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An Introduction To Yoga

Mar

19

An Introduction To Yoga

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In the West, the word Yoga is often used to convey the idea of a union between the mind and body, justifying the practice of some forms of Yoga solely for physical and mental benefits.
Yoga is more accurately translated as “Union of the individual’s atma (loosely translated to mean soul) with Paramatma (the Universal soul).” [...]

Feb

6

What if my 3rd Eyes is Myopic: Thoughts On Yoga

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What If My Third Eye Is Myopic? Yoga and Me
Zander Sprague
Yoga and Me
I’ve been doing yoga for quite a few years. And I really enjoy it. I ended up taking yoga the first time with a girlfriend of mine. And at first I was really scared because I’m not that flexible a person, and I [...]

Jan

29

Yoga for Health and Healing

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We are pleased to offer these FREE excerpts from the groundbreaking alternative healing book “Yoga for Health and Healing.”
INTRODUCTION
Kundalini yoga is an amazing tool for recovery from physical ailments and for maintaining the body in good health. You will find in this article:
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Jan

21

My Beginning Yoga Experience

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As I walked out of the Bikram Yoga studio toward my car after my first class, I found myself declaring, “If I can actually do this yoga, it will totally change my whole life.” I had only been able to attempt half the postures, with the rest of the time lying down, just dealing with [...]

Jan

13

Yoga Meditation For Pain Relief

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The purpose of this article is to provide information on methods and techniques on how to cope with pain, or in some instances, possibly even overcoming pain with the use of techniques derived from Yoga meditation.
Chronic pain sufferers spend millions of dollars to find ways of relieving their pain. This article hopes to share a [...]

Jan

5

Yoga in Practice: Time Management

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You learn many things in a Yoga class, such as: Living in the present moment; but how can you put your Yoga into practice in today’s hectic world? We learn to meditate so the mind will stop multi-tasking, but once you leave the Yoga studio, or ashram, you have to face the world again.
So, [...]

Dec

28

How to Find the Right Yoga Teacher for You

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In order to find a quality yoga instructor, you need to know what to look for. Since there is no universal certification program for yoga teachers, not all of them are created equal as you can see by the following example.
I had been practicing yoga in my home for a while when I decided [...]

Dec

20

Yoga of Sri Chinmoy

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As a young child Sri Chinmoy was brought up in a Hindu family. The family was of Brahmin caste but they did not adhere to the rigid caste rules and often helped those of other castes. At the age of 12 Sri Chinmoy left his village in Chittagong, East Bengal and travelled with his 3 [...]

Dec

12

The Heart of a Yoga Practice: Dedicating your Efforts

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There are a variety of reasons people begin practicing yoga. Many wonder what all the fuss is about, some have heard that it can help with flexibility and strength, and others wonder about the stress relief benefits. More than fifteen million Americans have stepped on the mat and have explored how yoga can enrich their [...]

Dec

4

Finding Balance And Health With Yoga

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Have you heard about the Gunas? No, they are not Disney characters! According to yoga there are three basic qualities or energies that make up everything. They are, rajas, tamas and sattva.
Rajas is the energy of action, change and movement. Rajas is the fuel of passion and fire. Rajasic energy is also associated with the [...]

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