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The History And Principles Of Yoga

...in their lives.

The effort that is required to keep pace with modern society's expectations and demands is also taking it's toll on our health, which in turn makes it all the more difficult to get the best out of life either emotionally or physically.

Yoga is the answer, and as more and more people adopt its practices word is spreading of the great benefits that people are seeing and feeling in short periods of time and with minimal effort.

As people commence practising yoga they learn to start changing their expectations; they change their goals to those that will deliver more of what they are really after which is to enjoy life to the fullest for as long as they possibly can. Yoga will assist you with this.

By relieving stress, boosting energy levels and creating a better level of general he...more

ashtanga Yoga - The Primary And Intermediate Series

...al years of daily practice to integrate the postures and practice of each series. The series are practiced sequentially, starting with the Primary Series. The Primary Series is referred to as Yoga Chikitsa or Yoga Therapy and develops a radiant state of health and a calm mind. The Primary Series consists predominantly of forward bends and hip openers. The Intermediate Series is referred to as Nadi Shodhana, or the cleansing of the Nadies. Nadies are the subtle energy channels, which underlie the physical form. The postures of the Intermediate series include a series of bac...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga: My Yoga Students Do Not Want to Meditate

...ate anything beyond physical stimulation, it is doubtful they would appreciate anything that cannot be physically measured.

If we teach Yoga without mediation, is it really Yoga anymore? Is this how the Pilates Method was born? Should we fold in to popular demand, in order to keep our Yoga studios open? Should we create a new Yoga hybrid without a soul?

There are many new and interesting ideas to develop the mind and body connection, but Yoga teachers should not be discouraged. When most of our Yoga students get a mind and body connection through asana practice, this is a small start for the evolution of Hatha Yoga in western culture.

We live in a culture of Attention Deficit Disorder, and it is difficult for people to focus and unplug ...more

The top Five benefits of Yoga Exercise

...Yoga has been practiced by people the world over for many centuries, and it is still very popular today. Many people use it to strengthen the mind, body and spirit connection. There are actually several forms of yoga, and a seemingly infinite array of poses and postures that can be used. But however you choose to make use of yoga exercise, here are the top five benefits of including yoga in your home fitness routine.

1. Yoga not only strengthens your muscles but also increases their flexibility. Many people today use weight training to help build larger more powerful muscles. However, short and powerful muscles can be prone to injury. And flexibility is often ignored in many workout routines. Yoga can hel...more

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