Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals ? Part 2
At this point, let's break down the major components of a typical Hatha Yoga session, and see how each one will enable you to reach your goals. There are nine main styles of Yoga in India, but most of the popular styles, outside of India, are variations of Hatha Yoga.... Read More
Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals ? Part 1
Time is valuable and there are a number of successful methods for goal realization. Yoga will cross train your mind and body for maximum potential. Imagine being able to optimize your attitude in one hour, per day, or less. Every day, people attend Yoga classes for physical or mental health,... Read More
Yoga is Unity
Experienced Yoga practitioners often feel discouraged when a naturally gifted dancer, gymnast, or martial artist, performs an advanced asana with little effort. As I have mentioned before, there are people with elongated joint capsules and their extraordinary range of motion is a gift. You and I may have to work... Read More
The History of Yoga
The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga was not developed as the newest way to slim down so they could fit into a smaller pants size.The history of yoga goes back 5,000 years. It originated in India, and the... Read More
Mind and Thoughts
Yoga is controlling of thoughts arising in the mind. When thoughts are controlled or prevented through practice, the seer or practitioner(yogi) rests in his true self or soul(atman). Either you remain in true self or control thoughts, the other will result automatically. In true self one shall not see or... Read More
Using Yoga to Manage ADD
Exercise 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 balance production of... Read More
Ayurveda and Yoga, Ancient Sister Sciences
Ayurveda and yoga are sister sciences that have been united for thousands of years for the sake of healing body, mind, and consciousness. Generally speaking, Ayurveda deals more with the health of the body, while yoga deals with purifying the mind and consciousness, but in reality they complement and embrace... Read More
Can a Yoga Prop Help Prop Up Your Practice?
Some people may wonder if using a yoga prop can help them get more out of their practice. My personal opinion is yes.B.K.S. Iyengar introduced the yoga prop as a means of supporting proper alignment of the joints and bones during postures. Maintaining proper alignment is key to reducing the... Read More
The Benefit of Pilates
Pilates can benefit your overall health and sense of well-being in many ways. I have been doing Pilates for three years and I have seen for myself how challenging, yet effective it is.Recently, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic muscle and soft tissue pain syndrome. One of my osteopathic... Read More
Will Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
I suppose it was only a matter of time before the mass marketing about diet and fitness and weight loss caught up with Yoga.After all, Yoga is certainly going through a period of resurgance - not the first, as these things typically move in cycles as does most of the... Read More
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Which Type of Yoga is the Right Choice for You?
You finally made the decision to practice yoga, but which... Read More
Yoga, Do Not Knock It Until You Try It
Are you one of those folks who have never tried... Read More
Yoga Mats ? Are They All Created Equal?
Yoga mats are a basic part of every practice. What... Read More
Yoga Position ? What Does Each Type Do?
I often wondered what the value of each type of... Read More
Maybe Bikram is Right?
For some reason, I had the time to sit down... Read More
Yoga - The Solution for Insomnia
At one time, or another, all of us have experienced... Read More
Are You Willing To Follow Eight Yoga Exercises For the Lower Back?
EXERCISES FOR BACK RELIEFMany people believe that rest is best... Read More
Don?t Focus on Failure
Internal defeat is a state of mind, where you begin... Read More
Yoga Instruction - How to Find the Right Yoga Teacher for You
In order to find a quality yoga instructor, you need... Read More
Yoga For a Beginner
Yoga for a beginner is an exciting time when you... Read More
Child Yoga ? What is All the Fun About?
Many adults have taken up yoga, but yoga has not... Read More
What is Self Mastery? - Part 1
Self Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if... Read More
Yoga for Every BODY
We all want to feel loved, open, free and peaceful.... Read More
The History of Pilates
In order to understand the basics of Pilates and why... Read More
Muscle Fitness ? Can Yoga Make You Stronger?
