11 Styles of Yoga & Everything Else that You Need to Know about Yoga as a Beginner

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• 11 Styles of Yoga & Everything Else that You Need to Know about Yoga as a Beginner
• What is the Best Way to Meditate?
• Five Benefits of Advanced Yoga Training for a Better You
• Yoga for Healthy Living
• Time Square Yoga Classes
• Tips To Learn Yoga Online
• Circadian Meditation Curbs Nicotine Cravings
• Yoga accessories at discounted prices
• Spirit Voyage sets on a journey of wellness with Kundalini Yoga
• The Real Essence of Buddhist Meditation
• Healing Throughout Yoga Fitness
• Meditate The Easy Way With Holosync
• All You Must Know about Hatha Yoga Class
• Tarot Significantly Enhances Meditation
• Practice yoga in the scientific way
• Some Common Healing Places In California For Meditation Retreats
• Some Great Benefits Of Staying Fit with Yoga Exercises
• Meditation And Considering Using Meditation Pillows
• Awakening The Energies Through Chakra Meditation
• Yoga Mat Reviews
• meditation india: providing mental peace through meditation And yoga
• The Keys To Yoga Pranayama
• Yoga Supplies 101 - Supplies For Relaxation And Stretching
• History of Yoga
• Spirit Voyage invites you to take a spiritual journey with Kundalini Yoga

11 Styles of Yoga & Everything Else that You Need to Know about Yoga as a Beginner Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:00 AM PST by Augusto Mia Battaglia photography Article by Thomas B. Chuong

What is the Best Way to Meditate? Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:00 AM PST Article by Sudath Wijesooriya Are you about to give up on meditation altogether? Have you tried all the methods available but still could not succeed? Then keep on reading as this article will reveal the most effective and best way to meditate. If you are like most of us, by now you would be confused as to What would be the Best Way to Meditate? You may be searching the net frantically to find the Most Effective Meditation Technique or The Best Meditative Techniques. If you have not found the best way to meditate yet, keep on reading as I will reveal one of the most effective and least expensive ways to meditate effectively. In fact stage one of this program is freely given a way. You can make the best effect of this with the least amount of time without spending a red cent out of your pocket. Meditation has proven to have numerous benefits to our mind and body. Overall it improves our health by improving blood circulation, purifying the blood from toxins, improves the heart functioning and lowers blood pressure. It is a panacea for stress and anxiety. It eliminates stress and anxiety and helps our minds to relaxed and rejuvenate after a heavy workload. This is now scientifically proven and documented. There are several ways and techniques to do meditation effectively. Most common is to fix a time every day, find a quiet place, sit comfortably and concentrate on your breath. When your mind wander do not be angry just bring it back to your breath. Another techniques is to chant a mantra such as "Om" and concentrate on this mantra.This is done to stop your mind from wandering. But any body who had tried the above techniques or similar techniques no how difficult it is. It is easy said than done. This way you have to at least meditate for 1-2 hours at the start. But since we all are living in society there are much more distractions than some one living in a hermitage. These methods are more suitable for hermits living far away and who had given up social life and has no distractions for that matter. ! Then what is the best way for people like us to meditate? In my experience the most effective meditation technique for laymen like us is to listen to a Brainwave Entrainment program. This is the shortest cut for people living in society like you and me and who wants to get all the benefits that meditation has to offer. Brain wave training is the easiest and most effective way to achieve fast results with the least time and least expense. Actually what meditation does is, it reduces your brain wave frequency to alpha or theta and some times to delta. These are the brainwave frequencies that produces optimal health and other benefits like living with optimum energy, being more relaxed physically and mentally, optimal learning ability, stress relief and so on. This is exactly what Brainwave Entrainment does. When you listen to a brain wave entrainment program it brings your brainwave frequency to alpha and below. Your brainwave frequencies automatically match the frequency that is being induced by the brainwave entrainment program. So you get all the benefits that meditation has to offer with no hard work on your part. The most powerful brainwave entrainment technology on earth was released last month and the developers claim that it is powerful because of the Patent Pending Cutting Edge Technology it uses, known as 3P DEAP. This is what makes it outstanding apart from similar products in the market. All you have to do is put on your head phones and sit for 30 minutes a day with this program. It is not recommended for more than 30 minutes a day. You do nothing other than sitting and listening. I felt the difference within 3-4 days. But you do not have to believe anyone on this without trying this product yourself. You have nothing to lose by doing so as the first stage is FREE. Cut the time and efforts that you spend on meditation by more than half with brainwave entrainment technology. About the Author Discover How to Train Your Brain, Using Latest Cutting Edge Technology to Live Your Full Potential. Want to Meditate Like a Zen Monk With 70,000 Hours of Experience? -COLLECT YOUR FREE REPORT HERE How To Use Quantum Jumping to Attract More Wealth (Part 3/3) QuantumJumping.com Burt Goldman, The American Monk, discusses how to control your success consciousness. This is part three of a free three-part series. Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Five Benefits of Advanced Yoga Training for a Better You Posted: 25 Jan 2012 05:00 AM PST by mkorsakov Article by Cindy Heller Aside from the light yoga which you can perform at home using an instructional DVD or family exercise, you may want to raise your yoga training onto a higher standard through advanced yoga. Advanced yoga techniques mainly emphasize on building up the body's strength, endurance and balance. It will benefit those people with goals of enhancing the visual features and at the same time improving the capabilities of their body. Though the advanced yoga technique seems to be a difficult task for a starter, the movements involved in performing this higher level of exercise can be easily done with proper concentration and discipline. To fully convince you to experience this elevated aerobic training, enumerated are the five good effects of practicing advanced yoga: 1. Regular practice of the movements involved in advanced yoga sessions effectively boosts the body's stamina at the same time enhancing one's vigor and flexibility. 2. Advanced yoga practices greatly help in reducing stress-related body problems and may completely prevent the practitioner from encountering any types of tension and uneasiness. 3. The techniques done in advanced yoga exercises can remove body toxins through a series of workouts using different asana postures. 4. The advanced yoga movements also enhance the practitioner's memory and sense of awareness due to the concentration required in performing the complex positions. 5. Practicing advanced yoga exercises regularly improves the body's posture and clears the body and mind from any kinds of stress and discomfort. Adding Power to Your Yoga Exercise There are several types of yoga postures which are considered part of the advanced yoga training. Most of these asana poses are under the classification of power yoga. Often called as athlete's yoga, the advanced yoga drills involved in the power yoga consists of stretching calisthenics and muscle strengthening aerobics. These two types of exercises are integrated with meditative breathi! ng to cr eate advanced yoga techniques. Some of the activities done on the advanced yoga training include push-ups, hand stands, reaching toes with the tips of the fingers and side to side body flexing. Other than the advanced yoga poses used on power yoga, the performance is done at a faster pace. The rapid succession of the techniques focuses on increasing the concentration and perspiration in doing the aerobic exercises. Moreover, the quickness implemented on the advanced yoga practice allows the practitioner to adapt with the progressing level of movements involved in power yoga. The advanced yoga program is composed of a series of exercises with gradually increasing difficulty. A meditative breathing exercise is included between each group of heavy exercise to contemplate the effects on the body. The intensity of the exercises performed on the advanced yoga practice is becoming popular nowadays. Several types of advanced yoga techniques such as asthanga yoga and hatha yoga offers a wide variety of exercises which builds up the body's strength, stamina and flexibility at the same time enhancing one's mental and physical health. About the Author Cindy Heller is a professional writer. To learn more about meditation and yoga, please visit Free Yoga Exercises. Ramayan - Full Episode (EP # 11) Grown up Sita is doing Arti in Gauri Devis Mandir with her three young sisters. Janak with Sunaina come there. The three queens of Ayodhya are worshipping the Sun at sunrise praying for their children. They ask Dashrath when their education will end. Dashrath replies that there is an end to everything and so their education also will end. Guru vashishth is teaching Ram and all the students Yoga abhyas (7 Chakras) and about birth and death, and also about life which is a journey from birth to death. Guru Vashisht describes the creation of the universe and the princes are wrapped in attention as the narration goes on. Suddenly Nandini, the cow, comes rushing, raising a lot of dust and she starts banging her head on the trees around the ashram. There is consternation as each tree turns into a rakshash. Ram picks up his dhanush and the demons fly away in fear. Nandini chases them on the ground. Ram asks Vashisht how Nandini could see what others couldnt see. Guru Vashisht tells him that the demons were sent by Dashanan Ravan to spy on them and find out if any yagya was being performed to acquire Anivak weapons. Lakshman asks Arundhati about Nandinis powers. How did she know that the trees were actually demons? Arundhati tells them about Nandini who is Kamadhenus daughter. 