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- Yoga Myths disperse - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from David BlaineMost of us take our breathing for granted. We inhale; we exhale; that's it. But what if we consider something we do so many times each day, perhaps we better take another look at our breath and make breathing more conscious. In fact, those of us doing yoga are of all ages, sizes, shapes and ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Joint Compression and Yoga instructor insurance - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Brian LouckesApproaches to yoga differ as widely as do various styles of music, and encompass a wide spectrum of styles. This is important, because while most people have the impression all yoga is good for the joints, the way some yoga is taught can lead to harmful joint compression. Thankfully, there is ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - BeSimply…Half Past Human with Clif High - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Suzanne ToroBeSimply…Half Past Human with Clif High It was a warm summer day in Roberts Creek. “She” had arranged to have a meeting with a mysterious being named “Phong”. He was sharing his vision for a platform dedicated to finding the connection between dreams, serendipity and world events. During ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - Growing Taller With Yoga Practices - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Joey MaxinThe importance of stretching to grow taller cannot be over-emphasized. Body stretching exercises are very important factors to consider when planning to add to your height; however, not many know that yoga stretching exercises are a great way to add considerably to your height, the bulk of the ...
Views: 941(3 votes) - The Yoga of A Course in Miracles - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Amy TorresA Course in Miracles (ACIM) offers us a highly individualized curriculum where we use the body as a learning device under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Yoga is one of the classrooms the Holy Spirit offers me to use my body for spiritual purposes. ACIM provides a mind training, therefore all ...
Views: 2779(2 votes) - Curing the Ailments of Modern Life With Yoga Fitness - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Anna WehrYoga Fitness Fixes Lethargy Modern life was not made for the human frame. It has made it too easy for us to forget our physicality; it has disconnected us from the energy flowing through us; and it has imposed on us all kinds of stresses and strains. Machines whisk us from place to place, ...
Views: 1094(2 votes) - Something about Yoga Classes and Yoga Teacher Training - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from David BlaineYoga classes are one of the most popular forms of exercise and fitness. The truth is that yoga has a very special place in today's stressful life. It is easy to lose oneself and caught to depression. Yoga is a form of holistic remedial that helps ones become stronger in mind and body from ...
Views: 1233(2 votes) - Yoga for Sinusitis - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Acharya PatanjliImmune system plays an important role in the prevention of colds and nasal allergies. Yog Mudra and breathing exercises can improve breathing, reduce tension and stress, and support the immune system. If ling mudra is practised daily, for some time, along with a proper practise of Pranayama etc, ...
Views: 786(2 votes) - Meditation - Getting Quiet - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mary Jane KaslinerMeditation is very difficult. To quiet the mind for even a few seconds is challenging let alone for 30 minutes. So why even do it? Meditation is not only a healthy practice but an access point to our higher self where we can access guidance from our spirit guides. Sounds like a worthwhile ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - Yoga’s Secret of Super Health Discovered - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovYoga originated in India and is very popular these days among men and women, children and kids. It is practiced during pregnancy (prenatal yoga), for weight loss, better health and physical effects. Yoga is a system of activities (exercises and lifestyle changes) to improve one’s physical ...
Views: 2325(4 votes) - Infection Control and Complementary Therapies - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Maureen Spencer, RN, M .Ed.Infection Control and Complementary Therapies By Maureen Spencer, RN, M.Ed., CIC Infection Preventionist Executive Director, Finding Inner Peace Yoga School Introduction Complementary therapies are very popular in mainstream America. Many healthcare workers use these therapies in ...
Views: 2138(2 votes) - Creating Balance After Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from kat robinsonIt’s normal to feel “disconnected” after an illness or injury. The meds, tests, treatments, not to mention the emotional and mental impact can leave you feeling scattered long after the physical healing. Here yoga instructor and author of the soon to be released book, “Reinventing Yourself With ...
