Yoga, Back Pain Free for a Better Life

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• Yoga, Back Pain Free for a Better Life
• Yoga for the back pain
• Knee and Back Pain wth the Help of Yoga Part 2
• Binaural Beats & The Art of Meditation
• 10 Powerful Meditation Techniques and Tips
• Yoga for Drivers Neck and Shoulder Pain Part 2
• Yoga for Drivers Neck and Shoulder Pain Part 5
• About Ashtanga Yoga
• How can one Select A Yoga Mat Bag
• Happy Holidays from You Do Yoga Cincinnati Yoga School
• How Yoga Prevents Back Pain
• Mindfulness Meditation Technique
• Yoga for Chronic Back Pain Management
• Yoga Mats – How Yoga Mats Can Help
• Learning Meditation Can Bring you A Healthly Life
• Kundalini yoga basics. What Kundalini Yoga means.
• Yoga-Pants-Women – Choosing the Best Bottoms for Your Yoga Workout
• Yoga Clothing for Men
• Yoga in the West
• Bikram Yoga
• Exploring the Many Forms of Meditation
• Brainwave Meditation CD - Brainwave Evolution
• Yoga and Back Pain Part 4
• Meditation Techniques: Types and Benefits
• psychic readings and meditation

Yoga, Back Pain Free for a Better Life Posted: 26 Dec 2011 07:00 AM PST by lululemon athletica Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher Pain in the posterior thigh, lower leg and foot, and short, stabbing pains in the lower back, having all of these symptoms means one thing, you may be suffering from Sciatica. Sciatica is experienced by many as the pain along the Sciatic nerve, starting from the buttocks to the back of the leg. Its symptoms may also include a stinging to numbing pain in the sacrum, the part of the vertebral column connected to the pelvis. Knee and back pains such as Sciatica can be cured through the combination of medication, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. For severe back pains, surgery is often necessary. Over the years, people had devised their own way of preventing or healing back ailments, biking, weight-lifting, skiing and running, to name a few. These routines help in the development of certain muscle groups, but they focus only on small areas of the body, thus, they don't aid in maintaining a healthy posture. On the other hand, Pilates, dancing, swimming and Yoga are exercise regimens which allows the body to work out the muscles in the chest, abdomen and back. By exercising these core muscle groups, the whole body is strengthened. Yoga, a mild form of exercise, is believed to be a useful prevention against back pains. When performed daily and properly, it may also relieve the pain of those people who are already suffering from Sciatica and other forms of back ailments. Also, experts have agreed that Yoga is useful for the early diagnosis of serious ailments such as Osteoporosis and Herniated Disc. Recovery and prevention for these diseases can also be achieved through Yoga. The poses in performing Yoga tone the muscles, resulting to an improved body posture. In addition, the breathing exercise in Yoga promotes a better rhythm between the body and mind, since it enhances the flow of oxygen to the brain. Yoga also recommends a certain program called the Yogic Lifestyle. Under this program, Yoga practitioners should maintain a healthy diet and avoid smoking. With the Yogic Lifestyle, ! combined with the breathing exercises and Yoga postures, Sciatica, and other forms of back and knee pains, can be avoided or treated. Even the serious ones can also be prevented with Yoga, just be sure that it is supervised by an expert, and recommended by a doctor. About the Author Dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back Pain. Free Video Reveals No 1 Secret to Losing Your Back Pain with Yoga. Go here for more information. http://www.yogateachingwithglen.com has the tips and guides you need to be successful in losing your Back Pain today tomorrow and whenever you have the need. Our guides are methods that work and are in use by many former Back Pain Sufferers. Do you want to learn more? Join us at http://www.goodbyetobackpain.com/secrets Bikram Yoga Demonstration - Brandy Lyn Winfield A beautiful yoga demonstration by International and Nation Yoga Champion, Brandy Lyn Winfield at Bikram Yoga San Jose. Video by Hands On Studio and Kyle Chesser. Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Yoga for the back pain Posted: 26 Dec 2011 06:00 AM PST by soulfish Article by Beyond-yoga During old age or after strenuous physical exercises, one may suffer from back pain. It arises due to the increase in stress in your work or routine activities. When usual bio-mechanical arrangement of bones and nerves in our spine is disrupted back pain appears as a common consequence. In this context, yoga is an effective remedy that can minimize and even eliminate pain in your back. If you remain in regular touch of yoga for the back such as: corpse pose, fish pose, cat pose, crane pose, etc, you will surely improve your situation. Ten minutes a day is all you would need to start. Giving only a little effort and a few trials, you will easily find out the most suitable ways to calm your back and minimize the pain feelings. More importantly, with the proper performance of some typical yoga postures, the lower and upper back pains are dealt with rather easily. Therefore, back injuries can be eliminated by practicing some yoga exercises and maintaining good posture. Causes of back pain:1. Incorrect posture: Bad posture causes unnecessary strain in certain muscles of your neck and back. Correct posture during movement, bending forwards, carrying and picking objects can prevent both lower and upper back pain.2. Movement of muscles bones and joints repeatedly and jerkily.3. Back pain also occurs due to spinal disc injury, adjoining neural as well as muscular inflammation also cause this. 4. Viral infections, cancer, scars and cysts of worms.5. If joints do not fit exactly inside their housing back pain is inevitable.How to heal our back pain?1. A proper combination of yoga poses, breathe exercises, meditating techniques and physical exercises like swimming, running, etc can give you a permanent solution for your long term problem of irritating pain.2. Learn to identify muscles that are tight and painful and then apply careful stretching yoga poses.3. You can use Acupuncture, a harmless technique, and daily massage around affected areas.4. Maintaining correct postures while working and doing movement ! of your body and developing these lifestyle as your day to day behavior are highly useful.Among all these suggestions yoga practice is one of the prominent one. You may be wondering - will I be able to practice yoga without increasing more pain? Most yoga classes utilize props. Props help bring the pose to you, when tight or weak muscles cannot fully bring you into the pose. But Individuals with back pain need to be extra precautions when trying to exercise. Yes, practicing yoga to aid your back could give you pain alleviation, but establishing an exercise which is healthy and significant to your ailment makes it necessary that you know more details on the reason why and the approaches on how to do specific poses. In addition, it signifies that you should consider when not to execute a pose. About the Author I am a Yogi (shaping my mind for enlightenment) and I blog about Yoga practice, Meditation, Memory sharpening tricks and sometimes my personal struggle. Yoga and meditation-plus memory tricks

Knee and Back Pain wth the Help of Yoga Part 2 Posted: 26 Dec 2011 05:00 AM PST by damian m Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher Knee And Back Pain with the Help of Yoga Part 2 Although most back pains are caused by physical, anatomical reasons such as muscle strains, muscle imbalances and joint or disc herniation, stress, anger and depression also contribute to back pain or even be the cause. With back pain therapy, stretching and exercise have become essential components in decreasing and managing pain. It is found that relaxation therapy can also help reduce pain helping pacify mental or emotional stress. Components of relaxation therapy can include visualization techniques, breathing exercises or meditation. With this in mind, yoga is an effective practice for managing and relieving back pain as the physical and mental components are addressed in yoga: postures, breathing and relaxation. Yoga can also help chronic pain by preventing it in the first place. One debilitating condition, back pain, can be helped with yoga which boosts strength to the back's major muscle groups. With constant repetition of these positions, it can work your abdominal muscles as well. When abdominal and back muscles are concentrated on at the same time, it works towards strengthening your muscular framework, your inner core, which means better posture that leads to reduced back pain. Try yoga for back pain prevention and pain relief. Yoga is often helpful for back pain sufferers, as performing a variety of different types of postures generally help to stretch and strengthen all of the body's major muscles groups. The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook was very helpful because it has a whole chapter called Hip, Thigh and Knee Pain. Plus, it has many detailed diagrams of the muscles inside of your leg that show where common trigger points are in these muscles, where pain is referred to when these trigger points are activated, and detailed instructions on how to release these contractions using some simple massage tools and self massage techniques. Back pain is a problem which affects many people, and there are m! any caus es of it ranging from bad posture, to weak abdominal and back muscles. Yoga postures will help to stretch the tight muscles and strengthen weak muscles which can create back pain. It is best to do your yoga exercise for low back pain under the supervision of a certified yoga instructor, and if you encounter any problems with these poses, you should consult an expert. Even just one or two sessions with a yoga instructor can help, as an instructor will help you with your form and posture during poses. Continued... About the Author Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back and Shoulder Pain. To help you further with your shoulder/back pain you need to sign up for your FREE "Yoga and You" report at http://www.YogaTeachingwithGlen.com