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Yoga for Healthy Living Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST by AYM Yoga School India Article by Avis Nowadays, yoga exercises have become more popular all over the world. Yoga is not just a physical exercise, but a mental discipline, which offers great benefits when practiced regularly. Apart from physical fitness, you can also get complete relaxation of mind by making yoga exercises an integral part of your life. Regular practice of yoga exercises can offer you physiological, psychological as well as spiritual benefits. Some of the yoga benefits include: 1. Increases physical stamina and enhances body flexibility2. Strengthens your spinal cord and relieves you from back aches 3. Improves blood circulation4. Strengthen your immune system5. Helps to maintain blood pressure and cholesterol level in the body 6. Improves concentration7. Reduces stress and depression by providing mental relaxation Making yoga exercises as part of your lifestyle helps to cure or prevent diabetes, digestive disorders, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, asthma, varicose veins, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, thyroid problems, obesity, cardiovascular disorders, and much more. Yoga is a natural way to cure most of your illness. The effect of yoga will be more, when it is practiced in the right way. To maximize the yoga benefits, you have a wide range of yoga accessories available in the market today. At Tupelo Super Store, you can find the best yoga accessories. Hand-crafted in India, their OM Sutra product collections are designed to be attractive and durable. You will find high-quality yoga accessories, like cotton yoga rug, cotton blanket, yoga bags, bolsters, and pillows. The cotton yoga rug available at Tupelo Super Store helps to maintain your poses without slipping. It absorbs sweat and can be washed easily. Select from one of the yoga bags available in different colors and designs to carry all your yoga accessories. The Chakra Yoga Kit from Tupelo Super Store is all you need to keep your yoga accessories safe and organized. Made from heavy cotton twill fabric, it fe! atures t wo side pockets, an outer pocket, and a carry handle for user convenience. To get comfort and softness when you practice restorative yoga exercises, you can choose from the high-quality cotton blankets available at Tupelo Super Store. Select from one of the large, round, or rectangular bolsters that helps you maintain your posters. Give the ultimate relaxation to your eyes by using the aromatherapy silk Eye pillows that are filled with natural flaxseeds and scented with Nilgiri oil to soothe your eyes. Choosing the right yoga accessories will help you practice yoga exercises properly. If you are a regular yoga practitioner, then it's time to get one of equip yourself high-quality yoga accessories from Tupelo Super Store to fully enjoy the yoga benefits. About the Author Tupelo Super Store: Discounted electronics, casino and poker accessories, home security, surveillance, surveillance systems, nanny cam, games, silk flowers and trees, cookware, hunting and camping gear, lingerie, pet beds, kitchen accessories, home decor and everything more! Shiroka Luka Children's Theatre School - 2009 India - Yoga Video Rating: 0 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Time Square Yoga Classes Posted: 25 Jan 2012 03:00 AM PST by aquababe Article by JaelYoga If you live in the new york area and you are looking for a Time Square yoga class or a New York surrounding area yoga class, then it is great that there may be alot of choices for you. Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is consists of ancient theories, observations, and principals about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine. According to Web Md-yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. Yoga is definitely not a trend. If you are searching for a new york surrounding area yoga class or Time Square yoga class, then like we spoke about in the last blog, make sure that yoga instructor is into giving you the full yoga experience. You can easily begin to see the health and mental benefits that yoga classes can bring into your life. I'm sure if you called or checked out a new york surrounding area yoga class and or a Time Square yoga class, then you probably saw tons of people really getting into to the whole yoga experience. Some people may say yoga is a way of life, which it could be for anyone but dooes not need to be for someone to see the benefits right away. There is some people that practice yoga religiously everyday and there are some people that have once or twice a week classes. Obviously if you have a busy schedule in New York, it may be hard to get to the new york surrounding area yoga class or time square yoga class everyday. The nice thing is that you can take the principles and teachings you learn and start your own yoga workout at home and then go to the classes once or twice a week, This way you can experience the full yoga teachings with your class and enjoy the yoga benefits at home as well. Some people like to think that you have to be a super gymnast to do the stretching and things associated with yoga. The nice thing is you can have no experience or lots of experience and work your body and mind up to the point where you are try! ing to g et. You may be thinking that you are healthy and no need for yoga if you exercise regurally anyways, but actually yoga has some serious health benefits besides getting you into shape. For example, yoga can actually decrease your blood pressure, provide you with healthier skin and organs by improving your blood circulation, pain, delaying aging process, improve your sexuality, and many more positive benefits from practicing yoga. So I hope that you learned some good information about yoga and the health and physical benefits that can come with it. So just remember if you live in the time square or new york surrounding area, talk to others and join a yoga class or with a yoga instructor that will show you how to get the best experience possible with the yoga practice. About the Author www.jaelyoga.comTo see how yoga can start to change your life for the better starting today. If you live in the time square, new york, or surrounding area check out our website to learn more. Balance, Strength, Endurance & Concentration - Cirque de Soleil One of the most incredible display of balance, strength and endurance and concentration I've seen. Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Tips To Learn Yoga Online Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:00 AM PST by o0bsessed Article by Mark Smith Like many other things, you can learn yoga online too. With the advent of the Internet, online learning has picked up pace and most of us are interested to learn any art whenever we can spare the time for it and also without spending a cent. Keeping the need of the people in mind, many online yoga sites are coming up to help people to venture into the world of yoga according to their specifications. There are many things you must keep in mind when you are searching for online yoga sites. There are many sites which will offer courses online and most of them are free. Things To Remember There are a few things you should remember if you want to lean yoga online. You can start out by searching for free yoga sites on the Internet. Since there are many varieties of yoga available like Bikram yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Hatha yoga etc., you may search the net accordingly. Most of the time you will get yoga lessons depending upon your level of efficiency. Some yoga is for beginners and some are advanced techniques for those who have been practicing yoga for some time. You can even search on the basis of a particular pose and exercise. After you have made a choice of your website, decide on the particular program. There will be online videos and tutorials with relevant photos of the poses. But you must not forget a very important thing: the guidelines. Remember to heed the safety measures to be taken and the equipment to be purchased. Check to see whether the site requires registration. Benefits Of Online YogaThe benefits of yoga are too many. But what about the benefits of online yoga? Well, you can reap all the advantages of yoga and also get the pleasure of doing it at home. Since it is becoming increasingly difficult to find time for anything other than routine housework and office work, it is a great idea to learn yoga online. It is vital to let yourself go and relax. Yoga is the best way to overcome stress and anxiety. It is very relaxing and gives you peace of mind.! You wil l feel charged up both physically and mentally. It is the healing touch which will rejuvenate you and make you a stronger person.Yoga is very challenging as it will give you a high when you get the postures and positions done in the correct way. It can be done for as long as you want to do it and by people of any age. Children can do yoga to improve their concentration powers and old people can do yoga to keep fit. It is useful to do yoga either in the studio or in your own home. But the disadvantages faced when you learn yoga from the internet are that you have no one to guide you if you go wrong. On the other hand, if you do yoga under the able guidance of an instructor, you will be inspired to do it in the correct way. So practice yoga everyday but learn yoga online only if you must. About the Author Mark Smith believes that yoga should form the basis of life. According to him, we can learn yoga online too. But yoga has to be done properly to gain its benefits. According to Mark, there is no short-cut to learning yoga. We should at least try to learn yoga online, if we cannot make it to a regular studio. Bombshell Butt Workout Become a BodyRocker and Get in the best shape of your life at home for free. Don't miss a workout! Visit us here for all of our updates! (bit.ly Official BodyRock.Tv T-Shirts are available here: bit.ly Connect and Follow us! We love hearing from you guys. Twitter: bit.ly Facebook (Main): on.fb.me Facebook - Sean: on.fb.me Facebook - Lisa: on.fb.me Facebook - Freddy:on.fb.me Google+: bit.ly Links to all of the equipment that helps us get the most fat burn and tone in our workouts: Interval Timer: bit.ly SandBag: bit.ly Abs & Dip Station: bit.ly Weighted Soft Fitness Ball :bit.ly Protein & Fat Loss Supplements: bit.ly Balance Ball, Skipping Rope, Exercise Mats & Pull Up Bars: bit.ly Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Circadian Meditation Curbs Nicotine Cravings Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST by Gurumustuk Singh Article by Michael Summer Circadian meditation can be used to curb bad habits like smoking, overeating, and other addictive behavior. If you have bad habits that bother you and you can't seem to quit by using conventional methods, you might try circadian meditation. Circadian meditation can get you in touch with the feelings that are preventing you from succeeding at the self-improvement efforts you are trying to make. Circadian meditation is challenging, but it is worth mastering if you really want to make significant changes in your life. Addictive behavior is tough to overcome. Besides the physical cravings for nicotine and food, there are also emotional attachments as well. Part of the problem of sorting out why you are addicted