 Category: Yoga
Category: Health and Fitness >> Yoga<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 next page >> by Muna wa Wanjiru  [ 2008-05-14 ] More and more often, we have the tendency of escaping to wonderful natural corners in order to find the peace of mind and the relaxation that we seem to have lost. Daily stresses, lack of communication, improper nutrition, sleeping disorders, lack of spare time or emotional problems, they are all complicating our lives causing true inner dramas, one can hardly recover from. by Muna wa Wanjiru  [ 2008-05-14 ] For many people who suffer from the stress and anxiety specific to our times, yoga has become a refuge and an escape. There are more and more yoga classes to turn to for help, and if this great spiritual path emerged in ancient India, it is now all pervading in the Western world too. by sanjeev pandey [ 2008-05-06 ] Dahn Yoga improves one’s health by activating the energy system to maximize one’s natural self-healing power. It brings an experiential holistic balance to one’s life by awakening one to an integrative perspective toward life and the world. Through this approach, you can find a way into your body, mind, and finally your self. by sanjeev pandey [ 2008-05-02 ] Dahn (bright energy in Korean) is the symbolic manifestation of the sun rising at dawn, with its inexhaustible source of vitality. Dahn Yoga’s basic approach is to expand Ki-energy (core life vitality). In the model of Oriental health, energy affects the quality of the body (health, strength, flexibility and healing), mind (concentration, clarity, creativity and calmness), and spirit (meaning, purpose, vision and peace). Dahn Yoga is the modernized version of traditional Korean body-mind health principles and practices with roots going back more than 5,000 years. by peter hutch  [ 2008-04-28 ] Though meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits. The yoga and meditation techniques are being implemented in management of life threatening diseases; in transformation of molecular and genetic structure; in reversal of mental illnesses by peter hutch  [ 2008-04-25 ] Yoga is very wide and comprehensive system embracing all walks of human life. It is unlike Ayurvedic, Unani and Homoeopathy. It is not merely a system of treatment but has potential to develop alround health i.e. physical, social, mental and spiritual. For social health, it prescribes the practice of Yama & Niyama and Karma Yoga. A man devoted to karma Yoga looks all the living beings as his bretherens and helps them getting rid of painful situations. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-04-21 ] Yoga, a cheerful practice differs from other forms of work out that includes motions that do not cause sprain on any organ of body. It is not an aerobic work out, but it utilizes almost every muscle in the body as well as other organs. Meditation all through Yoga can improve attentiveness. by Juliet Cohen  [ 2008-03-30 ] Yoga as we all know it is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. Yoga is practiced by over 20 million Americans daily. Everyday people are reporting their wonderful experiences with Yoga. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] Yama and niyama may be respectively called the negative and positive aspects of behaviour. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] Baka means the crane. In this asana the hands are placed on the seat with the fingers pointing forward. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] It is a shuddhikriya meant for cleansing the eyes and for making the' mind silent in concentration. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] Breathing is a very basic phenomenon concerning life. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] Taking for granted that one has already practised purakas and rechakas of ten and twenty seconds respectively, for a month or so, one should, on the first day, introduce holding of breath in the last round, for ten seconds. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] The organs constituting this system are: the mouth, the pharynx, the gullet (foodpipe), the stomach, the duodenum, and the small and large intestines. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] This consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, the urethra, as well as the skin, and the large intestines. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] Also known as the cardio-vascular system this consists of the heart (which pumps the blood to various body parts), and the blood vessels (which carry the blood from the heart and back to it again). by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-29 ] This may be said to start from the nose, and is composed of the larynx, the wind pipe (trachea), its two branches (called "bronchi"), and the lungs. by Juliet Cohen  [ 2008-03-29 ] Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine holds out to the world the promise of a healthy long life. Ayurveda is the best way to teaches us to keep away these unwanted materials and toxins by creating a shield in the body. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-20 ] This is a shuddhikriya meant for cleaning the stomach by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-20 ] As pointed out earlier this is actually a variety of Viparitakarani mudra. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-20 ] Purva and paschima are the Sanskrit words for the east and west. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-20 ] This indicates a complete absence of sex desire. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-20 ] This means relying on the Divine Will, by ascribing the effects of whatever one does to Divine Providence. