| (Published: Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Yoga Is For Everyone: Women, Men, Young, Old, Rich, Poor, Homemaker, Or Athlete |
| Yoga is a 5,000 year old exercise system that enables you to improve your overall health and well-being. If you talk to any yoga instructor, you will likely hear the phrase, be in harmony with yourself and your environment. Yoga enforces the use of your total being; mind, body, and spirit. Through y |
| Author: Robert Weiner |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga Styles: Guide to the Most Popular Types |
| The image of yoga has changed during the past years. If once, the first picture that popped your mind was of a group of white wearing weirdoes standing on their heads and breathing loudly, now you are probably thinking about Madonna's well shaped arms. Currently, yoga is one of the most popular fitn |
| Author: Jack Reider |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga And Its Importance |
| Yoga is a traditional system of healing for the mind and body. It means union. It is a popular belief that yoga can cleanse your body of toxins and improve muscle tone, as well as help in blood circulation. Yoga was first originated in India, where it still remains a living tradition and is followed |
| Author: Paul MacIver |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Mon, 07 Aug 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga Postures and Yoga Asanas |
| Many yoga styles have been derived from classical yoga, and are designed to suit various preferences. Most of the different yoga positions practiced fall into one of two categories: meditative or therapeutic. There are literally hundreds of yoga basic positions or yoga asanas. All of the yoga positi |
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| (Published: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| What Is Yoga - History and Origins |
| The popularization of yoga in the West by yoga schools influenced by the Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali (2nd century BC), have almost led to the origins of yoga being linked with Patanjali in the Western mind. In fact, the earliest illustration we have of yoga is from the Mohenjo-daro seals. Mohenjo-Daro |
| Author: Rebecca Prescott |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Tue, 04 Jul 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Teaching Hatha Yoga: Should a Yoga Teacher be a Vegetarian? |
| There are many beliefs and myths about what one should do to become a Yoga teacher. Some Yoga teacher organizations do make official statements in regard to Yoga teacher ethics; and diet is included, sometimes.
However, if you teach Yoga, should you be a vegan? Are dairy foods and eggs okay? What |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| The Comfort Queen Sallies Forth Unbidden, but Deeply Needed |
| I write to you from the box of the icky place. The walls of the icky place are constructed of out of whack hormones, sadness over my Aunt's death, a healing crisis from a nutritional program (which allows NO chocolate, that alone should give you some idea of my mood), and my overwhelmed feelings whe |
| Author: Jennifer Louden |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| The Basics of Pilates Exercise |
| If you’re highly informed or even if you’re one of those people that just stay home, no doubt you’ve heard of the Pilates Exercise. The purpose of Pilates Exercises is to stretch and to strengthen your body. That is why Pilates is so popular with most contortionists and ballet dancers.
But just b |
| Author: Heather Colman |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| What is Yoga? |
| 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 spiritual systems and |
| Author: Robert Elias Najemy |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| The Four Basic Systems of Yoga - part 3 |
| We suggest that you read parts 1 & 2
4. RAJA YOGA is the path of gradual control over one’s self through the development of discipline and will-power. It is a system that is useful to any one, even if he chooses to follow the other paths. It offers techniques for the harmonization and eventual ma |
| Author: Robert Elias Najemy |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| The Four Basic Systems of Yoga - part 2 |
| Please read part 1
There are many systems of yoga, but they fall into four basic categories. All the systems have the same goals:
1. Harmony between body, mind and soul,
2. Harmony between human beings,
3. Freedom from mechanical, unconscious, robot-like ways of thinking and living,
4. Tr |
| Author: Robert Elias Najemy |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga For Low Back Pain |
| Back pain is the most common reason people seek medical attention. Using yoga for low back pain relief works on both long term and acute muscle strain by strengthening the muscles and improving flexibility.
