How early can you start back Pain Prevention? Well the sooner the better BEFORE we start to feel the pain. What I mean is to prevent any imbalance through regular maintenance. Start them YOUNG.Let me explain. Recently in one of our classes we were joined by two young 15 year old girls and slim in stature. One of the girls mother brought them who is also at the class. We practiced a variety of postures with some back bends, in particular the Wheel...more
You would have definitely heard of yoga, which is one of the hot favorites in the USA today. The Western world is gradually looking into the secrets of youth and health that ancient civilization of the East followed. The Indian civilization is one of the oldest and extremely rich in scientific applications not only in medicine but also in engineering, physics, mathematics, astrology and astronomy among others.Yoga has four branches that cover the...more
Many think of Yoga as a relaxation and meditation technique. While it can be, there are different styles of Yoga-some concentrating more on relaxation while others can be a great workout for your entire body, as well as your mind. Learn about the different styles of Yoga and see which one may be right for you. It's like matching your shoes and your belt-matching your Yoga style with your mood and what your mind and body need for the day.AshtangaIf you're ready for a workout, then Ashtanga Yoga may be just what you're looking for. During this practice, you are in continuous movement as you work through a series of six asanas. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace, but there is no resting, adjusting or lingering in your poses. Expect your heart rate to increase and to sweat your way through this newly popular style of Yoga.As a form of Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga focuses on a mind-body combination as you flow through a series of postures. When you perfect your breathing technique along with your poses, this form of Yoga gives your body a complete fitness workout and clears your mind simultaneously.To find an Ashtanga Yoga class near you, check for local Yoga...more
Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea - simple and profound. An exercise routine, it is fast sweeping the world and is a complete wellbeing workout. It is the brainchild of Dr. Madan Kataria, an Indian physician from Mumbai who started the first laughter club in a park on 13th March 1995, with just 5 people. Today, it has become a worldwide...more
A feeling of anxiousness or anxiety prior to taking an examination is normal. In fact, some experts believe it is healthy as it serves as an effective stimuli that prompts one to come up with a preparation strategy for an upcoming examination. But some people are not good with handling their nervousness and anxiety such that it affects their...more
Books are the source of information or in other words, source of knowledge. Books can replace a teacher or a guide, by leading one to the right avenue. It is said that books are the best friend of a human being. To learn anything books can be the best help. And when it comes to Yoga, no one can ignore the importance of Yoga books in learning the scientific method of yoga practicing. Since Vedic ages Yoga is the proven way of controlling mind, heart, body, soul. Yoga is the key to a healthy life. Many a things are there to teach Yoga like Yoga DVDs and CDs, Yoga music etc. but books hold a great place of importance here.Practicing yoga properly and regularly requires a Yoga instructor or teacher. But sometimes it is really difficult to find a trained yoga supervisor. Yoga gurus conduct yoga sessions and teach the practitioners the right way of practicing yoga. Yoga books, with their important and relevant content act as great aid in the absence of suitable Yoga instructor. Be it Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Raja yoga, without proper knowledge one should not practice it himself or herself. Yoga is a vast field. So authors make extensive research before writing a book on any form of...more
Yoga, the word brings many different images to the minds of different people. Many people will think of awkward stretches done by impossibly flexible people. Some will imagine Buddhists in an incense filled room, sitting cross legged and chanting....more
New Delhi/ Los Angeles - December 28, 2009 Yoga and fitness enthusiasts can now seek personalized instruction in this ancient Indian discipline, straight from the land where it was born and developed, delivered in high-definition video.This service...more
An intimate touch of sound or music can penetrate the whole being of human body. From the ancient ages this is a proven fact. Particularly in India, music for its rich root is considered as an integral part of Yoga practicing. And India has also a...more
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is also known as, "OCD." As many of you know, OCD is often classified an anxiety disorder, in which the person affected is plagued by unwanted, intrusive thoughts. Yoga is designed to help reduce anxiety and stressful...more
Yoga, the thousand years old Hindu philosophy of maintaining physiological fitness, is getting much more popularity day by day for its scientific base and methods. This ancient philosophy with its root in Indian culture, is successfully spreading its...more
Bikram Choudhary, an Indian yoga guru, has founded a style of yoga named after him. Bikram Yoga, or Hot Yoga, as it is popularly referred to, has a series of 26 poses, ideally performed in a hot room, where the temperature is more than 105 degrees...more