What Type of Yoga Apparel Should You Include in Your Gym's Shop?
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| What Type of Yoga Apparel Should You Include in Your Gym's Shop? Posted: 26 Jan 2012 07:00 AM PST Article by Nicole Minor Yoga has proven itself to be the ultimate discipline for transforming the body, and subsequently, has become incredibly popular in recent years. Though on first glance yoga might not appear to especially strenuous, it is indeed a rigorous work out! Yoga is a discipline which is frequently enjoyed by men, women, and children, so it is important that the range of yoga apparel available in a store reflects this level of diversity. Why Yoga Apparel is Different than Others Yoga apparel has been specifically designed to accommodate the physical demands of a yoga workout. If yoga apparel is uncomfortable or unsuitable, wearers will not be able to get the maximum enjoyment or benefit from their workout. Our company is able to offer an incredible variety of yoga apparel, which can easily be personalized to make it specific to your company or gym. We are able to personalize yoga apparel in two different ways: embroidery and heat transfer. Whatever your requirements, we will be happy to offer you advice on yoga apparel to fit your students and your budget.Tips for Buying Yoga Apparel for Your Gym If you are considering stocking your gym with appealing yoga apparel, you have many options. However, it is important to keep several factors in mind to ensure that you can please your customers. - Buy comfortable clothing - Yoga students come in a range of shapes and sizes, and our yoga apparel accommodates them all. Our yoga apparel comes in six different sizes because we appreciate that every student wants to feel comfortable when they work out. All of the yoga apparel available contains spandex, which allows the body to expand naturally without splitting or stretching the fabric. - Buy yoga apparel which absorbs sweat - No yoga student wants to be showered in other people's sweat, so it is incredibly important to purchase clothing that will minimize this risk. Our performance fabrics feature dry wicking capabilities with added antimicrobial treatment, which will ensure that anyon! e partak ing in yoga or other active pursuits will stay dry and fresh throughout their workout. - Buy Capri pants - Capri pants make for comfortable and durable yoga apparel. Men and women can wear them, and they are suitable for other activities, such as dance, martial arts, and Pilates. Our yoga pants have side vents at the opening of each leg, which makes the wearer feel much cooler. In addition, these yoga pants have a zipper pocket on the left hip to ensure that valuables stay put during poses. - Buy a range of colors - Every yoga student has a unique skin tone and body shape. Many people feel self-conscious about buying tight yoga apparel which seems to magnify every bulge, so it is essential to provide a wide range of flattering colors to compliment every wearer. Our company offers a variety of fashionable color combinations in order to make yoga students feel more confident in their bodies.Yoga apparel changes quickly with fashion trends. Though it is important to offer the latest designs and colors, the mainstay of your gym's store should be affordable, yoga-appropriate clothing which makes wearers feel happy and confident about their bodies. In addition, consider adding your gym's logo to yoga apparel, as this serves to promote unity, belonging, and support. About the AuthorExperience the undeniable appeal of comfortable yoga apparel at www.DorothyLee.com, whose apparel can be customized through custom embroidery and heat press services. Established in 2004, DorothyLee strives to provide luxurious quality in its yoga apparel, pilates apparel, and <a href="http://www.doroth 
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| Posted: 26 Jan 2012 06:00 AM PST Article by Jenifer Some people walk into their bedrooms and just pass out. You envy them because you can't do that. You have insomnia: you can't get to sleep easily, and when you do and you wake up, you can't get back to sleep. Why not try Yoga for insomnia? Yoga can help relax you enough to let you sleep. When incorporated into your daily routines, you will notice that you get more sleep. Results like that count, especially when your insomnia is stress related. You may have to do some research, as there are different schools or types of Yoga. You can start by Googling up Yoga online, to read more about this. But you may be taken aback by so much information about the subject. Also, Yoga sometimes is packaged in press releases with religious undertones. But you only need Yoga for insomnia. What you could do is find a Yoga class, whose Yoga instructor can walk you through what Yoga will be taking from your usual work week and weekends. Yoga, as a routine exercises, is no different from scheduled work outs. The difference is the effect on your sanity and peace of mind. Think of your mind as a stressed out clenched fist. Yoga's exercises can help you slide down from that tension and let your tight fist slowly unclench and relax. That helps a lot in getting you to sleep. If you want to practice Yoga at home, you could do three things. Stay online and research until you find a site that provides exercises without too much reading into Yoga's history. You can print the exercises and their directions and follow them. Or you could hire a Yoga instructor who will guide you through the stretching exercises and postures, all in the familiar and safe haven of your home. Or you could buy a book on Yoga and try out the illustrated stretching exercises and positions there. The benefits of all three options is that you stay at home, free to do Yoga at your time and pace, and most probably, before going to bed. Please try to consult your doctor about your trying Yoga, just in case some positions may result i! n some i njury or may aggravate an existing medical condition. The books may mention this, but one advantage of a Yoga instructor is that he or she can assess you and your body as to the state of readiness of both for Yoga exercises. Before you dive into searching for Yoga websites, books, or nearby Yoga classes, what most information on Yoga will tell you about its connection to insomnia, is this. Yoga's stretching and its many relaxation exercises will help you sleep, that there's no age cap on practicing Yoga, and that's its insertion into your routines will overall benefit your health and peace of mind. Regardless of the type of Yoga for insomnia you will be practicing, you will probably be stretching to relax your body, doing deep breathing, and visualization exercises. Note that all three activities run counter to what a stressed out person usually does, which is going through the day with a tense body, not breathing deeply, and visualizing problems. Yoga tries to counter that and help you sleep. Related Articles: Sleeping aids for Insomnia Reviewed Ways to Remedy Insomnia About the AuthorPlease, visit Sleep Disorders Talk for more information Lauren Lochry_ALA 100: Assignment 1 
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| What kind of meditation there? Posted: 26 Jan 2012 05:00 AM PST Article by Tom Health Meditation is a form of mind and body control and connection that scientists have looked at as well as forming part of many religions. The process of meditation involves a hyper focus is on something outside, an image, a statue or even sounds can be outside stimuli for meditatation. The other way to meditate is to become very aware of procedure. It maintains the spirit in controlling the spread of thoughts which, in whole. There are several types of meditation, but both use techniques to slow breathing and mind narrow focus. From there, travel May vary include travel through the body or by controlling pain. Guided Imagery There are several types of meditation that are seen in our modern world. The practice of guided imagery is one of a kind of meditation that scientists have even studied. The guided imagery meditation is often used in patients with cancer or who have chronic pain. It is a type of meditation that takes patients on a journey through their own self. The idea behind this type of meditation is that the patient then searches on Cancer (whatever the illness or they) and destroyed or discover where the pain is and helps to stop it. Many clinics that treat cancer patients offer guided meditation to their customers. The idea is that a person has the opportunity to make themselves healthy and destroy cancer or pain control. Another type of meditation that is often seen is that used by women in childbirth. Lamaze is a form of pain control that many women. It is a type of meditation that can be seen on a daily basis. The idea is that a woman focuses on controlling his breathing and this form of self-hypnosis to help control the pain of childbirth. Other types of meditation include yoga. Yoga incorporates controlled breathing and reduced concentrate the mind which leads to a higher level of relaxation and control. Using meditation, many find they are more relaxed, they have health benefits including lowered blood pressure and they have reduced stress i! n their lives. The different types of meditation have all the common factor to involve a state induced by the controlled breathing and relaxation while has side benefits to improve an individual as well as emotional well-being. For more information on meditation depression and where you can go to get help, please visit my website at http://blog.liveer.com and http://business.liveer.com/ About the AuthorFor more information on meditation depression and where you can go to get help, please visit my website at http://blog.liveer.com and http://business.liveer.com/ 