A study of 101 sufferers of chronic back pain proved that a gentle form of yoga, called vi |
| Author: Leah K Copbagy |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Back Pain Yoga Posture |
| Special back pain yoga posture choices can dramatically improve the flexibility and lengthen the natural reach of your spine. Back injuries often arise from just bending to pick something up. It is important to identify and use the appropriate postures safely and effectively. Deep breathing warms th |
| Author: Leah K Copbagy |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga Exercise For Back Pain |
| When you feel the twinges of back pain, the last thing you feel like doing is exercise, but yoga exercise for back pain can solve your back problem. Follow a regular regime of gentle yoga exercises designed to stretch out your back and improve your posture and you should find that the pain disappear |
| Author: Leah K Copbagy |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Chase away the Blahs with Yoga |
| Yoga is a great disposition enhancer and it does it naturally. Any kind of exercise releases hormones that help ease the stress that often leads to the blahs, blues, or outright depression. Activity keeps your mind far from negative thoughts and allows you to gain insight on dilemmas in your life. |
| Author: Daisy Pascual |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| How to Teach Yoga in the Corporate Marketplace (Part 2) |
| The previously mentioned benefits of Yoga, for companies, are just the “tip of the iceberg,” when you consider that Yoga also teaches gradual lifestyle changes, exercise as a regular component of life, a moderate diet, anger management, and stress reducing techniques.
For most Yoga teachers, brag |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Tue, 30 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| The Origins of Yoga |
| What is Yoga? Yoga is an ancient philosophy that came from India that promotes personal health, grown and wellness. Yoga is an old system of exercises and development of the body, mind, and spirit. It consists of gentle movements, long stretches, and deep breathing.
The word ‘yoga' is taken from |
| Author: Mike Herman |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 25 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga and Pregnancy |
| If you’re pregnant and are already in yoga classes, don’t be afraid to take a break from your current classes or to take a class that is less strenuous. Even if you haven’t gone public with your pregnancy yet, you should have a confidential talk with your instructor let him or her know of your pregn |
| Author: Mike Herman |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 25 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Getting Slim & Trim with Yoga |
| Yoga’s power to create a state of mental and physical well being may also be put to good use for taking off excess weight. Yoga promotes a healthy and balanced life style and when combined with a calorie burning program may show exceptional results. Practicing yoga will also increase your metabolism |
| Author: John Savage |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Tue, 16 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Marjaraasana - For Sound Physical And Mental Health |
| Yoga today is all the rage. It is a subject that excites people’s curiosity and enjoys much popularity. This is especially so since the asanas (exercises) and pranayamas (breathing techniques) that owe their origins to ancient Indian wisdom have proved beneficial in promoting holistic health and men |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Sun, 14 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Common Styles of Hatha Yoga |
| Although there are many styles of yoga, the differences are usually about emphasis, focusing on one element or another. All of the styles share the same origin - one is not better than another - it is just a matter of personal choice - there is only one yoga. However, many people over recent years h |
| Author: Lorna O'Malley |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Tue, 09 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Pilates – A Complete Mind and Body Experience |
| Pilates (pronounced Pi-LOT-eez) is considered a mind and body exercise. It originated with a man named Joseph Pilates back in the early 20th Century. He was a German national living in England; he was also a boxer and performer. He had studied and apprenticed in learning yoga and Zen exercise techni |
| Author: Charles Kassotis |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Dandayamana Dhanurasana Yoga Asana Benefits |
| Dandayamana Dhanurasana is also known as Standing Bow Pulling Pose. It tries to inculcate a sense of balance in you. As it develops your balance it also brings out your level for patience. Concentration increases and so does your persistence. This asana is highly recommended for clearing cardiovascu |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Benefit of Yoga Part I |
| The practice of Yoga brings with it many physical and emotional benefits that the majority of people are unaware of. This article is quite long, so we have broken it up into two parts. The first part is an introduction to Yoga and a overview of the major physical and psychological benefits of Yoga, |
| Author: Toresa Slater |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga And Weight Loss |
| Many people in America today try all sorts of things in pursuit of healthy, permanent weight loss. Unfortunately, they mainly seem to try fad diets, diet pills, celebrity diets, the grapefruit diet...you name it. In fact, stick an adjective or noun in front of the word "diet", and you might be the |
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| (Published: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| The Yogi Diet - an Introduction |
| ‘We are what we eat’ – this is a well known saying that is literally true. Food is necessary for our physical well being, and the purer the food - the purer and healthier the body. But this also works for the mind too – a diet of pure food creates purer thoughts resulting in a purer mind.
