Sports articles
Showing page 3 of 11 - There are 320 Sports articles
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discover how yoga will help you reach your goals ? part 2
- At this point, let's break down the major components of a typical Hatha Yoga session, and see how each one will enable you to reach your goals. There are nine main styles of Yoga in India, but most of the popular styles, outside of India, are variations of Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga classes tend, among other things, to emphasize physical mastery.Asanas are the physical postures, but depending u...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discover how yoga will help you reach your goals ? part 1
- Time is valuable and there are a number of successful methods for goal realization. Yoga will cross train your mind and body for maximum potential. Imagine being able to optimize your attitude in one hour, per day, or less. Every day, people attend Yoga classes for physical or mental health, and walk away with the tools, to be masters of their own destiny.How is this possible? Regular atten...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is self mastery? ? part 3
- The next large component of self-mastery is mental health, and this is much trickier than physical health, due to many pitfalls that affect the mind along the way. The list of reasons why people fall prey to mental illness is so long; it could fill a large book.Anyone can get a mental illness, as it crosses every social and economic boundary that exists. Some mental illnesses, such as Schiz...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is self mastery? - part 2
- To continue with our overview of the physical component of self mastery, it goes without saying that walking is a valuable aerobic exercise - but you have options. You can use a bicycle for nice days, or use indoor aerobic exercise equipment for use on inclement weather days.My personal favorite is the elliptical trainer. Elliptical trainers allow you to cross train - they are very low impa...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is self mastery? - part 1
- Self Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if you cannot help yourself, you will have limited ability to help others. Self mastery is the ability to make the most out of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. In other words, to be the best you can be.As a result of your efforts, you will be able to help everyone around you. In order for you to change the world around you, fo...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Confessions of a yoga teacher
- The following are questions that Yoga teachers still need to answer, despite overwhelming evidence that Yoga is "the mother of all health maintenance systems." Mainstream thought is finally catching up, with the progress Yoga is making, but it has taken 5,000 years for us to get this far.Seriously, How Can Yoga Make You Lose Weight?Finally, some of the "Yoga and Weight...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pain and sorrow
- Patanjali in his Yogasutra describes that people are afflicted with five kinds of pain. These are - ignorance(avidya), attachment(raga), contempt(dvesha) and fear of death(abhinivesh)(II.3). However ignorance is the ground for the germination of all other pain and so long as ignorance is not rooted out through self-knowledge pain remains in one form or the other.What is ignorance? Patanjali...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Total concentration(samadhi) of mind
- A true Yogi(practitioner) is one who has acquired self-knowledge and through continuous practice and detachment has been able to rest in true self, so firmly that he seldom slips down from it. Samadhi is the state where one realises the true self or soul. When true self is realised everything is realised.There are three kinds of Samadhi - Samprajnata(conscious), Asamprajnata(supraconscious)...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is self mastery? - part 4
- Now, let's cover the last component of self-mastery, which is spiritual health. Sometimes, the discussion of spiritual health is considered "politically incorrect." This is a shame, because we want to live life to the fullest and cannot ignore our spiritual side.It is also interesting how many people try to improve their spiritual health when they have a near death experience, are...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga: a beneficial exercising regimen
- Yoga is an ancient proven tradition that exists for thousands of years and also one of the most ancient cultural heritages in India. The word yoga means, "to unite". But it does not only mean contemplation but also communion and yoking all powers of the body, mind and soul to God. It is a very ancient and efficient system of disciplines and controls designed to produce the integration of the body,...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Understanding the different types of yoga
- Yoga is becoming a more and more popular activity in the Western world today. The number of places holding Yoga classes is on the increase and there is a plethora of different types of Yoga. With a choice of Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and many more it can be easy to get confusedThe article will help you to understand the difference between...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga for pms
- Most women experience PMS symptoms at different points of their lives. PMS (premenstrual symptom) is usually characterized by anxiety, irritability, depression, craving sugary foods and feeling bloated. There are many homeopathic and nutritional solutions for relieving the PMS, but a regular yoga asana practice can be tremendously beneficial as well.Many women experience chocolate and sugar...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 adjust to the physical demands of labor, birth, and motherhood.Learning how to do ujayi b...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to find the right yoga class for you
- There are many types of yoga, some with more emphasis on the physical part of the practice and some with a more spiritual approach, some that will make you sweat and some where you'd spend half a class holding the same posture.There is a type of yoga for anyone!When choosing a class that's right for you, you have to consider your personal preferences. It's perfectly normal to try out...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 to your breathing. Inhale and exhale deeply through the nose. This type of breath is very calmin...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yogic way of controlling of thoughts
- As described in my earlier article... thoughts in the mind generate because we have five senses. So broadly there are five kinds of thoughts. Again each thought may either be of pleasure or of pain. This way there are ten types of thoughts. Patanjali further describes each of these ten types of thoughts may be based on proof(pramana), or an opposite(viparyay), or an alternative(vikalpa), or formin...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga - the solution for insomnia
- At one time, or another, all of us have experienced insomnia for any type of reason. There are times when lack of sleep just can't be helped, such as: the loss a loved one, going through a divorce, and losing your job.These are some of life's serious crisis situations, where we have to let time heal, and try not to fall apart in the process. Some of the solutions below will help insomnia, b...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The fountain of youth & your hormones
- Everyone has heard of the mythical "Fountain of Youth", but very few realize that it actually does exist. And even fewer realize that it exists inside every one of us. Yes, it's there right within you, just waiting to be activated !!Juan Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer sailed around the Florida coast in search of the legendary "Fountain of Youth" .....the secret to being young again for...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga mats ? are they all created equal?