Binaural Beats & The Art of Meditation Posted: 26 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST by holisticgeek Article by Michael McGrath Meditation and the Power of Binaural Beats.Even if you have never heard of binaural beats I am sure you know at least a little about meditation.The act of performing meditation dates back millennia. The use of binaural beats is very recent. Meditation is an art form that has been widely practised by eastern traditions over the centuries and only relatively recently gained popularity in western societies.Meditation is believed to be a way of accessing our own inner minds to develop a connection with a Higher Power by many religions and spiritual teachers. But, it is not only used for religious or spiritual purposes.There are many other benefits to meditation besides the spiritual aspects. Bodily healing has been reported due to meditative practises and meditation is a great way to uncover and remove negative thought patterns, beliefs and memories with strong negative emotional connotations. Meditation is also a powerful way to deal with stress! Because meditation can be used as a way of stilling the mind it has become extremely popular as a self improvement tool. Its ability to reduce stress has had a profound effect on many thousands of people and helped them to overcome illnesses, recovery faster after surgery and deal with deep-seated psychological issues.Although there are many different forms of meditation that all aim to produce the same results. The only drawback to meditation is the time it takes to learn how to do it effectively.Scientific investigations into meditation uncovered the fact that experienced meditators enter very specific mental states while meditating. These mental states have corresponding brainwaves associated with them and it discovered that these same states could be produced using binaural beats.Binaural beats can now be purchased that will allow anyone to experience extremely deep states of meditation with minutes merely by listening to them through stereo headphones.Binaural beats enter the scientific consciousness in 1839 when they were first discovered by Wilhelm D! ove and then again in 1973 when Gerald Oster wrote an article in Scientific American about their affects on the brain and ability to create specific brainwaves.Because of Oster's findings and subsequent scientific experiments there are now recordings that use binaural beats which can induce deep states of mediation within a few minutes of listening to them!To use sound for creating deep states of meditation it is necessary to have two tones that are different only in frequency. When these sounds are merged they create binaural beats in the brain. Let me explain.These sounds are then used to create binaural beats in a very unique way. By sending one sound to one ear and the other sound to the other ear the brain creates a beat type effect to be heard. The illusion of hearing a beat that does not really exist has an amazing affect on the brain. These binaural beats create brainwaves that are the same frequency as the frequency difference between the two sounds.This is how binaural beats can be used to create the very same state as a person who can enter deep states of meditation.Even though using binaural beats will guarantee you succeefully enter deep states of meditation you may want to try it using a more traditional approach.Over the centuries many different forms of meditation have been established. Some use breathing techniques while others use mental techniques such as concentrating on one focused thought and holding it.By far the easiest way to experience meditation is through the use of binaural beats. However you can experience the state right now by relaxing, closing your eyes and repeating a question you want the answer to over and over in your mind. With each answer you get you ask "is it more than that?" until you feel you have reached the final answer.If you are interested in learning meditation then I strongly suggest you try it. If you don't have the time to invest in learning the techniques involved then get some binaural beats. Binaural beats will ensure you enter a meditative and there are man! y differ ent ones intended to produce different results. About the Author Michael is a university graduate with over 23 years expereience in personal development and hypnosis. Buddhist Peace Song - Hanshan Bell From the album The Buddhist Peace Songs Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

10 Powerful Meditation Techniques and Tips Posted: 26 Dec 2011 03:00 AM PST by thekellyscope Article by Michaiel Bovenes 6hz Theta + Isochronic Pulses A 6hz theta Binaural Beat enhanced with Isochronic Pulses. I've found that pairing the two seems to offer a more intense meditation. Please enjoy~ Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Yoga for Drivers Neck and Shoulder Pain Part 2 Posted: 26 Dec 2011 02:00 AM PST by aquababe Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher Yoga for Drivers Neck and Shoulder Pain Part 2 Recommended by Prevention Magazine Yoga: Relief from Neck and Shoulder Pain offers a comprehensive look at gentle yet effective yoga poses to relieve tension, increase strength, and improve posture in the neck and shoulders. Lillah provides clear guidance for the safe execution of each pose, suggestions for correcting common mistakes, and non-weight bearing alternative poses for therapeutic needs. Although no one treatment works for everyone, many aspects of yoga make it ideal for treating back pain and neck pain. For example, studies have shown that those who practice yoga for as little as twice a week for 8 weeks make significant gains in strength, flexibility, and endurance, which is a basic goal of most rehabilitation programs for back pain or neck pain. A common cause of shoulder pain is soreness of the tendon (a cord that attaches a muscle to a bone) of the rotator cuff (the part of the shoulder that helps circular motion). If shoulder pain and immobility are keeping you awake at night or from the daily activities you love, you are not alone. The Alexander Technique is often used by people with postural problems, chronic back and neck pain, or a desire for improved performance in sports or the performing arts. Much of what is known about the benefits of the technique has been anecdotal. More recently, small scientific studies have suggested benefits for stress reduction, back pain during pregnancy and chronic pain (Atchison, 1999), pregnancy and childbirth (Stallibrass, 1997), enhanced relaxation (Kerr, 2000), improved balance in older women (Dennis, 1999), enhanced respiratory function (Austin, 1992) and improvement in posture, spasticity and anxiety in people with learning disabilities (Maitland, 1996). It is best to do your yoga exercise for low back pain under the supervision of a good yoga instructor, and if you encounter any problems with these poses, you should consult an expert. Even just one or two ! sessions with a yoga instructor can help, as an instructor will help you with your form and posture during poses. Yoga - Relief from Neck & Shoulder Pain (VHS Video)featuring Lillah Schwartz Relieve stress and improve posture with this comprehensive routine 60 minutes of Instruction 22 Minutes of Guided Practice. A simple time tested, therapeautic sequence of yoga postures focused on relieving tension, gaining strength and improving posture in your neck and shoulders. The 60 Minutes of Instruction provide you with clear gentle guidance for the safe and effective execution of each yoga pose and teaches you how to correct the most common mistakes. About the Author Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain. To help you further with your shoulder/back pain you need to sign up for your FREE "Yoga and You" report at http://www.YogaTeachingwithGlen.com yoga Video Rating: 5 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Yoga for Drivers Neck and Shoulder Pain Part 5 Posted: 26 Dec 2011 01:00 AM PST by Matt J. Olsen Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher Yoga for Drivers Neck and Shoulder Pain Part 5 A 1938 yoga instruction video, was the first of its kind. If yoga is a worldwide cultural phenomenon today, it is thanks to one man -- the grandmaster of yoga, BKS Iyengar. From a previously complex discipline only passed down from master to student, Iyengar -- or Guru ji, as he is respectfully called -- took yoga to the masses. As a result there are now many 'spin offs' from what he started. Yoga is not about simply getting into a posture, it's about working the posture once its attained and using that level of concentration to draw the awareness to the here and now. In the 1970s she studied extensively with India's leading yogi, the indomitable B.K.S. Iyengar, who relieved her chronic back problems and revealed the healing power of yoga. In a style which tempers discipline with understanding, Ruth's perception of the strengths and weaknesses of a group is an impressive feat to behold and she effortlessly juggles three levels of students, keeping every individual working to their maximum. By tuning into what people are experiencing, drawing them out of their heads and into their bodies Ruth suggests a certain shift of balance and perspective that makes the postures (asanas) more steady, more exact and more grounded. Note: If you experience knee or back pain, do not stay in the pose. Seek the guidance of an experienced teacher to help you. Practitioners usually feel a good stretch in the front of the thighs and hips. However, you may use more elevation under your back if this is too intense. Be patient and do not force your body beyond its capabilities. With quiet, regular and determined practice, the body gains pliability and your mind will learn to be still and determined. Anyone wanting to begin a yoga practice with little or no experience and trying to find what would be best for them. Yoga is extremely varied in styles and techniques and trying to find the one that best suites you can be a daunting. Why not get a l! ittle bi t of guidance? Join a yoga class for and invigorating yet relaxing class. Prananyama, asana, meditation and savasana will leave you feeling full of possiblity and ready to face your Infinity. Brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan in 1969, Kundalini is a dynamic practice that is accessible to all, regardless of experience. You will feel the difference after your first session. Strengthen your immune system, cardiovascular capacity, intuition, nervous system and increase flexiblity with Kundalini Yoga About the Author Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain. To help you further with your shoulder/back pain you need to sign up for your FREE "Yoga and You" report at http://www.YogaTeachingwithGlen.com