to any substance is usually more complicated than just kicking the habit. You have to sort out your physical needs as well as your emotional ones. This is where typical products like nicotine gums and diet pills fail. This is because these methods only really address the physical problem of addiction. Even though counseling may give you some methods to deal with your emotional issues, it still may not be enough to get to the root of the problem. To truly get in touch with why you are addicted to some kinds of behavior, you need to get in touch with your mind, body, and soul. How Circadian Meditation Works Circadian meditation is a way to get in touch with your natural biorhythms in order to reprogram them. The word 'circadian' refers to the natural twenty-four hour body clock that everyone has. This clock regulates many basic things like hunger and sleep. Biorhythms also monitor your addictions. So if you are missing something from your daily routine like smoking or excessive food, your biorhythms or internal clock will let you know. In fact, they won't stop nagging at you until you satisfy the cravings or tell them that you no longer want to overeat or smoke - but how do you do this? You can do this through circadian meditation. Simply put, circadian medita! tion is the practice of getting in touch with your internal clock and resetting it. This lets you the get rid of the habits that you otherwise just can't seem to shake. Circadian meditation is a little more advanced than other forms of meditation. This is why you might be searching around the internet for exactly what it means and can't find a definitive answer. Circadian meditation can best be understood in terms of Zen meditation. The object of this kind of meditation is to stay in the present moment. So you will focus on thoughts like 'my nose is itching' or 'I feel uncomfortable in this position.' When you master this kind of meditation, you will eventually be able to get in touch with the biorhythms that make you sleepy, hungry, or want a cigarette. Then you can communicate that you no longer desire this behavior to continue. By figuring out how to program your internal clock, you can literally reset it, or in the case of addictions, get rid of obsessive behavior for good. This is where guided meditation can help, because there are specific meditations formulated for quitting smoking and losing weight. About the Author Want to calm your mind & super-charge your energy level? We've created a FREE audio e-course to get you started with circadian meditation. If your happiness is important click here. All is welcome here - Deva Premal and Miten Video with various images for "All is welcome here" by Miten & Deva Premal Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Yoga accessories at discounted prices Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST by PoramapornN Article by Kapila In today`s fast paced life where everyone is busy and looking for ways to remain fit and healthy; yoga provides an easy and economical solution for curing numerous diseases related to health such as asthma, diabetes, backaches and heart problems. It can be described as entirely different from other aerobic exercises in the sense that it helps reduces heart rate, tensions and stress; provides calmness and relaxation; brings about positive changes both physically and mentally, thus providing stability to entire body for remaining young, beautiful and fit. From last few decades, yoga has gained lot popularity as a simple and effective method that offers several health benefits in terms of losing weight; enhancing personality, posture; self confidence and stimulating body immune system as compared to other expensive cures. It is important for total well being; perfect for all age groups may be young or old and must be practiced atleast 30 mins a day for staying happy and healthy. An important part of yoga is that it does not requires huge expensive equipments, but just a few accessories for performing yoga in a cool, comfortable and relaxed way. The main yoga accessories are listed as follows: - Yoga mats must be soft, comfortable, sweat absorbent and firm enough for performing all kind of yoga exercises, thus providing an enjoyable experience and ensuring safety. These must be chosen as either thick or large depending on one`s taste and preference. - Yoga bags are an important accessory for accommodating mats and several other kinds of articles. Different kinds of bags in great colors and designs with either drawstring or shoulder straps for easy carrying are available in market. - Eye pillows are great for relieving pressure and curves around the eyes, thus providing relaxation to exhausted eyes. - Foam blocks ensure safety and are used for providing support and stability to entire body. - Yoga clothes is an essential accessory; must be comforta! ble enou gh for several sitting, standing and lying poses; should not be sticky; allows for free movement of different body parts and ensures proper fit. - Music is an important aspect for relaxing mind and body, providing calmness and peace while performing yoga. - CDs and DVDs are quite popular as one of the best ways to learn and perform yoga postures while watching video. - Books and magazines are a great source for improving knowledge about various forms of yoga. You can easily subscribe to various popular magazines related to yoga such as Yoga Journal, Yoga Magazine, Yoga International and more. These accessories are easily available at several supermarkets, health shops and over the internet at discounted prices. Internet is great source that provides you knowledge about basic and advanced yoga sessions; you can even download software for learning hundreds of yoga poses and performing them correctly in comfort of home according to your body needs. A simple basic yoga session involves several relaxing poses, meditation and physical exercises for ensuring flexibility and overall health development. Several different forms of yoga such as Hatha yoga, Bikram yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Raj yoga, Bhakti yoga etc are mode of relaxation and are performed for maintaining balance between mind and body. Each form of yoga has its own benefits. When performed regularly, you will get optimum results and achieve desired level of fitness. A complete solution for overall development! About the Author Tony, is an associated author with the website CouponAlbum(http://www.couponalbum.com). Find coupons and coupon codes for online discount shopping at 2500+ name brand merchants. Total Body Workout 1,1 FULL 30 MINUTES - eFit30 - New Start your Full 30 minutes of training now or download this routine from iTunes here itunes.apple.com eFit30 feel better in 30 minutes from now. Buy it and keep it. From our website www.efit30.com.au Questions, suggestions, comments, contact us info@efit30.com.au Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Spirit Voyage sets on a journey of wellness with Kundalini Yoga Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST by PoramapornN Article by Karan Khalsa Kundalini yoga is the most powerful part of meditative discipline within the tradition of Yoga. It deals with a set of advanced yoga exercises. The exercises are also sometimes referred to as Kriya Yoga. According to Hindu tradition Kundalini yoga is one of the purest forms of spiritual science that leads to enlightenment and God-Realization under the guidance of a Spiritual Master. The awakening of kundalini means awakening of inner knowledge. The practice of Kundalini yoga evokes the inner organs and senses to such a sublime state that one feels elevated from the mundane zone. Kundalini Yoga helps to detox and destress oneself from the tensions and stress posed by this fast pacing world. Kundalini yoga is a form of yoga that combines postures (asanas), breath (pranayam), and chanting (mantra). Kundalini is a Sanskrit word that means "coil" and refers to energy that is "coiled" at the base of the spine. Through the practice of asana, pranayama and mantra, this energy is stimulated and rises through the chakras, also known as energy centers, in the body, creating better health, clarity of mind and a more enlightened state of consciousness. Most yoga teachers and scholars recognize the 7 major chakras in the body, adding the aura and numerous minor chakras throughout the body. The most widely taught form of Kundalini yoga was popularized by Yogi Bhajan who traveled from India to the West in the late 1960's. Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan includes kriyas, which are either single postures or a series of postures practiced in sequence accompanied by mantras. Kundalini yoga contains nearly all of the classical hatha yoga postures, but also contains many additional asanas not found in hatha yoga. One of the unique features of Kundalini Yoga is that many of its asanas involve motion within the posture, as opposed to the more traditional practice of holding a solid posture, perfecting its perfect form as practiced in many of the other forms of yoga. Kundalini Yogis generally pr! actice a daily early morning sadhana, which includes the recitation of Japji Sahib, a prayer written by Guru Nanak, followed by a yoga set, and concludes with chanting meditations or mantras. The sanskrit word "sadhana" means "daily spiritual practice" which generally includes yoga, meditation, pranayama, and/or seva. Seva is selfless service or the act of helping others. