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- Yoga Benefits and Type - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithThe number of "types" of yoga is fairly large. A traditional physical and mental discipline originating in India, yoga has been practiced for centuries, and is a sequence of postures and positions, synchronized with your breathing, created to improve mind, body and soul. Ultimately, as you ...
Views: 891(3 votes) - Yoga Book Review : Yoga For Anyone - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Ridzwan MericanThere are so many books written on the art of Yoga. Some of these books focus more on the philosophy of Yoga, while others are a more practical approach towards practicing Yoga. If you ever wanted a practical handbook to begin the practice of Yoga, then you must consider ‘Yoga for Anyone’. ...
Views: 2138(4 votes) - Yoga Eases Fibromyalgia Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from David MorganRegular exercise can ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia dramatically, reducing muscle pain and the number of tender points, knocking out depression and insomnia, even cutting through so-called “fibrofog” for increased mental clarity. Yoga is a particularly effective form of exercise ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Yoga For Beginners - Useful Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Dr John Anne1. Be certain to wear the proper clothing. Clothes should be loose so that you can do any movement properly. 2. Keep yourself warm while performing the corpse pose. 3. Have the suitable space for your yoga practice. The perfect setting should be well ventilated, have natural light and be free ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Yoga for EveryBODY - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2004 from jenny wardYoga for Every BODY We all want to feel loved, open, free and peaceful. We all desire to let go of the ideals and expectations of the “world” and be simply still. What if you had permission to be anything your heart wanted you to be? What if there was no right or wrong way of doing yoga ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Yoga for Happy Kids - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from Irena VagnerYoga for Happy and Healthy Kids The yogis consider searching for happiness as everybody’s main goal. Most people, however, settle for a brief, watered-down version of temporary pleasures. When people become dissatisfied with brief, temporary pleasures and find out that relationships, money, ...
Views: 2406(2 votes) - Yoga For Inner-Self Knowledge and Harmony - by There is no any other discipline more helpful in achieving knowledge of inner- self, and harmony with the world than Yoga. Bio-energy knowledge of methods of mind and body healing cannot be completed without studying Yoga.
Basic Hatha-Yoga is a practical and complex method of developing a ...
Views: 5821(1 vote) - Yoga For Our Children . . . . And Our Future - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Aurora LipperDoes it seem to anyone else like so many things in are world are going wrong at the same time? The economy is declining, gas prices are astronomical (At times, over $5.00 a gallon where I live), the war in the Middle East, global warming… And the list goes on. It can be pretty depressing at ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Yoga For Stress Management, Yoga For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Peter HutchYoga is very good in stress management. Research has also shown that Hatha Yoga - the type of yoga practiced in the West - if practiced regularly, has a significant impact on ones muscular strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Studies done on a group of people, who practiced yoga, ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Yoga For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from texas .Stress…. It’s a fact of life; there’s really no getting around it. How you manage the stress though can mean the difference. The body’s natural relaxation response is a powerful antidote to stress. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can help you activate this ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Yoga for Weight Loss and Body Balance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Jen BodaI was recently asked by a friend whether yoga is a good way to lose weight–my answer was a resounding yes! While you will definitely want to incorporate cardiovascular exercise (such as dancing, jogging, cycling, or aerobics) to rev up your metabolism, a yoga practice can be a welcome addition ...
Views: 3308(1 vote) - Yoga Has Gone Mainstream in a Big Way - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Keith RenninsonIt’s pretty hard to have not noticed that there are yoga studios, classes and magazines popping up everywhere. Yoga has gone mainstream in a big way in the past few of years. What once was looked upon as a form of exercising which only the extremely limber would attempt, yoga has been given ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Yoga in this World - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Paola CatizoneThe way through this world is more difficult to find than the way beyond it -Wallace Stevens from Answer to Papini. Yoga was born in India, its chronological origins lost in the mists of time, given the popularity that Yoga enjoys these days most of us know that much. What we don’t know is ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Yoga Is Bad For Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Thomas FatYoga done wrong can be dangerous and can cause adverse effects on your overall health. Some of these side effects as are follows: Painful Yoga Stretches If your body is not flexible, some yoga poses can adversely harm your muscles and cause heavy pain and internal bleeding. Some yoga poses ...