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| Back Pain and Meditation Part 6 Posted: 26 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher Back Pain and Meditation Part 6 The transitions between sitting and standing in this method are an opportunity to practice meditation in action. Meditation must not be thought of as something that is only done in a physically rigid state, far removed from the world of work and play. The goal is to become meditative continuously, so that your very being becomes cosmically conscious permanently and irrevocably. When you stand up and sit down during meditation sessions, feel the inner flow of meditation continue. Observe that your body is moving, but your basic existential identity remains the same. When one meditates, do it for a short time; but do it again and again and again. The whole point is to develop a habit of meditation. If one meditates at first for too long, the mind just becomes more and more agitated and difficult to control. If one meditates for a short time and renews the session many times, then each time the mind will be fresh and clear and able to settle down more easily. So meditate again and again until the habit of meditation grows stronger. Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization (Kundalini awakening) that can occur within each human being. Through this process an inner transformation takes place by which one becomes moral, united, integrated and balanced. One can actually feel the all pervading divine power as a cool breeze, as described in all religions and spiritual traditions of the world. This is the actualization of such transformation, which is taking place now, worldwide, and has been proved and experienced by hundreds of thousands in over 90 countries In the process of exploring these universal concepts in the privacy of your own inner world through meditation, you will come to a first hand awareness of the interconnectedness of the human family and the rights, roles and responsibilities of individuals. This is very important in your spiritual development and will give you a fresh perspective ! on value s such as justice, freedom, respect and love. Sahaja Yoga Meditation is best understood as a state of 'mental silence' in which one is fully alert and aware but free of the unnecessary thoughts or worries that lead to many of life's day to day stresses. This state of silence occurs spontaneously when one learns how to focus on the experience of the present moment, leading to a state of peace and calm. Through a simple process, known as Self-Realisation (kundalini awakening) this meditative state can be quickly established, maintained and, most importantly, enjoyed! About the AuthorGlen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, 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 
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| Posted: 26 Jan 2012 03:00 AM PST Article by Andrew Tomkinson From its Indian origins as far back as 4000 years ago, yoga has been continually practised but it is only in the present century that its use has become more widespread. Yoga has an effect on the whole person,combining the physical, mental and spiritual sides. The word 'yoga' is derived from a Sanskrit word that means 'yoke' or 'union' and thus reflects on the practises of yoga being total in effect. For many hundreds of years in India, it was only a privileged few people, such as philosophers and other like-minded people with their disciples that followed the way of life that yoga dictated. The leaders were known as 'yogis' and it was they who taught their followers by passing on their accumulated knowledge. These small groups of people dwelt in caves or woods, or sometimes a yogi would live like a hermit. Yoga has had quite far reaching effects over many hundreds of years in India. The basics of yoga were defined by a yogi called Patanjali who lived about 300BC. He was a very well respected teacher and commanded great influence at that time and his classification is one that is used now. He established the fact of yoga being separated into eight different parts. The first two concern a person's lifestyle, which should be serene with the days spent in contemplation, study, maintaining cleanliness and living very simply and at peace with others. Anything that involves avarice or greed or is harmful to others has to be avoided. The third and fourth parts are concerned with physical matters and list a number of exercises that are designed to promote peace and infuse energy into both the mind and the body. The remaining four sections are concerned with the advancement of a person's soul or spirit and mental faculties by being able to isolate himself or herself from outside worries and normal life, contemplation and broadening mental faculties with the ultimate knowledge known as somadhi. Mentally, this is a complete change that gives final realisation of existence. Much more recently, yoga bec! ame avai lable in India to everyone, in complete contrast to centuries ago. Nowadays, the practice of yoga is not restricted to India alone, with millions of people worldwide being followers. There are five different types of yoga: raja, jnana, karma, bakti and hatha. It is this last system that is known in the west and it involves the use of exercises and positions. The other methods concentrate on matters, such as control over the mind, appreciation and intelligence or a morally correct way of life. These other methods are regarded as being of equal importance by the person completely committed to yoga as a way of life. Many people have little or no spiritual feeling. However, the basic belief in yoga is the importance of mental attitudes in establishing the physical from exercise. It is a belief in yoga that the body's essence of life, or prana, is contained in the breath. Through a change in the way of breathing there can be a beneficial effect on the general health. If a person is in a heightened, emotional condition, or similar state, this will have an effect on the breathing. Therefore, if the breathing is controlled or altered, this should promote joint feelings of peace or calm, both mentally and emotionally. There is a variety of exercises and each promotes different types of breathing, such as the rib cage, shoulder and diaphragm. Some of the movements and stances in use were originally devised from the observations of animals, since they appeared to be adept at relaxation and moved with minimum effort. These stances which are maintained for one two minutes, aim to increase freedom of movement and make the person aware of the various parts of the body and any stress that may be present. It is not intended that they be physically tiring or that the person should 'show off' in front of others. The aim is to concentrate on self knowledge. It is recommended to follow some simple rules when practising yoga. First use a fully qualified therapist and practise daily if at all possible. It is ! always b est that yoga is undertaken before mealtimes but if this is not possible then three hours must elapse after a large meal or one hour after a light meal. Comfortable clothes are essential and a folded blanket or thick rug should be placed on the ground as the base. Before commencing yoga have a bath or shower and repeat this afterwards to gain the maximum benefit. It is not advisable to do yoga if either the bowels or bladder are full. Should the person have been outside on a hot or sunny day it is not recommended that yoga is practised straight afterwards, as feelings of sickness or dizziness may occur. Yoga is believed to be of benefit to anyone, providing that they possess determination and patience. If a person has certain physical limitations then these must be taken into account with regard to their expectation but there is no age barrier. If you suffer from stress or disorder in your lives, teachers believe that you are in greater need of harmony and peace. Yoga was used in the main to encourage health in the physical and mental states and thereby act as a preventative therapy. Tension or stress was one of the main disorders for which it was used but nowadays it has been used for differing disorders hypertension, bronchitis, back pain, headaches, asthma, heart disorders, premenstrual tension and an acid stomach. Trials have also been conducted to assess its potential in treating some illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and depression experienced after childbirth. Since the effects of tension are often shown by the tightening and contraction of muscles, the stretching exercises that are performed in yoga are able to release it. Also, being aware of each muscle as it is stretched encourages the person to mentally lose any stress or problems with which they have been beset. Suppleness is developed by the exercises through the use of the bending and twisting actions. This will help to maintain healthy joints, particularly for those people who l! ead inac tive lives. There should be no strain felt and after practise some or all of them can be done in order. As mentioned previously, it is best to check with a qualified therapist if the person is an expectant mother, suffers from hypertension, is overweight or is having their monthly period. I have already mentioned that yoga has been used to treat some illnesses, such as rheumatoid arthritis and if a person has such a severe disorder, then a highly skilled and experienced therapist is essential. Since this form of yoga, known as therapeutic yoga, is new there is a limited number of suitably experienced therapists available. For those who wish to use yoga to maintain mental and physical health, joining a class with an instructor is perhaps the best way to proceed, so the exercises are performed correctly and any lapses in concentration can be corrected. These classes last usually in the region of an hour and are separated into sessions for beginners and those who are more proficient. Proficiency and progress are achieved by frequent practice, which can be done at home between lessons. Most doctors now regard yoga as a type of exercise that is of benefit, although a few will recommend that patients refer to yoga practitioners. However, if a specific disorder is to be treated, it is very important that the ailment should first be seen by a doctor. About the AuthorAndrew Tomkinson is a writer of articles on health related subjects. He also recommends fitness, health and nutrition products and services to improve your lifestyle and well being. Do you want to be healthier, have a better quality of life and take full advantage of the opportunities open to you? GO HERE-http://www.fitnesshealthnutrition.org Mahavatar Babaji Secret Mantra - 1st time revealed 