Many people wonder if yoga can improve their muscle fitness.... Read More
Understanding the Different Types of Yoga
Yoga is becoming a more and more popular activity in... Read More
Stress - How To Manage Effectively
Stress is very common in all walks of life and... Read More
Mind and Thoughts
Yoga is controlling of thoughts arising in the mind. When... Read More
The Benefit of Yoga
The benefit of yoga practice goes far beyond the actual... Read More
Yoga Accessories? Getting What You Really Need
Unlike some other sports, you don't need a lot of... Read More
The Fountain of Youth & Your Hormones
Everyone has heard of the mythical "Fountain of Youth", but... Read More
Yoga for Fun and Profit
Stress levels around the world are on the rise. In... Read More
The Mystery of Enlightenment
Initially, enlightenment is living in the present moment and accepting... Read More
Nine Things You Should Know About Yoga for Children
Here are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents, who... Read More
Hot Yoga - Bikrams Twenty Six
Even though the world population has shifted from mainly rural... Read More
Positive Energy
Cultivating positive energy: Most of us who study Yoga have... Read More
How to Find the Right Yoga Class For You
There are many types of yoga, some with more emphasis... Read More
Om Yoga Meditation: Why Yoga?
The following is an excerpt from the book "Om Yoga:... Read More
How to Find the Right Yoga Teacher?
I am often asked by beginners about how to evaluate... Read More
What is Patanjalis Ashtanga Yoga?- Part(I)
The Sanskrit word 'Yoga' has two meaning, because it is... Read More
Paths of Yoga I
With dozens of Hollywood celebrities following in their Guru's lotus... Read More
Secrets of Teaching Yoga
What you are about to read applies to teaching, in... Read More
Yoga for Relaxation
Discover the true meaning of yoga?In taking any modern yoga... Read More
The History of Pilates
In order to understand the basics of Pilates and why... Read More
What is Patanjalis Ashtanga Yoga?- Part(I)
The Sanskrit word 'Yoga' has two meaning, because it is... Read More
Positive Energy
Cultivating positive energy: Most of us who study Yoga have... Read More
Pain and Sorrow
Patanjali in his Yogasutra describes that people are afflicted with... Read More
The History of Yoga
The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition.... Read More
Yoga Mats ? Are They All Created Equal?
Yoga mats are a basic part of every practice. What... Read More
The Benefit of Pilates
Pilates can benefit your overall health and sense of well-being... Read More
Confessions of a Yoga Teacher
The following are questions that Yoga teachers still need to... Read More
True Essence of Yoga
Yoga is the most prestigious field of spiritualism. People think... Read More
How to Find the Right Yoga Teacher?
I am often asked by beginners about how to evaluate... Read More
Yoga - The Solution for Insomnia
At one time, or another, all of us have experienced... Read More
Yoga, Do Not Knock It Until You Try It
Are you one of those folks who have never tried... Read More
Yoga: A Beneficial Exercising Regimen
Yoga is an ancient proven tradition that exists for thousands... Read More
Yoga For a Beginner
Yoga for a beginner is an exciting time when you... Read More
Mind and Thoughts
Yoga is controlling of thoughts arising in the mind. When... Read More
What is Self Mastery? - Part 2
To continue with our overview of the physical component of... Read More
Christian Yoga?
There is an interesting article in the September 5th issue... Read More
Muscle Fitness ? Can Yoga Make You Stronger?
Many people wonder if yoga can improve their muscle fitness.... Read More
What is Self Mastery? - Part 4
Now, let's cover the last component of self-mastery, which is... Read More
Maybe Bikram is Right?
For some reason, I had the time to sit down... Read More
Yoga and Weight Training ? Never the Twain Shall Meet?
Yoga has become part of Western fitness training techniques. However,... Read More
Yoga is Self Improvement
After five thousand years of written documentation, Yoga may well... Read More
What is Self Mastery? - Part 1
Self Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if... Read More
Yoga Accessories? Getting What You Really Need
Unlike some other sports, you don't need a lot of... Read More
Yoga in the Office
Spending eight or more hours a day in an office... Read More
How to Find the Right Yoga Class For You
There are many types of yoga, some with more emphasis... Read More
What is Self Mastery? ? Part 3
The next large component of self-mastery is mental health, and... Read More
Hatha Yoga
One of the many subsets of the 5000 year old... Read More
Eating Wisely and Weight Loss
Please bear in mind that I am not a dietician,... Read More
Yoga is Unity
Experienced Yoga practitioners often feel discouraged when a naturally gifted... Read More
Will Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
I suppose it was only a matter of time before... Read More
A World of Infinite Opportunities
Many people feel that there is a limited amount of... Read More
Secrets of Teaching Yoga
What you are about to read applies to teaching, in... Read More
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