About Ashtanga Yoga Posted: 26 Dec 2011 12:00 AM PST by Greenbelt Alliance Article by Centered Yoga Introduction When typically heard used in a discussion today, or on a schedule of a yoga studio, it is most likely referring to the approach of yoga known as "Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga". Although only recently popular the system is very ancient. Its current form has been taught since the 1920s and its origin goes back thousands of years. This "Ashtanga", as practiced today, is an arrangement of the yoga poses (asanas), incorporating the breath, inner power and the focusing of the mind. It is a dynamic approach that is initially physical but as the practitioner continues to practice it moves to the subtle, deeper within. When hearing of Ashtanga often the name Sri K. Pattabhi Jois is mentioned. His dedication, study and practice over the past 75 years have ensured that it is available for the masses to practice today. He is the current main teacher of this approach, followed by his grandson, Sharath. He was taught by his teacher (guru), Sri. T. Krishnamacharya, who was a major force in the teaching and spreading of yoga in the past century. He and his main students - P. Jois, Iyengar and Desikachar - can be thanked for revolutionizing the teaching of yoga, in particular asana. Krishnamacharya had spent years with his guru in the Himalayas studying and practicing. Asana, the postures, was a main part of this. He was taught by his master to do them in a flowing connected way, using the breath, known as vinyasa. This approach is very old but has only recently become "available" to more than just the very sincere Indian adept searching for a valid path and teacher to learn from. This ancient source is its authenticity, for it comes straight out of this vast history and lineage of yogic teachings. Times do change. How it is disseminated will vary as the times change. Thus we see how the work of Krishnamacharya and Jois brought it forward so that anyone around the world could discover and practice it, devoid of cultural and national conditions. And this is what has happened. It may be hard to fi! nd a cou ntry today where it is not practiced.Historical source Yoga is both a path and the end goal. Its purpose is to raise the inner awareness of each individual till complete calm of the mind is reached. It brings complete mind control. With this the systems of the body function harmoniously. Ultimately, the integration of the physical, mental and spiritual is complete. Thus we find things a human can do to move towards this state of oneness, typically called practices. Our effort is extremely important. This effort raises us up so the hand of grace can come and touch us. Just as all roads lead to Rome, so all true paths lead to the One. Ashtanga is a complete path, one of practice, that ultimately results in this state. The term Ashtanga cannot be dated but its earliest written reference currently available is from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. This is a string of statements completely detailing the practice and result of yoga. Its emphasis is practice and if followed, under guidance of a teacher who has had the experiences, the results are definite. Patanjali explains the state of the mind, the troubles and blockages we all have, states our true nature and what happens at the different stages of reaching this state. The key he offers to us all is the approach to practice. This is where the term Ashtanga is first mentioned as he offers it as the blueprint for practice.Definition When translated from the Sanskrit in to English, Ashtanga means "Eight Limbs". Hence, we find it composed of eight elements. These are Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. When analysed we find the key to harmonious living encased within. Explaining these in a nutshell they are - how I treat others; how I treat myself; how I hold my body (posture); how I breathe and control over it; how to control the senses, not being their slave; how I direct my attention, that is concentration; my expanded consciousness so concentrated that a state called meditation occurs; and finally the state beyond ph! ysical d escripition, beyond the mind, a sense of our true nature, ultimately merged with the One, known as samadhi. Patanjali is very openminded about its practice. He offers no doctrine and no rigidity. His concern is with the state of the mind. What he has given us is the analysis and breakdown of the path. Some approach it from a devotional standpoint, some from a discriminative one and others through action and work. All these approaches when looked at include the eight elements. His approach is to offer a direct path to the sincere practitioner. Ultimately it weaves in knowledge, devotion and work. Thus, when Krishnamacharya and Jois looked upon this practice it was clear it included all elements offered by Patanjali. Hence its name became "Ashtanga".Asana - the starting point The initial focus of Ashtanga under P. Jois is on asana. The misunderstanding mind thinks that's all it is. But just as 90% of the iceberg is hidden deep below so too is the depth of this practice. And this can only be discovered through one's personal experience in practicing it. To get to our true nature there are many layers to peel away. As we function in an extremely physical and external world the point of entry is naturally physical. So one begins with a set of asanas (postures). While doing them focus on the breath is encouraged. Control over the breath and the respiratory system itself is subsequently developed. One layer deeper. Encouragement to focus the eyes on a set point (drishti), to limit distraction and aid in mental control, is then advised. This gets deeper when one begins to be able to apply the inner forces at our core (bandhas). From this base comes a great strength which has a large effect on the operation of the mind. Thus, as the practitioner advances they go through levels of physical development, they gain control over the breathing function, this in turn aids in mental control, the growth of inner forces builds concentration. One is then moving closer to be able to be still and reap the rewards ! in medit ation.Practice is the building block The glue to all of this, however, lies in yama and niyama - how I treat others and myself. These are patterns of behavior, a reflection of the psyche and its healthiness. Beginning with the physical practice and going deeper one finds the elements of yama and niyama become stronger in their life. Yama states we should never harm anyone or thing, in thought, word or action; be truthful; do not take what does not belong to us (non-stealing); conserve our vital energies, don't waste them frivolously; and only having or receiving what is needed, non-hoarding. Niyama emphasizes personal physical and mental cleanliness; cultivating a level of contentment; accepting all that comes and seeing it and direct practices as modes of purification; study of ourselves and scriptural texts; and finally a level of devotion or surrender to the higher or creative force. If these are not strong within us the achievement of higher states is impossible. In other words, Ashtanga emphasizes certain practices but the heart must become clear and open so finally grace can come and salvage us. Daily we practice the asana, breath and more. We become aware of how yama and niyama guides us to live. Keeping these qualities in mind they start to grow and become us but it is continual practice that changes and opens things within us that allows these qualities to ripen. Thus through practice of these limbs a complete transformation within occurs. And this is the real way to assess it for yourself. How have I changed? Not superficial changes like a better body, etc. but my approach to life, others, myself, my level of peace, calm and contentment, the clarity and awareness I possess within, my strength and concentration of mind. Patanjali is the first to say be this scientist, experimenter, experience it yourself and know the truth. Thus one must practice.Practice - from the gross to the subtle There is an infinite number of asanas. Ashtanga has arranged key ones very intelligently into diffe! rent ser ies. Six in total, primary, intermediate and advanced A,B,C,D. As explained, they systematically work on breaking down old destructive patterns and peel away the layers. Initially, the primary series, works on the gross level. The body needs to be opened and strengthened. This achievement will be obvious in how one feels. Going deeper, the intermediate series of asanas sets about working on the strength and cleanliness of the nerves. A more subtle level. This takes longer but will also be noticed within. Moving on from there the work in the advanced series, of which there are four, is on subtle depths and inner strength to help raise the vital force. Common to all this is the link known as "vinyasa". Each pose has a certain number of movements with a breath tied to each movement. Ultimately it results in a harmonious functioning of body, breath and mind. This in itself could be termed meditation. The breath is done in a particular way so that it is even, strengthening and purifying. This is known as "ujjayi" breathing. To progress the student must be involved in the process. This means watch the breath, concentrate on what you're doing, focus the mind. While in the asana, breathing, there is a gaze point, known as "drishti". A wandering attention is usually coupled by wandering eyes. Direct the attention through the eyes, breathe and focus. Not rigidly. Eventually concentration builds and more mind control comes. As the mind strengthens one begins to see fewer blockages and problems in the body. The key to it all though is the work done at the core or base. Known as the "bandhas" they are locks, preserving vital energy, which then operate as a gateway, directing this energyso the effect is achieved. Tremendous inner strength and a strong mind is the result. Their cultivation is essential to progress in the different limbs. Mula bandha, the root itself, when strong and operational, is immediate concentration and mind control. A strong force is felt within.How to practice One should le! arn from a competent teacher, who has gone through the practice themselves and understands its effect and challenges that arise. This is logical as on any journey one wants a responsible and experienced guide. Thus the teacher has invested much time in learning and practice. And it requires time. Initially one will be led through the first set of poses of the primary series. However, the student is required to then learn this sequence. This builds more strength through less dependence. At the same time the teacher will direct the student in the correct breathing method, where to focus the gaze and how to work the power center at the base. After a certain period of time it all starts to fuse together harmoniously. When the vinyasa is done correctly then the appropriate breath is done for a move in or out of the asana, breathing is strong, the mind is focused and change can then begin. Best results are found when one learns and progresses one asana at a time. Again the quality of patience comes in. Though an asana may appear easy there is an adaptation and learning time. When done competently the teacher will add on the next asana for the student, guiding them in the correct manner. Both strength and flexibility are developed. Hence, balance. When the student has a lot of difficulty in the asana the teacher will adjust them to help them get it. In essence, they are helping the body learn it. New neural messages to the brain have begun. This is the point in the series the student practices up to. One could always go on but you will find that asana will never be properly learnt. So working to here the student overcomes this obstacle, creating the needed change within, and justifiably moves on. As previously stated, the asanas are arranged in a scientific manner, so progression through the series builds the student on all levels. Of course, you can analyse and reason it as much as you want but you'll find it a waste of your time. The only answer is experience through practice. And this shows as the mind becomes clear! er and s tronger.The benefits One can experience the positive results straight away. Yet at the same time there will be many new experiences, some of them being "pain" in the body. These are actually a positive sign that changes are in process. Patience and perseverance are required. Initially one finds a more open and strong body. In fact, the physical shape itself gets transformed. The body operates more efficiently and throws off any unnecessary waste. This will be in the form of fat, toxins, etc. Not just the outer appearance but more importantly the inner health and vitality is improved. All the asanas work deep on the inner organs. A balance of both strength and flexibility develops. Through the power of the vinyasa the respiratory and circulatory systems are developed. If there is stiffness or disease in the body it will be accompanied by a lack or block of the circulation. The movement between asanas really maximizes circulation, flushing out old blood and toxins and allowing fresh, oxygenated blood to pour in. Within time greater health is achieved. From this base one is equipped to go deeper within. As circulation increases with the breath, the nervous system strengthens. This means it can carry a greater current. Similar to upgrading your electrical lines at home to handle greater voltage or moving from a dial-up internet connection to high-speed cable. Lightness and space is felt within. As these systems function better so does the activity of the brain. The ability to concentrate and get tasks done increases. This leads to less of a mental load and greater clarity. It then leaves you with a greater sense of peace and calm of mind. To be able to switch from activity to stillness. But these are benefits that take many years of devoted practice. Fortunately the practice engenders a love within and the desire to practice increases along with the regularity of doing it. There will be dirt along the way, the stuff within us that has to come out. But it is worth it yet hard. Ashtanga yoga is a c! omprehen sive approach to practice. Many do asana and think that is all ashtanga is. This is only the beginning of the journey. As one practices, all the elements are cultivated so one goes deeper and starts to understand what Patanjali is talking about. It is a system to work with. It is true and has definite positive results. The problems that come up for us are a reflection of our inner state. To blame the practice is a weak way out. We must learn to look within us and see what is not functioning right. This is then yama and niyama in action. As these clear up and strengthen all the limbs start to come together.To conclude In conclusion, ashtanga vinyasa gives the practitioner a practical key or tool to work with daily to allow the changes to occur within. The initial start point is physical. It is up to the individual how deep it will go. Patanjali states one must practice for a long time, continually, no stop-start, and with complete sincerity for the practices to bear fruit. The level of intensity is also up to us. If you plant a seed and really care for it, it will grow. And eventually it blossoms and bears fruit. As Pattabhi Jois says, "practice and all is coming". Couldn't be more true. Experience it for yourself. Practice!! About the Author Paul is a senior teacher of Pranayama, Asana and the meditative art and science of Yoga. He has been a dedicated student for over a decade of both Sri O.P.Tiwari, one of the few remaining classical yogis and masters of Pranayama, and the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in ashtanga vinyasa. In this article he gives in indepth overview on Ashtanga Yoga Tibetian Yoga Masters 1/3 This is no joke, the real deal Tibetian tantra masters that have achieved enlightenment. Very rare colore video. In the first part you'll see some secret techniques. 2nd part you'll see Milarepa's real dorje. 3rd part you'll see Tibetian monks in retreat. Some liberated, the last one to be seen on Part3 is the 16th Karmapa. Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

