Author: Sandra R. InfingerIt is argued among scholars that the earliest signs of yoga were evidenced in the stone seals discovered at Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300-1700 B.C.E.) sites in Pakistan. Figures were depicted in positions resembling a common yoga or meditation pose. The Buddhist texts are probably the earliest texts describing meditation techniques. They describe meditative practices and states which had existed before the...more
What is meditation?Meditation derives from the Latin words Mederi and meditari. Mederi meaning is to heal and meditari meaning is to think. Relaxation for the brain. Meditation means awareness. Meditation takes its form in many ways, being aware of your breathing, lying in darkness listening to rain falling, sitting outdoors listening to the birds, in fact it can be anything that eases you, anything that does not distract your mind from the...more
We have all had moments in life when we wondered why we keep on making the same mistakes again and again. While we are quite content with some aspects of our nature, we are not so fond of some of our other traits. Why is it that some of us always have difficulty with self confidence while others genuinely feel brave and secure? How come some people are such good communicators while others experience great difficulty in expressing themselves, thus leading to much unhappiness in their personal relationships? Even though we are all human in that we all have two eyes and one nose, our inner being is incredibly unique. Then again we come across the question, why is a certain positive or negative trait being expressed differently in each one of us and more importantly, how can we turn our weaknesses into strong points?The energies exerted by the planets when you were born indicate your basic strengths and weaknesses. We can give an example of this using the north and south nodes of the moon. The positions of these two indicate the fundamental lessons we will have to learn in life. While the South Node shows the habits, weaknesses and talents we were born with, the North Node gives us an...more
Have you ever envisioned yourself learning hands on and in a setting that is real life? Real experience comes from actually being able to participate in something and a classroom setting can limit an individual's ability to fully understand a subject they are studying. And learning hands on is a much more enjoyable and remembered experience. Now,...more
Yoga is a spiritual exercise that tends to unite the body with the mind and the mind with the soul. The practice of yoga leads an individual to a state of eternal bliss. Through various asanas and proper breathing techniques, yoga sadhana enables an individual to attain ultimate end of all human pursuits, that is, "Moksha". Moksha is the stage,...more
The benefits of Yoga are innumerous and its a well-known fact that yoga exercises have brought amazing balance to the lives of many people all across the world. A personal yoga practice helps you maintain a balance in personal and spiritual life. You should start with some beginner yoga exercises and then gradually move onto perform complex exercises. The basic exercises can be done by anyone regardless of age or level of experience. This way you can work on some very important aspects of your body while achieving complete holistic health. In fact, these poses are so key to yoga and beneficial to the body, that yoga recommends these exercises by done every single day.Forward Bending Yoga Posture is a basic yoga posture that is quite helpful for improving health and longevity. It also promotes spontaneous healing and strengthens your nervous and digestive systems. It also improves flexibility in the back, calves and hips.There are few other famous beginner yoga exercises such as Butterfly Pose. While performing this exercise you have to sit straight and bring the soles of your feet together in front of you. Keep your back straight and lean forward from the waist as far as you feel...more
Author: happy pigNow, there are more and more people start to practice yoga. But before practice, you need to prepare for some equipments. Basic Equipment Clothing: Comfortable, breathable clothes are recommended for yoga. You probably want to...more
I often wondered what the value of each type of yoga position is, so I did some research to find out. All yoga positions help to develop strength and flexibility. Yet the type of yoga position that you do also offers some very specific...more
Some people may wonder if using a yoga prop can help them get more out of their practice. My personal opinion is yes. B.K.S. Iyengar introduced the yoga prop as a means of supporting proper alignment of the joints and bones during postures....more
A healthy anal and genital area is of great importance both for the general well-being and for the sexual abilities. The same is true about a healthy respiratory tract and breathing apparatus. Here are presented two poses and three breathing...more
The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga was not developed as the newest way to slim down so they could fit into a smaller pants size. The history of yoga goes back 5,000 years. It...more
Many people wonder if yoga can improve their muscle fitness. They recognize that yoga can help reduce stress and increase flexibility, but when it comes to increasing muscle fitness, they think it might be a little too 'weak' to do the job. The...more