If eve |
| Author: Lorna O'Malley |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| The 4 Paths of Yoga |
| Here is written a brief explanation of each of the 4 paths of Yoga. All the paths lead ultimately to the same destination - to union with Brahman or God (Yoga) - and the lessons in each path need to be integrated if true wisdom is to be attained.
Yoga will develop man as a whole - his heart, int |
| Author: Lorna O'Malley |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| How To Use Yoga To Deeply Relax |
| When you are in a state of complete relaxation, you are in a state of being where you are free of any physical, mental or spiritual tension. One of the most common and effective ways to achieve this deep relaxation is by lying flat on your back, as in Yoga’s ‘Corpse Pose’. The relaxation process wil |
| Author: Lorna O'Malley |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Protecting Your Yoga Teaching Business |
| When or if, you want to become a Yoga teacher - would you be thinking of litigation and Yoga? The old saying, “the truth hurts,” applies to legality, ethics, and teaching Yoga. You can always “bury your head in the sand” and hope that you are never involved in a legal battle. After all, what kind of |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga in Practice: Ten Solutions for Depressed Yoga Students (Part 3) |
| Put Ideas into Action: Procrastination in, and of itself, can cause many poor outcomes. Setting goals, and writing them down, was discussed earlier, but those steps are worthless without putting your plans into action.
The “dreamer” who comes up with a great idea, and watches someone else put a s |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
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| (Published: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| The Journey from Back Pain to Yoga Class |
| Why are doctors referring their patients, who have chronic back pain, to Yoga classes? How many studies have been conducted on back pain and Yoga? Is Yoga a “cure all” for back pain? What kind of Yoga class is best for back pain? Let’s look at all of these issues and see if we can clear up some answ |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Facts About Yoga Business Coaching Services |
| There was a time when the use of the words, “Yoga” and “business,” in the same sentence, would have been considered “shameful.” However, when you have a Yoga studio, pay for a lease, advertising, insurance, utilities, and more - you know this is serious business. Whether you own a Yoga studio, or ar |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Health Benefits Of Yoga |
| Yoga is an ancient way, practiced for thousands of years, steeped in tradition and, to most people, a mysterious enigma. When practitioners would speak of the many benefits they had experienced in both mental and physical health, yoga would seem to be both a perfect practice, or one whose claims we |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga - One Size Doesn't Need To Fit All |
| Although there are a lot of great reasons to try Yoga, most people won't even take a shot at it. I think I know why. Stay with me for a couple of minutes and I'll get there.
Years ago, I read one of the most truth filled statements I have ever encountered. Although I usually try to avoid gene |
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| (Published: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Your Split Mind and Sub-Personalities Healed in Meditation in Raja Yoga the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali |
| Raja Yoga and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Excerpt from Book Four - Kaivalya Pada, The Portion on Absoluteness tells us of the Sub-Personalities, The many artificially created minds and how to remove them. How to come back to Oneness. How to become Enlightened from 5000 Years of Spiritual Technology |
| Author: Swami Satchidanand |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Benefits And Importance of Adho Mukha Vrksasana |
| Vrksasana is a tree pose which means you are standing with your hand raised towards the sky. Adho Mukha Vrksasana can be termed as a tilted tree pose where in your hands are supporting the entire body weight. This asana when done by beginners has to be done very carefully as balancing yourself on yo |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Winsor Pilates Can Be Very Effective For Weight Loss |
| If you're seriously interested in knowing about weight loss, you need to think beyond the basics. This informative article takes a closer look at things you need to know about weight loss.
Winsor Pilates has gone all the rage in today’s ever changing market for the best weight Loss programs, and |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| The Best Yoga Wear |
| When you're learning about something new, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of relevant information available. This informative article should help you focus on the central points.
Choosing the right yoga wear is not hard at all. All you need to do is to be true to yourself and be |
| Author: Jack Smith |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Touching on the History of Yoga |
| The History of Yoga has a lot to do with the present times. The earliest Yoga started some 5000 years ago since human civilization begun. The scholars have believed that Yoga was originated out of Stone Age Shamanism.
