Yoga is an ancient art of staying fit, both physically and
mentally. The yoga benefits are so enormous that they are still
being discovered almost everyday. The benefits of this ancient
art include physical, mental, emotional health, spiritual
benefits and natural healing.
The art of Yoga has evolved over many centuries in ancient
India. The earliest records of this form of art are found in the
ancient Hindu texts and mythologies. Yoga keeps the mind and
body of a person fit by slowing down the natural aging process.
It reduces the amount of toxins absorbed by our body cell and
thus slows down its deterioration.
The physical well being of a person is an obvious benefit of
Yoga. There are specific yoga poses or asanas that are aimed at
increasing height, losing weight from waist or hips, improving
blood circulation, solving Gastrointestinal problems and
respiratory problems, normalizing blood pressure levels and in
keeping it under control, improving our cardio-vascular
efficiency, improving physical strength and stamina are to name
only a few.
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Thursday, June 07, 2007
Yoga: The Fat Burner
The ancient art of Yoga is a useful way of staying at the peak
of health. It is an ancient art of staying fit, both physically
and mentally. The yoga benefits are widespread and they are
being discovered even today. The benefits include physical,
mental, emotional, spiritual, good mental health and natural
healing.
For obese people Yoga is specifically beneficial. Specific yoga
poses are available not only for losing weight but also losing
weight from specific areas, e.g. the waist or thigh or abdominal
areas. Yoga helps tone toning of muscles and obtaining
flexibility. Yoga helps to shed excess fat through burning
calories, improving metabolism, and encouraging a healthy
lifestyle. The benefits may not be instantly visible, but it is
an excellent long-term approach to losing excess fat and
maintaining it. Along with it Yoga creates many other positive
changes; it improves self-esteem, increases mental clarity,
reduces stress, and improves flexibility and increases strength
and balance.
To compliment the physical exercises it is important that
healthy eating habits are developed. A healthy diet is all about
eating the right thing in the right quantity. A Yoga diet
ensures the input of proper nutrients. Healthy eating habits
make people feel fitter and cleaner. Although the Yoga Diet is
not a diet in the common sense of the word, it helps one to lose
considerable weight by just eating only healthy foods. Following
the basic rules of Yoga Diet alone makes one feel better.
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of health. It is an ancient art of staying fit, both physically
and mentally. The yoga benefits are widespread and they are
being discovered even today. The benefits include physical,
mental, emotional, spiritual, good mental health and natural
healing.
For obese people Yoga is specifically beneficial. Specific yoga
poses are available not only for losing weight but also losing
weight from specific areas, e.g. the waist or thigh or abdominal
areas. Yoga helps tone toning of muscles and obtaining
flexibility. Yoga helps to shed excess fat through burning
calories, improving metabolism, and encouraging a healthy
lifestyle. The benefits may not be instantly visible, but it is
an excellent long-term approach to losing excess fat and
maintaining it. Along with it Yoga creates many other positive
changes; it improves self-esteem, increases mental clarity,
reduces stress, and improves flexibility and increases strength
and balance.
To compliment the physical exercises it is important that
healthy eating habits are developed. A healthy diet is all about
eating the right thing in the right quantity. A Yoga diet
ensures the input of proper nutrients. Healthy eating habits
make people feel fitter and cleaner. Although the Yoga Diet is
not a diet in the common sense of the word, it helps one to lose
considerable weight by just eating only healthy foods. Following
the basic rules of Yoga Diet alone makes one feel better.
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Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Yoga Tour India
Yoga seeks to unite the individual soul with the universal Soul
or God through a sustained effort to control one's mental and
physical faculties. A yoga tour in India therefore, is the ideal
way not just to seek the union but also to relax and rejuvenate
oneself. Stress and fatigue have become a part of our daily
lives and yoga is the best way to chill out and relax. Apart
from maintaining body weight and flexibility, yoga increases
your energy level and productivity.