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| Great Meditations Contain 7 Essential Elements Posted: 26 Jan 2012 02:00 AM PST Article by Steve Pfaff There are many great reasons for practicing meditation and many methods available to learn. Here is a clear and concise list you can use when shopping for a style to learn or to evaluate the mediation practice you already have. 1. Only 20-25 minutes long. If some is good, more must be better, right? Wrong. It is much better to have short focused effective sessions that leave us both relaxed and energized. If we invest too much time, excuses to skip this time become more likely. And in the long run, we eventually stop meditating. It is okay for the advanced meditator to have longer sessions, but only if the entire session is productive. 2. Begin with relaxation and deep breathing. During your meditation you will eventually forget about your breathing and it will become slow and shallow as your become more relaxed. Beginning the meditation with imaging blowing out the stresses of the day combined with deep breaths out is a great way to relieve tension. Both the imagination and the deep breaths send the signal to our subconscious to slow down. 3. Music without words. Some teachers advocate silence or using mantras to reach a sort of trance state. In truth you can reach a much deeper and much more clear place by not having any words in your brain. With some practice, it is much easier to achieve this state if you have headphones on and are listening to music. The music provides a sort of "mental bubble gum" for your brain. It keeps your brain occupied so it doesn't feel the need to fill the silence with words. Also to prevent feeding the need of your brain to have words present, the music can't have any words. At least any words in a language you understand. Also the type of music; the beat, the style, etc, can create an emotional response in you making your meditation much more effective. Upbeat music can leave you energized. Slower relaxing music can take you to deeper states of relaxation. 4. Binaural audio and headphones.! L istening to music on headphones with embedded binaural beats of the proper frequency enhances meditation. The binaural beats will naturally start to slow your brainwaves down and cause the hemisphere of your brain to start to synchronize. Unfortunately this is only an advantage for the beginning meditator. These audio tracks are not recommend for advanced practitioners and will actually keep them from reaching more profound states of consciousness. 5. Touch and focus on chakras. Focusing on the body's chakra points is an ancient and important part of meditation. Older system of meditation often required focus on each of the seven main chakra points in sequence. More and more often, modern styles have reduced this to three specific chakra points; Chi chakra, heart chakra and mind chakra. Nearby chakras are affected nearly as much as the chakra of focus and a lot of time is saved. Creating a more repeatable and focused experience. Missing from most teachings is the fact that you actually need to touch the chakra point with your hand; specifically the tips of two fingers. The high nerve density in your hand serves to increase your focus and keep your mind from wandering. 6. Both guided and unguided versions of the music. The best meditation music tracks also need to have two versions. The first version includes voice instructions over the music for learning proper technique. The guided version should be used by the advanced student once per week to make sure their form stays sharp. The second version has no instructions and is for daily use. The unguided version is where really deep states of mind are reached. 7. Twice per day. I hate to say it but improvement takes effort, just mastering at any other skill. If you want to be a great author, you have to write, write, write. If you want to get in better shape, you have to consistently go the gym and work out. If you want to become a great surgeon, you have to continually practice your skills by perform! ing surg eries. One meditation per day is good and you will improve if you only meditate once per day But the optimum number is twice per day. This still is a small investment of time, but reaching this state of mind twice per day for day 20 minutes each works much better than one 40 minute meditation. And the more often you reach these deeper states of mind during meditation, the more likely the skills you learn from meditation will bleed over into the rest of your day. For more information visit Higher Balance About the AuthorSteve has studied and practiced the techniques and knowledge from Higher Balance Institute for over 3 years. He has also attended numerous Higher Balance retreats and received one-on-one training from Eric Pepin several times. 
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| Posted: 26 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST Article by Rich German Recently I've written a lot on the benefits of meditation. The benefits are truly vast…meditation is a wonder drug for both the mind and the body. In my opinion, it is a vital component to a healthy, vibrant, spiritually connected lifestyle. The benefits of meditation range from feeling more tranquility and inner peace through calming the mind to the ultimate benefit which is the experience of utter bliss and enlightenment. Meditation is a tool and, like any tool, if you don't use it properly, you won't get the desired results. One of the most common questions I'm asked by people is how to meditate. Most people seeking higher consciousness and self awareness realize the benefits of meditation yet many struggles when it comes to technique. The first question to consider is which method to practice and then to learn how to correctly practice it. There are many techniques to consider and all have desirable benefits. I personally practice and teach Shaktipat meditation. Shakti refers to the life force energy that creates and sustains everything in the universe. It is the energy that beats your heart and rotates the planets. Shaktipat is the transmission of this life-giving energy. It is an easy third eye meditation in which you simply close your eyes and focus your attention on the point between your eyebrows. This activates the pituitary gland inside your brain which creates a very natural and soothing relaxation response. The lineage of Shaktipat meditation dates back over 8000 years…literally before recorded history. It is an extremely powerful energy and when you tune in to it, you are directly tapping into the source of life itself. In deep meditation, one experiences the merging of their individual consciousness with the collective consciousness and feels the oneness of all that is. It is an incredibly liberating feeling and the beauty of it is how simple it is to do. In fact, there is no doing at all. Let me explain. HOW TO MEDITATE The only thing need! ed is th e desire to connect with one's Self and an openness to receive the energy. Simply sit comfortably with your spine straight. Close your eyes and breathe in deeply. Feel the presence in and around you. Roll your eyes slightly up in your head and gaze into the point between your eyebrows (the third eye). Now just stay focused on the feeling between your eyebrows. By focusing on the feeling, the feeling naturally builds. At first you will feel more calm and peace. As the feeling increases, it is normal to feel joy and bliss. Ultimately, states of ecstasy can be reached. Honestly, while it is easy to explain how to meditate, it is hard to put the feelings that occur into words. The best advice is to try it. For most people, it is easier to feel Shakti via a guided meditation from an experienced teacher. The bottom line is that consistent meditation leads to a healthier mind and body. My belief is that we all have a soul that is pure and enlightened. Meditation is the ultimate tool to help purify the mind and the body to allow the light and love of your soul to shine through. If you are looking for increased health, energy, connection, peace and love in your life, Shaktipat meditation is wonderful solution. About the AuthorFor more information on the benefits of meditation and on how to meditate, please visit www.richgerman.com. We offer a variety of wellness services including guided meditation classes. Mahabharat (English Subtitles) Episode - 72 
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| Which Type of Yoga is Right for You? Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST Article by Jay Franco If you haven't practiced Yoga before then you might be confused by the many different types of Yoga practices that are out there. Before deciding which type of Yoga is right for you it's a good idea to attend a class of each style that interests you so that you can try out each style to see which you prefer. Here's a brief overview of the most popular types of Yoga to help you get started: Hatha Yoga - This is by far the most common type of Yoga practiced in the West. Hatha Yoga is a slow paced Yoga practice that focuses on both mind and body. If you're just starting out you will probably find Hatha Yoga to be the best fit for you. Vinyasa Yoga - Vinyasa is a type of Yoga practice that focuses on the breath and how breathing affects your body and mind. The physical practice of Vinyasa Yoga is more active than the physical practice of Hatha Yoga Ashtenga Yoga - Ashtenga Yoga is also commonly called Power Yoga. This form of Yoga is fast paced and very physical. If you are looking for a Yoga practice that will provide a good aerobic workout then Asthenga Yoga is the best choice for you. Iyengar Yoga - Iyengar Yoga is the best Yoga practice for people who have old injuries or chronic illnesses and want to start a Yoga practice that will help them become more flexible and agile and will help them heal. Iyengar Yoga allows the use of props like blocks and straps to help people align their bodies properly to do the movements. Kundalini Yoga - Kundalini Yoga is focused primarily on the breath and its effect on health. Kundalini Yoga focuses mostly on rapid, repetitive movements rather than on drawn out poses. There is also a lot of meditation practiced in Kundalini Yoga. About the AuthorJay Franco has been a Yoga enthusiast since an early age. He is constantly trying to find practical ways of implementing this ancient knowledge into his Western lifestyle.His website is: http://www.yogascienceofbreath.com www.yogadhyan.com 
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| Gyuto Monks Sculpting For Peace Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST The Gyuto Monks return to Crystal Castle for the next stage of the World Peace Stupa - Sculpting the symbolic signs, patterns and traditional emblems on to the exterior levels of the throne. The size of the project and the sophisticated moulding technique being utilized in the construction process means the monks will work with the large moulds in situ on the ground before they are placed in position on the stupa base. Tashi Gyaltso, chief stupa artist will work with a couple of monks on this part of the task while other the monks continue to work in the Discovery Room preparing the other items still to be placed in the upper levels of the stupa. More texts are arriving from the monastery in India for inclusion and more tsa tsas and statues need to be dressed and wrapped for placement in the stupa. Meanwhile Gen Lama Thupten Phuntsok will keep a vigilant eye on all the activity to ensure all is being carried out according to sacred ritual as it has been for hundreds of years. In between this more physical work, the monks will offer their usual program of morning chanting, children's activities, lunchtime meditation sessions and talks. Gen Lama will also conduct the popular and powerful Jab Khru ceremony for effecting change and on alternate days, he is willing to perform 'Mo' divinations by individual request. As always, the Gyuto Monks aim to help people to rise above their difficulties be they mental, emotional, spiritual or physical, through harnessing the power of the heart and mind. Sonam Rigzin will conduct 'The Miracle of Nothingness' Mindfulness sessions based on Interconnectedness, the 12 Links of Buddhist teachings that explain the process of life and rebirth. Gen Lama's Public Talk Series ' The Paradox of Expectation' on weekends cover the series title plus topics on Connectivity, Relationship and Sustaining Contentment. DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE 10.30 - 11.00 Morning Mindfulness 11.30 - 12.30 Culture for Kids – hands on art each day 1.00 - 2.00 Mindfulness Series 2.00 - 3.00 Stupa preparations ( weekdays) Public Talk ( weekends) 3.00 - 4.00 Jab Khru Ceremony ( Saturday and Sundays) By appointment & offering Mo Divinations ( weekdays) By appointment & offering Harmonic Chanting Performance A fundraiser for the World Peace Stupa - Saturday January 28th, 6pm The monks will also offer a Harmonic Chanting Performance on Saturday January 28th. Trained over many years, each monk has developed the extraordinary capacity to chant in three octaves at the same time. The deep, stirring sounds produced have been called the 'sound of heaven' are reputed to have a transformative effect on the physical as well as the emotional body. Snacks, cakes and vegetarian meals will be available from the Crystal Castle Lotus Cafe from 6pm with the chanting performance starting from 7.30pm. Please bring a cushion and a shawl or light blanket. All proceeds go to the Stupa, a project which has been blessed by his Holiness the Dalai Lama. source: www.crystalcastle.com.au Read More @ Source 