Views: 990(2 votes) - Yoga for the Rotator Cuff | Do Yoga With Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from David ProcyshynThe shoulder is a truly amazing example of the genius of the human body’s design. The way that the shoulder is built gives us the ability to reach in all directions, hold, carry and throw objects, hang onto and swing on objects like tree branches and trapezes, and move incredibly heavy ...
Views: 1911(2 votes) - Yoga - Can It Benefit You? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Janelle AlexDoing the postures can help one gain physical flexibility and strength. There is a connection between our bodies, our minds, and our spirits. The more flexible and strong the body is the more flexible and strong your mind and spirit can be. Going through yoga postures helps massage and ...
Views: 1005(5 votes) - Best Bicep Workouts for Mass Building - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Grounded TrainingBest Bicep Workouts for Mass Building By Jason, CSCS There's no denying it, a set of big arms looks impressive. And there isn't a guy around who doesn't want bulging biceps. When someone asks you to flex you immediately roll up your sleeves and give your best pose to show off your guns. ...
Views: 2808(2 votes) - Fun with Family Yoga! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Katya FialkovaWe run like crazy around every day; we get the kids to school, we commute, we put in a full day’s work. When we come home, we have bills to pay, a house to clean, dinner to make. And our kids are pretty busy too – they have school, extracurricular activities, tutoring. The various lives that ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - How Yoga Can Release Tension - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Justin DavisWhen you do yoga, your entire body is improved. All tensions & anxieties reside in the mind. Feelings of anxiety, disappointment, grief, envy, control, avarice, and many more create niches in our minds, which come up again to the surface subconsciously creating mood swings & tensions. Muscular ...
Views: 1620(3 votes) - The Sacred Space - Your Own Private Island - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Laura Jaglaby Laura Jagla Skallerup B.S.NCTMB I used to be a procrastinator when it came to my meditation practice. There were always too many other things demanding my attention and I would put off my daily reflection. Some days I would sit here, some days I would sit there, to be perfectly honest, I ...
Views: 1136(5 votes) - Aroma~Yoga for PTSD Combining Yoga and Aromatherapy to help ease the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD) - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Robin BarnettePost Traumatic Stress Syndrome is a severe anxiety disorder brought on by an extremely traumatic life experience. It can range from cases mild to extremely severe, between 6 and 11 percent of Afghanistan war veterans suffer from PTSD, and about 12 to 20 percent of Iraq war veterans suffer from ...
Views: 3366(2 votes) - Yoga: Not Just for Flexible People - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Chrissy MacDonaldAs a Yoga teacher, I’ve met many people who say things like, “I’d like to try Yoga but I’m not very flexible.” Maybe they think Yoga is only for people who are very limber and can twist themselves into pretzel-like positions. Or they think you must be able to do the poses perfectly – whatever ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - Laughter Yoga— A Fun Way To Good Health - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLaughter Yoga or Hasya (“Hasya” in Sanskrit means laughter) is an alternate technique in healing which involves some exercises patterned to make human beings laugh for no apparent reason at all, blended with some simple and basic breathing methods in Yoga. Each day, new researches are being made ...
Views: 1220(5 votes) - Ways To Strengthen Your Shoulders - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Justin DavisAll of us have the tendency to think that the routine that we do like writing, eating, playing an instrument, etc.are the work of our hands alone. But the truth of the matter is that without the shoulder, the mobility of our hands is limited, the arms would just fall limply on our sides. Even ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - Exercise and Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Kristi AbbottExercise can be a helpful tool when recovering from an addiction, as it provides a way for you to keep busy and be healthy. According to Dr. Nora Volkow of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, exercise can help relieve stress and reduce depression, both factors that can help reduce the rate of ...
Views: 1935(4 votes) - Recovery Can Be Difficult - Yoga Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Kristi AbbottAnyone who is going through recovery for addiction to alcohol, drugs or any other addiction, faces a lot of challenges. There are many emotions that are felt during the process and it is a difficult time for the person in recovery and for the family. The person needs to face the problems that ...
