Yoga

19th January 2007
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices dating back more than 5000 years from India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India, Yoga is seen as a means to both physiological and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr...

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...

07th March 2008
Knoxville, Tennessee is home to a growing community of yoga enthusiasts, including many excellent yoga teachers. This is great news whether you're an advanced practitioner interested in trying out different yoga styles or you're a beginning yoga studen...

28th August 2007
There are different types of yoga offered today. If you are interested in starting a yoga class you need to know what choices you have. If you haven't heard about Kundalini Yoga before that is because it hasn't been very popular. But Yogi Bhajan thoug...

22nd July 2006
Yoga is a group of ancient practices which were first developed in India. It is still popular in the country today, and is considered to be a spiritual exercise. Many Indians see it as a way of attaining enlightenment. Yoga is broken down into four primar...

28th August 2007
If you have been considering Bikram Yoga there are a few things you should know about it first. Unlike aerobic exercises that get your heartrate going Bikram yoga does not require such specifics. The main purpose of this type of yoga is to restrict the bl...

28th August 2007
Ashtanga Yoga means "eight limbed yoga" which is designed to cleanse the body and the mind. There are eight spiritual practices of Ashtanga Yoga and they are Yama, niyama, asana, prananyama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and Samadhi. All of these mean some...

28th August 2007
We all realize the natural aches and pains that come with pregnancy and as a woman we accept each one but there is another way to take care of the pain and that is through pregnancy yoga. When a woman goes through labor, her adrenaline is running full for...

28th August 2007
If you are considering Hatha Yoga you should know a little about it first. Like regular yoga it stretches the muscles and relieves the stress of everyday life. It helps to prepare your mind for deeper concentration. Others use it for spiritual cleansing. ...

14th May 2006
Yoga is quickly becoming very popular, and for good reason. Yoga will make almost anyone feel better and in shape. For most, yoga is the ideal exercise to keep your body in shape while helping you relax and unwind at the same time. Research ha...

24th July 2006
Yoga positions and the practice of yoga can be beneficial to your mind, your muscles, and even internal functions like your digestive system. With so many benefits, it is no wonder that yoga's popularity is on the rise. Before you take it up, though, it i...

24th July 2006
Increasingly, you may hear about your companions enrolling in Hatha classes at the local gym. In terms of pure popularity, Hatha yoga is number one in the yoga world. As a result, the poses are known well by both beginners and experts. Hatha yoga pose...

24th July 2006
Intertwining the mind, body, and energy is the primary goal of Kripalu yoga. Those who practice it believe that the body contains energy pulsations in a flow that are called prana, which is sometimes referred to as life force. The idea is that the smalles...

24th July 2006
When you think about yoga, you likely think first of poses that emphasize self awareness and flexibility. You can, though, link poses in series called yoga vinyasas. In these vinyasas, the poses are done in a free-flowing sequence that adds to your overa...

25th May 2008
Today I will give a little insight on being a mom and doing yoga exercise. I am a mom of a 10 month old daughter. When I first became a mom I thought this isn't hard, I can exercise when I want to. I have come to find that being a mom and doing yoga is h...

28th August 2007
If you are taking a yoga class you will need to be comfortable but at the same time you need to make sure that you are wearing the right clothing for this exercise. Of course with anything you wear you need to feel comfortable in it. If you don't feel com...

07th September 2007
If you are one of those who want more from their Yoga class than simply a great workout, you are not alone. There are deeper concepts that are to be learned during your practice. This philosophy that is taught to you by a Yoga instructor will help change...

18th January 2007
If you have observed from a distance people doing yoga poses, you would think they are latter day contortionists. You could be wrong, they are wise people who have realised well in time how easily and relatively inexpensively they can keep their bodies he...

23rd July 2007
Yoga Clothes Yoga clothes are one of the accessories required for practicing yoga exercises. The clothing that you wear when practicing Yoga should be comfortable. Your yoga clothing should allow you to move easily and freely in the different asana po...

24th July 2007
Yoga Styles to Balance the Body, Mind and Spirit Yoga is all about poses, breathing exercises and meditation. Yoga can be practiced in with a variety of styles. Thus, there are many yoga styles and you, as a yoga practitioner needs to select the one th...

24th July 2007
Yoga for Toning Your Body Yoga in these days is becoming popular and is practiced by people mainly for its health benefits. The term yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word "union," which means 'to join.' It aims for the great union of the body,...

28th March 2008
Purva and paschima are the Sanskrit words for the east and west. In the context of the human body purva means the front side or the ventral side, paschima meaning the dorsal or back side. Tana means to stretch. Thus the name of this asana indicates that i...

02nd April 2008
Yoga is flourishing now even in the conservative South, with studios popping up everywhere offering enough different yoga classes to make the head spin. That is certainly the case for yoga in Knoxville, TN. This can be great news if you've been pract...

20th July 2007
Yoga Routine for Looking Young and Healthy Today, yoga routine is widely accepted by people of all age groups because of its innumerable benefits provided to the yoga practitioners. Yoga routines also becomes a popular technique to focus on different ...

09th May 2007
A regular practice of yoga will help you gradually expand the awareness of both your internal and external lives. Through meditation it is possible to achieve a clarity of the world you live in, increase your understanding and tolerance, and heighten your...

23rd July 2007
Yoga Practice - Conquering the Obstacles in Practicing Yoga In yoga practice, the human body is treated with concern, care and respect because it is the principal instrument in a person's efforts and growth. Yoga is also about the unification of a p...