How can one Select A Yoga Mat Bag Posted: 25 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST by myyogaonline Article by yoga guru123 A Yoga Mat Bag is a reasonably vital accent with regards to yoga practice. For those who practice recurrently, ultimately you'll be consider buying your own yoga mat. This is inevitable for anybody who is critical about their practice. Once you spend money on your mat, you'll begin carrying it to class, and understand that it isn't very easy. Your mat will are inclined to unroll, curl up and do different inconvenient stuff. Time for a bag, you will say yourself. That is when you should remember this article. Just like with mats, yoga luggage are available every kind of colors, sizes, fabric types etc. You may be faced with a myriad of related accessories by 1,000,000 different brands. The right way to make the proper choice? Listed below are the best tricks to take into account, when choosing the right yoga mat bag. Dimension Have in mind, that almost all yoga mat bags are designed to suit a regular skinny PVC mat (the sort you discover at your native price range yoga studio). If are this far within the purchase cycle, chances are you have already got a premium mat, thicker and wider than customary size. Well, guess what? Most mat baggage will NOT suit your mat. If you have a thick and broad mat - you want a big bag, such because the Manduka Mat Sak. Material Most premium or even intermediate mats are made out of natural rubber. Handled or not, it nonetheless has sufficient pores to reap bacterial growth. In case your yoga bag is produced from non-breathable materials, your mat will get pungent very fast. The extra "natural" and "eco-friendly" your yoga mat is, the more severe it effectively odor if the yoga mat bag will not let it breathe. Choose your material properly, make sure there are air holes that may allow air circulation. Measurement agan It's possible you'll not give it some thought at first, but you should use your yoga mat bag as a gym bag. You'll be able to carry your small belongings in the identical bag. This mig! ht make it really convenient, you won't need any additional bags. Before you buy your bag, guarantee there will likely be enough room in your stuff. In any other case, be sure that your bag is produced from fantastic material, as it will harness your mat for a very long time, hopefully. Get pleasure from your observe, and do not forget to breathe! About the Author yoga bagsyoga books Yoga Shoulderstand Karen Vance, co-owner of APPLIED MOVEMENT, demonstrates and instructs how to do a proper Shoulderstand. Video Rating: 0 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Happy Holidays from You Do Yoga Cincinnati Yoga School Posted: 25 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST by Eirik Yven Article by Matt Eshleman of You Do Yoga LLC Seasons Greeting Yogis and Yoginis! This will be short and sweet and packed full of important holiday-related news from You Do Yoga in Downtown Cincinnati. Most importantly, we want to let you know about changes to the class schedule over the next two weeks. Classes continue as usual through December 22nd, and then we will be taking a bit of a break. Classes are cancelled December 23rd through the end of the year - with one exception: Alison will teach her usual Saturday class on December 26th at 11:30am. Classes resume on January 2nd, and we invite you see the updated schedule on our website - http://www.YouDoYoga.com We also want to remind anyone looking for a great last-minute healthy happy holiday gift to give the kind of gift that keeps on giving: a You Do Yoga Gift Certificate good towards any of the services we offer, from group yoga classes to private yoga lessons, even Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki. For your comfort and convenience, you need not even leave the warm glow of your computer screen - just follow this link to make your secure online purchase using any major credit card: http://www.YouDoYoga.com Looking forward to 2010, we have several exciting events already in the works. Watch our website for information about our upcoming "New Year's Revolution" workshops, designed to help people considering taking up yoga make the leap from thinking about it to doing it! Our "Don't Worry, Be Happy-Hour" featuring laughter yoga with Patrick-murphy Welage will now be happening on the final Friday of every month at 5:30pm, beginning January 29th. We are also planning a great family-friendly event for Valentines day - A combination of Partner Yoga and Couples' Thai Massage - a great treat for you and your loved ones. That's just a sneak preview of the upcoming events from You Do Yoga, Cincinnati's most innovative and eclectic yoga studio. Be sure to bookmark our webpage and keep an eye out for more! http://www.YouDoYoga.com Finally we want to say thanks to everyone wh! o helped make this a great year for You Do Yoga in Cincinnati! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you in 2010! Happy Holidays, Namaste, Peace!www.YouDoYoga.com About the Author Matt Eshleman, B.A., ERYT500, has many years of experience teaching yoga and meditation. Matt 500 hour certification through his studies of Anatomy, Taoist Yoga and Meditation. Matt is a trained Thai Yoga Massage therapist, Reiki level 2 practitioner, a student of Martial Arts, and is an adjunct professor at Cincinnati State, where he helps lead the yoga teacher training program. http://www.YouDoYoga.com