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| Meditation Tips for Mind Relaxation Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST Article by swornambigai Meditation can be defined as thinking continuously about something. Most of the time people are meditating on one thing or another, but they are unaware of it. For instance, when we are thinking about a problem, we can say that we are meditating on that particular problem for a given period of time. Therefore, one can say that when different people talk about meditation, they are essentially talking about the same process. However the major difference lies in the object upon which we are meditating. It is the final goal and actual features of the practice that mark its uniqueness. ayurvedaMeditation is widely recommended as a healthy way to manage stress, and for good reason. It provides many health-enhancing benefits, like reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety, relieving physical complaints like headaches, and even enhancing immunity to illness. With meditation, your thinking mind becomes quiet. You stop focusing on the stressors of your day or your life's problems, as well as solving these problems. Meditation has proven to reduce stress, and many find that they experience less instances of stress when they practice meditation on a regular basis. It's a proven tension reliever With meditation, your thinking mind becomes quiet. You just let that voice in your head be quiet, Meditation has proven to reduce stress, and many find that they experience less instances of stress when they practice meditation on a regular basis. It's a proven tension reliever. To meditate it is important to relax and switch off. Tell yourself that for the next 10-15 minutes, you don't have to think about the past or future just concentrate on the present moment and your meditation. Let go of any tension in your body and try to be fully aware of the present moment. This stage of relaxation is a preliminary stage to meditation but, it is worth emphasizing that meditation is more than just relaxation. Please Purchase Online http://ayurvedasbeautycare.com About the AuthorRepresenting ayurveda in the website http://ayurvedasbeautycare.com ARCHANGEL MICHAEL Pray and Imagine - Tutorial Intro 1 
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| Escaping Meditation?? Here's the Door to Bliss Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST Article by Vijay Raisinghani Who said Meditation was easy? Meditation is not easy. It takes time and it takes energy also, lots of it initially. Besides that, it also demands grit, determination and discipline. And we generally don't mention it frequently and take note of it, but it also requires a host of personal qualities like stubbornness, eagerness and perseverance. The American word 'gumption' goes a long way in summing it all up. In other words, Meditation takes 'gumption'. It is definitely much more easier to just kick back and watch your favourite television show. Or, just get into the usual pattern of idle gossiping of what is going around in the neighbourhood or some other idle chat. So, the question arises why bother about meditation after all? Why waste all the time and energy when we could be enjoying ourselves or use that time to make more money for our future? Why bother? But its very simple. Because we are human beings. And due to this simple fact that we are human beings, we are heir to an inherent unsatisfactoriness in our lives, and it does not simply just go away like that. For a while it is possible to suppress it from our conscious mind. We can distract ourselves for many hours and hours at a stretch, but it always comes back. No matter what the object of distraction is, it simply finds itself incapable to grabbing our attention and interest for a long time. We eventually get bored and shift to some other distraction. But all of a sudden, seemingly out of the blue, we all do sit up, once in a while and take stock of the actual situation of our life. We ask ourselves this question - When is the day of true Bliss going to come in my life? When desires and dissatisfaction will bother me no more? When will I be happy and Blissful always? When will that day of Nirvana come? The day of Nirvana is nearer and closer than you think. Meditation is the key to Nirvana. It's the remedy to all our problems. It is the master key to unlock all doors to heaven. It is the an! tidote f or all the ills that bother us day in and day out. And we have been avoiding the medicine called Meditation. The more we give room to Meditation in our daily routine, the more Bliss enters our life. So, it is really worthwhile to bother about meditation, no matter how time consuming and energy consuming it seems in the beginning. But every second and minute devoted to meditation is worth its weight in gold in the long run and pays dividend manifold times. The presence of an Enlightened Master makes life very easy for the Meditator. The Master is a Pro in the field where the disciple is a rookie. The techniques devised by the Master can go a long way in illuminating the being of the disciple when practised regularly. The disciple just needs to follow the techniques given by the Guru. One such Enlightened Master and Mystic in today's time is - Shri Anandmurti Gurumaa. She has devised Meditation techniques that make meditation as easy as a child's play. Its enough just to follow her Meditation CDs with easy instructions and soulful music. Heightened Awareness and Blissful Living follows just like a shadow. Then, Meditation becomes not something to avoid or run away from, but it becomes an activity that we relish from out heart and enjoy the most. About the AuthorVijay Raisinghani is a Successful Currency Trader in Jakarta, Indonesia. His interests include Spirituality, Meditation, Buddhism and Zen. Check out www.gurumaa.com, www.soulcurrymagazine.com and www.yogawonders.com for your free demo of Gurumaa's Life Trasforming Meditation techniques. 
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| The Right Way of Touch : Touch Meditation Posted: 25 Jan 2012 09:00 PM PST Article by Vijay Raisinghani We all know that God is Omnipresent and Omnipotent, that God is present everywhere and in all times. We all agree unanimously on this fact and appreciate the fact too. On the backdrop of this fact, another reality also pops up. And that is if God is everywhere, then he is also in me, right here, right now and in all of us. And this very body is a divine temple where the God exists in his full glory. So, if I am on the lookout for God, would it not be a good idea to start seeking for him from my own body itself, which is the nearest place where I can find him? I would definitely find him quickest and easiest if I start from my own body rather than seeking him in far off places. Why seek for pennies elsewhere when the Diamond is in my own pocket? Scriptures and holy men have always talked about dissolving our ego and any I-ness and My-ness with the body. We have also been told that our body is a bag of filth and we are not body. So many of us start to have a condemning attitude towards the body. But this is a wrong attitude. This is not the way to treat our body. Our body is not OURS. It is the vehicle given to us by God. So, is it right to hate it? We all love God right? Then is it right that we hate the gift given to us by him? Is it right to love the CREATOR but hate his CREATION. Definitely Not. Hence, We should not have a relationship of repulsion or attachment with our body, but a relationship of love. We can develop a relationship of love with our body using a Beautiful Tantric Meditation called Touch Meditation or Sparsh Meditation. 'Sparsh' means touch in the ancient language of Sanskrit. In Modern times this meditation technique has been re-invented and gifted to the world by the Contemporary Enlightened Mystic - Shri Anandmurti Gurumaa. Touch Meditation involves watching the body in a different light and attitude. We watch it with love and learn to detach ourself from the body with love. Once we are able to see it as a Temple of God, th! e holies t of Holy, then our mind also desists from misusing our body for Carnal pleasures and causing damage to it through material temporary pleasures. We come to realize that this body is a divine vehicle to bring love, peace and wisdom to this world. We start enjoying being in the body, rather than being unaware of our presence in it, which is the case now. We realise that it is a blessing, a grace. And once we realize this, we also develop great love, respect and compassion for others, even for birds and animals. Touch Meditation truly makes us a Loving, Non-violent and Meditative person. Our relationship with the body improves and we also get many health benefits like deep relaxation, cure from allergies, deeper sleep, better digestion and many more benefits. They come as an added bonuses. Our Eating Habits improve and we start eating foods that are beneficial for our body's well being, rather than just for the taste of the tongue. Touch Meditation is available in the form of a musical video CD with easy to do instructions. Each session of Touch Meditation takes us for a trip to heaven, the heaven which is our own body. Little did we know that watching our own body could be such a rewarding experience. Touch Meditation is a science. The Science of communicating with our body. This ancient secret is now available for all to benefit. Meditation is no longer the monopoly of the Sages in the Himalayas, but we all can benefit from it. Shri Anandmurti Gurumaa has opened the doors of Mystery and made Meditation as easy as a Child's play for the common man. Touch Meditation is one among the many jewels that she has in her treasures of Meditation. About the AuthorVijay Raisinghani is a Successful Currency Trader in Jakarta, Indonesia. His interests include Spirituality, Meditation, Buddhism and Zen. Check out www.gurumaa.com, www.soulcurrymagazine.com and www.yogawonders.com for your free demo of Gurumaa's Life Trasforming Meditation techniques. 
