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- Advantages Of Herbal Medicine Over Conventional Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdHerbs are making their mark, many of us believe in the power of herbs and their benefits for health and wellbeing. Modern medicine has not been so keen to look at herbal medicine and prefer to prescribe manufactured medications that are clinically researched and trialled. Organic herbal ...
Views: 3988 - It Is Necessary For Yoga Classes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Hill GriffinIncreasingly fast pace of modern life, as their requirements increase, the pressure forcing people breathe. If you can not relax at this time, making my mind back to a calm state, it will trigger a series of psychological and physical disease. So the yoga class is your leisure to relax. What ...
Views: 1121 - Learn about the benefits of Yoga - it can change your life for good - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Yoga InformationFrom ancient times yoga had been practices by Hindu saints and monks. It was Patanjali who first wrote down the principles of yoga and his Yoga Sutra is the basis of different yoga forms that are practiced even today. There are many benefits of Yoga that are known to us. Scientific studies have ...
Views: 877 - A Meat Eating Yogi - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Karen PierceAs an omnivore (or conscious carnivore), I choose a diet that includes animal protein. As a yogi, it’s important for me to be a role model of balance. Early on, I did the vegetarian route because I thought it was what a “yogi” should do. However, it was not the healthiest choice for me. Not ...
Views: 3053 - Hands in Prayer - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Karen PierceNamaste & Anjali Mudra My teacher, Mark Whitwell, held his hands in Prayer much differently than most American yogis. He and Srivatsa Ramaswami learned this from their teacher, Sri Krishnamacharya. Yoga is far greater than asana alone. In fact, Anjali Mudra was a point of study for them. ...
Views: 1252 - Yoga is Union - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Karen PierceYoga is Union The Sanskrit word yoga is derived from the root yuj, “to unite.” If yoga means “union” then that means there must exist 2 poles and some movement toward one another. Yoga is the union of all opposites. Your participation in the opposites does more than you know. It is the ...
Views: 1313 - Are you practicing Yoga or making an Asana out of your self? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Karen PierceAre you Practicing Yoga or Making an Asana Out of Yourself? Once upon a time, there was no standardization of pose names; the same pose might be called different names by different teachers or poses could go by the same name. Be alert for these confusions. Being descriptive creates better ...
Views: 1269 - Yoga for Every Body - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Karen PierceYoga for Every Body How is Yoga adapted to each person? First, let’s look at some common causes of injuries: • Biomechanical – alignment & form • Achievement oriented society – trying to get somewhere • Impatient for results • Peer pressure of class/teacher to attempt poses that they ...
Views: 1155 - What is Yoga? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Karen PierceWhat is Yoga? After years of "searching" and thousands of yoga classes with many well known and not so well known but nonetheless fabulous teachers, I came to realize that Yoga is a living, breathing art that grows constantly through experience and one's experimentation; it is as diverse as ...
Views: 1170 - Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithDo you fear rejection and criticism? Are you unable to trust your Self? A boost of self esteem is deep inside you, just minutes away! The Solar Plexus Chakra, or Manipura, contains lessons regarding rejection, your self esteem, sensitivity to criticism, a distorted self image, and worry ...
Views: 4075(1 vote) - Balancing the Swadhistana Chakra - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithDo you stuff your emotions? Is your closeness stifled? Do you 'treat' yourself with medicines, alcohol or food? There is another way to fulfill yourself... The Sacral Chakra encapsulates your sex, self-confidence, creativity, delights and frustrations. It is also referred to as the ...
Views: 3789(1 vote) - Finding Balance Within the Muladhara Root Chakra - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithAre you continually worried about paying the bills? Have problems and family situations? Frustration, concerns? Are you burnt out? The Root Chakra influences your physical vitality, physical survival instincts, 'fight or flight' reaction, and the emotions of jealousy, rage, desire and greed. ...