How Yoga Prevents Back Pain Posted: 25 Dec 2011 09:00 PM PST by ejmc Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher Here's a simple exercise that will not take much of your time: Stand while facing a wall with your feet apart by a hip width. Your toes should be partly turned in and around 2 feet out from the wall. Raise your hands apart by shoulder width while keeping your fingers splayed. Inhale and exhale. While you breathe out, pull your knee caps and turn your legs in without moving your feet. Then lock your arms and begin to push your chest to the wall. To intensify this exercise, roll your shoulders back and down and then try taking your throat to the wall. Use your breath to make the exercise easier. Even if you do not do yoga exercises, it pays to have a yoga mat at home. Most therapy exercises for chronic lower back pain are performed on the floor, and yoga mats are necessary to provide a stable and non-slippery surface for the exercises. Yoga is recommended to prevent and cure back pain. It is helpful because it involves various types of postures to strengthen and stretch all the major muscle groups in the body. Thus, yoga is a savior for many people suffering from back pain. Yoga keeps the muscles moving freely and balanced as well as extends and decompresses limited regions of tightness. By doing so, yoga helps prevent back pain. Sitting for long hours can lead to contraction and compression of the spine. Especially for those who work in offices, the back bend poses in yoga can counter the hunching position over the computer all day. Among the causes of back pain are weak back and abdominal muscles as well as poor posture. The postures used in yoga can make the muscles stronger and stretch the tight muscles, thus preventing back pain. However, if you have pre-existing back pain and find it hard to move a lot, most yoga postures may be too hard for you to do. So it is important to consult a yoga therapist to ask for therapeutic exercises that can help you. A lot of yoga videos and books contain instructions on gentle exercises that are tailored for people suffer! ing from chronic back pain. About the Author Free Video Reveals No 1 Secret to Losing Your Back Pain with Yoga. Go here for more information. http://www.goodbyetobackpain.com/secrets has the tips and guides you need to be successful in losing your Back Pain today tomorrow and whenever you have the need. Our guides are methods that work and are in use by many former Back Pain Sufferers. Join us at http://www.goodbyetobackpain.com/secrets for your FREE video.

Mindfulness Meditation Technique Posted: 25 Dec 2011 08:00 PM PST by daryl_mitchell Article by Arlene Myers Chakras: 7 Minute Tune Up A free download of 7 MINUTE CHAKRA TUNE UP is available at www.healingsounds.com A profoundly powerful chakra balancing meditation in only 7 minutes! Healing Sounds pioneer® Jonathan Goldman has created this new sound experience to enhance everyone's busy life. Using powerful chakra imagery created by visionary artist Lahrinda along with Jonathan's sounding of the sacred vowels to resonate your energy centers, this video will balance and align your chakras, creating greater health and harmony. To receive maximum benefit from the experience, simply tone along with the chakra sounds yourself, and experience additional therapeutic benefits. Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Yoga for Chronic Back Pain Management Posted: 25 Dec 2011 07:00 PM PST by Greenbelt Alliance Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher Majority of back pain cases are the result of muscle imbalances, muscle strains, and joint herniation. But did you know that emotional factors such as anger, depression, and stress can also trigger back pain? Managing and relieving pain is possible with back pain therapy that involves exercise and stretching. Relaxation therapy is helpful as well in reducing emotional or mental stress to reduce back pain. Relaxation therapy consists of several components, including breathing techniques, visualization strategies, or meditation. Therefore, yoga can be an effective system for controlling and reducing back pain. It is because mental and physical components such as breathing, relaxation, and postures are all found in yoga. Additionally, yoga manages chronic back pain by increasing strength in the major muscle groups of the back. Consistent repetition of yoga positions can give your muscles in the abs some workout. If you focus on working out the muscles in the abdomen and back, your muscular system is strengthened. This, in turn, results in improved posture and back pain relief. It is a good idea to practice yoga for preventing and relieving pain. Usually, yoga is recommended to people who suffer from back pain. Various types of yoga postures help you strengthen and stretch all the main muscle groups in your back. Back pain is a prevalent condition caused by weak back and abdominal muscles as well as poor posture. Yoga postures reduce the tension from the weak and tight back muscles by stretching and strengthening them. It is advised that you practice yoga exercises while being monitored by a qualified yoga trainer. If you have any problems or difficulties with the poses, you need to consult a yoga expert. A yoga trainer has to be by your side even in just one or two sessions so that you can get help for your posture and form during the exercises. About the Author Dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back Pain. Free Video Reveals No 1 Secret to Losing Your Back Pain with Yoga. Go here for more information. http://www.yogateachingwithglen.com has the tips and guides you need to be successful in losing your Back Pain today tomorrow and whenever you have the need. Our guides are methods that work and are in use by many former Back Pain Sufferers. Do you want to learn more? Join us at http://www.yogateachingwithglen.com

Yoga Mats – How Yoga Mats Can Help Posted: 25 Dec 2011 06:00 PM PST by Greenbelt Alliance Article by Live Breathe Yoga As a type of exercise, yoga involves taking up many different postures and positions. These different poses and movements help promote balance, strength, and flexibility. It also provides many health benefits to the practitioner, including the improvement of blood circulation in the body, the regulation of the digestive system, natural alignment and flexibility of the spinal column, prevention of muscle loss and deterioration, weight loss, and more. Yoga can also help you mentally by helping you relax, be calm, and relieve stress. Many people regularly practice yoga for these different reasons. These workouts can range from beginner to intensive. For any type of yoga exercise program, yoga mats are designed to help you practice the different movements and poses that you would perform during your workouts. The various positions that you might have to employ involve standing up, bending over, getting on all fours, balancing on one foot, and more. These can be difficult to do if you do not have an even surface to perform them on, especially for the different poses that require you to balance for a length of time. Yoga mats can provide this even surface for you. The floor or carpet that you are practicing your yoga on might feel uneven and cause you to wobble. Therefore, you will need this yoga mat to help stabilize your body. In addition to the regular floor possibly being hard to balance on, especially if your floor is covered with carpet, you might have a hard floor that would make standing on it for long periods of time or getting on all four, both of which you would have to do for certain poses, really painful. Yoga mats, in addition to being resistant and resilient, are designed to provide cushioning for your body. That way, it will be easier for you to perform these different positions. There are a wide range of products that you can find in relation to yoga mats. Some provide more cushion than others, if that is what you would prefer. You can also find some made with organic! materia ls, such as natural rubber made from rubber trees. They also come in various lengths, widths, and thickness. This is in order to accommodate the wide range of people's body sizes and preferences. Somebody who is taller would probably need a longer and wider mat than somebody who is shorter. They also come in a variety of colors. Therefore, it should be easy to find a yoga mat that fits your particular needs and preferences. About the Author For More information please visit: Clothing For Yoga, Women Yoga Clothing and yoga mats Yoga Part 7/10 NEXT VIDEO 08/10: www.youtube.com Video Rating: 0 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Learning Meditation Can Bring you A Healthly Life Posted: 25 Dec 2011 05:00 PM PST by GreenNetizen Article by Sal Pou Meditation can either be on an object, or otherwise, can be objectless. In the initial stages, it is easier if you start by concentrating your mind on a selected object. Meditation is a three step process that leads to a state of consciousness that brings serenity, clarity, and bliss. As depicted in the first illustration, our "normal" state of mind is actually quite abnormal. Meditation can also give many other benefits. Meditation, however, seems to be able to increase our minds' attentional bandwidth. In other words people were capable of processing information more quickly and accurately. Meditation is integral to Buddhism but it can be practiced religion-free for relaxation, stress relief, to regulate sleep, emotional balance, and overal grooviness. I truly believe that if more of us meditated the world would be better place. Meditation helps us reach a state of balance. Meditation is one of the best methods to bring about transformation and nurture the natural qualities within. Meditation, however, differs from deep sleep, for it works profound changes in the psyche. By curbing and stilling the oscillations of the mind, meditation brings mental peace. Meditation of one style or another can be found in most of the major religions, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Generally, Eastern religions have tended to concentrate on meditation as a means of realising spiritual enlightenment. Meditation is frequently confused with various forms of concentration. The purpose of concentration exercises is to focus our full undivided attention on a specific aspect of functioning of our mind and/or the body in order to accomplish a certain goal or develop a certain skill. Meditation for Health, however, is a secular medical program. We teach mindfulness as a basic awareness practice, a way of looking at things, to be shared by people of all faiths and philosophies. Meditation is one of several relaxation methods evaluated and found to be of possible benefit by an indepe! ndent pa nel convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The panel found that it might be a useful complementary therapy for treating chronic pain and sleeping problems such as insomnia. Meditation itself is not about concentration, effort, or endurance. It is effortless, refreshing and renewing. Meditation is a journey to the center of our very being; a journey to emotional freedom; and a journey to the reawakening of our unconditioned self. Meditation is a practical matter: increased awareness brings an ability to make the most of ourselves in our daily lives. Meditation can also be objectless, for example consisting of just sitting. Experiences during meditation probably vary significantly from one individual to another, or at least if different techniques are involved. Meditation, of course, has been practiced in India for centuries. Many know of TM because of the Beatles and other celebrities like Mia Farrow and Donovan, who hung out at Mahesh's ashram in the 1960s and '70s. Meditation can do that for you, and much more. The benefits were there, of course, before science proved them, and now you can keep up on the science and the experience with the Meditation Newsletter. About the Author Sal Pou currently live in NJ and attends meditation classes 3 times a week. For more information on how meditation can change you life and start living a healthy life visit http://www.learningmeditationguide.com