Take a yoga tour to one of the destinations in India and bring
in the healing secrets of the past into your modern day lives. A
yoga tour in India can be exciting if you plan it well. You will
get a chance to learn about the age old therapies of keeping
physically fit which will lead to genuine inner contentment and
self-actualization. Contrary to the popular belief, yoga can be
practiced by everyone and has an amazing effect on the body and
mind energies allowing one to deal with life's ups and downs
with a sense of equanimity. The yoga tours in India include a
tour to North India, tour to South India, Kailas-Mansarover
Tour. Most travel agencies offer a yoga tour to cities like
Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Jaipur and Agra as these cities are
regarded rich in the age old cultures.
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or God through a sustained effort to control one's mental and
physical faculties. A yoga tour in India therefore, is the ideal
way not just to seek the union but also to relax and rejuvenate
oneself. Stress and fatigue have become a part of our daily
lives and yoga is the best way to chill out and relax. Apart
from maintaining body weight and flexibility, yoga increases
your energy level and productivity.
Take a yoga tour to one of the destinations in India and bring
in the healing secrets of the past into your modern day lives. A
yoga tour in India can be exciting if you plan it well. You will
get a chance to learn about the age old therapies of keeping
physically fit which will lead to genuine inner contentment and
self-actualization. Contrary to the popular belief, yoga can be
practiced by everyone and has an amazing effect on the body and
mind energies allowing one to deal with life's ups and downs
with a sense of equanimity. The yoga tours in India include a
tour to North India, tour to South India, Kailas-Mansarover
Tour. Most travel agencies offer a yoga tour to cities like
Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Jaipur and Agra as these cities are
regarded rich in the age old cultures.
Continue To Read The Full Article Here : Yoga Tour India
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Types of Yoga - Richness in Variety
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in
India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In
India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both
physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has
become primarily associated with the practice of asanas or
postures of Hatha Yoga.
In the United States the American Fitness Professionals &
Associates offers Yoga Certification for intructors.
Name a method or philosophy, and it'll have countless
variations. Yoga is no exception. Each of the most popular types
of yoga stresses different things, making it ideal for different
people. However, all forms stress correct fundamentals and pose.
Iyengar involves the use of props and slow pose progression so
correct form is learned, making it useful for beginners or
people not used to exercise. The many props also assist people
with back or joint problems.
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India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In
India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both
physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has
become primarily associated with the practice of asanas or
postures of Hatha Yoga.
In the United States the American Fitness Professionals &
Associates offers Yoga Certification for intructors.
Name a method or philosophy, and it'll have countless
variations. Yoga is no exception. Each of the most popular types
of yoga stresses different things, making it ideal for different
people. However, all forms stress correct fundamentals and pose.
Iyengar involves the use of props and slow pose progression so
correct form is learned, making it useful for beginners or
people not used to exercise. The many props also assist people
with back or joint problems.
Continue To Read The Full Article Here : Types of Yoga - Richness in Variety
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Yoga Benefits - Part I
As any enthusiastic practitioner of Yoga will tell you, physical
and mental therapy is the most important benefit of yoga. Aging,
largely an artificial condition caused mainly by
auto-intoxication or self-poisoning, has people scared of the
process. What they do not realise is that the aging process can
be slowed down by practicing yoga on a regular basis. And, no
doubt, medical research will tell you that a clean, flexible and
well lubricated body plays a significant role in reducing the
catabolic process of cell deterioration. However, to derive the
maximum benefits from doing yoga, one must combine the practice
of yoga asana, pranayama and meditation.
Doing pranayama, asanas and meditation daily helps in diverse
ailments, such as, diabetes, blood pressure, digestive
disorders, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, asthma,
varicose veins and heart conditions. Scientific tests have
proven a yogi's increased abilities of consciously controlling
autonomic or involuntary functions, such as temperature,
heartbeat and blood pressure. Currently, research into the
effects of yogic practices on HIV is underway and has indicated
positive and promising results.
