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  • Dahn Yoga for a Healthy Body and Mind  By : Luna Mohanty
    Dahn Yoga is a unique form of yoga that originated in Korea. Based upon a practice that is more than 5,000 years old, Dahn Yoga teaches you how to manage your body’s energy. In Korean, dahn means “life energy”.
  • Dahn Yoga Helps Improve the Health of Self and Others  By : larry Roseberg
    Dahn (means 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 Helps Relieve Arthritis and Other Health Issues  By : larry Roseberg
    Dahn (means 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 practices that go back more than 5,000.
  • Dahn Yoga Helps Relieve Chronic, Painful Diseases  By : larry Roseberg
    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.
  • Dare To Stop Childhood Obesity  By : Zuez Lacota
    No doubt about it, a very serious health problem facing children all over the world is obesity; and it comes with other health problems. As a matter of urgency, more needs to be done to check the monster called child obesity.
  • Derive the Most Out of Various Yoga Asanas with the Help of Yoga Accessories  By : Bertil Hjert
    It is not necessary to purchase all of the yoga accessories, rather it is recommended to opt for the necessary ones. Unlike other sports, yoga does not require different types of expensive accessories rather the only major equipment required by it is your “BODY”. Read here more about the different types of accessories.
  • Destination Yoga! New Trend in Yoga Fitness  By : Sara Lucci
    You've heard of destination weddings...now, the latest trend in yoga is destination yoga retreat or holidays. One country house in the hills of Umbria, Italy does yoga like no one else. Does a peaceful atmosphere lead to a more productive workout?
  • Dhauti - Cleaning the Stomach  By : Franchis
    This is a shuddhikriya meant for cleaning the stomach
  • Dhayana - Controlling the Mind  By : Franchis
    Human mind has ever been a thing of great concern to the philosophers, thinkers, and masters of yoga.
  • Dhyana  By : Sharon Hopkins -
    Almost everyone has experienced the fact that when one starts concentrating his mind on any immediate object or an idea, the mind starts wandering. It is very difficult to keep the mind busy with a single thought. The ancient sages too encountered the same problems. Arjuna, in Gita had mentioned that controlling the mind is an impossible thing on earth. Hence, he was advised by Krishna that though mind control is difficult, it can be made silent and steady by regular practice...
  • Dhyana Meditation for Fitness  By : Franchis
    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.
  • Dhyana Yoga (meditation) for soul awakening.  By : Yuga Rishi
    A human life is a priceless gift of God. This gift has been given to us to fulfill divine goals. But it is our ill-fate that we have forgotten our divine nature, God’s gift and the goal/ importance of a human life. Neither do we know our divine potential, nor the Lord’s goal, wisdom or meditation. We are straying far away in this dark, gloomy world.
  • Diabetes and Yoga: Alternative Diabetes-Management Strategies  By : Vivian Brennan
    Yoga is an ancient practice of moving the body into different poses (asanas) to achieve a healthy body, an attentive mind, and a relaxed spirit. Yoga can be used to help treat many different illnesses, including diabetes. There have been numerous clinical studies that prove the benefits that yoga has for diabetics, because many yoga poses can positively impact circulation and help regulate body systems.
  • Different Stages of Yoga  By : Merry
    Generally, Yoga consists of and is described in eight stages astanga-yoga, (‘eight-membered Yoga’). Yama (‘restraint’) denoting abstinence from injury (ahimsa), falsehood, stealing, lust, and avarice is the first stage; with niyama (‘observance’), denoting cleanliness of body, contentment, austerity, study, and devotion to God, the second stage.
  • Different Types of Yoga Equipment  By : Ambrosio Thompson
    Everyone knows that Yoga is said to be a quite relaxing type of exercise. It is not only popular in the Hindu culture but has also been a proven way to stay fit and healthy, mind and body. Yoga is much more than a form of meditation but is actually a common exercise regime that has been used around the world for a long time.
  • Discover how a commitment to yoga can change your life forever  By : Jez Heath
    The basic benefits of yoga are well published, researched and discussed. However the true benefits of yoga go beyond the obvious, and can be the foundation from which you make significant and lasting improvements to your life.
  • Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals – Part 1  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Time is valuable and there are a number of successful methods for goal realization. Yoga will cross train your mind and body for maximum potential. Imagine being able to optimize your attitude in one hour, per day, or less.
  • Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals – Part 2  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    At this point, let’s break down the major components of a typical Hatha Yoga session, and see how each one will enable you to reach your goals.
  • Discover The Difference Between Hatha And Vinyasa Yoga  By : Rebecca Prescott
    Find out the difference between hatha and vinyasa yoga, and how these differences translate into benefits for your yoga practice. Learn which style is better for beginners, and more.
  • Discover Yoga's Healing Power  By : okiefire
    Yoga has mutliple benefits for your health. Yoga exercises and meditation make you more physically and mentally capable of dealing with life's everyday stressors.
  • Discovering The History And Concepts Of Different Branches of Yoga  By : Cindy Heller
    In this article, we are going to discuss the history and concepts of Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga and Raja Yoga.
  • Discovering Yoga Retreats  By : Michelle Bery -
    With more and more people practicing the ancient art of yoga, there exists a large community of people who share a passion for its benefits. The consistent practice of yoga has been shown to decrease stress, improve physical health, and increase mental and emotional well being. And for those who have experienced its benefits, they are often eager to share the experience with others.

