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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga and true self
- The great sage Patanjali in his work Yogasutra codified all yogic knowledge and practices which prevailed in ancient India in the form of aphorisms. He defined Yoga in a simple way as - controlling of thoughts arising in the mind(I.2). The nature or work of mind is to think or desire always. As waves are generated along the seashore, so thoughts are generated in the mind incessantly. In order to f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Maybe bikram is right?
- For some reason, I had the time to sit down and watch a little television, and as luck would have it, Bikram Choudhury was being interviewed on 60 Minutes Wednesday.My wife, Marie and I don't often get home at that time of the night, as we are usually closing up the wellness center, so this was fate and a bit of luck.Our center does not have 105 degree Bikram classes or hot Yoga clas...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga and christianity a conflict?
- Being a practicing Christian myself, there are very few things in Yoga that conflict with Christianity. Some critics argue that Yoga and Christianity cannot co-exist, and yet we know that Yoga is not a religion.However, that depends on your opinion. Recently, I was reading about someone who claims Kundalini is "new age witchcraft." Sorry to say, another person recently stated, &qu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - This is not your grandma?s rocking chair
- Senior Yoga / Chair YogaIs it possible that grandparents are working out more than any other members of the family? Absolutely - I see energetic Chair Yoga classes with as many as 50 people in a single class. Lately, I have been training local Yoga teachers to keep up with this popular demand.There are Yoga instructors who teach exclusively at senior centers, assisted living complexe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Nine things you should know about yoga for children
- Here are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents, who are considering Yoga for their children. For your child, Yoga is much more than a kid's fitness class. Just like adults - kids need time to learn to deal with life's daily pressures, too.Make sure your child starts with easy postures, and be patient with your child's progress. Some beginner children can often be more flexi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Eight amazing benefits of teaching yoga
- Every challenging occupation yields some sort of satisfaction, but the fitness professionals industry had an amazing 85% job satisfaction rate according to an Idea Health & Fitness survey.Job SatisfactionIn the same survey, 98% of those interviewed felt that "My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment." Lack of personal satisfaction is the most frequent reason why people l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Don?t focus on failure
- Internal defeat is a state of mind, where you begin to believe that most new ideas will fail. You might think -"After all, what I tried in last week's Yoga class, failed."You will always learn from mistakes. When you see them clearly as a test, examine the results, and study them closely for the reason why they went wrong.Whether it is a lesson plan, trying mantras, Hot Yog...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Eating wisely and weight loss
- Please bear in mind that I am not a dietician, or a physician, and my opinions are those of a Yoga teacher, personal fitness trainer, and life-long student of Ayurveda. Always consult your family physician before changing your diet.It may be generally agreed that eating wisely and weight loss do not often agree. Just look back that the parade of "fad diets" that didn't seem to wor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to find the right yoga teacher?
- I am often asked by beginners about how to evaluate a Yoga Teacher?The following is the "CALM check list." These factors are basic criteria that your Yoga Instructor should meet before you continue on to a second Yoga class.CALM gets it name from four main factors: Communication, Assist, Listen, and Modification. For the right Yoga teacher, you should be answering with a &q...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - True essence of yoga
- Yoga is the most prestigious field of spiritualism. People think about 6 wheels (Chakras) or lotus flowers present in the spinal card, which are not seen by the eyes. They are imaginary and so they carry some inner meaning. When you say a face as a moon, fools search for moon in that face. But, wise people see similarity in the face and moon. Similarly, wheels and lotus flowers should not be searc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Paths of yoga i
- With dozens of Hollywood celebrities following in their Guru's lotus footsteps and the sick Western commercial behaviour exploding Yogas popularity to a system that simply enhances people's health, Yoga remains a system of spiritual unity of mind, body and soul among millions of Indians and many others from Eastern beliefs, as it has been for over five thousand years. As a result, some forms of yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets of teaching yoga
- What you are about to read applies to teaching, in general. In fact, we are all teachers, to some degree. You teach your friends, co-workers, strangers and family members on a daily basis.The example you set teaches someone in some way. Whether you are a positive role model, or not, people, and the world, react to you. Sorry to say, you have more responsibility than you thought possible....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The mystery of enlightenment
- Initially, enlightenment is living in the present moment and accepting your situation as it is. That is a pretty heavy task for anyone in any time. It is often said that an enlightened person cannot be angered by small talk or negative energy.Many people are humble and believe that they will never be enlightened in this life. They also believe: The goal of enlightenment is too vast for the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga is unity
- Experienced Yoga practitioners often feel discouraged when a naturally gifted dancer, gymnast, or martial artist, performs an advanced asana with little effort. As I have mentioned before, there are people with elongated joint capsules and their extraordinary range of motion is a gift. You and I may have to work at it, but the many rewards of Yoga practice are still there.Yoga consists of m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Positive energy
