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  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Camel  By : Subodh Gupta
    Ushtrasana in a Sanskrit language means a camel, hence the name. The Camel is an advanced and powerful yoga posture, which should be only practiced by intermediate and advanced students in a full version. It opens up the whole front of the body and stimulates the respiratory, circulatory, nervous and endocrine systems.
    The Camel is a posture that should be done after the body is warmed up sufficiently as it provides a quite deep backbend.
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture - Monkey Pose (the Split)  By : Subodh Gupta
    Hanumanasana is dedicated to Hanuman, a powerful monkey-faced God from India’s great epic, the ‘Ramayana’ and his famous leap across the sea from the southern tip of India to the island of Sri Lanka to rescue Sita, the Rama’s wife. Hanuman is known for his devotion to Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu and this pose honors that devotion.
    Commonly referred to as the split, Hanumanasana, is one of the most challenging poses in Hatha yoga practice, because it demands two seemingly opposite actions in the pelvis.
  • Yoga Joins Individual With Devine  By : Ashish Jain -
    The word Yoga belongs to Sanskrit language. It is derived from the root word, 'Yuj' which means “to join”. Probably this is what the Yoga Practices in the present century suggests to. That is to join the individual with the divine!

    Yoga has several definitions. Its functions and character can be defined in hundreds of ways. One of the short and meaningful definitions of yoga is “Efficiency in work is yoga.”

    As for the action-oriented explanation of yoga, any action that...
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture - Upward-Facing Dog  By : Subodh Gupta
    The Upward-Facing Dog posture is not a Cobra (Bhujangasana) posture, but it begins in the same way and then goes one step beyond. The posture is like a suspension bridge, where the arms and forearms support the posture from above, and the feet or knees support it from below, leaving the chest, abdomen, pelvis and thighs suspended in mid-air.
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Full Boat  By : Subodh Gupta
    This posture resembles a boat viewed from a side, hence the name.

    The Boat is a challenging posture that can be quite stressful and difficult to accomplish. Because of that it can restrict the breathing or develop a habit of holding the breath. Learning to breathe deeply and fully in this posture will revitalize the body (by bringing in more oxygen per breath) and help to eliminate toxins and waste products from the body.
  • A Brief Glimpse at Yoga Through Time  By : Jennifer Ryan
    Between 200BC and 300AD an Indian philosopher known as Patanjali gave the world the Yoga Sutras - a series of aphorisms that set out the practice of the eight limbs of classical yoga. Though we know very little about the sage himself, Patanjali's great work is considered the cornerstone of the knowledge of yoga practice, from asana practice to the deeper internal journey of meditation and self- realization. The work is set out into four chapters known as The Samadhi Pada, the Sadhana Pada, the Vibhuti Pada and the Kaivayla Pada. Yoga means union, sutra is the Sanskrit word for thread, and pada is the Sanksrit word for book.
  • So Should I do Yoga?  By : Foras Aje
    From Madonna, Sting, Russell Simmons to your very own next door neighbor,
    Everyone seems to be getting involved with Yoga. So why shouldn’t you.
  • How to Make Up Your Own Yoga Routine At Home (part 1)  By : Foras Aje
    Several people wonder how they can go about making a Yoga routine for practice in the comforts of their own home. They wonder if such an option is even possible. Well, it is and here is how.
  • How to Make Up Your Own Yoga Routine At Home (part 2)  By : Foras Aje
    This is part 2 of this article on how to make your own Yoga routine for yourself in the comforts of your own home.
  • How to Use Yoga to Alleviate Stress  By : Foras Aje
    It’s a given, as technologically advanced as we may be we are still creatures with animal instincts. As we walk the fine line between modern life and our animalistic characteristics, we often times are left to find balance in our bodies, our minds, our environment, in our lives. That’s where Yoga comes in.
  • Just what are the Benefits of Yoga?  By : Foras Aje
    It is often asked by a curious person that besides flexibility, what else can one hope to gain from practicing Yoga? There are several benefits and what’s more they include not only the body, but the mind and spirit.
  • Beginners Yoga For Pregnant Women  By : Foras Aje
    We all know that pregnancy is a physical as well as mental experience.
    Women naturally become more in tune and aware with the many daily changes going on in their bodies and at times need help to adapt to these changes.
    That my friends is where Yoga comes in.
  • Yoga and the Vegan Diet: A match for superior health.  By : Foras Aje
    Research has shown that the vegan diet may perhaps be the healthiest dietetic choice for health. Reports are also showing that Yoga as a choice (exclusively or partly) as a choice for exercise has several physical and mental benefits. Imagine how both could work together for health.
  • Yoga Could Actually Help With Eating Disorders  By : Foras Aje
    It, Yoga, has been praised for almost everything, however, very few people no that for even eating disorders. Some specific Yoga poses and derivatives can be used effectively for restoring better digestive and mental health which are perhaps the two types needing attention in regards to eating disorders.
  • Anti-Aging and Yoga, Is there a connection?  By : Foras Aje
    From an anti-aging perspective, the real question is not whether to exercise, but more importantly, what kind of exercise? Several Options exist, however one stand-out will be the incomparable Yoga. Let’s see why.
  • Target Those Love Handles the Yoga-Pilates Way.  By : Foras Aje
    Besides the protrusion of the abdominal region, another oft-times targeted portion of the mid-section for exercising are the love-handles.
    Though there are several options, the superior abdominal exercises for toning the love (aka hate) handles will be the incomparable Yoga.
    Let’s See.
  • What is Fitness-Yoga?  By : Foras Aje
    Yoga is often a form of exercise that is associated with meditation, breathing exercises or seemingly impossible positioning of the body in awkward looking poses. However, there may be more to it as everyone now seems to be doing a different kind of Yoga: Fitness Yoga.
  • How one Yoga Looking Push-up Can Work The Whole Body  By : Foras Aje
    We want results and we want them now, hence the ever-changing technology. This actually lends itself to our fitness and health needs. So are there any exercises one can execute in as little time as possible and still be able to achieve a solid workout? The answer may lie in this yoga-looking exercise.
  • Even If you lift Weights, You still Need Some Yoga  By : Foras Aje
    When we think of weights, we think of the massive muscles that most body-builders get. But this could be a drawback. What’s the point having bulging muscles if you can’t hardly move the body due to lack of flexibility and agility. Here, friends is where Yoga may come in handy.
  • The Diamond Pose-An essential for the Yoga Beginner.  By : Foras Aje
    There are over 84, 000 yoga poses but some do stand out as essentials and should be practiced daily. One of them is the Diamond Pose also known as Vajrasana. Let’s see why.
  • Try Yoga for Chronic Constipation  By : Foras Aje
    Chronic constipation may perhaps be the main cause of most ailments common to humans. From the common cold, acne to even depression, avoiding constipation may perhaps be the first step for prevention of illness.
    Find out how yoga can help to prevent it today.
  • Try These Yoga Poses for Jet Lag  By : Foras Aje
    Jet lag appears definitely to be one these things: A Condition resulting when travel across time zones leaves a person feeling “out of sync” with local time at his or her destination. That considered, to get you 'back in sync', one highly recommended solution will be Yoga. Let’s see how
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Reclining Hero Posture  By : Subodh Gupta
    Supta Virasana is an intermediate posture and for those only who can sit their buttocks relatively easily on the floor between their feet.