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| Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST Article by Jane Michael While most religions in the world have some form of meditation as a core practice (be it Christian monasticism or Islamic daily prayer), none have made it so central a tenet as Buddhism has. As such, there are many variations in the practice and goals of meditation within Buddhism. This article therefore is necessarily an overview and brief introduction to the wide range of Buddhist meditation. Buddhism has taught meditation to its adherents since the 5th century BC. Gautama Buddha (or simply "the Buddha", meaning "he who has achieved enlightenment"), the founder of the religion and its supreme teacher sought escape from this world and found it in meditation. Since then, this has been passed on to his followers. Broadly speaking, Buddhist meditation has as its goal the achievement of a deeper state of relaxation, or a heightened sense of awareness, a knowledge of the true nature of things. Ultimately, all meditation is seen as the path to enlightenment (a state in which a person is freed from all delusions about the world) and nirvana(a similar state, where one is free from greed and hate). Buddhism teaches that the root of all suffering and pain in the world is ignorance combined with greed and desire. On reaching nirvana, the soul is freed from all suffering, and indeed from the very cycle of rebirth. Techniques for meditation vary between different schools of thought - for example, there are hundreds of traditional methods of achieving mindfulness (a state of mind in which you are strongly aware of the present moment and distant from your own thoughts) and there are thousands of mental visualisations used in meditation. Different forms of meditation are designed to develop different desirable characteristics: concentration, loving-kindness, compassion, wisdom, freedom and so forth. Many techniques are common however, such as a focus on breathing as a means to reach tranquility and awareness. This method, known as Anapanasati has been recommended as a method by itself to reach! nirvana . This technique usually involves sitting comfortably, back straight and with no difficulty breathing. The meditator breathes normally, observing their breaths and simply becoming aware of them. No attempt is made to regulate, simply to observe and become aware of the body and its functioning. Meanwhile the meditator is trained to focus on eliminating thought. To an untrained meditator, thoughts will constantly break the calm of meditation, but with practise, true mental tranquility can be achieved. While this simplifies, the ultimate goal is to eliminate thought and clear the mind through a series of stages to reach nirvana. The philosophy of Buddhist meditation is therefore one of liberation - the teaching that man can escape from his self-imposed suffering through awareness of his surroundings and focusing his thoughts. Buddha sought to escape from old age, illness and death, and provided, through meditation, a prescription to his followers, an exhortation to follow him and hope to achieve his fate. Through clearing the mind of infirmities such as greed and hate, meditation seeks to heal the body of its infirmities. About the AuthorJane Michael is the head writer at the Center for Meditation. Meditation is her practice and her passion. Buddhist meditation is a great way to start your meditation practice. Shreem Mantra (54 times) To Bring Wealth Through your Profession 
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| Cosmic Meditation - How to Connect to the Cosmos When You Meditate Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:00 PM PST Article by info Chances are that your heard the words "cosmic meditation" but aren't really sure what they mean or how cosmic meditation is different from other types of meditation practice. Other names for cosmic meditation include "grounding meditation" and "cosmic energy meditation". Its popularity has grown with the movie "The Secret" and also because it's partially associated with Cosmic Ordering, popularized by Barbarah Mohr and in the UK by the resurrection of Noel Edmonds broadcasting career. As you'd expect from a relatively new phenomenom, cosmic meditation is a blend of old and new meditation practices. As with the majority of meditations, the primary aim is to help you to quiet your mind and generally calm down. Which in today's modern world is a good aim in and of itself. Most guided meditation sessions start with asking you to lie down or sit down. They then move on to focusing on your breathing and cosmic meditation is no different at this stage. Deep breathing helps you to relax and to bring a stillness and calmness into an otherwise hectic world. The main body of the meditation session is where things start to get slightly different. Instead of concentrating on further relaxation or on healing your body, cosmic meditation helps you to connect with the full energy of the cosmos. It does this by reinforcing the connection we all have with the outside world, whether we realize the connection or not. The method is often referred to as grounding because of the emphasis on connecting to the world around you. You've heard the description that someone seems grounded and it's that experience that cosmic meditation aims to achieve. Most visualizations will therefore guide you to the links you have with the outside world. A favorite of mine has a visualization where you see yourself barefoot in the grass with roots extending from the soles of your feet. Then, like a string tree, you feel the energy from the earth flowing up through you and filling your body w! ith ener gy. Finally, the energy build-up is so big that it overflows and fills the space around you. This kind of "connected" feeling is a common experience with cosmic meditating. About the AuthorDiscover more about cosmic meditation and how you can use cosmic meditation in your life. Gradual and Alleluia - Catholic Songs, Gregorian Chant 
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| Yoga Your Journey To Total Wholesomeness Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:00 PM PST Article by Edward D Parry Yoga has often been referred to as an alternative to physical and mental health. Traditionally begun in India as a Hindu philosophy, one of the ultimate goals of yoga is to achieve a disciplined body and mind which will manifest in physical and mental well-being. The word "yoga" is "union" in Sanskrit, ancient India's language. In true yoga sense, the practice of yoga means the union of the body and mind, and even the spirit.The common and accepted meaning of yoga refers to the practice of physical postures and poses. The body is placed in various bending postures while the mind is taught to allow the body to succumb to these poses while striving to achieve clarity. Indeed, yoga is two-pronged: - Physical discipline. Yoga teaches the body to naturally bend in new, untried poses. These may be new poses to the person practicing yoga but it is important to note that these poses are natural bends, stretches and crouches that the body is no stranger to but has not been in recently. For instance, sitting in a lotus position is one of the easiest poses in yoga simply because the body is naturally able to do this. The difficulty in achieving this is only at the beginning and this is only because the body has not been "refreshed" to be in this position.- Mental discipline. Meditation is an important aspect of yoga. Teaching the mind to be silent and training oneself to "listen" to one's mind and body is new to many. Yoga brings about the awareness of self and for many, a rediscovery of one's mental capacities.Physically, most people think yoga is all about stretching and flexibility. This is not so. Practicing yoga is all about achieving flexibility while building muscle and limb strength. Each physical posture or pose has a specific bodily benefit. A fetal crouch, for instance, aligns and strengthens the back while a leg split stretches thigh and calf muscles. These poses are done in succession and while they may look laid-back and relaxed, actually build up heat steadily.Each succession of poses is done! repeate dly to build physical stamina and improve perfection. In doing the former, yoga helps to build physical strength while the latter disciplines the mind in creating, recognizing and appreciating the beauty of each perfect pose. The yoga teacher may increase the speed of pose succession or even slow it down speeding up the succession trains the body and mind to be fluid of thought and action while slowing down the succession teaches the appreciation of beauty in movement.Unlike conventional exercise, yoga expands, evolves and changes with each upward level. In fact, without even realizing it, one will finally recognize the evolved connection one has with each pose, despite having done them thousands of times before. Sometimes, it may take a long while before the realization hits. This intimate connection one has with the poses is a form of mental and physical discipline where the body has been sufficiently trained to perform in specific physical postures and the mind has been taught to understand the intention of each pose.Yoga is also unlike conventional sport in terms of being relatively uncompetitive. The achievement of a higher yoga practice, which involves more intricate yoga positions and difficult poses, does not denote a better physique or some medal achievement.Yoga rewards, if they may be called that, are more intrinsic and qualitative a more flexible body, better muscle tone, limber physical ability and increased stamina. These translate to even more health benefits deeper and longer breaths mean more oxygen into the body resulting in better physical and mental performance, achievement of fluid pose successions helps to bring on clarity of mind and the understanding of each pose brings on an effective communication stream between body, mind and spirit.Indeed, as critical as one is inclined to be about yoga, there are no negative implications to yoga. And unlike conventional, modern sport, yoga combines the physical, mental and spiritual abilities of a person. The only point of contention among yo! ga pract itioners is the point of starting the yoga journey some prefer to concentrate on the physical aspect of yoga before exploring their spiritual and mental capacities while others prefer to begin with meditation and then moving on to postures and poses.Either way, yoga brings about the kind of benefit that modern sport may never be able to. About the AuthorBenjamin Goodman is a leading expert in alternative health methods such as yoga, shiatsu and so on, and heavily advocates everyone to take on yoga as it is a form of exercise that is very beneficial to the overall health and physique of the body.Get more information regarding Yoga uk. Get well soon Kelly 
