| Learning to love the yoga we all hate |
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Listen in to conversations after any yoga session, and we’re almost guaranteed to hear someone discussing this or that yoga pose that they hate and wish they never need to do again – ever.
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| Discovering Yoga Retreats |
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With more and more people practicing the ancient art of yoga, there exists a large community of people who share a passion for its benefits. |
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| Awakening the Female Serpent....Uplifting Divine Powers |
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The 6 Chakras are also called the 6-fold wealth. In spiritual science it is called Sham (mental control), Dama (sense organ control), Uparati (dispassion), Titiksha (forbearance), Shradha (faith), Samadhan (concentration). Sham means serenity. It means destruction of agitation, tension, anguish and anger. Dama means mastery of the sense organs and stopping them from straying towards their respective objects. Uparati means fighting against vileness, wickedness etc of the mind. |
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| Yoga Accessories: A Crucial Part Of Modern Yoga Practice |
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The very mention of the word yoga brings before the curtain of mind, certain fit and glowing bodies doing their workout in difficult and strange postures. “The beauty mixed with strain” attract the onlookers and they get curious to know more about the art. A group of people doing various yoga asanas in an open park, early in the morning attracts the attention of people even now. Soon they become yoga enthusiasts and practitioners themselves.
Over a period, commercializatio... |
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| Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Lotus |
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Years of consistent effort may be needed to make this advanced posture feasible.
In a Sanskrit language ‘Padma’ means ‘Lotus’ and in this posture the position of the legs look like a blooming lotus, hence the name. The position of the crossed legs and the erect back keeps the mind alert and attentive, which is why the Lotus posture has been given a great importance in yoga practice as it is best suited for concentration and meditation. |
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| Health Benefits of Yoga |
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The yoga practice acts as a therapeutic tool to heal the body and the mind. When you practice yoga regularly, the numerous health benefits become apparent. The yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation come together to yield a large number of physiological and psychological changes. |
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| Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture - Half Moon |
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The Half Moon - (Ardha Chandrasana)
‘Chandra’ in a Sanskrit language means moon, and ‘Ardha’ means half, and as the posture resembles the half moon, hence the name.
The Half Moon posture tones the lower region of the spine and the nerves connected with the leg muscles. It is highly effective for strengthening the legs, buttocks, abdomen, knees and the ankles. The leg strength is gained from balancing on one leg. |
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| The Basics of Yoga Pilates |
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People who have desk jobs or driving jobs that require them to be behind the wheel for several hours at a stretch can indeed benefit from Yoga Pilates. Other people who can benefit from Yoga Pilates include dancers, acrobatic performers, gymnasts, and other professional athletes. Whether your daily life involves excessive physical stress, no movement at all, or average activity, Yoga Pilates can definitely help you in every physical and mental aspect. |
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| Pain-Free Yoga |
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Physical activity is supposed to strengthen and heal the body. But, should doing something so good really feel so bad? If you don't subscribe to the "no pain, no gain" exercise philosophy, pain-free yoga is a great choice for you.
Practicing yoga offers many benefits. It can heal the body while it increases your strength, flexibility and breathing capacity. Yoga is widely recommended as part of regular physical therapy to condition the physical body, calm the mind and brin... |
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