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Yoga and Meditation - Questions and Answers

...is much more sophisticated than that. It is also pretty technical, but there is no avoiding that.

Yoga is the suppression of the modifications of the chitta, is the beginning statement of the Yoga sutras as well as being Patanjalis definition of yoga. Meditation establishes our consciousness in the true self and renders the chitta (mental energy, mind substance) free from outer-caused modifications or vrittis (waves). We should look at this further.

To the purusha the chitta is the sole object in the form of its modifications. And chitta with its modifications [vrittis] inhibited [suppressed] would no longer be an object, according to Shankara. The spirit, whose nature is consciousness alone, experiences the modifications of the mind (chitta) and mistakenly identifies with them. Though it seems to see many things, the only thing it ever really does see is the chitta as it dances before it in the form of ever-changing waves (vrittis). It is this objective consciousness that is the root of bondageactually is the state of bondage. For Vyasa comments on Sutra 4:22: Though unmoving and unchan...more

The Perseverance of Teaching yoga, Part 2

...come stale, and eventually quit.

How can this happen? Because yoga teachers and everyone else should write down goals, make plans, and keep taking action. This is not that difficult, but sitting down and dreaming is easier. The biggest difference between those who think about becoming a yoga teacher and those who become a yoga teacher is action. Determination and perseverance do count against all the odds.

The last ingredient toward successfully teaching yoga is to maintain your own personal practice and continue your education on Yogic subjects as they apply to your students. Learn more about safety, anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, sports medicine, modifications, props, and physical therapy. Netwo...more

Can Yoga Cure Obesity?

...Yoga increases the concentration of mind and builds your focus and health. It also reduces the stiffness in your body thus making it more flexible.

One of the most common problems faced by this generation is obesity. Today, obesity is being cured with many advanced techniques like gastric bypass surgery, diet pills and squeezing the siz...more

Yoga Mats Are For Every Style

...You are likely going to need some yoga mats, regardless of what kind of yoga it is that you are planning on doing. Mats are generally made of foam rubber and offer a slender layer of protection between your elbows, knees, hips (and any other body part) and the floor.

Most people do not know that there are different types of yoga that you can do. It is kind of comparable to swimming. In swimming, you can swim the backstroke, the breaststroke, freestyle, the doggie paddle, etc. Likewise, when people practice yoga, they can do it in a variety of styles and methods.

The fact is that there could be a new type of yoga created on yoga mats as you read this. The fact is that any teacher can create ...more

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