Kundalini yoga basics. What Kundalini Yoga means. Posted: 25 Dec 2011 04:01 PM PST by ElvertBarnes Article by Yoga Guide Physical Wisdom- Kundalini yogaKundalini yoga is a meditative and physical yoga methodology, made up of a set of systems that involve the use of body, mind and senses to create a help the "mind" and the "body" communicate with each other. Kundalini - a concentrated form of life force or to say "prana", lies dormant in the body. It is believed to be present in the chakras. It is visualized as a 'kundalini'which, in Sanskrit, means a "Coiled Serpent". The role of spine and the endocrine system receive a special consideration in the understanding of yogic awakening in the field of Kundalini yoga. It focuses on psycho-spiritual growth and the body's potential for maturation.The serpent of Kundalini yoga is considered to be female. It is believed that the sperpent coils up about three and a half times, with its mouth engulfing the base of the Sushumna nadi.In the classical literature of Kashmir Shaivism kundalini is described in three different manifestations. The first of these is as the universal energy or para-kundalini. The second of these is as the energizing function of the body-mind complex or prana-kundalini. The third of these is as consciousness or shakti-kundalini which simultaneously subsumes and intermediates between these two. Ultimately these three forms are the same but understanding these three different forms will help to understand the different manifestations of kundalini.The Kundalini Yoga eBook we are providing here is a definitive guide to Kundalini Yoga. This book has been written by Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji - Also known as Yogi Bhajan an expert of Kundalini Yoga. The teachings in this ebook on Kundalini Yoga are entirely his gift. We are happy to present you this wonderful collection of guidances in the form of the Kundalini Yoga ebook that we have recieved through Yogiji.Please download the kundalini yoga e Book Here About the Author I am working on the spiritual health and trying to share some of the knowledge of Kundalini Yoga which is very interesting.

Yoga-Pants-Women – Choosing the Best Bottoms for Your Yoga Workout Posted: 25 Dec 2011 03:00 PM PST by Greenbelt Alliance Article by Live Breathe Yoga Yoga is a discipline that originated in India but is now popular all over the world, particularly as a form of exercise. The benefits that the yoga movements and positions confer, such as improving circulation, strengthening all areas of the body, aiding in weight loss, promoting relaxation, and increasing flexibility, make up a major reason for why so many people have taken it up as their regular exercise regimen now. The active attire that most people wear during this type of workout is specially designed for yoga, such as yoga-pants-women. This is because practicing yoga requires special movements that are not found in other types of exercise programs. There is a lot of flexibility involved. There are also various positions and poses, such as different standing-up positions, ones where you have to bend down and over, positions where you have to be on all four, etc. Because of these different postures that you have to assume, you should wear clothing, especially pants, that allows for such flexible movements and that will not be subject to wears and tears so easily. If you are looking for yoga-pants-women active wear, there are many different types and styles to choose from. Women yoga bottoms offer a range of coverage for your leg area. There are full-length yoga pants that cover the entire length of your legs. Shorts provide the least coverage. Cropped and capri yoga pants fall in between, with the length falling around the knees. Depending on your preference, you may be more comfortable showing more skin or less skin. Therefore, you could decide which kind of yoga-pants-women clothing you want to buy based on that criteria. You might also prefer to buy one that provides the least coverage, i.e. shorts, for the summer, in addition to one that provides the most coverage, i.e. full-length, for the winter. Either that or you might want one that you can wear all-year round, such as capri yoga pants. In addition to coverage, you might also want to choose the pants you wear base! d on how comfortable it is for everyday use if you are planning on wearing the yoga-pants-women bottoms for other activities besides exercising, including just lounging around the house. Otherwise, if you are planning on only wearing it while performing the yoga workout, then it might be a good idea to place more importance on how comfortable the pants feel while working out and how freely you are able to move in them. About the Author For More information please visit: Clothes For Yoga, Organic Yoga Clothing and Women Yoga Clothing Shilpa Yoga - Vrikshasana The Tree Pose While On The Stomach Place Your Chin On The Floor. Exhale Raise Your Legs And Bend Your Knees Bringing The Legs Closer To You And Reach Back. Grasp The Right Ankle With The Right Hand And The Left Ankle With The Left Hand. Inhale Slowly Rise Up Pulling Your Ankles Up And Raising The Thighs Off The Floor While Simultaneously Lifting Your Chest Off The Floor. Hold The Breath. The Weight Of Your Body Should Be Resting Solely On Your Abdomen. Tilt Your Head As Far Back As Possible. Hold The Posture As Long As You Can Comfortably Hold Your Breath. Slowly Exhale Bringing The Knees To The Floor Release The Ankles And Slowly Bring Your Legs And Your Arms Back On To The Ground.The Dhanurasana Or The Bow Pose Because That Is What You Resemble In The Final Position Is Considered To Be One Of The Best Postures In All Of Yoga. It Helps Keep An Individual In Great Shape. It Restores Flexibility To The Spine. Regular Practice Will Relieve Lower Back Pain And Release Tension And Strain In The Upper Back And Neck Area. The Alternating Stretching And Releasing Of The Abdominal Muscles Increases Blood Flow To This Area. Its Great For Menstrual Problems. And Its Great For Toning The Thighs And The Buttocks. Extended Practice Will Help Develop Upper-Body Strength.www.shemaroo.com Video Rating: 5 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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Yoga in the West Posted: 25 Dec 2011 01:00 PM PST by Grand Velas Riviera Maya Article by yoga for man While many people in the West are only now discovering yoga, knowledge of yoga inthe West is not new. In the late 18th century, interest in Sanskrit grew as scholars began tounderstand the importance and interconnectedness of the Indo-European family of languages.The Bhagavad Gita was the first Sanskrit text to be translated into English--in1785 by the Englishman Charles Wilkins. American statesman Alexander Hamilton visitedIndia, and even gave Sanskrit lessons in Paris, when he was detained there duringwartime in 1802.3The transcendentalist movement was influenced by Eastern thought. By the early 19thcentury, the teachings of the ancient Hindu texts that form the basis of yoga were becomingknown to Westerners through the influential work of such intellectuals and writers asHenry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The work of American and EuropeanRomantic artists also resonated with the essence of yoga thought.What seems to have done the most to bring yoga into popular awareness, however, hasbeen a cross-fertilization of knowledge about India and its sacred traditions that beganmore recently when a number of master teachers, or gurus, came from India to the Westwith the professed aim of bringing the ancient teachings of India to Western nations. Firstamong these was Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), who gained prominence through hispresence at the World's Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893. One of the mostinfluential of the Indian gurus was Parmahansa Yogananda (1893-1952), who was sent byhis revered master to bring the teachings of yoga to the West in 1920, when he attended acongress of world religions in Boston. In that same year, Parmahansa Yogananda foundedthe Self-Realization Fellowship, an organization through which he initiated thousands ofWesterners into yoga. His Autobiography of a Yogi remains one of the most widely read bookson yoga throughout the world today. Since these two pioneers, a number of other influentialteachers have brought their particular focus on yoga to th! e West, including, mostnotably, B.K.S. Iyengar (founder of Iyengar Yoga), Swami Rama (the Himalayan Institute),Swami Satchidananda (Integral Yoga), and Swami Vishnu-devananda (Sivananda Yoga).The transmission of knowledge of yoga is a two-way avenue, however. Because knowledgeabout yoga has become more widely available in the West, increasingly large numbersof Americans and Europeans are traveling to India to seek instruction firsthand in theancient practices of yoga. Ram Dass was one of the first and best-known Westerners toforgo the creature comforts of the West to sit at the feet of a guru in India. He distilledthe essence of what he learned in the title of his groundbreaking book Be Here Now. SinceRam Dass's pilgrimage, countless other Americans have followed a similar path. About the Author yoga,health Power Yoga Total Body Workout Clips from the Power Yoga Total Body Workout DVD by Gaiam, staring Rodney Yee ( blog.gaiam.com ). Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Bikram Yoga Posted: 25 Dec 2011 12:00 PM PST by Eirik Yven Article by yoga meditator Bikram Yoga, also known as Hot Yoga was created and developed by Bikram Choudhury, the self-proclaimed Yogi to the Stars. Bikram Yoga is practiced in a room heated to 105°F (40.5°C) with a humidity of 40%. The students are guided with dialogue whilst posing in 26 unique postures complete with two breathing exercises. Each class last about hour an a half. It is a beginners course, so everyone practices together. Hatha Yoga is a particular system of Yoga described by Yogi Swatmarama, a yogic sage of the 15th century in India, and compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Hatha Yoga is a development of -- but also differs substantially from -- the Raja Yoga of Patanjali, in that it focuses on shatkarma, the purification of the physical as leading to the purification of the mind (ha), and prana, or vital energy (tha).[46][47] In contrast, the Raja Yoga posited by Patanjali begins with a purification of the mind (yamas) and spirit (niyamas), then comes to the body via asana (body postures) and pranayama (breath). Hatha yoga contains substantial tantric influence,[48][49] and marks the first point at which chakras and kundalini were introduced into the yogic canon. Compared to the seated asanas of Patanjali's Raja yoga which were seen largely as a means of preparing for meditation, it also marks the development of asanas as full body 'postures' in the modern sense.[50] Hatha Yoga in its many modern variations is the style that most people actually associate with the word "Yoga" today.[51] Because its emphasis is on the body through asana and pranayama practice, many western students are satisfied with the physical health and vitality it develops and are not interested in the other six limbs of the complete Hatha yoga teaching, or with the even older Raja Yoga tradition it is based on. About the Author Meditation, relaxation and spiritual exploration...http://www.meditationinformation.info/hatha/types-of-yoga/bikram-yoga.html