Views: 1726(4 votes) - Yoga an Alternative Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from sarah labdarYoga was first experimented with in the US in the 1960’s and has steadily grown in popularity since. Approximately 30 million Americans practice Hatha yoga. Like many of the other alternative medicines, yoga promotes a whole-body approach to health and exercise. Unlike traditional medical ...
Views: 1044(3 votes) - Yoga Rehab: a real find or fad? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Mary McGuire-WienDoes yoga aid individuals getting off drugs? Can it improve one’s way of living drastically or can it be merely a fad that therapy centers seem to be jumping on? With Lindsay Lohan in rehab many of us are asking the question, will she be capable of abstaining from drugs & alcohol? It's the ...
Views: 1470(3 votes) - checking assumptions ~ uncovering requests - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Melanie McGheeI recently met with a client who has long held a belief system about how others should behave in particular circumstances. As I listened to her confront her own assumptions, I was struck by the courage and humility it takes to really challenge a belief or a “should.” So many of our ideas ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - Alleviating Neck Pain and Headaches Part 2: Stretching the Shoulders - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from David ProcyshynA whole body, holistic approach is often the most effective, since it takes all areas of the body into account. This is one of the reasons why yoga has become so popular. It is inherently a holistic practice, not only addressing tightness in the body as a whole, but incorporating the healing ...
Views: 1702(2 votes) - routines, one of life’s containers - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Melanie McGheeMost of us have routines. We do this, then we do that. I think routines are great containers for our lives. They provide a space in which to explore and live life fully. However, if the routine is not serving our highest interests, then perhaps its time to re-evaluate your routine and create ...
Views: 1734(2 votes) - Hepatits :- Ayurvedic & Yogic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Naveen AryaHepatitis Among the many diseases that can affect the liver the most common is Hepatitis (a viral infection of the liver). Drugs, viruses, bacteria, mushrooms, and parasites like amoebas or giardiasis can cause hepatitis. The most common hepatitis viruses affecting the liver are named for ...
Views: 2856(3 votes) - The Transition From Fitness to Yoga and Why I Stayed with Yoga - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Deborah CaruanaThe Transition From Fitness to Yoga and Why I Stayed with Yoga After 10 yrs of no yoga I started to practice again. Deciding yoga was the missing ingredient to the hard-core cardio and weight training I was into. Unfortunately 10yrs of workouts had tightened up my muscles and joints and all ...
Views: 1168(5 votes) - Alleviating Neck Pain and Headaches, Part 1 - Stretching the Neck - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from David ProcyshynNeck pain and headaches are often caused by excessive muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, which can lead to nerve impingements, disc misalignments and feelings of tension, discomfort and pain. These symptoms can be relieved, or at least partially relieved, with a regular stretching routine ...
Views: 1376(3 votes) - 7 (Seven) Main Types of Meditation For Different Purposes - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Choi RowlingLots of people did the meditation, but unfortunately they have not reached their goal purposes. If they want to reach their calming purpose, they have to do the calming meditation. If they want to reach their love purpose, they have to do the love meditation. There are 7 (seven) types ...
Views: 3458(2 votes) - burn the seeds of violence, not qurans - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Melanie McGheeListening to the news this morning, I found myself feeling both saddened and angry at some minister I don't even know. He intends to burn the Quran, despite General Petreus' concern that such action will put U.S. troops in danger, despite Secretary Clinton's admonitions, despite the fact that ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Yoga - The Elderly Are Loving It - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Praveen PandeyThe young are coming to yoga centers with the aim to lose flab. But the elderly are not far behind, they want their youth back as well. They feel fit and their ailments, many of which arise from lifestyle problems and neglect at home, are getting resolved. Yoga boosts their self-esteem they say. ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - Yoga and Blackberry-picking - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Rachel JenningsYoga and blackberries, may not be the obvious combination. But the time is now ripe (in the UK at least) to put the two together. Timing is everything in the land of blackberry picking. It is utterly crucial to success. Last year the time came and went, and I was left bereft of a freezer of ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why Athletes Should Do Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kreg WeissYoga offers tremendous health and wellness benefits for everyone. As a means of therapy, Yoga is becoming increasingly popular among athletes and sports enthusiasts. Here are 5 key reasons why Yoga can be beneficial for those involved in sports and athletic training programs. 1) Yoga ...