    Yoga retreats offer those who are committed to yoga a place of relaxed community and focuse...
  • Divine Powers have their roots in the Chakra (subtle plexus) family.  By : Yuga Rishi
    Life is a Yajna. Life also has a priest, demigod and other paraphernalia. Scriptural scholars have correlated all this. While giving a special description of Kundalini Yajna the Mundakopanishad says (2/1/9):
    Great souls have emerged from it. The 7 flames of fire are emitted from it. These are the 7 Samidhas (wood of Yajna) and these are the 7 Havees (Yajna offerings). Its energy enters all the 7 Lokas ( subtle world) which were created by God for higher sacred purposes.
  • Does Sedation Dentistry Differ From A Regular Dentist Appointment  By : Erin Gooch
    The term sedation dentistry is another way of saying that your dental work will be performed while you're put to sleep. This often works out well for those that are fearful of visiting the dentist and/or those times when it's easier for the dentist to have you asleep.
  • Does the Magic Stop Smoking Pill Help?  By : Darren Warmuth
    If you are a smoker and have come to the point that you want to quit smoking, you will need to put in some effort on your part, because there is no such thing that can work without your willing assistance. So, stop looking for the All New Recently Improved Super-Duper Stop Smoking Miracle Cure that 99% of smoking cessation products promise.
  • Does Yoga Normalize Body Weight?  By : Carrie A.Hall -
    Many people are first drawn to Yoga as a way to keep their bodies fit and supple. Others come seeking relief or help for a specific ailment like tension or Backache. Whatever your reason is, Yoga can be a tool in giving you both what you came for, and more.

    Though the practice of Yoga is closely associated to ancient texts, beliefs, and values, it also yields benefits useful for people's practical daily lives. Here are some reasons why more and more people are practicing Y...
  • Does Yoga offer any Health Benefits?  By : skindeep13
    Yoga has been practiced by ancient mystics and philosophers for thousands of years. Most people who hear the word yoga immediately think that this particular activity is simply a way to increase flexibility. In reality however, yoga offers so many more health benefits. Aside from its weight loss properties, yoga is also known to offer certain preventative medicine properties.
  • Drishti: A Single Point of Focus in Your Yoga Practice  By : Michael Saunders
    Most yoga teachers stress that drishti can help improve your posture during poses, and it can also help you with your meditation practices as you learn to use yoga for this purpose. By understanding the power of drishti, you can better understand how yoga works on both physical and spiritual levels.
  • DVD’s For Yoga  By : Judy Wellsworth
    Yoga DVD’s have the professionals on them doing actual shows to demonstrate the poses and meditation and the breathing of yoga. It is
  • Easy And Advanced Yoga - What Is The Difference?  By : Cindy Heller
    Most westerners usually wince when they the subject of yoga is brought up. All they see is complicated poses done by yoga practitioners. But there is easy yoga and the advanced level, so everyone who is interested can pick it up. Both easy and advanced yoga are formed thousands of years ago in India to assist practitioners achieve balance and harmony in their life. With a balanced and harmonious body, it is easy to be one with the universe.

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