    In Sanskrit language, ‘Supta’ means reclining or lying down; ‘Vira’ means hero and ‘Asana’ means pose or posture, hence the name - Reclining Hero posture.

    The Reclining Hero posture has a remarkable effect on digestion and it is one of the yoga postures which can be done after eating.

    As a counter posture for Supta Virasana the Sitting Forward Bend (Paschimottanasan) is perfect because this posture will stretch out the knees at this point.
  • Awakening the Female Serpent....Uplifting Divine Powers  By : Yuga Rishi
    The 6 Chakras are also called the 6-fold wealth. In spiritual science it is called Sham (mental control), Dama (sense organ control), Uparati (dispassion), Titiksha (forbearance), Shradha (faith), Samadhan (concentration). Sham means serenity. It means destruction of agitation, tension, anguish and anger. Dama means mastery of the sense organs and stopping them from straying towards their respective objects. Uparati means fighting against vileness, wickedness etc of the mind.
  • Yoga Accessories: A Crucial Part Of Modern Yoga Practice  By : Ashish Jain -
    The very mention of the word yoga brings before the curtain of mind, certain fit and glowing bodies doing their workout in difficult and strange postures. “The beauty mixed with strain” attract the onlookers and they get curious to know more about the art. A group of people doing various yoga asanas in an open park, early in the morning attracts the attention of people even now. Soon they become yoga enthusiasts and practitioners themselves.

    Over a period, commercializatio...
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Lotus  By : Subodh Gupta
    Years of consistent effort may be needed to make this advanced posture feasible.

    In a Sanskrit language ‘Padma’ means ‘Lotus’ and in this posture the position of the legs look like a blooming lotus, hence the name. The position of the crossed legs and the erect back keeps the mind alert and attentive, which is why the Lotus posture has been given a great importance in yoga practice as it is best suited for concentration and meditation.
  • Health Benefits of Yoga  By : Michelle Trantina
    The yoga practice acts as a therapeutic tool to heal the body and the mind. When you practice yoga regularly, the numerous health benefits become apparent. The yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation come together to yield a large number of physiological and psychological changes.
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture - Half Moon  By : Subodh Gupta
    The Half Moon - (Ardha Chandrasana)

    ‘Chandra’ in a Sanskrit language means moon, and ‘Ardha’ means half, and as the posture resembles the half moon, hence the name.

    The Half Moon posture tones the lower region of the spine and the nerves connected with the leg muscles. It is highly effective for strengthening the legs, buttocks, abdomen, knees and the ankles. The leg strength is gained from balancing on one leg.
  • The Basics of Yoga Pilates  By : anita pilates
    People who have desk jobs or driving jobs that require them to be behind the wheel for several hours at a stretch can indeed benefit from Yoga Pilates. Other people who can benefit from Yoga Pilates include dancers, acrobatic performers, gymnasts, and other professional athletes. Whether your daily life involves excessive physical stress, no movement at all, or average activity, Yoga Pilates can definitely help you in every physical and mental aspect.
  • What Is Power Yoga - And How Does It Differ From Ashtanga?  By : Rebecca Prescott
    Find out what Power Yoga is, and how it differs from Ashtanga yoga. Vinyasa style postures are also explained, and why heat is encouraged in these types of yoga.

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