called asanas) which ex... Read >
Author: Jill Smi

Warming-up for the Yoga Poses

09th April 2008
The procedure of yoga poses are meant to enhance both the mind and body. It takes discipline, dedication, and daily practice to carry out these poses. But the prize is always worth the patience and hard work. One can certainly gain strength and better hea... Read >
Author: Sarah Noelle

Weight Loss – Valuable Tips of Yoga

26th March 2008
Yoga deep breathing helps in increasing the oxygen intake to the body cells, including the fat cells. This results into burning up of fat cells. Another amazing aspect of Yoga is that it reduces anxiety which, in turn, reduces anxious eating. It is huma... Read >
Author: peterhutch

Weight Loss – Valuable Tips of Yoga

26th March 2008
Yoga deep breathing helps in increasing the oxygen intake to the body cells, including the fat cells. This results into burning up of fat cells. Another amazing aspect of Yoga is that it reduces anxiety which, in turn, reduces anxious eating. It is human ... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne

Yoga – Types With Their Benefits

25th February 2008
Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga, sometimes called physical Yoga, is what most Americans think of when they hear the word "Yoga." Hatha Yoga focuses on a series of asanas, or postures, and on pranayama, or breathing. Asanas are meant to prepare the body to sta... Read >
Author: Peter sams

Yoga for Beginners - Useful tips for Beginners

15th February 2008
Be certain to wear the proper clothing. Clothes should be loose so that you can do any movement properly. Keep yourself warm while performing the corpse pose. Have the suitable space for your yoga practice. The perfect setting should... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne

Using Power Yoga For Athletics

26th January 2008
Whether you already practice yoga or barely know anything about it, you can greatly improve your athletic abilities by doing power yoga. Like most yoga for exercise, power yoga focuses on the performance of asanas or poses. Power yoga usually uses a vinya... Read >
Author: Scott Hughes

True Yoga for Enlightenment and better health

24th August 2007
“India a land of yogis and mystics” is a quote familiar with the western press. Known for its magical feats and the famous rope trick, India is a land that has always exuded charm. Yoga is a tradition in India and is seen as a means to enlightenment. ... Read >
Author: dara grace

The Spiritual Side - Yoga as a Religion and Philosophy

01st March 2007
Yoga is an excellent vehicle for slowing the mind and getting in touch with the true nature of things. Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the Wor... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Yoga Equipment - The Right Gear for Your Practice

20th February 2007
Yoga is an excellent vehicle for slowing the mind and getting in touch with the true nature of things. While you can achieve these benefits with no accessories, sometimes having the right equipment can aid in your comfort and enjoyment of your Yoga practi... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Getting Started With Yoga

17th February 2007
Yoga aims to achieve the unification of body and mind through different postures, movements and breathing techniques. The most commonly practiced form is called hatha yoga, and it is embraced by millions of people around the world, including numerous Holl... Read >
Author: Niclas Ericsson

An Introduction to Yoga

17th February 2007
Yoga is an excellent vehicle for slowing the mind and getting in touch with the true nature of things. While you can achieve these benefits with no accessories, sometimes having the right equipment can aid in your comfort and enjoyment of your Yoga practi... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

A Teaching Approach: Iyengar Yoga

29th January 2007
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

The Mind Body Link - Yoga and Meditation

23rd January 2007
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Building Family Flexibility: Yoga for Parents and Their Children

10th January 2007
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Vinyasa Yoga - Synchronizing Breath and Movement

06th January 2007
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Drishti: A Single Point of Focus in Your Yoga Practice

30th December 2006
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Types of Yoga - Richness in Variety

27th December 2006
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Ashtanga Yoga: The Eight Limbs

25th December 2006
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Establishing a Strong Foundation - Beginner Poses in Yoga

24th December 2006
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Bring Vibrancy to Your Life through Yoga Books

06th December 2006
Yoga helps in refreshing the body, soul and mind. And, in present scenario, where, there is no peace of mind, here emerges a need of yoga, which helps an individual in regaining peace of mind. However, it is not possible for everyone to join yoga classes,... Read >
Author: Bryan Josling

Tips On Getting The Most Out Of Corpse Pose In Yoga

17th November 2006
Shavasana, or corpse pose, is usually done at the end of most yoga sessions. It is a deceptively simple posture, as there is no twisting, or stretching or anything that is usually associated with the asanas. However, corpse pose is an important part of th... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott

Yoga Joins Individual With Devine

17th November 2006
Yoga Joins Individual With Devine The word Yoga belongs to Sanskrit language. It is derived from the root word, 'Yuj' which means ?to join?. Probably this is what the Yoga Practices in the present century suggests to. That is to join the individual wit... Read >
Author: Kanishk manchanda

Top 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Your Blood Pressure

16th November 2006
Top 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Your Blood Pressure 1. Try Yoga: Yoga is a great way to reduce stress, which contributes to high blood pressure. But there are some poses in particular recommended for those wanting to level out their blood pressure. These ... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott

The mind is constantly agitated

23rd August 2006
The mind is constantly being bombarded with many stumuli that comes from external and interal sources. Internally, th body my be feeling hungry or needing some nutrients and signals this need to the brain which in turn agitates the mind into some action t... Read >
Author: Jose de la Serna

True Yoga for Enlightenment and better health

25th July 2006
"India a land of yogis and mystics" is a quote familiar with the western press. Known for its magical feats and the famous rope trick, India is a land that has always exuded charm. Yoga is a tradition in India and is seen as a mea... Read >
Author: dara grace

Finding The Right Yoga Schools For You

24th July 2006
Yoga schools hold a special place in yoga education because many of the top locations are in the cradle of yoga's birth: India. These schools offer some of the most complete and intense training for yoga in the world. Though you could attend a school anyw... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott

Inversion Yoga Poses - Another Perspective

13th April 2006
Headstand (salamba shirshasana) is one of the yoga poses that are considered inversion poses. Inversion poses involve any asanas that lift the feet above the head. Other inversion poses that are well known include shoulderstand (salamba sarvangasana) and ... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott

Seven Common Myths About Yoga

19th February 2006
Seven Common Myths about YogaBy Dada Vedaprajinananda (Copyright, 2004)Although the practice of yoga has become widespread during thelast 30 years, there are still quite a few misconceptions aboutthis ancient method of self-transformation. Here is a brief... Read >
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Yoga for Good Health

23rd November 2005
A yogic defines yoga as "Yoga should be adapted to the individual, not the individual to the yoga". People practice yoga for many reasons. Many yoga practitioners think that the health benefits come from regularly performing the routines. Others practic... Read >
Author: Kim Parker

Understanding the different types of Yoga

11th August 2005
Yoga is becoming a more and more popular activity in the Western world today. The number of places holding Yoga classes is on the increase and there is a plethora of different types of Yoga. With a choice of Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga, Iyengar... Read >
Author: Suzanne Morrison