Views: 3492(1 vote) - Hot Yoga - Physically & Spiritually Advantageous - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Matthew BeatonHot yoga is considered an alternative way to gain spiritual and physical advantages. From an extended use, one can gain beneficial results in all the areas including physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Yoga has the ability to make one physically fit and mentally fine. In leading fitness ...
Views: 1005 - Benefits of Personal Training for Hatha Yoga - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Matthew BeatonHatha Yoga focuses on improving balance of the body. And therefore it is necessary that the moves and poses should be performed correctly under the guidance of a personal trainer. There are numerous types of yoga and exercises based on it that are practiced for various purposes. Each and ...
Views: 1088 - Major benefits of Hatha Yoga sessions - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Matthew BeatonHatha yoga sessions are known for their remarkable benefits. Moreover, to gain maximum benefits, you should employ a personal trainer for Hatha yoga in Gym Vancouver. Health enthusiasts love to sweat themselves out on the treadmill and on other equipment to gain and maintain the perfect body ...
Views: 1120 - Benefits of Personal Training for Hot Yoga - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Matthew BeatonAt a gym in Vancouver, it is always better to hire a personal trainer. There are various reasons behind it. Effective training, fast results, high motivation is some of the major benefits that you get out of personal training sessions. Similarly, when you are considering joining hot yoga classes ...
Views: 881 - Magic of Onions and Garlic ! - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Yoga PranayamaOnions Onions are quite commonly used in kitchens across the world and hence are found in almost every home. Onion juice is an aphrodisiac, stimulant and expectorant. Onions contain a large quantity of vitamin A, B, C. They also contain iron, iodine, sulphur, sodium, potassium, nitrates and ...
Views: 3206 - How To Find the Best Global Wellness Retreats - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Alexandra RandallFor many individuals, living and working in a fast-paced modern world has caused an enormous amount of stress. Stress and fatigue are known to cause health issues, even in the strongest of people. For those who need some time away from it all, wellness retreats may be the perfect solution. But ...
Views: 897 - What Is Hot Yoga & Its Healing Regime - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Matthew BeatonNowadays, everyone is busy. Those who works in any office struggles day and night to meet deadlines and prepare reports and those who stay at home have a lot of home chores. In short, they do not get time to think on their physical fitness and mental health. Hot yoga is known for its ...
Views: 863 - Find Yoga Holidays To Relax, Detox And Revive The Mind, Body And Soul - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Casey GainesInstead of spending hours scouring the Internet to find the ideal holiday vacation spot for you, you may want to check out a new website that takes care of all of this legwork for you. They provide the most innovative and exquisite variety of yoga holidays available around the world. They ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - Yoga practices are becoming very much popular at developed nations in the west - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from ella harrisOf late, you can see people turning out for yoga in a big way at nations like United States, UK, Canada, and other European nations. Hence a wide range of yoga classes, yoga retreats are seen mushrooming. Now you can see people taking special holidays from their offices going for yoga vacations. ...
Views: 892 - why are people going nuts for bikram yoga - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Carmela TurnerThe most famous fitness routine these days is Yoga. There are many variations of this exercise. Various schools have come up with their own unique styles of attaining physical and mental health. It has its origin in India culture hundred of years ago. The oldest religious scriptures of Hindu ...
Views: 778 - THE MODE OF TRANSFORMATION OF THE KUNDALINI ENERGY OF A NATION - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaKundalini (Divine Serpent Power) is a subtle power of Savitri which despite being all pervasive does not manifest so that one can worship it. One gross and ordinary use of Savitri Mahashakti is made in the form of heat and light. Its extraordinary usage is in creation of life. The seed ...
Views: 2017 - Yoga for Teenagers - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Carmela TurnerThe adolescent age is the transition in life. It's time for transitions in life, the age that marks the end of childhood and early adolescence. This major transition in life is marked by changes on the mental, emotional and physical. It is also the time when the responsibilities and expectations ...
Views: 812 - Something To Consider Before Taking A Yoga Certification Course - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Sergio DiazGranadosIf you have been practicing yoga for over a year now, you have probably pondered taking a yoga certification program. But with over two thousand schools out there, choosing the right course can feel a bit intimidating. There are many considerations you will need to take into account if you want ...