Views: 7446(1 vote) - Yoga is Like Sex... - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Ron ArnoneYoga is like sex. You can read about it, hear about it, and watch other people do it, but until you experience it first hand, yourself, you don't really get it. So what's the excitement all about? Why is yoga showing up everywhere from auto ads to executive meetings? Why are airlines presenting ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - Yoga Isn’t Stretching - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf we look at the purpose of yoga and understand it in its spiritual context, we could distill it as 'opening the body, at the physical and subtle levels'. In this process of opening what is held within these different levels, the holding and in fact what creates the holding itself, is released. ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Yoga Maryville: Enjoy Yoga In Your Smoky Mountain Home - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from David MorganMaryville, TN is a quiet town of under 30,000 residents. It is located between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Blount County. Looking for a small community where you can practice your yoga, a community with sidewalks and greenways, and a town where it's safe to ride ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Yoga Moves and Grooves - Legs Here Arms There - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Suzanne EarlySo there I was, trying to hide in the back row - doing my yoga moves and grooves - well my version of them anyway - ever been there? Legs tangled up in knots or crossed in a position I can't get out of. If only I had been listening to our instructor, instead of having an attack of the giggles ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Yoga Music Survey - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from mary annaAccording to the Chinese and ancient Indian doctrine that the souls of human mental and physical activity messages originated in mind the change that is to say, people's health and the quality of emotional response, Albert comes from the spiritual state of change, the modern psychological and ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Yoga Relaxation, Shavasana or the Corpse Pose - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Chaker SaafActivity is the law of life and it is carried out at the expenditure of energy produced by a certain amount of wear and tear of all the organs of the body, and particularly at the expense of the voluntary muscles. During waking hours we perform all sorts of co-ordinated movements which are ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - Yoga Science For Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jerome SmithStress is a very familiar experience in our fast paced society. We hear phrases such as “I am under a lot of stress,” “I feel stressed-out,” or we say that a particular situation “is very stressful” all too often. We tend to assume that life is generally stressful, so we adapt certain behaviors ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Yoga Therapy - by In this article we will look briefly at yoga as therapy, specifically how this can happen in the West. A lot of people in the West seek out yoga because they hope it might prove to be a means of healing an ailment or an injury. These ailments can range from stiff or painful backs to more serious ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Yoga – The Way to Serenity - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Nate RifkinWhenever you hear the word ‘yoga’ the association of relaxation pops into the mind. Yoga was originated way back in the era of the Indus Valley Civilization. The word yoga comes from the dictionary of Sanskrit and implies unity. Yoga gained its importance as it concentrated not only on the ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Yoga: Source To Inner Peace Or Path To Suffering? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaIs your practice of yoga improving your body image, leading you to greater acceptance and appreciation of your physical body? Or is it just one more attempt to develop that "perfect body", eventually leading to suffering and angst? Yoga historically was about spiritual union: it was the process ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - Yoga—A Path to Healthy Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Steve CaldwellYoga is the natural form of exercise. It is not just a mere physical activity; yoga is the complete health resource that includes meditation as well as physical exercise. If you practice yoga then it not only improve your health physically but also increase the mental stability. It is the most ...
Views: 1721(2 votes) - Yogic Eating - by Any dog or horse trainer knows that what you feed to an animal influences their behaviour. Although we tend to forget this when it comes to ourselves, what we eat has huge influence over our thoughts, and ultimately our emotional and spiritual well being. The yogis of old times knew this, and ...
Views: 3765(1 vote) - Business Strategies from the Yoga Mat - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs the president of a communications firm with a twelve-year daily yoga practice, it’s been extraordinary to see how the lessons I’ve learned from my teacher and the practice have benefited my work. The following are three ideas, phrases, and strategies that can benefit your business and smooth ...
Views: 801(4 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, ...
Views: 3873(3 votes) - How Yoga Can Help Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nancy WileHow Yoga Can Help Chronic Back Pain Research studies have shown that yoga is an effective way to relieve low back pain. Many postures in yoga simultaneously stretch and strengthen the low back to help ease chronic discomfort and prevent any new problems. Furthermore, the spine is not an ...
Views: 1057(3 votes) - Your Thursday Yoga Tip - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile I was teaching the daughter of my student Lisa yesterday, Lisa suddenly appeared in the doorway. She startled me doing that (I had been a little upside down), but without pause, she related to her daughter in her own excited and helpful way, what the best thing was that she learned from ...
Views: 734(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: 1194(5 votes) - A fresh look at Mantra Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2003 from James BartonA fresh look at Mantra Yoga The whole universe is Consciousness vibrating at different frequencies. All the varying techniques of yoga(union) and meditation are based on the underlying principles of resonance and sympathetic vibration. Through atunement with a particular state of ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - My Dog Is A Buddhist - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou can learn a lot from observing a dog, but you knew this already. You have a dog of your own, were a fan of Lassie or Clifford or Marley and Me, or, simply, are more attuned to the canine world than I am. You know that they teach loyalty, unconditional love, unparalleled listening skills, ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - Study: Restorative Yoga Defeats Depression In Breast Cancer Patients - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHey we all spend enough time prattling on about action sequence yoga practice: breathing, extending, sweating, chaturanga-ing. In the sweeping flow of all the power vinyasa-ing, restorative yoga kinda gets tucked under the blankets. But even without bolster and blocks we bet a good lot of you ...