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan has a very strong practice of chanting mantras, primarily ones from Sikh scriptures as well as traditional Hindu texts and some English song. All Kundalini classes open by chanting the mantra 'Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo' and end by singing the song 'May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You.' Within the class there is usually additional use of mantra, both incorporated in specific kriyas or postures and on their own as meditations. Yoga music is incorporated into many forms of yoga, but Kundalini Yoga seems to make the most use of music for yoga and for meditation. As such, the recording of Kundalini Yoga music has become very prolific and there are a growing number of yoga music CDs being released for use with Kundalini Yoga. The most well-known artist in Kundalini yoga music and meditation music genre is best-selling musician, Snatam Kaur, whose music is reaching audiences around the globe. So indulge religiously in the practice of kundalini yoga and feel the power within yourself. About the Author The author writes for SpiritVoyage.com which is spreading the mantra of yoga music and meditation music around the world.The company is engaged in healing arts and yoga practices like Kundalini Yoga. The Yoga Ball Challange sweetdude Video Rating: 0 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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Healing Throughout Yoga Fitness Posted: 24 Jan 2012 09:00 PM PST by Susan NYC Article by Terence D Nason Yoga fitness in a popular position, a single of the world's ancient types of work out, is practicing regeneration in our demanding current world. You wouldn't believe that a 3000-year-old yoga fitness work out might add to its reputation. But yoga fitness is at the present being prescribed even by a number of medical practitioners for a variety of physical condition illnesses and poor health, as a pressure reliever and to balance additional health programs. Speak to anybody who put into practice yoga fitness and they will rapidly praise a continuous list of profit. It appears beginners rapidly turn out to be changed. They consider it is the input to high-quality yoga fitness and contentment in today's world, a ordinary objective for the majority citizens. Did you find those tips on "Healing Throughout Yoga Fitness" helpful? You can learn a lot more about "Healing Throughout Yoga Fitness" at http://www.1stopmoney4u.com/1/yoga/3/ Almost certainly the most ads for yoga fitness are the information that it appear to have graduate from the strange and other ranks into a position of moderately wide society acceptance. Housewives, businessmen, sportspeople, teenagers and the aged are all practicing a diversity of yoga fitness positions, meditation and associated inhaling workouts. For a lot of, yoga fitness turn out to be a means of life, frequently giving a additional saintly face to people's lives, even though not essentially connected to religion. One school of faith upholds that constant and build up stress is the cause for a lot of of our current illnesses. Proponents of yoga fitness quarrel that it has diversity of methods to oppose that cause and, unlike drug therapy, assault the cause, not only the symptoms. It presents, they utter, a holistic move in the direction to health and fitness. A lot of expert sportspersons, looking for the edge have turned to yoga fitness as an additional shape of teaching. They have found that yoga fitness supports their condition of mental and phys! ical lei sure between teaching sessions, and their vital build-up to big meets, anywhere a competition is more often than not won or lost in the mind. Possibly one of yoga's main magnetisms is that it joins physical and mental work outs. It is outstanding for bearing and flexibility; both input physical fundamentals for the majority sportspersons, and in some compliments, there are strength benefits to be added. Yoga fitness instructors say that the approach of yoga fitness therapy is one of the most successful ways of achieving the mental edge that athletes seek. Marian Fenlon, one of Brisbane's most important yoga fitness teachers of the past 20 years, is the author of two books on the topic and has had thousands of yoga fitness students. A lot of them have, in turn, turned out to be instructors. Consider it or not, she has even trained yoga to footballers. Many years ago, she obtains Brisbane Souths rugby league team for an eight-week route and, astonishingly, it was well-received. She utterd there are eight workings to yoga fitness treatment - attitudes, disciplines, posture and flexibility, breathing, sensory awareness, concentration, contemplation and meditation. Yoga can play a considerable supporting position to contemporary medicine, and harmonize additional fitness and exercise programs. At the same time there is no huge part of aerobic fitness in yoga fitness treatment, it harmonize aerobic workout because of inhaling practices that can be educated. So there are advantages for even the majority challenging of aerobic sports education, swimming, cycling and running. There are plentiful recognized cases of yoga fitness relieving or curing serious sicknesses such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses similar to asthma and emphysema. Did you find those tips on "Healing Throughout Yoga Fitness" helpful? You can learn a lot more about "Healing Throughout Yoga Fitness" at http://www.1stopmoney4u.com/1/yoga/8/ About the Author Terence D Nason is a successful affiliate marketer who regularly makes a healthy living from the Internet. He is the CEO and Founder of http://www.1stopmoney4u.com. Did you find those tips on "Healing Throughout Yoga Fitness" helpful? You can learn a lot more about "Healing Throughout Yoga Fitness" at http://www.1stopmoney4u.com/1/yoga/3/ or http://www.1stopmoney4u.com/1/yoga/8/

Meditate The Easy Way With Holosync Posted: 24 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST by daryl_mitchell Article by Michael McGrath Meditation has many benefits that range from less stress to total spiritual Realization. If you are new to the concept of meditation then you should investigate the benefits further. For now just know that meditation has mental, emotional and physical benefits that can be gained from little else. This is where the power of Holosync comes in. Holosync is a unique way to meditate. The most common way to meditate is through a series of mental exercises that reduce stress in the body and quiet the mind. It is the role of meditation to quiet the mind from the constant internal chatter that all of us experience at every moment of every day. Buddhists are the most commonly known experts in the field of meditative practices. It takes a lifetime for devotees to perfect this art. All forms of meditation have deep positive effect on the mind and bring amazing benefits to the body. Meditation has been around for thousands of years, perhaps even longer, and the methods for using it have stayed the same throughout history. Although there have been different systems devised for its use, it has, at its core, remained the same. To perfect the art of meditation you need to dedicate long periods of time. It requires at least one hour of practise everyday for many years before you can start to see the benefits reported by many medical studies. However, with Holosync this can all change. Holosync is a technology that has been around since the 1980s. Compared to traditional forms of meditation it is a very new way of meditating. With all forms of meditation some mental effort is required. However, Holosync requires no effort other than putting on stereo headphones and closing your eyes! Through the use of sound technologies, first discovered over 100 years ago and perfected in the 1970s, called binaural beats Holosync can guide the listener into a deep meditative state. Many medical and scientific studies have discovered that binaural beats produce the same states experienced by deep medi! taters.< /p> By merely listening to binaural beats through an ordinary player you can experience profoundly deep meditations. Binaural beats are a type of brain entrainment. Brain entrainment is a phrase used to refer to anything that changes brainwaves in a controlled and deliberate manner to create specific mental states. You should be aware that certain mental states cretae physical states and emotional states within the body. Therefore, by deliberately creating such mental states it is possible to create the corresponding physical and emotional state. This is where the power of binaural beats really come into play. As a self improvement tool designed to create the type of mental states that accelerate personal growth binauarl beats can eradicate negative mental patterns and remove negative emotional attachment to painful or disturbing memories - just like meditation! I urge you to try mediation as the benefits cannot be over-stressed. If you wish to remove stress, emotional upsets or just create more peace in your life mediation and binaural beats are a great way to do this. However, further research into the subject should allow you to discern how well both can benefit you. About the Author Visit http://www.personal-development.info/centerpointe.html to read a free review of Holsync and http://www.personal-development.info/holosync.html to watch a video with a Holoisync sample embedded into it.

All You Must Know about Hatha Yoga Class Posted: 24 Jan 2012 07:00 PM PST by Greenbelt Alliance Article by Terry Johnson Hatha yoga class is a impressive place where you can find approach to find peace and calm so that the pressure that you suffer from everyday can be diminished. As each yoga position is holistic that used to present for its spiritual benefit, the training will truly adjusted with your body and mind nothing like average repetitive trainings on the gym. Hatha yoga class is noble choice if you are total newbie who attends a yoga class for the first time. Not like the vigorous varieties of yoga like Ashtanga and Iyangar, the center on more slow Hatha yoga class laid on the posture and correct breathing. When you are having other types of yoga or other kind of training, those two things are the things that frequently forgotten. In Hatha yoga class, you can do easy yoga positions as well as stretch out all your muscles quietly. Meditative State of MindYoga is frequently connected with meditation and meditation is a impressive approach to attain inner silence. The cause that a Hatha yoga class is very much concentrates on breathing and posture is so that you should be able to sit comfortably in a position for a prolonged period of time to be able to meditate. If you are comfortable in several position, you will be able to concentrate on your meditation. Consequently, you should practice the right breathing techniques and posture to achieve this state of mind. Yet, having those simple trainings in Hatha yoga class might be a bit complicated than it seems. Indeed, several people didn't breathe with correct method. In Hatha yoga class, you are expected to breathe in the right time while holding particular positions which are not as easy as it seems. Consequently, compared to other classes such as an Ashtanga yoga class, Hatha yoga class will moves a lot more unhurriedly. Baby StepsHatha yoga class is impressive approach to start learning yoga, although you are not concerned for its spiritual benefits. If you should get into shape then the mild positions is a impressive approach to start toni! ng up yo ur muscles. The optimum part concerning a Hatha yoga class is that you don't feel as if you are straining your body or really exercising. You will start to feel the difference in the approach that you stand and carry yourself. You will also see a difference in how flexible you are. Repeated exercising on Hatha yoga class will make you tone and stretch the muscles you didn't know you had. What is more, recurrent exercising on Hatha yoga class will help a lot to develop your metal as well as improving your healthy life. Work Hatha yoga class for a few weeks and you will happen to be addictive to yoga and weigh trying every type of yoga. Do you still want to know about hatha yoga class? Here is the answer! About the Author For additional benefits you will get about Hatha yoga class, testimonials and the reason why people need to know more about yoga, just click the links on yoga fitness. Food Factor - Food Factor - Sweeteners - Secret to Calorie Free Diet Food Factor is a programme that gives you an expert advice on how you can lead a healthy lifestyle