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| Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:00 PM PST Article by Lesley Lyon Yoga means union in the language of Sanskrit, which is a language of India, where yoga originated. Yoga is actually the union of the mind, body and soul and is a philosophy in itself. Power yoga is a form of yoga that is based on a choreographed sequence of poses known as asana during which process, the joints in the body unwind, muscles get relaxed and the energy gets moved. When a person performs power yoga, he tends to build strength and flexibility and is able to focus better and consequently the tension in the mind and body is released. Ashtanga yoga is a rigorous form of yoga that is practiced in the eastern part of the globe and hence Beryl Bender Birch and Bryan Kest of the United States have developed a new form of yoga called the power yoga which is performed more rapidly and subtly, where it is possible to easily switch over from seating positions to sun salutations and head stands. Power yoga classes do not follow a specific sequence and are choreographed and developed by the teacher. The main objective of power yoga is to offer a lot of stretching practices and a good aerobic workout. Also, the duration of power yoga is lesser as against ashtanga yoga which may last for one and a half hours. Power yoga lays emphasis on physical benefits like weight loss and better conditioning of the muscles and general strength of the body without giving more stress on the spiritual or meditative aspects of yoga. However, in a power yoga class, five to ten minutes may be set apart for meditation. Power yoga is begun with three to six sun salutations that warms up the body and prepare for deeper poses and concludes with at least five minutes of meditation, commonly in corpse pose or a seated pose. This is the most important part of power yoga practice that enables to incorporate all the subtle changes made during the practice. Basically, power yoga follows a particular sequence like sun salutation, warrior pose, balancing pose and then the triangle pose. Then come t! he floor practices and the seated postures and finally the savasana or meditation. Although, yoga series ought to be performed in a particular order for each routine, power yoga allows a person to either skip the entire series or focus on particular physical or emotional needs. Such is the flexibility of power yoga. The benefits of power yoga are innumerable. Apart from being a great form of exercise for everyone, it improves joint movement, increases muscle strength, promotes stamina, maintains good posture, and ultimately warms the body. But the most obvious and ultimate benefit of power yoga is its ability in focusing mentally and improving concentration and to help to find the inner strength of everyone and relieve the stress because power yoga helps to alleviate mental stress and thus relieve aches and pains in the body caused due to muscle stress and tension. About the AuthorThe main objective of power yoga is to offer a lot of stretching practices and a good aerobic workout. Read on to know how power yoga can help attain physical and mental fitness. Invader from INDIA 
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| A Beginners Guide to Meditation Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:00 PM PST Article by Brenda Mayhew Bashar | 2012 
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| Meditation is a Most Useful Technique Posted: 25 Jan 2012 05:00 PM PST Article by swornambigai Meditation is a technique, or practice that usually involves focus on an object, perhaps a candle, a sound or your breath. As you meditate the number of random thoughts occurring diminishes, as does your attachment to these thoughts, and your identification with them. Meditation allows your mind activity to settle down and results in you becoming more peaceful, calm and focused. Meditation is great for stress management. Remember stress occurs in your mind, that doesn't make it less real. meditaionMeditation is one of the five principles of yoga. It an important tool to achieve mental clarity and health. Meditation will brings the above mentioned qualities in you. All kind of prejudices, vanity, hatred, jealousy and pre-conceived notions have their origins in mind. When you meditate, you recognize that being 'more knowledgeable' and being 'intelligent' are two different thing. Meditation is one of the five principles of yoga. It an important tool to achieve mental clarity and health. Meditation, the age-old technique of focusing the mind, is used by many as an effective way to alleviate stress and anxiety. For thousands of years, people have practiced meditation as a means to attain inner peace, harmony and enlightenment, as well as to find inner solace and refuge from the struggles of their day-to-day lives. For a long time people considered meditation as an esoteric subject of elderly which deserved a try only after retirement. Thankfully, the situation is changing fast. As more and more scientific research on meditation are showing its remarkable positive effects on our mind & body, people of all age groups have started taking interest in meditation. Now there are management schools where meditation is taught as a compulsory subject. The classes of meditation are being conducted in every part of the world. The most modern doctors of world's best health institutions are recommending the daily practice of meditation to their patients. Please Purchase Online http://ayurve! dasbeaut ycare.com About the AuthorRepresenting meditaion in the website http://ayurvedasbeautycare.com Tumse Ho Jori - Rishi Nitya Pragya 
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| Hatha Yoga Benefits, How to Practice Hatha Yoga Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:00 PM PST Article by Peter Hutch Hatha Yoga originated in the 15th century in India as part of a program of purification of the body incorporated along with meditation. Hatha is the Hindu word for "sun and, while "Yoga" is the word for "yoke" or uniting of body, mind and environment. Hatha Yoga places great significance on achieving balance between physical, mental, spiritual and emotional states in harmony with earth, water, sun and moon. Hatha Yoga can be described as the yoga, which brings about the union of opposing forces. This is inherent in the name of this branch of yoga, since "ha" means sun and "tha" means moon. It is the form of yoga best known in the West and is very suitable for persons who are physically oriented. One of the nice things about yoga is that there are six main kinds, each suited to a different temperament Among the many benefits of Hatha Yoga practice is enjoying a state of relaxation. If you have been practicing Yoga for a while, you might think this is a "no brainer." Yet, you cannot expect someone who has never practiced Yoga before, to automatically know the benefits. Can Yoga really open the gateway to happiness? Absolutely! All forms of Yoga teach meditation and Pranayama. In Hatha Yoga, these concepts sometimes become secondary to Yoga postures (Asanas). Yet, all three of these concepts combined will help you feel more cheerful - even during disappointing times. It was the Yogi Swami Swatmarama who came up with the word Hatha yoga. The translation of "Ha" and "Tha" in Sanskrit is Sun (heat) and moon (cold) respectively, this definition of yoga means a union of forces that are in opposition. Hatha yoga is meant to prepare a person for a higher level of yoga. It involves breathing techniques known as Pranayama, special postures known as asanas and meditation. Hatha yoga combines breathing techniques, meditation and yoga postures, and is perfect for anyone looking for help coping with the stress in their daily lives. When people refer to yoga, the! y are us ually referring to the most popular Hatha Yoga despite there being several different systems such as Ashtanga, Bikram and Power yoga. The word Hatha is a compound of the words Ha and Tha meaning sun and moon but when the two components are placed together the word "hatha" also means forceful, as powerful work is needed to purify the body. If you look at a list of symptoms for anxiety, it is very diverse, but Yoga has many diverse techniques to address each one of them. This does not mean you should avoid your physician. As a matter of fact, you should contact your doctor if you feel chest pains, heart palpitations, nausea, and dizziness. Not to worry you further, but these are also symptoms of a heart attack. About the AuthorRead about Natural Cures. Also read about Ceramide C and Ceramide #114 Cozy Intuition Bathrobe- Baba Siri Chand Teletalk w/ Siri Gian Kaur: 