Views: 1180 - The Object of Nada Yoga is Transforming the Ego - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from John GilmoreA new trend today are Wisdom Schools. These are schools consist of curricula based on learning to apply the Wisdom Traditions and basic understanding of civilizations that were more holistic in their thinking. Science, religion, and the art were intertwined in these schools so one received ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Yoga poses for travelers - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Carmela TurnerBusy schedules, travelling, jetlags, etc., different problems one solution- YOGA. When we say yoga it is not just meditation, it is a kind of exercise that relieves your body muscles, strengthens your bones and makes your immune system strong increasing your resistance power to diseases. There ...
Views: 758 - How To Get In Shape - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from John GilmoreThere are many branches of Yoga. We, in the West, have become familiar with Hatha Yoga. Aside from Hatha Yoga there are several types of Yoga because yoga means to link one with the Divine outside of oneself and inside oneself. I have been studying several types of Yoga. Before Qigong took ...
Views: 1181 - Yoga for Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Carmela TurnerMany people face the problem of arthritis. As a person grows older this problem of arthritis gets more severe and it adds to the difficulties of old age. A person is stuck between medicines and therapies. However, the problem does not seem to get a solution. It makes life so much difficult that ...
Views: 748 - Interpersonal abilities of a Yoga Instructor - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from John BirkCollege students attending a Yoga class wait for to locate a peaceful,comfortable environment;a heat,inviting house, cushy track,and quiet voices.They are expecting to be greeting with a smile through the Yoga instructor,in addition to the opposite students.Yoga students frequently form ...
Views: 1025 - Yoga Poses - How To Implement Them Right - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Willaim WhippleYoga sequencing generally is a very advanced topic, because sequencing refers to extra than just the order of yoga poses. Typically speaking, the perfect pose sequence is determined by the school of yoga, goal and stage of the practitioner. This means that optimum pose sequences are very ...
Views: 825 - The crux of yoga is to take care of your overall development of your life - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from ella harrisYoga can be called as a much heard term these days. You not only hear in nations like India but also in western nations like US and Canada. You can find lots of Yoga retreats mushrooming where people from dissimilar walks of life spend quality time and get rid of the stress they encounter at job ...
Views: 1788 - How Yoga Can Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Willaim WhipplePerforming yoga techniques takes self-discipline, as does following a eating regimen that supplements your yoga practice. If you find yourself beginning a new weight-reduction plan plan, part into it slowly by replacing junk food with wholesome food. There are certain foods that you should ...
Views: 715 - Brain Yoga, or Who's Driving your Mental Bus? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Joe VitaleI love the field of neuroplasticity. It’s so empowering. It basically states that your brain can be molded like plastic — and it can be reshaped and rewired by you. Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz’s latest book, You Are Not Your Brain, written with Rebecca L. Gladding, M.D., is a great example. It’s in ...
Views: 971 - Ethics Education for Yoga Instructors - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from John BirkEthics coaching is the most important part of any profession.Trade scholars will have to learn to morally do industrial,when coping with finances,bills,and employees.Medical doctors must take into account the ethics of healthcare and serving patients in some way that fulfills a moral legal ...
Views: 1225 - Taking Yoga Lessons - It’s Physical and Mental Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Cathy NessYoga can be referred to as a form of physical movement that is comprised of different poses that encourage stretching the muscles of the body to increase flexibility as well as strengthen muscle. The very form of yoga movement is said to have originated from the ancient Indian lands to ...
Views: 849 - How To Use Yoga to Improve Your Well being - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Willaim WhippleHappiness is an total feeling of contentment, free from anxiety, fear, or unease. It's not that joyful folks undergo life by no means experiencing hardship, loss, or other damaging emotions. The bottom line is that completely happy individuals know how to cope when life will get rough. They know ...