This is because there were some cultural similarities between Mehrgarh which w |
| Author: clive harman |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Mudras For Good Health |
| We present some brilliant, very effective and simple mudras, which you can practice anytime and anywhere:
• GYAN MUDRA – This is one of the most important mudras. It is widely used in all yogic meditation practices. Join the tip of forefinger to the tip of the thumb. Hold together gently for at |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Karma Yoga – The Art of Living |
| The ancient book of Gita, which is the treatise on the living has led a great stress on the karma. Karma is defined as the action and its fruits. Ancient Hindu saints have believed that a man’s life is the direct result of his karma. Good thoughts, words and deeds lead to good and happy life while b |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
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| (Published: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Dahn Yoga - Yoga for the Soul |
| Nowadays, yoga is widespread and is new forms are continuously being developed today. Millions of people around the world enjoy yoga every day or week, depending on circumstances into this activity.
Of the so many forms of Yoga, Hatha yoga is by far the most common form, which involves both brea |
| Author: Martin Haworth |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Hot Yoga - Sweeping Away an Image |
| There are many benefits in using Bikram Yoga, which is a form of yoga that can totally change your life.
Bikram Yoga or Bikram Method Yoga, is widely known as the “hot yoga”. And was developed by Bikram Choudhury, who is 60 this year. Based now in the US, he is, of course, a yoga practitioner hi |
| Author: Martin Haworth |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Majority/Minority in Spirituality ? |
| People are always under the illusion of majority. People think that whatever is done by the majority is always good. They expect their son to study, earn a job, marry and have children. The sons of majority are doing like this. Therefore, people think that this is the good path. Therefore, they |
| Author: anil antony |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Your First Chair Yoga Class in a Senior Center |
| Chair Yoga has become more popular in senior centers, but can also be found in nursing homes, physical rehabilitation units, adult day care centers, and some Yoga studios. However, the vast majority of us will attend a Chair Yoga class in a senior center.
You should consult your family physician |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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| (Published: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Yoga Teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush – Part 3 |
| This is the last article of this series, and by now, you should be getting some fresh ideas that will help you design a couple of new Yoga classes in your studio.
Yoga on the Ball: This has been around for awhile, but it still can add some excitement to a Yoga class. Whether you use it in a work |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
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| (Published: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Energy Enhancement Meditation And The Kundalini Kriyas Of Kriya Yoga. |
| The 5 Elementary Circulations Of The Ki Of Taoism Are The Same Meditations As Taught In This one initiation, the Same Guided Meditation as this Advanced Technique of Energy Enhancement has been symbolised in many cultures.
For example, the Alchemical Meditations of Hermes Trismegistus and the Em |
| Author: Swami Satchidanand |
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| (Published: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Yoga Teachers, Prepare for the New Year’s Rush – Part 1 |
| The doors will fly open on January 2nd with enthusiastic mobs of Yoga students. What can you do to prepare for the busiest stretch of the year? How can you keep their interest all year long?
If there was ever a time to clean up your Yoga studio or health club, now is the time. Depending on where |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
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| (Published: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 01:00:00 -0500) |
| The Relationship between Yoga, Meditation, and Self-Hypnosis |
| Each one of these healing methods is thousands of years old. The exact origins of meditation and self-hypnosis are not known. We do know that Yoga existed over 5,000 years ago in the Indus Valley. Despite the evidence that each of these methods creates peace of mind, within the practitioner, they ha |
| Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
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| (Published: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Yoga Promotes A Healtheir Life |
| What goes on in the body when you are doing your asanas? Most of us realize that yoga increases and maintains flexibility, strengthens muscles and increases one's stamina. All forms of yoga invite the participant to attend to their breath and notice the inward quieting. Most individuals who particip |
| Author: Glenn Prialde |
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| (Published: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Yoga of the Home: Creating Sacred Space through Yoga |
| In ancient Vedic times, it was the natural state for people to be in tune with the core of their innermost being, and thus a natural communion with Nature resulted. Today, our modern cities are testaments to a world addicted to unbridled growth at any cost. Electromagnetic stresses, pollution, and n |
| Author: Christan Hummel |
| Directory: Health - Yoga |
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