by just following simple moderations in your daily life. Different topics relating to health are covered in each episode. The tips given are really simple and easy to follow. One can incorporate these tips given by our experts in their daily life and assure a healthy family life. Subscribe NOW to get daily updates on many such useful videos and At-Home Tips www.youtube.com Video Rating: 0 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Tarot Significantly Enhances Meditation Posted: 24 Jan 2012 06:00 PM PST by SOI Toronto Centres Article by Chris Robertson The Tarot and meditation go hand in hand. Both are tools that enable us to access the subconscious and the higher self, as well as acquire knowledge and information from our guides and the Universe. The Tarot can be used to facilitate a focused (or guided) meditation and is a valuable tool for gaining insight into the subtle messages received during meditation. Or, for someone just learning the Tarot, meditation is an excellent method for discovering the deeper meaning of the cards. There are several ways to choose a Tarot card for meditation. You may choose a card randomly, allowing the Tarot -- and the Universe -- to guide your meditation, or you can select a specific card on which to meditate. You can also choose randomly among Spanish cards that represent specific topics or issues on which you wish to meditate, thus combining the two by allowing the Universe to guide you in an area you choose. Finally, there are decks available that specifically combine Zen, Tao, and even Christian faiths with Tarot, if that is more to your liking.If you are choosing a card to represent a specific topic or issue, you'll need to have some knowledge of the different energies and life experiences each suit represents. Cups represent the energy of water: emotions, feelings, love, friendship, and joy. Wands represent the energy of fire: enthusiasm, enterprise, action, struggle, and optimism. Swords represent the energy of air: intellect, logic, conflict, frustration, and control. Pentacles represent the energy of earth: work, money, health, relationships, and the fruits of our labor.For instance, to attract marriage or a close committed relationship, you could choose The Lovers, the Two of Cups, the Ten of Pentacles, the Four of Wands, or all of them. For a meditation to gain insight into a health problem you could choose the Hermit, The Chariot, and/or the Five of Pentacles. For a career change you may choose The World, The Fool, the Ace of Pentacles, or all three.Prepare for your meditation as you normally would! : candle s, incense, comfortable chair, or just focused breathing. As you feel yourself beginning to relax, consider the card, topic, or issue of your meditation. Then choose the card or cards that you will use as the focus of your meditation and place the card(s) in front of you face up, or hold them in your hand - whichever feels comfortable. Take a little time to study the card(s), the colors, the images, and the life experiences represented. Think about what the card or card(s) symbolize(s) to you. When you feel ready to move to the next step, close your eyes while keeping your focus on the card(s), and open your mind to new insight and understanding.It may be helpful to write about the subject of your meditation and the card(s) you have chosen. Then, when you have completed the meditation, write about your new insight and understanding. Keeping a meditation diary may prove to be a very valuable reference for future meditations, for therapy, or even for astrology readings. About the Author Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies.For tips/information, click here: tarotVisit Majon's New Age directory.

Practice yoga in the scientific way Posted: 24 Jan 2012 05:00 PM PST by PoramapornN Article by Alice Do you practice yoga?Nowadays yoga is popular with the females who want to keep fit.Yoga is also regarded as the healthy exercise to lose weight.However now the statistics show that yoga leads to the corresponding spike in injuries.The females in Hong Kong have witnessed the negative impacts by practicing yoga. Yoga that is originated in India combines meditation with a series of poses meant to improve strength and flexibility.So it is regarded as the way to relax the body and even the mind.This is popular with those who have too much pressures from jobs and want to ease the stress in the daily life.So in some way the yoga studios are booming over one night in the city.Have we ever doubted the qualification of the yoga studios?They are the professional team to teach others?Do they have any qualification certificates?We have tried to check their license or certificates?I suppose most of us here do not do anything above.Sometimes we tend to believe others without any identification,especially what we want most.Many cases in Hong Kong show that some yoga teachers teach the yoga students in the wrong way which is harmful to the body.Some fitness centers offer yoga classes simply for the high demand.While it is unknown whether they are qualified or not.This is one of the reasons that the injuries caused by yoga continue. However yoga causes pains as a way of exercise.The pains concerning the back,legs or shoulders are not avoidable because of the strength and flexibility.Yoga requires the bending of the legs,back and arms.Nearly the whole body are on nerve when exercising yoga.Some yoga students can not curve their bodies as what the teachers ask.There are two reasons.One is that their bodies are not flexible.The other is that the exercise is beyond their physical abilities.In some yoga classes the teachers help the students to bend their body.It is dangerous to cause pains to the body.At the same time the students who do not attend the yoga classes exercise yoga by themselves without any correct guid! e.It is possible that they practice yoga in the wrong way which is not helpful to the body.While even those who attend yoga classes can not understand the true nature of yoga and exercise yoga in their own ways.It is risky for us to exercise the body in our own ways without knowing it is healthy or not.It is essential to learn the knowledge of yoga before taking yoga classes.And practice yoga in the scientific way. About the Author Want to be trendy in winter?Nacy is glad to recommend you UGG nightfall sand.While UGG nightfall grey is also worth considering.

Some Common Healing Places In California For Meditation Retreats Posted: 24 Jan 2012 04:00 PM PST by premasagar Article by Bercle George A quiet room is the typical place to meditate. There are instances, however that you need to temporarily move out of your usual meditation place and find solace on some other place such as retreat areas. Retreat centers for meditation are established in order to provide a quiet and relaxing place to profoundly contemplate which is not usually achieved within the corners of a quiet room. There are several retreat areas for meditation in California to choose from. Institute for Internal Transformation:San Francisco, California is the home for this meditation retreat center. Its primary goal is to provide a participant to have a transformed health and well-being after staying in the center. The activities undertaken aim to boost one's mental, emotional, physical and spiritual life by means of meditation, proper breathing, apt movement, position of the body, awareness and most importantly relaxation. Aside from being a meditation area, the place is also good to treat certain illnesses. It is also a place where you may find the answers to your question on the purpose and direction of your life. Additionally, "Qigong" education is also being taught. Esalen Institute:It was on the seventies that Esalen Institute has been established in Big Sur, California. The place is built to provide tranquility, love, and self-consciousness to anyone who wishes to visit it. For meditation, there is a special center which you can meditate twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week. Other helpful activities which can gear you towards contemplation are: o Wide-array of workshops for personal change. o Meditation programs such as yoga. o Tranquil sceneries. Circles of Air and Stones:Those who look for their innate being in nature may find the answer in the Circles of Air and Stones in Vermont, California. "Vision Quests" is the chief program of the said center wherein participants are to run through a four day quest alone. Before the quest, you will be oriented on the tasks to be und! ertaken. Other aids for meditation are the centers activity called "Adventures of the Spirit" where it aims to create a triumphant and significant channel of an individual's living. Ananda Meditation Retreat:Nevada City, California houses the said retreat center. There are two meditation programs to participate in while you are in retreat: 1. Kriya Yoga Meditation - this is a process of contemplation to realize the essence of God. 2. Ashram Program - this is a process where you have to carry out real spiritual experience by living the way it should be. The center also offer personal retreats such as (1) Personal Meditation Instruction; (2) Directed Seclusion; (3) Massage; and (4) Some Alternative Healing. Saratoga Springs:Saratoga Springs can be found at Upper Lake, California. The center aims to provide individuals who wish to meditate a secured place so that they may be able to follow their path and most importantly cultivate their mind, body and soul. The center gives private meditation retreats separately for men and women. Sometimes it is best to move out of your own sanctuary and be in a place where you can find new solace. By doing so, you are able to explore yourself in a new location. About the Author For more information on meditation, stress relief & more - visit http://www.meditation--guide.com/