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-20 ] For smooth respiration, it is necessary that both the nostrils should be clear, with the passage inside them fully open for the movement of air. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-19 ] The mind of such a person stops running about, and becomes steady and still very easily. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-19 ] It is the experience of almost everyone of us that whenever we try to concentrate the mind on an object or an idea, the mind immediately starts wandering. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-19 ] Human mind has ever been a thing of great concern to the philosophers, thinkers, and masters of yoga. by Robert Baird Baird  [ 2008-03-17 ] The other reason that vitamins A, C, and E may be of interest to athletes relates to their potential immunostimulatory properties. The antioxidant properties of the vitamins may differ from the immunomodulatory effects. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-08 ] Ab Exercise Machines and Equipments - Do they Really Help or Work? by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-08 ] You may be one of the many people who have heard about the benefits of Pilates excercise, but just really don't know what it's all about. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-03-08 ] Exercise has many benefits. Our bodies thrive on regular physical activity. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-03-05 ] Yoga as we all know it is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one and that if it is given the right tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal itself. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-03-05 ] The whole system of Yoga is built on three main structures: exercise, breathing, and meditation. The exercises of Yoga are designed to put pressure on the glandular systems of the body, thereby increasing its efficiency and total health. by Robert Baird Baird  [ 2008-03-01 ] Keep your legs strong, so that you feel steady to rotate your hips as widely as you can without upsetting your balance. by Dr Anne [ 2008-02-28 ] Although it seems like a hot new trend, yoga actually began more than 3,000 years ago in India. The word yoga comes from Sanskrit, and it means to "yoke," or bring together the mind, body, and spirit. The physical component of the yoga lifestyle is called hatha yoga. by Dr Anne [ 2008-02-28 ] Defining stress is difficult. One person’s horrible day is another person’s walk in the park. We all have different triggers for stress and different ways that we cope or don’t cope.
by Robert Baird Baird  [ 2008-02-28 ] Keep your chest as low to the ground as you can for as long as you can before arching your body. Hiss as loudly as you can for maximum benefit. by Dr Anne [ 2008-02-27 ] The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy. The aging process, which is largely an artificial condition, caused mainly by autointoxication or self-poisoning, can be slowed down by practicing yoga.
by Dr Anne [ 2008-02-27 ] Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga, sometimes called physical Yoga, is what most Americans think of when they hear the word "Yoga." Hatha Yoga focuses on a series of asanas, or postures, and on by Dr Anne [ 2008-02-27 ] Meditation is one of the proven alternative therapies. It can be broadly classified under the mind-body medicine.
by Robert Baird Baird  [ 2008-02-21 ] Raise your arms to shoulder height, then bend them and take them behind your back. Bring your fingertips together, palms resting on your lower back. by Peter sams  [ 2008-02-20 ] The ultimate goal of yoga is to reach complete peacefulness of body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-02-18 ] Yoga has increased in popularity in recent times. It has been shown to lower hypertension, perks up sleep and digestion, strengthen muscles and joints, and increase suppleness. Yoga removes impurities from the body during the breath, sweat, liver, kidneys and digestive system. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-02-18 ] What is the best exercise to burn fat? Any physical aggression may be exercise or yoga that gets your heart rate into your targeted heart range. If you desire to lose weight, you require exercising hard enough to raise your pulse rate enough to burn fat more competently. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-02-16 ] Yoga has long been advertised as a relaxation technique that tones the body, mind, and spirit into working in equilibrium. But many fitness experts and yoga teachers now say that yoga also leads to successful and lasting weight loss where other techniques have either botched or shown minimal results. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-02-15 ] Be certain to wear the proper clothing. Clothes should be loose so that you can do any movement properly. by Robert Baird Baird  [ 2008-02-08 ] Also known as OKG, this compound is formed from two molecules of the amino acid ornithine and one a-KG. OKG has been shown in a variety of studies to have an anabolid anticatabolic effect. by Nick Mutt  [ 2008-02-07 ] Yoga is very beneficial for one's overall health and well being. For years it has been used in many forms for healing and relaxing mind, body and spirit. by Dr. Eric Daiter [ 2008-01-14 ] Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility and should be considered when planning your infertility treatment. by Sara Valencourt [ 2007-12-21 ] Attending your first yoga class for a basic yoga session can be quite intimidating, especially for one who is not familiar with yoga. Here, we will teach you how to find the best yoga instructor and class for you to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Keep these key points in mind to make you feel more comfortable with your first basic yoga session. |