Views: 1347(4 votes) - Green Your Yoga Completely - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYoga may be the key to enlightenment, but for many years the manufacturers of yoga gear haven’t been too concerned with its impact on the Earth. But now, green yoga doesn’t stop at PVC-free mats. With new eco-friendly gear that addresses all aspects of your practice, this year might be the one ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - A Quick Guide To Yoga Holidays And Retreats - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Christophe MouzeYou've been to a few yoga classes and possibly also have done some non residential workshops, and now you want to get a little bit more serious about your yoga practice. The decision is made, for your next holiday, you are going away on a yoga course. Here are some answers to a few questions you ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Improving Your Studio's Business Through Serving Your Community - by Submitted on May 29, 2007 from Aurora LipperImproving Your Studio's Business Through Serving Your Community As a studio owner, you strive to provide the best you can for your students and clients. Yoga is a sacred experience for you, and you want to share its essence with as many people as possible. At the same time, you need to earn ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - "Little Old Man" Tai Chi - How to Deal With Pain and Injuries in Your Practice - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonDo you have pain or injuries that prevent you from progressing in Tai Chi and Qigong? Are injuries stopping you from getting benefits from your practice? Recently, Matthew, one of our ChiFusion students, and I had a discussion our ChiFusion Tai Chi Support Forum. Matthew has had previous knee ...
Views: 4306(2 votes) - 10 Helpful Tips To Multiply Your Sales - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from Stephen Thomas1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the customer. You could follow-up with a "thank you" email and include an advertisement for other products you sell. You could follow-up every few months. 2. You could upsell to your customers. When they're at your order page, tell them ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - 10 Incredible Ways To Sell Your Products Now - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2006 from Stephen Thomas1. Make your reader visualize they have alreadybought your product in your ad. Tell them whatresults they have gotten and how it makes themfeel. They'll already become emotionally attachedbefore they buy. 2. Turn your ad into an article. It could be a story,or how-to article. This will lead ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - 10 Killer Ways To Multiply Your Sales - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2006 from Stephen Thomas1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the customer. You could follow-up with a "thank you" email and include an advertisement for other products you sell. You could follow-up every few months. 2. You could upsell to your customers. When they're at your order page, tell them ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Studio Success - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2007 from Aurora Lipper5 Steps to Studio Success Today, I am going to share a fundamental formula for running a successful business – it works for just about ANY type of business. It works for IBM and Chevrolet, and it also works for the restaurant down the street. In fact, I use it with most yoga studios. ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Ahimsa, yoga for peace - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Christophe MouzeYama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahra, dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the eight limbs of yoga Ahimsa, satya, asteya, bramacharya and aparigraha are the five yamas The yoga sutras of Patanjali, 2.30-31 In the classical yoga system described by Patanjali more than two thousand years ago, the ...
Views: 2178(2 votes) - An Introduction To Niche Marketing - Making Your Yoga Studio A Specialty Shop - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Aurora LipperWhen I speak with a new client, one of the first things I ask them is “Who does your studio primarily serve?” This was just what I asked Lisa and Joseph when they asked me for help in getting more students to their studio. There was a somewhat uncomfortable silence followed by Lisa ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - An Introduction to Niche Marketing - Making Your Yoga Studio a Specialty Shop - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Aurora LipperWhen I speak with a new client, one of the first things I ask them is “Who does your studio primarily serve?” This was just what I asked Lisa and Joseph when they asked me for help in getting more students to their studio. There was a somewhat uncomfortable silence followed by Lisa ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Are You Suffering From "Chi Tolerance"? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonHave your feelings of chi from Tai Chi or Qigong diminished over time? Are you feeling chi less intensely now than when you started learning? Students often find that their first lessons in Tai Chi and Qigong bring strong sensations of chi. But over time, these sensations diminish or even ...
Views: 1826(2 votes) - Benefiting from the unbearable - Pain in our yoga practice - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Jez HeathPain is without doubt an integral part of yoga practice. But is it really something that should be avoided at all costs? Of course pain is our body's way of telling us that it's not comfortable with the posture we're holding. Throughout our practice we should be conscious and listen to our ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Benefits Of Yoga And Yoga Asanas - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Peter samsThe word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. Yoga is a spiritual science of self-realisation.Yoga is a direct experience of the vast interrelatedness of all life and of all ...
Views: 2413(1 vote) - Book Review: The Yoga of Sound - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Yoga. Yoga is a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind. Bhakti Bhakti is the Official Guide to Yoga. Bhakti-Bheka has been in business since 1996. The principal persons here practice yoga and use the ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Boosting Studio Profits the Smart Way - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Aurora LipperHave you ever noticed how easy it can be to see what someone else is doing wrong? But then when we hold up the mirror to ourselves, seeing our own issues clearly is like looking into a thick fog. Small business owners in general tend to face this challenge regularly – they know that ...
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