Exploring the Many Forms of Meditation Posted: 25 Dec 2011 11:00 AM PST by kalavinka Article by Dee Braun Meditation does not have the same meaning for everyone. There are many factors that can determine exactly what meditation means for you. These include who taught you all about it, what type of person you are and which tradition you decide to base your meditation on. It is becoming much more popular in America, but many cultures consider meditation a necessary part of life. And why not? It can help you live a richer and more fulfilling life in a multitude of ways. If you decide to start meditating then you will need to decide what suits you the best. There are many different types of meditation. Chances are you have meditated without even knowing it. Here are some of the different types of meditation: ~ Mindfulness meditation~ Breath meditation~ Medical meditation~ Sound (Mantra) meditation~ Creative visualization~ Visual (Mandala) meditation~ Guided Imagery~ Prayer~ Movement meditation (such as QiGong or Tai Chi)~ Classic Zen Buddhist meditation~ New age meditation~ Creativity meditation (or art meditation - drawing, writing, etc.)~ Classic yoga meditation I will not go as far as to describe each of these types of meditation further in this article but you can easily find out more about them by trying a google search for each one. You can try a few that seem likely to be a good fit or try all of them. The single thing that most of the types of meditation have in common is that they encourage you not to think. Monkey mind is a term I like to use to describe how many people in North America tend to think. Our society is fast-paced and stressful which causes our minds to overthink, many times. Monkey mind is really just a mind that jumps around a lot and overworks itself, unnecessarily. Meditation can help you to slow your mind down and teach you how to focus on one thing at a time. If you can focus on one thing you will be much more effective at it and even finish that much quicker. Don't mix up your terms. Meditation does not inspire non-thinking rather i! t helps you to unlock the gateway to your superconscious mind. Our brain has simply been overdeveloped and it helps to get back to the basics. You do not want to get rid of thinking all together because no sensible person would deny that thinking is still necessary for survival. Do a little research and give one or all types of meditation a try. No doubt, it has helped millions of people live a better life. It only requires 20 minutes a day and will not cost you an arm and a leg to get into. About the Author Dee Braun is the woman behind a non-profit project to make a difference in our world by providing a Natural Health & Healing community at http://HealingOurWorld.net/. HealingOurWorld offers holistic training scholarships, a compassionate & helpful community forum & quality info on health & wellness. United to make a difference - If not us, who?

Brainwave Meditation CD - Brainwave Evolution Posted: 25 Dec 2011 10:00 AM PST by h.koppdelaney Article by A. Majid Meditation is good for our body and soul. Though nobody know exactly when meditation started, researchers speculate that primitive hunter-gatherer societies may have discovered meditation and its altered states of consciousness while staring at the flames of their fires. Over thousands of years, meditation evolved into a structured practice. Indian scriptures called "tantras" mentioned meditation techniques 5000 years ago. Many respected studies have shown time and again that meditation greatly improves mind power, increases IQ, boosts energy level and many more positives. Studies has shown that meditation can lower blood pressure. Meditation is widely used to treat addiction to drugs and alcohol Meditation is also frequently recommended to those who are stressed. It is also catching on worldwide as a powerful therapy. Other benefits of meditation includes, decreased anxiety, decreased depression, decreased irritability and moodiness, improved learning ability and memory, increased self-actualization, increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation,increased happiness and increased emotional stability. While practicing meditation is good, the act of meditation itself is not easy. It takes years of dedicated training to achieve deep meditative state. And to fully reap the benefits of meditation, one need to practice for hours on a daily basis. And in today's world, does anybody has the time? But there is an easier path to this. Heard of brainwave meditation CDs? Brainwave meditation CDs been around for years. Holosync, Optimindzation and Hemi-Sync comes to mind easily. By listening to the specially-created sounds using headphones, our brainwaves are altered, taking it to a lower frequency just like those achieved after years of practice. This process is known as brainwave entrainment and provides a proven easier path enjoy the benefits of meditation without spending years learning how to meditate.You don't need to quit your job, give up your possessions and spend 30 years chantin! g. Though the science behind meditation CDs is solid and proven, many products while costing a small fortune simply do not deliver. This is mainly because many meditation CDs use limited, and in some cases, only one mode of brainwave entrainment. This is a fatal flaw and a flaw that has been successfully addressed by only one product, the Brainwave Evolution System or BrainEv as it is popularly known. Brain Evolution offers the benefits of meditation. Just by listening 30 minutes everyday for 6 times a week, users can experience sharper senses, increased level of energy, better memory, a sense of peace and calmness and a feeling of wholesomeness. It does not cost a bomb to own a 6-CD BrainEV system that probably on its way to becoming one of the best brainwave entrainment products of the decade. BrainEv employs pioneering technology in the field of brainwave entrainment. Known as the "3P DEAP" technology, where three different methods of brainwave entrainment are intertwined together to produce perhaps the most beautiful sounds the self help world was ever heard. BrainEv system is a gem in the field of brainwave entrainment. It delivers the wonderful benefits of true meditation within days of starting the program allowing you to enjoy the advantages of what would takes years of practice to achieve. BrainEv is a superior and revolutionary product. It is quite simply the best in brainwave entrainment and a leader in the world of brainwave meditation CDs. About the Author To learn more about The Brainwave Evolution System, visit this website.