- Cultivating positive energy: Most of us who study Yoga have been taught that an abundance of Prana (vital air or vital energy), can be found at the ocean, lakes, large open fields, and in the mountains.Although the air is different, this same energy can be found where people assemble for a positive reason. For example: when people assemble to meditate or pray.You can feel it in your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Eating disorders and the use of yoga in prevention and treatment
- It was not so long ago that eating disorders, such as bolimia and anorexia, were thought to be purely the result of mental conditions. More recently, though, some physical factors have been attributed to these conditions. It is now thought that eating disorders can be triggered by a multitude of factors, in combination, including those of a psychological, behavioural, social, or biological nature....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga your way to a happy vacation
- Yoga Your Way To A Happy VacationThere have been many studies into holiday stress. Sadly, those studies show that such stress does exist; that summer vacation can actually prove more stressful than the rest of the year. It is ironic that millions of people dream all year of that escape from the daily grind, only to transport that daily grind to other locations. Delayed flights at the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga, do not knock it until you try it
- Are you one of those folks who have never tried yoga? How about one of those grown up teenagers who likes cow tipping and thought you might knock over your sister when she was doing yoga? Yes, I know that is fun isn't it? I have done this on many occasion and watched the silly looking humans fall right over indeed. Not bad, it is easy too; a little push and see ya, over they go. But really we shou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The history of pilates
- In order to understand the basics of Pilates and why it can work for you, you first need to understand where Pilates came from. Pilates was originally formed in Germany by a man of the same name.Pilates was designed by a man that had many health afflictions as a child. The boy wanted to overcome the hardships he faced. He hoped exercise would not only boost his morale, but also his body's d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga and weight training ? never the twain shall meet?
- Yoga has become part of Western fitness training techniques. However, there are some who have never tried it, relegating it as a hippie trend from the 60's. Those individuals would rather look at their flexed bicep in the mirror at their gym. They look for the feedback loop from that experience which gives them the feeling of "working out". This is definitely the group they want to be in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress - how to manage effectively
- Stress is very common in all walks of life and in all occupations. There are different kinds of stress, such as acute, episodic and chronic. Each one has its own list of symptoms and triggers that set it off. Chronic stress is the most dangerous one because it can affect a persons health and welfare and lead to depression if he/she cannot develop methods of stress relief. This is the gnawing feeli...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga for a beginner
- Yoga for a beginner is an exciting time when you start to discover all of the wonderful benefits that yoga has to offer. When you first begin yoga, there are several things you can do to make your experience positive.The following are ideas you might want to consider as you begin your yoga journey.Types of Yoga It is a good idea when you are doing yoga as a beginner, that ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga 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 poses, just simply YOUR way. The way that feels good for your body, mind and spirit. That is yoga to me.There's a s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Muscle fitness ? can yoga make you stronger?
- Many people wonder if yoga can improve their muscle fitness. They recognize that yoga can help reduce stress and increase flexibility, but when it comes to increasing muscle fitness, they think it might be a little too 'weak' to do the job. The fact is that yoga can definitely make you stronger.A study was conducted at the University of California at Davis. Ten college 'coach potatoes' adop...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The benefit of yoga
- The benefit of yoga practice goes far beyond the actual time you spend in the poses. One of the most common reasons why people begin practicing yoga is to improve their health and well-being. Yoga means union. It is a union of the mind, body and breath, so all aspects of your life are impacted by your practice.A major benefit of yoga is physical.Yoga improves your flexibility....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The history of yoga
- The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga was not developed as the newest way to slim down so they could fit into a smaller pants size.The history of yoga goes back 5,000 years. It originated in India, and the first time the word yoga was found in written form was in the Rig Vada, one of the sacred texts used by Vedic priests. Yoga ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga accessories? getting what you really need
- Unlike some other sports, you don't need a lot of yoga accessories when you practice. With yoga, your body is really the most important 'equipment' that you need. There are some items that are basic and which can help you be more comfortable and safer in your practice.Standard Yoga AccessoriesClothing Your clothing should be comfortable and breathable and allow you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga position ? what does each type do?
- I often wondered what the value of each type of yoga position is, so I did some research to find out. All yoga positions help to develop strength and flexibility. Yet the type of yoga position that you do also offers some very specific benefits. Standing Poses They are included in many poses and they help to align your feet and body. This type of yoga position is especially usefu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can a yoga prop help prop up your practice?
- Some people may wonder if using a yoga prop can help them get more out of their practice. My personal opinion is yes.B.K.S. Iyengar introduced the yoga prop as a means of supporting proper alignment of the joints and bones during postures. Maintaining proper alignment is key to reducing the possibility of injury and to allowing you to get deeper into the poses. Props are especially useful f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Yoga instruction - how to find the right yoga teacher for you
- 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 to take some classes at a local center. I had been using a variety of yoga videos and DVDs that were taugh...
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