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| Society, Religion, Spirituality and Meditation Posted: 25 Jan 2012 03:00 PM PST Article by Brenda Mayhew Meditation is widely used in the western world today. As people hear of the benefits of meditation it has travelled the world several times over under various different names. One thing that we have realised though is that countries like India, China and Japan have always been at the forefront of meditation. Most of the new enlightenment techniques that we are just learning now started in Asia, and often centuries ago. As you can imagine though there are a lot of differences between how people live in Asia and how we live in the West today.Our upbringings are different, our lifestyles are different, and the way we learn and understand is totally alien to the people of Asia. This means that the way our countries understand and accept meditation is also slightly different. In Asia students of meditation learn the concepts by way of parables or stories. In the West we encourage critical thought. We teach our children how to think with rational, logical minds. Telling stories to explain a thought doesn't work. We require facts and scientific data. We lose a lot of the meaning behind meditation because of this, and limit ourselves to the depths that we can reach. There is a meditation society in most countries now. This is often the best place to find meditation courses and seminars local to your region. Religion Religion has also adapted to encompass meditation practices into it's daily programme. You can now find meditation exercises adopted to suit Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and many other religions. Some people are still finding resistance using meditation within their specific Church or Temple. While meditation has been accepted by most religions some people are finding it slow to trickle down to the people at the bottom. If you would like to incorporate meditation into your religious practices and are finding it difficult to get information from your local religious centre there are lots of examples and instructions online to show you the best ways to use meditat! ion for your own religious purposes. Spirituality Spirituality and the new age movement was one of the first groups of people in the west to adopt and accept meditation practices into their way of life. Spirituality differs from religion in that spiritualists aim to reach a level of happiness in their lives. Religion tends to stick to a set of rules, where as spiritualists will try various different methods to find the path that is right for them. It is a very personal experience and they can use meditation to help them along the path that they have chosen. It really doesn't matter why you come to meditation. It is such a simple technique to master that you can adapt it to almost any situation. About the AuthorBrenda Mayhew writes on self development related issues. You can learn more about meditation by visiting her website, Meditation Basics. 
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| Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:00 PM PST Article by Karl Sewon How do you select the adequate music for meditation? Baroque music is considered ideal for meditation and some compositions might have the right beat count to alter or soothe your brainwave. However, we will get back to this point later on. First, let's look at the science behind music CDs for therapy or other type similar activities. Science is still unsettled on the issue of music CDs for meditation and the fact remains that if a piece does not appeal to you, it will more than likely distract you and do more harm than good. So listen to your feelings as well as the audio feedback. What is meditation and using CDs all about? In the bustle of today's modern life people are losing touch with their subconscious. In fact, they are so busy that they are often not in control of their conscious minds as well and their health, both mental and physical, is in serious condition. Guided meditation is a process that helps you connect to your subconscious. Learning to meditate is a difficult process and may take you years to connect to your subconscious and quiet it. Music CDs for guided meditation will help you by soothing and bringing peace to your conscious mind. As a result you will be able to get in touch with your subconscious more easily. With time and practice, meditation helps in achieving specific results such as weight loss, abstinence from addiction, improved sports performance and even knowledge of your past lives. How do the CD and meditation help? Meditation relaxes the body and mind and releases the stress that accumulates within us. What if this very meditation could be made more deep, penetrating and effective? The Relaxation Guided Meditation CD; for example, can help you do so by taking you beyond the normal meditative state into a state of complete mental serenity and peace. After your meditation sessions with this particular set of CDs, you are supposed to return to your everyday life feeling more refreshed and full of energy. The audio files are said! to prov ide a strong guidance along with slow and simple background music to set and soothe the mind and take it to a state of bliss and relaxation. Your meditation will be more beautiful with an effective audio prompting. The promptings at the beginning of the session will create an atmosphere and prepare you for the further proceedings. This particular series we are using as an example, the Relaxation Guided Meditation CDs, gives you 25 minutes of complete relaxation where you can feel all the strain and tension slowly draining out of your body and mind and positive energy seeping in. After a session with this set, many report that you should return to life with vigor and energy and the simplest of tasks will become a source of enjoyment to you. Learn more about meditation and about how music CDs can help by searching the web for more articles on this topic. Then give the activity a try, and see what you think. About the AuthorOne good Program I've started using recently is Quantum Mind Power I have posted a review about it at my website. Visit http://www.mindpowerreviews.com/quantum_mind_power_review.html to check out whether it will be suitable for you too. 
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| Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:00 PM PST Article by Edwin Britt The word Yoga is deducted from the Sanskrit root "yuj" or "to yoke" which supposedly denotes to the unification of the individual's soul (Atman) with the universal collective soul (Brahman); both are Hindu conceptual terms used as a reference point to the mind, where Oneness only truly exists. Yoga is one of six canonical Hindu philosophy systems with roots dating back more than 4,000 years. Bikram Choudhury, the world-renowned creator of the Bikram Yoga Position, began his travel by utilising Hatha Yoga in his native India at the age of three, and rapidly became a champ; at the age of 11 he was the youngest contestant ever to win the National Yoga Championship. Bikram proceeded his athletic training in earnest until, at the age of 17, he was impaired by a weightlifting knee accidental injury; the European medical specialists examining him established that Bikram would never walk again. Not surprisingly, his yoga experience taught him not to accept that inevitability; training with his former teacher, his knee had completely cured six months later.Recognizing the power of the Bikram yoga posture methodology, his teacher asked him to start some yoga schools in India; these were so successful that Bikram opened schools in Japan, and in the years since then has brought his unique healing yoga to the rest of the world.Bikram yoga is a system of wellness, restoration and rejuvenation suited for all ages and all levels of fitness preparation, based on the combination of a series of 26 asanas (poses) which constitute the core factors of the Bikram yoga posture, and two yoga breathing exercises, or pranayamas. The series of positions, performed twice in a session (sessions typically last 90 minutes) was designed to scientifically warm and stretch muscles, ligaments and tendons, and to do so in a special order. Because people typically employ only a part of their whole lung capacity, the pranayamas will stretch the lungs over time, resulting in improved oxygen absorption and improved blood circulation. 26! Poses i n the Bikram Yoga PosesBikram Yoga is practiced with the help of instructors in licensed Bikram yoga studios around the world; the typical 90-minute session comprises of two challenging sets of the poses, designed by Bikram to systematically stimulate and restore health to every muscle, organ and joint of the body. The order, duration and configuration is important to the general achievement got in each session.Each of the 26 asana is targeted at bettering the functional state of a particular body part or region; here are a few examples, the number refers to the specific Bikram yoga pose pose sequence in the overall session:Number 11 is the Tadasana, or Tree Pose - it improves posture, thighs, and has an impact on back pain.Number 17 is the Salabhasana, or Locust Pose - it objects the spine, back and chest, and improves spine flexibility.Number 25 is the Matsyendrasana, or Spine Twisting Pose - it stretches the spine for flexibility and helps reduce back pain.Hot Bikram or Not?Bikram's Yoga is incorrectly referred to as Hot Yoga, because the Bikram yoga posture of 26 poses is performed in a heated room; Hot Yoga is a form of Hatha yoga performed in a heated room, but is not taught according to Bikram's exact philosophy or practice, and the instructors are not always trained in his methods.There is some controversy; with the gains of a heated environment well-documented, the hot yoga-style has got huge popularity. Lately, Bikram chose to forbid anyone who was simply instructing yoga in a heated room to promote it as Bikram Yoga unless the instructors were certified by his college and exactly followed his established Bikram yoga posture methodology. The resulting lawsuits were finally settled when Bikram agreed not to further prosecute the members of the Hot Yoga community, and they in turn agreed not to use the Bikram yoga name. The confusion still goes on, however, with the popular understanding that they are one and the same. About the AuthorThe columnist Edwin Britt is really interested in subjects associated to yoga. Working on his yoga writings on Bikram yoga the columnist confirmed his deep knowledge on the topic. 