Some Great Benefits Of Staying Fit with Yoga Exercises Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:00 PM PST by stevendepolo Article by Greg Palmer Yoga exercises are the best way to clear your mind and concentrate deeply. After you have experienced a stressful situation, your mind, body and spirit is stressed and fatigued. Stress is the number one suspect affecting all parts of our physical, endocrinal and emotional system. The cause of these things might have been from the interaction with other people or something that has caused frustration, anger, depression and disappointment. The feelings formed out of these circumstances should be released so that you will live a happier life with no worries. And with the help of yoga this things can be corrected. One effective way to express your outpoured feelings and emotions is by doing yoga exercises. When you feel like shouting out loud or cracking the television, you can instead release your tension through yoga exercises that are effective and helpful. At the physical level, yoga and its cleansing practices have proven to be extremely effective for various disorders. Some of the benefits is that yoga is extensively known as a form of exercise that stretches and strengthens the body through various poses known as ASANAS. Yoga is also known to increase flexibility; and has postures that trigger the different joints of the body. Including those joints that are not acted upon with regular exercises routines. Yoga also increases the lubrication of joints, ligament and tendons. The well-researched yoga positions exercise the different tendons and ligaments of the body. Another benefit is yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts. Yoga also massages all organs of the body and is perhaps the only exercise that can work on through your internal organs in a thorough manner, including those that hardly get externally stimulated during our entire lifetime. This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by keeping away disease and providing a forewarning at the first possible instance of a likely onset of disease or disorder. Yoga can offer ! a comple te detoxification of the body. It gently stretches the muscles and joints as we exercise therefore massaging the various organs. Yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body which in turn helps in the flushing out of toxins from your body as well as providing nourishment up to the last point. This leads to benefits such as delayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life. Yoga exercises can be applied and learned in school. There are some sessions that offer yoga practices. The yoga exercises you will learn in school can be performed easily at home. In fact, you can learn some yoga exercises in the privacy of your own home all by yourself. You will just have to need a television and a dvd player. The dvd shows the steps and procedures for each yoga exercise. One of the techniques you could try that might be appropriate for you is the Hatha Yoga Exercise. During a heavy stressful day, you can set a little time and devotion in doing these yoga exercises. Remember that in doing yoga, you need to be consistent in practicing the yoga exercises so that it will soon take effect and you will notice little by little your body's improvements. Yoga exercises can be done at any time of the day as long as you are free. Although it chooses no time, still, the best time to practice it is in the morning. Before eating your breakfast, the mind is on its state of calmness and free from distractions. This is the perfect time to do the yoga exercises. After doing the yoga exercises like the Hatha Yoga posture session, you need to relax in order for the effect of the postures take place. In this manner, the body will accumulate the effects. It is now an open secret that the will of the mind has enabled people to achieve extraordinary physical feats, which proves beyond doubt the mind and body connection. In fact yoga and meditation, both work together in achieving the common goal of unity of mind, body and spirit which can lead to an experience of eternal bliss that you ca! n only f eel through yoga. The meditative practices through yoga help in achieving an emotional balance through detachment. This in turn creates a remarkable calmness and a positive outlook, which also has tremendous benefits on the physical health of the body. About the Author You can find an amazing range of New Age ebooks that have a holistic view that will assist you in reaching your inner peace at http://www.onejoyfuljourney.com

Meditation And Considering Using Meditation Pillows Posted: 24 Jan 2012 02:00 PM PST by SOI Toronto Centres Article by Bercle George Customary pillows are usually utilized as head or neck support. Normally, the said pillows are used when sleeping or resting. These days however, pillows are also used to support one's buttocks and back while seating and meditating. The said pillows are termed as a meditation pillow. A pillow is a necessity while doing meditation since it aids you to maintain proper posture all throughout the session. In general, there are two types of pillow suitable for meditation use. 1. Donut Pillows: The donut is the shape of this type of pillow. The space in the center provides relief while sitting on the tailbone area. 2. Lumbar Pillows - this is used to maintain and support the lower back. Donut and Lumbar pillows fall under the category of orthopedic pillows that serves its purposes for support and treatment. Any other pillow may not be appropriate for you and the task you will be undertaking. There are considerations you need to mull over when choosing a meditation pillow. One important pillow factor to consider is the place of meditation. Where to Meditate:The place of meditation is an important consideration when choosing a pillow. You will have to select the appropriate pillow that will be well suited with the place. Many practitioners undergo their meditation process on hard surfaces. A floor made of concrete or wood are examples of a hard surface area. A two-stage pillow is apt for this kind of flooring. A firm foam is the usual base of the said pillow while the top is filled in with synthetic materials. On the other hand, there are individuals who prefer to meditate on grass or grass-like areas. A gentle pillow that is filled with smooth material is well recommended for grass areas meditation. It is also best to choose a pillow with nylon as its base. Additionally, machine-wash compatible pillow is recommended since such pillow is prone to dirt. Other considerations that can be taken into account are: What's In a Pillow? There is wide-array o! f pillow fillers. You must choose a pillow with the appropriate filler to use for meditation. Foam may be hard for you or perhaps feather-fillers may be too supple. The most common pillow filling are feathers, foam, and synthetically made fillers. Pillowcases cover the pillow fills. The choices of pillowcases vary from one person to the other. You need to choose a pillowcase that will not be infuriating. If a green pillowcase adds bothersome to you, why choose green when you can opt for purple or any other color. An inappropriate type of pillow can cause uneasiness that will then lead to distraction. Use a pillow that can withstand your weight and most importantly can provide support to your back. If you are slumping on the pillow or you feel yourself moving into the floor, then those are signs that the pillow is badly chosen. Instead of meditation, you might end up accumulating more worries. Several pillow manufacturers offer meditation pillow. All you need to do is assess its features for you to decide which will best suit your need. The internet is a good venue for you to scout meditation pillows. About the Author For more information on meditation, stress relief & more - visit http://www.meditation--guide.com/

Awakening The Energies Through Chakra Meditation Posted: 24 Jan 2012 01:00 PM PST by Chase Alias :)(: Article by Dr. Rose Windale The human body, often thought of as a microcosm of the universe has been the object of scrupulous curiosity and studies. Although having physical limits, it has been said that the resources of a human being is boundless once the mind is tapped. One such means of tapping into the inner self to instigate balance and harmony into the total being is meditation. All throughout the ages, meditation has been practiced with over hundreds of techniques to choose from. Masters and adepts have exemplified the sublime benefits of meditation having attained enlightenment and integration with the Self. Chakra meditation is a technique that is designed for an individual to actualize his full potential by awakening the seven energy points of the body called the chakras. Each chakra governs a particular point in the body and uniquely influences the total being through these points. Chakra meditation focuses on rousing the chakras to create a positive emanation of energy and to expel negative emotions. Chakra meditation initially concentrates on awakening the root chakra found at the base of the spine. Influencing the body structure, physical health and well being, the root chakra is symbolized by a red circle encompassed by four petals. It is said that chakra meditation aims on awakening all the energy points starting from the root chakra or the mulahadra. The mulahadra is concerned with the body's association with the material world. Chakra meditation then directs the svadisthana or the navel chakra. Governing feelings of passion, love and sexuality, the navel chakra is found in the abdomen. Being correlated with the color orange, the experience of love, passion and sexuality elicits a response in this specific region. The next concern of chakra meditation is the solar plexus chakra located in the stomach and also known as the lower mind. The solar plexus is implicated with a person's force and will power. Through chakra meditation, the solar plexus can be tapped consequently influencing self-contr! ol, disc ipline and authority. It is connotated with the color yellow. Chakra meditation then proceeds to the energy point in the midst of the chest known as the heart chakra or the anahata. Noble and profound emotions of peace, understanding and love are associated with the heart chakra and is symbolized by the color green. Chakra meditation then focuses on the vishuddha or the throat chakra governing communication and is depicted by the color blue. The "third eye" or the brow chakra is one of the major concerns of chakra meditation. Also called the anja and depicted by the color indigo, the brow chakra is associated with extra sensory abilities and can influence clairvoyance facilities. Chakra meditation then culminates with the awakening of the sahasrara or the crown chakra which is found on top of the head. The crown chakra is pivotal in governing the mind and the spirit. Human consciousness, self-reflection and spirituality as associated with the crown chakra and is symbolized by the color violet. Through chakra meditation, the seven energy points of the body are rejuvenated giving a stream of divine stimulation to the total being. Chakra meditation is instrumental in integrating the mind, body and spirit thereby creating balance and harmony. It is best that chakra meditation be learned and practiced under the expertise of a skillful master or teacher as it can alter changes in the personality once the energies are released. About the Author The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose decided to share her knowledge and tips through her website http://www.healthzine.org. You can sign up for her free newsletter and enjoy a healthy and happy life. Nature Sound 4 - THE MOST RELAXING SOUNDS - Nature Sound 4 - THE MOST RELAXING SOUNDS - This is relax music/sound. This is relax music you can absolutely relax from this music/sound. Nature Sound has so many versions. please check other version. Nature sound play list is below. www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.kmusiclife.com Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Yoga Mat Reviews Posted: 24 Jan 2012 01:00 PM PST by Terriko Article by Scott Ingram It is always a good idea to be well informed about things before