Yoga Your Way To A Happy Vacation

Yoga Your Way To A Happy VacationThere have been many studies into holiday stress. Sadly, those studies show that such stress does exist; that summer vacation can actually prove more stressful than the rest of the year. It is ironic that millions of people dream all year of that escape... Read More

What is Patanjalis Ashtanga Yoga?- Part(I)

The Sanskrit word 'Yoga' has two meaning, because it is derived from two roots - one is 'yujir yoge' and other is 'yuj samadhou'. The root 'yujir yoge' means to join or to unite. Religious leaders accept this meaning because their philosophy is based on dualism. They always try to... Read More

Yoga and Pregnancy

Every woman wants to have a healthy baby. Yogic practices, when done with care, can make a woman's body stronger and more flexible. Yoga poses tone your muscles, improving the overall balance and circulation, while making your joints more limber.Yoga poses help you breathe and relax, which can help you... Read More

Basic Yoga Poses (Asanas)

In most forms of Yoga there are three components to the practice; breathing, concentration and physical poses also known as asanas. The two poses below are the most common asanas used in Western Yoga practice today.Padma-Asana: Probably the most famous and well-known pose; the Padma-asana is referred to as the... Read More

True Essence of Yoga

Yoga is the most prestigious field of spiritualism. People think about 6 wheels (Chakras) or lotus flowers present in the spinal card, which are not seen by the eyes. They are imaginary and so they carry some inner meaning. When you say a face as a moon, fools search for... Read More

Om Yoga Meditation: Why Yoga?

The following is an excerpt from the book "Om Yoga: Its Theory and Practice." Om is the Supreme Brahman. (Svetasvatara Upanishad 1:7)He who utters Om with the intention 'I shall attain Brahman' does verily attain Brahman. (Taittiriya Upanishad 1.8.1)The Self is of the nature of the Syllable Om. (Mandukya Upanishad... Read More

Christian Yoga?

There is an interesting article in the September 5th issue of Time magazine. This particular article covers a spectrum of opinions about mixing Christianity with Yoga. Even, if you don't agree with a single opinion, it's a good read, as long as you remain objective.Over the course of time, I... Read More

Secrets of Teaching Yoga

What you are about to read applies to teaching, in general. In fact, we are all teachers, to some degree. You teach your friends, co-workers, strangers and family members on a daily basis.The example you set teaches someone in some way. Whether you are a positive role model, or not,... Read More

Yoga and Weight Training ? Never the Twain Shall Meet?

Yoga has become part of Western fitness training techniques. However, there are some who have never tried it, relegating it as a hippie trend from the 60's. Those individuals would rather look at their flexed bicep in the mirror at their gym. They look for the feedback loop from that... Read More

Yoga in the Office

Spending eight or more hours a day in an office chair, staring at the computer screen can cause backaches, hunched shoulders and painful neck. Try these yogic stretches a few times throughout the day to feel better in the office.1. DEEP BREATHING A few times throughout the day, pay attention... Read More

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Christian Yoga?

There is an interesting article in the September 5th issue... Read More

Paths of Yoga I

With dozens of Hollywood celebrities following in their Guru's lotus... Read More

The Mystery of Enlightenment

Initially, enlightenment is living in the present moment and accepting... Read More

Confessions of a Yoga Teacher

The following are questions that Yoga teachers still need to... Read More

Child Yoga ? What is All the Fun About?

Many adults have taken up yoga, but yoga has not... Read More

The Benefit of Yoga

The benefit of yoga practice goes far beyond the actual... Read More

Can a Yoga Prop Help Prop Up Your Practice?

Some people may wonder if using a yoga prop can... Read More

Eight Amazing Benefits of Teaching Yoga

Every challenging occupation yields some sort of satisfaction, but the... Read More

Yogic Way of Controlling of Thoughts

As described in my earlier article... thoughts in the mind... 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

True Essence of Yoga

Yoga is the most prestigious field of spiritualism. People think... Read More

How to Use Yoga DVDs and Videos to Round Out Your Practice

I absolutely love using yoga DVDs and yoga videos during... Read More

Eating Wisely and Weight Loss

Please bear in mind that I am not a dietician,... Read More

Yoga Mats ? Are They All Created Equal?

Yoga mats are a basic part of every practice. What... Read More

Yoga and Low Carb Diets

Yoga is an ancient system of movement designed to generate... Read More

Yoga for Relaxation

Discover the true meaning of yoga?In taking any modern yoga... Read More

Yoga and Weight Training ? Never the Twain Shall Meet?

Yoga has become part of Western fitness training techniques. However,... Read More

The History of Pilates

In order to understand the basics of Pilates and why... Read More

Yoga in the Office

Spending eight or more hours a day in an office... Read More

Yoga for Fun and Profit

Stress levels around the world are on the rise. In... Read More

What is Self Mastery? ? Part 3

The next large component of self-mastery is mental health, and... Read More

Basic Yoga Poses (Asanas)

In most forms of Yoga there are three components to... Read More

Yoga is Self Improvement

After five thousand years of written documentation, Yoga may well... Read More

Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals ? Part 1

Time is valuable and there are a number of successful... Read More

The Benefit of Pilates

Pilates can benefit your overall health and sense of well-being... Read More

Yoga Accessories? Getting What You Really Need

Unlike some other sports, you don't need a lot of... Read More

What is Self Mastery? - Part 2

To continue with our overview of the physical component of... Read More

Nine Things You Should Know About Yoga for Children

Here are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents, who... Read More

The Fountain of Youth & Your Hormones

Everyone has heard of the mythical "Fountain of Youth", but... 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

Yoga for Every BODY

We all want to feel loved, open, free and peaceful.... Read More

What is Self Mastery? - Part 1

Self Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if... Read More