- Yoga mats are a basic part of every practice. What you might not realize is that there are several types of yoga mats that you can choose from.Sticky Mats These yoga mats offer a covering for your practice area, as well as some stability for you when doing poses. They are thin, lightweight, and come in a variety of colors. Some of them have guide marks on them to illustrate prope...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use yoga dvds and videos to round out your practice
- I absolutely love using yoga DVDs and yoga videos during my practices. As a matter of fact, I use one of them almost every time I do yoga. Why do I love using them so much?They Provide Variety I don't know about you, but I get bored pretty easily. Doing exactly the same practice over and over again would drive me crazy. Instead of enjoying the relaxation that comes from yoga, I w...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga clothes for comfort, functionality ? and lets not leave out fun!
- Yoga clothes should be comfortable and functional. They should allow you to move freely and not distract you from your practice. They should feel good against your skin so they don't cause any irritation.Ideally, the clothing should be absorbent so that it wicks sweat away from your body. There are few things that feel as uncomfortable as a sticky, clammy body that is moist from perspiratio...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Which type of yoga is the right choice for you?
- You finally made the decision to practice yoga, but which style of yoga is the best one for you? There are many types of yoga, and while they usually have common elements, their focus is often quite different. If you have not been physically active in a long time, then one of the more gentle, slower moving styles may be right for you. If you are an athlete or are very physically fit, you might wan...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Child yoga ? what is all the fun about?
- Many adults have taken up yoga, but yoga has not gained as the same popularity with children. Child yoga can offer many of the same benefits to kids as it does to adults.What can yoga offer your child?A healthier body ? Childhood obesity is on the rise and one of the main reasons for it is that kids today do not move enough. Yoga is a powerful technique for children to ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga is a safe solution to weight control
- One more study tells the world, that Yoga can help with weight control and weight loss. The latest study was held by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington.The study involved 15,500 healthy, middle-aged, men and women. This is a group that typically has difficulty with weight loss, since the number of calories needed declines, and the energy levels needed to burn ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The benefit of pilates
- Pilates can benefit your overall health and sense of well-being in many ways. I have been doing Pilates for three years and I have seen for myself how challenging, yet effective it is.Recently, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic muscle and soft tissue pain syndrome. One of my osteopathic doctors told me that if I hadn't been doing Pilates (and yoga), I would not be able to get on ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mind and thoughts
- Yoga is controlling of thoughts arising in the mind. When thoughts are controlled or prevented through practice, the seer or practitioner(yogi) rests in his true self or soul(atman). Either you remain in true self or control thoughts, the other will result automatically. In true self one shall not see or hear anything. Bcause there is none other than the self. When there is anything other than the...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hatha yoga
- One of the many subsets of the 5000 year old system used to increase the well being of the mind, body and spirit, is known as Hatha Yoga.In Hatha Yoga participants combine a series of stretching exercises referred to as asanas, specialized breathing techniques and mental concentration. In fact, the famous Lotus position is one of the many asanas used in Hatha Yoga.The goal of the usi...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 Lotus Position. The root of the words to this pose mean to "bend", and "snake". T...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A world of infinite opportunities
- Many people feel that there is a limited amount of abundance, wealth, or chances to succeed in life. Furthermore, there is a solid belief that if one person succeeds, another must fail.This might be true, in some cases, such as in a small company or school, where opportunity is limited by management. However, the world is a big place, and there are opportunities created from ideas that help...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga and meditation - that leads to gaining enlightenment in this life?
- Every process of Yoga... neigh Meditation that frees us from the clutches of Attachment... Bondage or Moha, whatever we may call it... Is the right process on the path of gaining Enlightenment.Are Yoga and Meditation two different words with different meanings? No, the truth is not so... we need to understand that it is the path of yoga which shall lead us to gaining Enlightenment within th...
Page 3 of 11 - [
1] [
2] [
3] [
4] [
5] [
6] [
7] [
8] [
9] [
10] [
11]