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and mental therapy is the most important benefit of yoga. Aging,
largely an artificial condition caused mainly by
auto-intoxication or self-poisoning, has people scared of the
process. What they do not realise is that the aging process can
be slowed down by practicing yoga on a regular basis. And, no
doubt, medical research will tell you that a clean, flexible and
well lubricated body plays a significant role in reducing the
catabolic process of cell deterioration. However, to derive the
maximum benefits from doing yoga, one must combine the practice
of yoga asana, pranayama and meditation.
Doing pranayama, asanas and meditation daily helps in diverse
ailments, such as, diabetes, blood pressure, digestive
disorders, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, asthma,
varicose veins and heart conditions. Scientific tests have
proven a yogi's increased abilities of consciously controlling
autonomic or involuntary functions, such as temperature,
heartbeat and blood pressure. Currently, research into the
effects of yogic practices on HIV is underway and has indicated
positive and promising results.
Continue To Read The Full Article Here : Yoga Benefits - Part I
Monday, May 21, 2007
Yoga Bolsters: How To Choose The Right One To Help Improve Your
What Are Yoga Bolsters?
Yoga Bolsters are essentially cushions that support your body
when you perform yoga poses, especially the more difficult
asanas. Depending on the yoga pose, bolsters help by supporting
and stretching your back, chest, abdomen, hamstrings, and other
parts of your body. For example, placing a bolster underneath
your back helps stretch your chest, extend your spine and
stretch your thighs.
Why You May Need Yoga Bolsters
To support and provide comfort for your body when performing
difficult yoga poses.
How To Choose The Right Yoga Bolster
Yoga bolsters come in various shapes, sizes, textures, and
colors. These factors will help determine the one you choose for
yourself.
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Yoga Bolsters are essentially cushions that support your body
when you perform yoga poses, especially the more difficult
asanas. Depending on the yoga pose, bolsters help by supporting
and stretching your back, chest, abdomen, hamstrings, and other
parts of your body. For example, placing a bolster underneath
your back helps stretch your chest, extend your spine and
stretch your thighs.
Why You May Need Yoga Bolsters
To support and provide comfort for your body when performing
difficult yoga poses.
How To Choose The Right Yoga Bolster
Yoga bolsters come in various shapes, sizes, textures, and
colors. These factors will help determine the one you choose for
yourself.
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
Yoga and Meditation - Part III
While, meditation can take the consciousness beyond conscious,
sub conscious and unconscious states to super consciousness, the
question is how can one achieve that?
It can be achieved through meditation and the first step in the
process is to select an object to concentrate on, with the help
of your eyes, nose, ears, mouth and touch, as follows: * Eyes -
fix your gaze upon the selected object, * Mouth - recite a
mantra or sloka aloud, * Ears - listen to the mantra, as you say
it, or put on an audiotape of the mantra. * Furthermore, empty
the mind of all thoughts, and do not think of anything else,
only concentrate on the selected object as part of the mediation
process.
You can select any object to concentrate upon, the only
requirement being that it must impart tranquility and serenity
to the mind. For instance, you may select a picture of a
favourite deity and while concentrating on it, recite or listen
to a mantra dedicated to that particular deity. However, to
achieve success, one must ensure that the mind is only filled
with thoughts of the deity and nothing else.
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sub conscious and unconscious states to super consciousness, the
question is how can one achieve that?
It can be achieved through meditation and the first step in the
process is to select an object to concentrate on, with the help
of your eyes, nose, ears, mouth and touch, as follows: * Eyes -
fix your gaze upon the selected object, * Mouth - recite a
mantra or sloka aloud, * Ears - listen to the mantra, as you say
it, or put on an audiotape of the mantra. * Furthermore, empty
the mind of all thoughts, and do not think of anything else,
only concentrate on the selected object as part of the mediation
process.
You can select any object to concentrate upon, the only
requirement being that it must impart tranquility and serenity
to the mind. For instance, you may select a picture of a
favourite deity and while concentrating on it, recite or listen
to a mantra dedicated to that particular deity. However, to
achieve success, one must ensure that the mind is only filled
with thoughts of the deity and nothing else.
Continue To Read The Full Article Here : Yoga and Meditation - Part III
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