using them and also before buying them and yoga mats are no exception. Buying one without knowing the pros and cons about them can lead to selecting the wrong type and that in turn would mean not getting enough out of your yoga endeavors. It is thus a good idea to check a yoga mat review to know as much as is possible about various options and then make your decision based on hard facts and sound advice. You will also need some amount of information about how to transport your yoga mats and the best way is to buy a yoga mat bag that could even be stylish to look at and which must also be large enough to hold even the largest sized yoga mats and yoga mat bags. Know The Construction At the very outset you will need to use the yoga mat review to find out how a yoga mat is constructed and which the materials are that will be most suitable for your needs. Essentially, the yoga mat review will inform you about the basic use of a yoga mat which is to provide a cushion on which to perform yoga and it will also show you how flexible should be the material so that the yoga mat is able to provide the proper kind of cushioning for you as you perform various yoga exercises. It is only by reading a yoga mat review can you also get to understand the need for a yoga mat to have flexibility in it because as you could be doing yoga in different locations a flexible yoga mat becomes more useful in lending to easy portability and in addition, it will also need to incorporate better ergonomics and this will then be noticed in the small amount of space required to store and use the yoga mat. Another piece of information that is easily obtained by reading a yoga mat review is learning about which the best material is for constructing a yoga mat, and in this regard the open-cell rubber (natural) material is highly recommended. The yoga mat review will also warn you against using yoga mats made from PVC which is generally used! in yoga mats of the inexpensive kind and these are in fact not at all eco-friendly and thus should not be your first choice. It is far better, according to most yoga mat reviews to go for yoga mats made from regular rubber because besides being eco-friendly they are also a material that provides best grip and thus you won't risk slipping on the mat while performing your yoga routines and best of all, natural rubber can be recycled and thus it gives your yoga mat added value. About the Author Scott has been writing articles for nearly 3 years. Go check out his latest website on plus size sports bra which reviews and lists the best sports bra and information. Sexy Bikini Abs & Butt Workout Heres a few good exercises to help you get a sexy bikini model body. See more www.BikiniModelFitness.com. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Video Rating: 5 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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The Keys To Yoga Pranayama Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:00 AM PST by Terriko Article by Dr. Andrew Greszczyszyn The Keys To Yoga PranayamaYoga Pranayama or yoga breathing is the art of mastering the breath. As Paramahansa Yogananda a great reformer and yogi described, Kriyas or Yoga Pranayama when done through the guidance of self realized instruction is the airplane route to self realization and witnessing God. Yoga Pranayama or specialized breathing when done through the support of guru or self realized instruction brings about changes in the mental, physical, vital, intellectual and even spiritual energies which support the mind, body, constitution, thoughts, and Soul. By practicing 10-15 minutes of yoga pranayama most every day you will advance the mind, body, constitution, thoughts, and Soul towards opening the chakras, releasing Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnipresence self, awaken godliness, wealth, and power unheard of.There are four main things which yoga pranayama affords to those who practice regularly. Yoga Pranayama affords:1. Deeper levels of meditation and possibility of Samadhi (divine union with Soul and God)2. Slowing of the breath3. Decreases in aging, heart rate, blood pressure and equilibrium of mental and physical stresses4. Powers, longevity, siddhis (like levitation, achieving any desire, or even spontaneous abilities like advanced healing, immortality, and even deathlessness)Some of the ways in which you can advance through using yoga pranayama is first by awakening the Soul. This can be done by practicing yoga pranayama in the early morning and late evening. By beginning with 14-16 cycles in the morning and 14-16 cycles in the late evening you will take the required steps to open up energies, consciousness and desires to realize God. A cycle of yoga pranayama is a focused inbreath and focused outbreath. Quality yoga pranayama has three keys or supports. 1. Breathing with mental activity2. Breathing which opens the spiritual energy and nadi systems3. Focused activity which has the ability to calm the mind, and allow Samadhi (divine union with Soul and God)One simple yoga pranayam! a is the mastery of mental counting while breathing in and out. A good rule of thumb is to count up during inhalation as high as you can count. On expiration count out and the expiration should be twice that of the inbreath. For example if you were able to count up to 12 during your inhalation, then the exhalation should be trained to be a 24 count. If the inbreath was 5 the exhalation would be a count of 10. Something which needs to be kept in mind is that the levels of yoga pranayama should be monitored by three things. 1. Do not do yoga pranayama less than 1 hour after eating or drinking lots of fluids. 2. Do not begin too early to add additional yoga pranayama (i.e. only do 14-16 cycles in the morning and evening). And add small amounts or yoga pranayama (cycles) every few months3. Do not retain or hold the breath. Likely the most powerful yoga pranayama is something which helps with abundance. This yoga pranayama like the counting method is something which incorporates both mental activity with physical breathing. In this yoga pranayama the key mental activity is to focus on the third eye. The third eye or sixth chakra is found at the root of the nose, where the nose meets the forehead. By focusing at this area and asking God for a raise, bonus, higher paying job, more sales, donations, or even wining in gambling/lottery, or dice, the mind will form the required steps needed to fulfill this manifestation or desire. Something else which you could do, is by actively using this yoga pranayama to instil habits like waking up early (see yourself get up at 5 or 6am), stop smoking, exercising or having a smaller leaner muscular frame, you will instil this yoga pranayama mind body connection (metaphysical process) and the mind will begin to instil this into the body. The possibilities and power of yoga pranayama are infinite. To awaken all sources of abundance, powers, longevity, immortality and even deathlessness take the steps to learn the major yoga pranayama. To master the teaching of the gurus of yoga pranayam! a go to http://www.avatarbabaji.com for yoga pranayama instruction, ebooks, seminars, and powerful insights on how to create wealth, immortality, deathlessness, and followings or fame which is unparalleled. About the Author Dr. Andrew Greszczyszyn, master of Yoga Pranayama. Unlocked immortality, abundance, metaphysics, and the wisdom of how to master longevity, wealth, powers, and even deathlessness.

Yoga Supplies 101 - Supplies For Relaxation And Stretching Posted: 24 Jan 2012 10:00 AM PST by Raios de Luz - Gláucia Góes Article by Joshua Killingsworth The basic prop for beginning any kind of yoga regimen is the yoga mat. It should be chief among your yoga supplies. Both the novice and the experienced yoga practitioner can benefit from many of the other yoga accessories on the market, but the yoga mat is the instrument that will help you begin properly. Once you have a properly cushioned mat, you will need to find a carrying case for it. Of course, the mat does not require a case, but having a storage place for your mat will make sure it is not always exposed and will not get as dirty. For the novice who might have a bit of difficulty maintaining positions, there is yoga equipment like ropes, blocks, sandbags and straps to assist with balance and movements. If you are not very flexible, in a later stage of your pregnancy, or recovering from physical injuries, the yoga block might be a good accessory for you. It helps you to stretch and form those yoga poses that might seem a bit out of your range. If alignment is the area where you need help, yoga ropes are ideal for giving you the flexibility to do deeper, longer poses. Ropes also come to the rescue when the poses are just too much of a physical challenge. If you need to monitor your endurance levels and see how much they change with each session, yoga sandbags are a good supplement. The experienced yoga practitioner might have a need for more advanced equipment. The inversion sling, for example, allows you to hang upside down from the ceiling, strengthen your lower back and give you spinal traction. The concept of the inversion sling is based on our knowledge about gravity, which tends to drag on the body, soft tissue and organs over time and pull everything down. If you spend a good amount of time hanging upside down in the inversion sling, you can begin to reverse the effects of gravity on your organs. In similar fashion, yoga head standers can reverse the effects of gravity. Composed of two flat boards and a padded shoulder stand, headstanders allow you to place 90 percent of y! our body weight through your shoulders and 10 percent in your palms. People who suffer from chronic muscle tension in the neck, skull and shoulders might find relief with the headstander, which also helps to relieve headaches brought on by neck and muscle spasms. If one of your challenge areas is balance in yoga, the yoga board can help you. Some yoga practitioners need this simple, but effective piece of equipment to balance when standing on one foot or when pushing up during positions like the downward dog. If you were just to look at the yoga board, you might not believe it to be very sophisticated, but it certainly helps you perform sophisticated moves during yoga. The backbending bench, which looks like an apostrophe turned on its side, also looks simple. It helps to get rid of back pain by opening up the heart and chest area when the body bends back over it. Some fitness gurus even say the bench can help relieve menstrual cramps. If you are using it for yoga moves, the bridge and fish poses are best supported by the bench. Once you have decided which equipment works for you, it is time to think about yoga clothes. Because you do yoga in your home and at your own comfort level, you should know there are no special clothes required for you to perform yoga. You simply need to find what works to make you safe and comfortable. In general, clothing should not be too loose or too tight. You are searching for a right-sized form fit. Tank tops, t-shirts that fit the torso, headbands (or wristbands), and close-fitting pants are good choices. Jeans, baggy sweatshirts, loose skirts and any kind of shoes are not ideal. You want something that is not so loose that it prohibits your yoga moves, but also not so tight that your body cannot breathe. Here is a tip about materials: choose sweat absorbent clothes like spandex and avoid cotton, which gets too heavy and sticks to you when you sweat. If you truly want to be comfortable while you do yoga, it will become your priority to find the right yoga suppli! es. You can find them many retailer stores that offer casual wear. The key is to find the tools that help you as an individual stay focus and begin your journey to ultimate relaxation. About the Author Yoga101.net Is The Home Of Yoga