Views: 5732(1 vote) - Invest in Your Body, Mind and Spirit Connection for Success in Business and at Home - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonIn these times of economic challenge, people often wonder about how to effectively invest their financial resources. Yet, people often overlook the value of investing in their body, mind and spirit integration as a way of building prosperity. When we nourish and integrate these three ...
Views: 2598(2 votes) - 10 (Ten) Reasons Why You Should Do Meditations - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Choi RowlingMeditation, as known as a famous spiritual ritual to gain relaxation, actually has others lots of advantages. Here they are: 1. Love and compassion Once we opened up more communication links between our surrounding environment, automatically the feeling of love and compassion emerging in. ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - ***Help, I fell off my yoga mat - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Adele McDowellEver have one of those days? You are brimming with newly found motivation and re-aligned resolution. You haven’t even walked out of the door, yet, and the thought of what you are going to accomplish has you filled with button-bursting pride. You are puffed up with purpose. You are ready to ...
Views: 4553(5 votes) - Healthy And Smooth Pregnancy With Prenatal Yoga Practice! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Neelima ReddyNow a day, prenatal yoga is becoming more popular and is essentially practiced by pregnant women for its health benefits. It is a way to ensure a healthy and smooth pregnancy. The term ‘yoga’ refers to a Sanskrit word “union” it means “to join.” The aim of prenatal yoga is to unite the body, ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Help With Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Dale MillerMany of us are now busier than ever with an ever expanding list of to-do’s that seems never to get any shorter. Commitments to work, school, family, partners, friends and extra-curricular activities can at times become overwhelming. When this happens, the joy we might have previously taken in ...
Views: 2098(3 votes) - How To Do Yoga? A Beginner’s Guide - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Neelima ReddyYoga is definitely something everyone can do. Even children can learn poses with just a few sessions and benefit from its advantages at a very early age. If you want to start learning how to do yoga, here’s a short and simple beginner’s guide to choosing the right kind for you and everything ...
Views: 3522(1 vote) - Best Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Manoj ShahYoga, the exercise or the type of meditation that has been around for generations or even centuries. Yoga has been in around before 1 AD. The ancient way of doing yoga has been modified over the years and is practiced on a large scale basis across the world. Regular and continuous practice of ...
Views: 3091(3 votes) - Yoga For Beginners: Tips to Get You Started Today! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Melissa WheelerAre you interested in trying yoga? Anxious? Well don’t worry. Many people feel a little intimidated or apprehensive to start practicing yoga but there is really nothing to fear. Here are some tools and tips that will help you start your yoga for beginners practice immediately. What Is ...
Views: 2795(4 votes) - Learn Yoga To Achieve A Yogic Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIf you want to learn yoga, this is one of the best changes you can make for the rest of your life. You will find inner peace, calmness, and relaxation like never before, and will appreciate all the aspects of life. However, if you want to know and learn yoga, there is a lifestyle accompanied by ...
Views: 2461(1 vote) - Breathe Like a Yogi, Be Peaceful as a Baby - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Samantha Sukalpa NotoIf you are suffering from any form of physical, mental or emotional dis-ease, there is one thing that you can do right now to set your feet firmly on the road toward healing. Breathe like a yogi. Read more to find out why and how. When we are born, we are very efficient breathers. Ever ...
Views: 3550(2 votes) - BLISS SHEATH – SAMADHI (TRANCE), HEAVEN AND DOOR OF SALVATION - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe last but extremely important sheath (5 covering layers of a living being) is the Bliss Sheath. When this sheath is uncovered, not only does the living being come very close to God but that it becomes God Him self. The soul is said to be a spark of God. Its ultimate form is Satya, Shiva, ...
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