Yoga and Back Pain Part 4 Posted: 25 Dec 2011 09:00 AM PST by DonnaGrayson Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher Conclusion One of the major concerns with acute back pain injuries is the prevention of the injury becoming a long term one, with all the individual, social and healthcare costs that chronic conditions incur. By setting up a programme of regular yoga practice your body will get stronger, more flexible and your immune system will be enhanced. You will feel better as the endorphins kick in. How much pain do you need to go through before you say "I have had enough of this pain, I am now going to change the way I am doing things to make my life better"? Or you have a "aha" moment when you see the light coming on which makes sense to you and you will change. It is usually the former; we get into our comfort zones (although it may be painful) and are reluctant to change until we have had enough. The dividends and benefits are numerous, so mush so that care homes and the like have introduced some form of exercise (yoga) to help the elderly. Much research has shown that when the elderly have a fall their recovery is much quicker when practicing yoga. Their quality of life seems to be better as well. Yoga is a way of exercising your body, healing your body, meditating, relaxing your mind, re-connecting with the universe, and yourself. Yoga is the best thing in the world for aging bodies. Yoga is not about how flexible you are; it is about stretching your body and spine. A complete science, Yoga is a way of life, an integrated education system that teaches the mind, body and inner spirit to coexist in harmony, originating in India, it's teachings can be traced back to over 5,000 thousand years ago. "Yoga is a way of moving into stillness in order to experience the truth of who you are. In simple terms, however, Yoga is best thought of as a system for improving the holistic wellbeing of an individual. It is important to note that although it evolved in the Hindu society of India, Yoga is not a religious system and can be practiced without compromising your specif! ic relig ious beliefs (or indeed without any religious belief whatsoever). Any Yoga is better than no Yoga, and 20 to 30 minutes a day is better than 90 minutes once a week. I believe that yoga is for everyone and it is my goal to pass on the ancient knowledge of yoga to my students, so they can experience the true spirit of yoga and begin to integrate some of this wisdom into their lives. About the Author Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher. Glen is a yoga expert who loves to teach you how to lose your neck, shoulder or back pain with yoga. He is dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. To help you further with your back, neck and shoulder pain you need to sign up for your FREE "Yoga and You" report at http://www.YogaTeachingwithGlen.com

Meditation Techniques: Types and Benefits Posted: 25 Dec 2011 09:00 AM PST by thekellyscope Article by kilian Meditation is no longer confined to the Himalayas. An increasing number of international celebrities, sports persons and business professionals are benefiting from various meditation techniques. These techniques should be practiced depending upon your personality type. Some meditation techniques involve in-depth concentration, while some others aim at inner peace through the free flow of thoughts. Meditation Techniques: Main TypesMeditation or dhyaan is an art practiced to gain inner peace amidst worldly turmoil. Effective meditation can be achieved through the following techniques: Mantra Meditation: Mantra refers to the repeated recitation of certain sounds to achieve a meditative state. The vibrations created through mantra meditation attract divine forces by influencing the 'chakras.' Mantra need not be specific to a religion. This means that you can choose your own mantra that appeals to your mind. While you can do mantra meditation on your own, it is ideal to practice it under the guidance of a guru, since this has proved to yield better results. Trataka: Very useful in increasing concentration and visualization abilities, trataka involves the steady gaze at an object. This is an effective yoga cleansing technique and builds the power of intuition. Chakra Meditation: The human body has seven chakras (wheels) that serve as connections between the spinal cord and other major organs. One has to discover the chakras through Chakra Anusandhana to gently awaken them. People whose lifestyles do not include a great deal of physical activity should not practice chakra meditation without proper guidance. Meditation Techniques: BenefitsHere are some benefits of meditation: Health Benefits: The state of mind influences our physical health in many ways. Also, inner discord often occurs due to physical ailments. Meditation reduces stress levels, which in turn prevents the likelihood of heart disease. Meditation also has the power to relieve you of ! pain. It calms your mind by healing stress related ailments, sexual problems and improves the nervous and digestive systems. Spiritual Benefits: As you meditate on a regular basis, your journey to connect with your inner self begins. Meditation leads you to the path of inner awakening and raises your consciousness to universal truths. Psychological Benefits: Meditation is particularly helpful in decreasing anxiety and irritability. It also improves the memory and learning ability. Meditation increases harmony of the brainwaves, resulting in higher IQ, moral reasoning and creativity. A vital factor for beginners to reap the benefits of meditation is learning the techniques from a professional guru. Himalayan Yogi Bharat Thakur teaches meditation techniques and artistic yoga in cities across India and aboard. For more information, log on to http://www.artisticyoga.com About the Author Yoga Meditation Centre - Developed by Himalayan Yogi and spiritual master Bharat Thakur, Artistic Yoga is an innovative, dynamic and powerful system of Yoga that affects the body like no other form of exercise.

psychic readings and meditation Posted: 25 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST by miheco Article by Rachel Saxon Meditation is great for the soul - though it brings to mind for some images of new age hippies and chanting.The reality is meditation can put you in touch with the real you, we are spirit and we can realize this and link deep within ourselves. You can use meditation for everyday use and it make your life calmer and less stress free, rid you of negative energies and on the whole make your existence a better one all round.What is meditation? We think that we are in control of our mind but that's not the truth. Most of the time our mind is in total control. If we are in control of our mind we should be able to be happy regardless of what ever happens in out side world, right? To achieve that deep mental relaxation we need to practice our mind. Meditation is used by almost all psychics, clairvoyants and medium readers. All mediums are psychic and move to the level of being mediums by raising their consciousness to a higher level, thereby linking into messages from spirit, practice, practice, practice with any spiritual subject and the results will show for themselves. If you have a psychic phone reading then it's a great place to start finding out about meditation.Types of meditations There are two main types of meditations 1. Concentrative Meditation 2. Mindfulness Mediation. Concentrative meditation- The fundamental technique looks very simple. But when you put it to fact you'll realize how hard it is. It's always recommended to follow concentrative meditation before practicing mindfulness. These are the simple steps. Find a quiet environment, keep the upper body erect. Start breathing normally. Slowly concentrate your mind on the process of breathing. Feel the sensation as it enter the nostrils through the nose and filling the lungs. Then release your breath observing the same sensation. Always breath normally. Otherwise you'll get tired of trying to breath hard. Just observe the whole breathing process. At first you'll not be able to concentrate on it for more than few seconds because your mind w! ill star t distracting you with other thoughts, if you get carried away for a moment immediately bring the attention back to breathing. If you are a beginner don't try to meditate for hours, this will make you tired. Start with 10 minutes and then gradually increase the time. Try to meditate at the same time everyday. Trying to meditate just before sleep is not recommended you might tend to sleep while meditating. Because some meditative states are closer to sleeping states. Gradually you'll realize that you can concentrate more. You might even slip in to deep relaxation states once in a while. Mindfulness Mediation- This is the meditation described in Buddhism as the meditation which leads you to attain enlightenment, Nirvana the ultimate happiness. In concentrative meditation we try to focus on one point but in this we try to observe the thoughts as they arise in our mind without attaching to any of them. Its main goal is to witness the thoughts, memories, images or worries without reacting to any of them. It is said that through this meditation one can realize the impermanent nature of matter self and mind which result in attaining enlightenment. Many psychic and clairvoyant readers will meditate often, as well as obtaining spiritual guidance and if you are not quite in touch with yourself yet, they can give you hints and tips on how to achieve this state, a psychic medium reader will work on higher conscious levels & again will be adept at meditation in a very advanced form.Some of the Benefits of Meditation are: 1. Improved concentration 2. Reduction of stress 3. mental relaxation 4. Being able to control anger/stress/jealousy 5. Cheerful attitudes 6. Distractions from the outside world becomes insignificant 7. Positive attitude towards life 8. decreased metabolic rate, lower heart rate 9. reduction of free radicals, reduce tissue damage 10. Slows down of aging process. 11. Decreased irritability and moodiness.Search online and you will find many guides to both basic meditation and also more advanced ver! sions, o f which can be used for advancement of & also uncovering of your own psychic abilities. And don't forget how a phone psychic or medium reading can help you in this area. For further research and information go to:phone psychic reading or see this company psychics uk or find out more mediums About the Author Rachel Saxon works in the psychic and metaphysical industryrecommended website for uk psychics - online psychic uk you can also click here psychic reader

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