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| Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:00 PM PST Article by David Bohl Most of us lead hectic lives as we balance our work with personal obligations. We may be stressed out juggling all of this and need some sort of stress release, even if it's just a few minutes a day. Or we may be perfectly happy with our busy lives, but still could use some time to bring some peace and calm into our world. Meditation has long been a practice that lets people find that inner peace and outer calm. It allows us to take a break from the busyness of our lives. It gives us a respite from hurrying about so we can create some outer calm. And it provides our minds with a rest from thinking overtime and growing more stressed by the day. If you've never really experienced inner peace and outer calm, you're in for a real treat. Meditation is not just for monks, religious fanatics, or recluses. Today meditation is for everyone who seeks sanctuary from the world-even for a few minutes a day. And it's not all that complicated or difficult to do to get instant benefits. You might not become a master meditator and achieve instant stillness of your mind the first time you do it, but you will get immediate relief from your frantic life as you retreat into that quiet place within. Here are 10 simple steps to start you on your way: 1. Commit to your daily practice. Decide that you will meditate every day, even if just for 5 minutes. 2. Find a place where you can meditate every day. Pick a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed and meditate there every day, as you will build up energy in that space. 3. Choose the time. Meditate the same time each day if possible, best times being early morning or early evening. Start out for 5 minutes and add a few more minutes each day until you're up to 20-30 minutes. 4. Prepare the environment. Light a candle, burn incense, create an atmosphere conducive to quieting your mind and body. 5. Warm up. Before meditating, practice yoga or stretch out your body to relax your muscles! and slo w down your mind. 6. Select the most comfortable posture. Most meditators sit in a chair, on the floor, or on a bench with a straight back. Find what works best for you so you stay alert but relaxed. 7. Start with 3-part breathing. Breathe in through your nose into your abdomen and let it expand. Bring the breathe into your lungs and let them fill up. Collapse your abdomen and push the air out through your nose. 8. Continue slow, deep breathing. Breathe slowly and deeply to a count of 5 for each of the three parts, until you feel sufficiently relaxed. 9. Select a method for each meditation session. You might try counting breaths, counting numbers or saying a mantra (a simple one is I AM). Listen to music, watch a candle. Observe your thoughts; stare at a mandala. You can also experiment with chanting, visualizing a relaxing scene, doing yoga, or simply practicing a state of mindfulness. All are all acceptable methods for meditating; find out which one works for you. 10. Keep a journal. Record your experiences with meditation to see what benefits you're getting; this will keep you motivated to keep at it and try different things. Some people meditate for years and never achieve a perfectly silent mind, however, if you don't make that your only goal, you won't set yourself up for disappointment or failure. Just look at the precious time you take to sit quietly in meditation as a mental spa, a break in your routine, a gift to yourself. You need to take time every day to recharge your mental and physical batteries. Consider meditation as your tool to achieve inner peace and outer calm to return to your life refreshed. About the AuthorPersonal Coach David Bohl shares the viral message "Slow Down FAST" and helps people raise the roof on all facets of their lives without risking implosion. Get some must-haves for persevering in challenging times! Sign up for David's online newsletter, The Bohl Report today. 
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| Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:00 AM PST Article by Sarah Martin Meditation is a way in which you can get acquainted with virtue in your mind so that you can have a calmer and more peaceful feeling. Having a peaceful mind is beneficial in helping you become free of your worries. This is not to say that you won't worry about things, but you develop a more effective way of dealing with stressful situations in your daily life. You will be able to understand them in a different light and be able to see them for what they really are. When your mind is not at peace, it is hard to be happy even under pleasant circumstances. Meditation helps to train your mind. In some forms of meditation, you can analyze the thought processes that pass through your mind. When you concentrate deeply on the thoughts and situations of your life, you can reach the point at which you find your own answers to your problems. When you concentrate on one thought for a length of time, you will develop placement meditation. The first stage of any meditating technique is to clear your mind and you can accomplish this by focusing on your breathing. You need to have a quiet place and a comfortable seat. Although you can buy a meditation cushion, you can use a folded blanket for this purpose as well. Today types of meditation are recommended by many health care professionals as a way of cleansing the mind and emotions of negative thoughts. By meditating, you can benefit from improved concentration and memory. It also helps to help you develop a greater understanding of stressful situations in your daily life so that you can have a greater understanding of the real cause of the problem. This helps you approach your problems with less stress because you do not impulsively become angry. This, in turn, helps you get along with others much better. Your body also benefits from meditation. When your mind is clear, you are better able to bring healing to the parts of your body that are ill. Meditating helps to improve the overall functioning of your immune system so that you! r body c an fight off disease. As your body becomes more relaxed, your blood pressure lowers and your heart can pump the blood to the organs of the body. The aim of meditation is to give you a sense of inner peace that you will use throughout your day in all your dealings. This is why it is recommended that you meditate in the morning as soon as you awake. The positive feelings that you bring into your mind and body will then help you cope with your day. Although many people do meditate before they eat, if you do feel hungry, you should have a little something to eat so that the hunger pangs will not interfere with your meditating. The main thing is to have a quiet place where you can be free of distractions. Many people from all walks of life engage in meditation. It is not just for those of the Buddhist religion. It is one of the few things in life that is free because you choose your own way and your own time. Time is the only thing you need and there are no downsides to engaging in this practice. One of the challengers that beginners face is being able to stay in the same position for a length of time and to be able to keep unpleasant thoughts from taking their attention away from the goal of meditation. About the AuthorSarah Martin is a freelance marketing writer based out of San Diego, CA. She specializes in guided meditation techniques, ways to handle stress, and biofeedback therapy. For more information on how to meditate and other relaxation techniques, please visit http://www.wilddivine.com/. 
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| Learn Why Meditation is Good For You: Benefits of Meditation Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:00 AM PST Article by Lucile Taylor So you think that meditation is a more effective way of going to sleep than counting sheep? Or is it a better alternative to watching reruns on TV? Well for some, that may be true. However, for those who practice meditation with a strong conviction, the benefits of meditation are far greater than being able to sleep fast. Basically, meditation has been designed to help people free their mind from life's constant conflicts. It promises to give people a deeper sense of relaxation and a higher control of themselves. The benefits of meditation even includes understanding one's self as it is viewed to be a process that will lead people to self-awareness. Scientific studied even found explanations to confirm some benefits of meditation. These studies point out that meditation shift the brain's activity from the stress-prone part to the calmer part of the brain. This mind exercise lessens the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression. They further found out that the brain processes lesser fear due to the changes in the brain's activities. There are benefits of meditation that most people find very helpful. One is, it actually releases a person from the bondage of past traumas which causes a feeling of having "unfinished business", and hindering present growth. Through this, one can also enjoy the little joys that each moment brings. The benefits of meditation will end our quest for things that we don't have or the feelings that we haven't experienced. Instead these will teach us how to appreciate the present. Meditation is just a simple method of gently taking us back into the NOW and letting go of the THEN. Because of the benefits of meditation, a lot of people suffering from psychological problems have found an ally in this mind practice. It is said to be able to pull one out of depression. And because it gives us a better understanding of ourselves, meditation also encourages people to quit their addiction to vices, help in their healing and recovery, and live better! and hea lthier lives. Some health experts have found out that people who have been diagnosed to be suffering from too much stress and extreme anxiety need not be treated with drugs. The benefits of meditation were once again proven in the study of these people. They found out that engaging in meditation is a good panic attack prevention. A lot of people have different things to say about meditation. Although there are numerous techniques in meditation, they should all be treated the same way. They are not designed to solve our problems or make life worry-free. They are here so that we will be more accepting of life and its challenges. Find insightful and useful information about Organizing and Positive Attitude at AllContent.com. About the AuthorLucile Taylor, an expert in Coaching, is a writer for AllContent.com. 
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