Views: 714 - Weekly Yoga Classes at the Embassy Suites Waikiki - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kekoa PikaThose that are health conscious will not have to put their exercise regime on hold while they are on vacation, especially when they stay at the Embassy Suites Waikiki. This all suite international known hotel is the only all suite hotel on the island of Oahu and features such amenities as free ...
Views: 978 - FAQ’s Explaining Benefits of Hot Yoga - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Matthew BeatonAs we grow older our muscles tend to become stiffer and create more pressure on the body joints. By doing hot yoga and stretching regularly, we can prevent joint deterioration as well as gradual stiffening. The bikram yoga is known to come with a rejuvenating effect. A vast amount of energy ...
Views: 811 - Online Yoga Instructor Certification Program - How to Choose the Right One - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from John BirkWith the rising popularity of yoga,getting a yoga instructor certification and becoming a yoga trainer is fast becoming an excellent profession choice.Now not best can this career be financially worthwhile,with academics incomes upward of $150 in step with hour,but it can also be deeply ...
Views: 1097 - Yoga Mantras for Managing Nervousness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from John BirkFearful feelings and thoughts are very general in our fast-paced world. Many of us have a hard time to make a complete list of social and occupations we also have a hard time thinking and anxiety resulting from the memories of traumatic experiences. Thoughts and feelings of nervousness become ...
Views: 1740 - How to be a Yoga Teacher - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Caroline KleblYoga means union with supreme consciousness. Yoga practices began developing in India about 5000 years ago. Yoga practices are designed to eliminate disease and liberate the yoga practitioner from suffering on all levels of being, physical, psychological and spiritual. The six traditional ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Yoga Apparel - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Phoenix AbelAs Yoga continues to grow in popularity and more people than ever before are experiencing the many benefits of this gentle yet effective form of exercise, for many people it raises the question what is the best Yoga Apparel. Here are a few pointers to consider before you decide on yoga ...
Views: 789 - The Yoga of Pure Being - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John GilmoreRobert Thurman once said that the possibility of becoming a buddha was not in the realm of imagination for most westerners. The idea that one could be connected to everything, have unlimited awareness, and live in perfect joy in this society is so incomprehensible that people cannot move, ...
Views: 1286 - What is Hatha Yoga? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Lisa KnellerThis is a question I get all the time where I teach yoga. The resort where I teach, we have "Hatha Yoga" listed every morning at 8am and people always seem confused about what style of yoga that represents. I'm going to clarify for you what what hatha yoga means as simply as I can and then ...
Views: 1350 - Your source of comprehensive yoga information that will enlighten your mind - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Eunice KnowleYoga is s Sanskrit word that means Union. Yoga refers to one of the six ancient schools of Hindu philosophy. Yoga as a theory and practice originated in ancient India as part of the Hindu philosophy that teaches us physical, mental as well as spiritual discipline. Apart from Hinduism, religions ...
Views: 771 - Your Unique Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Lara NarayaniToday in meditation, I received amazing guidance. My whole being was inspired and tons of energy rushed through my body when I realized this so I will share it with you... In order to listen to the voice of my intuition, I find it absolutely necessary to sit in silence to meditate, pray and ...
Views: 955 - Bikram Yoga Paradise Valley Review - Great For Beginners and Advanced Students Alike - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Thadddeus FergusonAlmost everyone has heard about Bikram Yoga and how it is a scientifically designed system for achieving and maintaining health and balance in your body, mind, and spirit. However, if you live in the Greater Phoenix once you have made the decision to check out a Bikram Yoga Studio you will ...
Views: 1847 - Guided Meditation helps you Enjoy a Happy & Peaceful Life - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Rockey SheenHow to meditate for beginners is a pioneering step to study & understand meditation. It is the best way to indulge in the purpose of meditation for those who doesn’t have access to the meditation firms. Meditation means pure concentration. The Guided Meditation mp3 provides audio instruction. ...
Views: 800 - Some Achievable Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Rockey SheenMeditation is considered to be an integral part of a healthy life style these days for people all over the world. The main reason behind it being so popular is because the professionals as well as the students these days are leading a stressful life because of many reasons whether private or ...
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