History of Yoga Posted: 24 Jan 2012 09:00 AM PST by tarotastic Article by Paul Condon The practise of yoga has a left a trail of imprints that span 5000 years of human evolution. Since its birth, the experience of yoga has been enjoyed worldwide. The sheer number of people who practise yoga is as staggering as the benefits to the spiritual and physical health of its followers. One perspective from which to view it can barely do it justice. The following is but an outline of the major influences on its development that will, hopefully, inspire the desire for a deeper understanding of yoga practise. The Birth of YogaEvidence of early yoga has been unearthed from the ground in the Indus Valley of northern India. Archaeologists date the findings back to a period between 2500-1800 BC. The artefacts have been identified as a god and goddess culture surrounded by animals and referred to as Shiva. This discovery has been attributed with being one of the first forms of yoga. Major Influences on the Development of Yoga1. SanskritThe language of yoga is Sanskrit, one of the oldest system of words in the world. Between 1800- 1000 BC, the Sanskrit -speaking Aryan people migrated from southern Russia into the Indus Valley. Their Sanskrit language continues to be used in yoga practise today. 2. TranscendenceVery early yoga was practised by spiritual leaders as a training ground for the grand union among the spirit, mind and body. Exploration of the mind, the whole self, and the collective consciousness was emphasized. It was the intention to transcend or leave the body behind in order to move beyond it. This wider realm of awareness gave people an improved sense of self and a deeper view of their role within the larger context of the whole world. This continues to be the belief held by many devoted followers. 3. JainismThe Jains introduced a strict moral code called ahimsa, which means non-harming. To facilitate transcendence, their yoga used extreme practices of fasting, breath control, and postures. 4. BuddhaThe 45 years Buddha spent teaching had a huge impact! on the development of yoga. His input inspired a blend of religion and philosophy. His practical and non-violent guidance bridged the self-torture advocated by the Jains and the self-indulgence displayed in society. Buddha taught that suffering was due to desire, greed and delusion. His antidote was to practise stillness, focus on the present (mindful meditation) and strive to find serenity in where we are now. 5. PatanjaliPatanjali's belief system has been integrated either in part or as a whole by almost every form of yoga known today. He isolates eight progressive limbs of consciousness. * Yama: ethics and restraint* Niyama: moral code of discipline* Asana: postures * Pranayama: breathing practices * Pratyahara: sense withdrawal* Dharana: concentration* Dhyana: meditation* Samadhi: ecstasy 6. Yoga in the West Early in the 20th century, yoga practise migrated west. The characteristics of eastern and western culture combined to produce a new and slightly different species of yoga. For the most part, yoga in the West has less emphasis on the spiritual inquiry of enlightenment and more on the value of physical fitness. The postures of asana help people to restore musculoskeletal dysfunction, reduce stress, and find fulfillment through exercise. 7. Western YogisParamahansa Yogananda introduced Hatha yoga to the United States. His yoga practise involves meditation, concentration, and energizing the body through asana and pranayama. Bikram Choudhury brought hot yoga into the foray on the advice of his teacher, Bishnu Ghosh (younger brother of Paramahansa Yoganada). Bikram Yoga is practised at 105 degrees Fahrenheit and focuses on the discipline of specific vinyasa and poses. K. Pattabhi Jois gave Ashtanga to western yoga. Ashtanga is known for its flow of movement sequences such as the sun salutations. BKS Iyengar developed the most popular style of yoga in the world today. His mark is precision of alignment, the retention of poses and the use of props to assist with ! the prop er form. The expanse of yoga defies any size of pigeon hole. So many variations offer anyone a healthier well-being within its embrace. Its benefits are limitless. To paraphrase the Dalai Lama, yoga should be part of the daily lives of every person. About the Author Breathemat.com is a retailer of hot yoga mats that are long and thick enough to provide a comfortable, sanitary layer of protection between the body and floor of the yoga studio, yet compact enough to fold or roll up, take home from class and toss in the washer/dryer with ease.

Spirit Voyage invites you to take a spiritual journey with Kundalini Yoga Posted: 24 Jan 2012 08:34 AM PST by aquababe Article by Karan Khalsa Kundalini is a Sanskrit word meaning "coil". Kundalini is the dormant life force that lies at the base of the spine in the Muladhara chakra. The Chakras in the human body are in shape of multicolored lotus petals or spoke wheels. The chakras whirl at various speeds and thus process the energy within the body. The chakras are connected to each other and throughout the body through the subtle channels called Naadis. When the Kundalini energy is awakened, it moves upward, piercing these chakras. There are seven major chakras in a human body and they are Muladhar Chakra, Swadhishtthan Chakra, Manipur Chakra, Anahat Chakra, Vishuddha Chakra, Aagya Chakra and Sahastrar Chakra. With the practice of the Kundalini Yoga, the life force (Prana) moves through these subtle channels of the body (Naadis) and reaches the center in the brain in the Sahastrar Chakra or Crown Chakra. Kundalini Yoga is a path to holistic healing. Practicing Kundalini yoga liberates an aspirant from the veils of illusion (Maya) and enables him to surpass the effects of the earthly possessions. Kundalini yoga awakens the untapped energy in the base of the spine and drives it upwards to reach the Crown Chakra. As the potential energy reaches the Crown Chakra, the practitioner is enlightened with a divine insight and experiences the union with the Omnipotent. There are four stages in Kundalini awakening and they are - Arambha (Awakening stage), Ghata (Cleansing stage), Parichaya (Absorption stage) and Nishpatti (Final stage). Kundalini Yoga involves practice of certain asanas, in combination with proper breathing techniques known as Pranayama. This proper breathing technique liberates the energy in the lower part of the body and allow it to move in the upward direction. The sequence with which the Kundalini energy moves up the body is known as the Kriyas. Kriyas involve repetitive movements of the body through different yoga postures and breathing in a specific way. Meditation is also a key part of Kundalini Yoga practice. M! editatio n channels the thoughts and awareness of the mind into a positive direction and spiritually transforms the inner state of mind. Practicing Kundalini yoga not only leads an individual to the healthy life but also gifts enhanced intuition and mental clarity to him. In this regard, music plays an important role. It is an established fact that music has always been the best accelerator, healer and concentrator. Music helps to calm the senses and incites a peaceful feeling within oneself. A soothing music penetrates deep into a wandering mind and binds it to a fixed focus. In the process, music enhances one's ability to concentrate and helps him in meditating. Music connects an individual to higher spheres and open meditative and religious moods in him. Right kind of meditation music invokes powerful and inspiring mood and creates an apt ambiance for meditation. It is also a recognized fact that music and sound have a profound effect on the feeling and mental states of an individual. There is an inseparable relationship between music and yoga. Since ancient times, in ashramas, various musical instruments were used that supported the yoga training. In contemporary times as well, different kinds of yoga music invoke strong moods and influence the subtle energy fields within the practitioner and direct their consciousness towards higher realms. Today, there are various record label companies offering Yoga DVDs and CDs that helps in your daily yoga sessions. Through the repeated melodies, chants and hymns, the yoga music creates an apt environment for practicing yoga. These CDs also contain verbal instructions about different yoga asanas and thus almost become a devotional text for the practitioner. Spirit Voyage is one such pioneer company which is into offering a diverse range of music CDs and DVDs for yoga and meditation. The company also offers various yoga accessories like yoga apparels for men and women, yoga mats, yoga cushions, yoga rugs and yoga books. With the different Kundalini Yoga ! DVDs and Kundalini Yoga music, Spirit Voyage paves a spiritual path that leads the listening mind to unite with the divine. Spirit Voyage's Kundalini Music contains Gurmukhi chant, mantras and Kirtan that ideal for yoga and meditation. The meditation music collection of Spirit Voyage includes Kundalini Sadhana Music, music for relaxation, healing and massage therapy music and many more. The artistes of Spirit Voyage like Satkirin Kaur Khalsa, GuruGanesha Singh, Deva Premal, Snatam Kaur, Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa and others have a deep spiritual connection with their music. With the pleasant sound of music these artistes lead the listener's mind to a mystic height. Kundalini Yoga is an effective technique for connecting yourself to Divine Universal Energy. It opens your spiritual heart, heals you from within and enable you to attain the higher consciousness. Diffuse your mind and soul with the supreme consciousness with the Spirit Voyage Kundalini Yoga DVDs, Kundalini Sadhana Music and Kundalini Yoga books. About the Author The author writes of Spirit Voyage which is engaged in offering various kinds of yoga music and meditation music. The company offers different CDs and DVDs for practicing Kundalini Yoga and other yoga for other yoga forms. shirley 雪莉yoga ~ shiva dance Video Rating: 5 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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