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Garuda Yoga : The Eagle Pose

Garuda Yoga : The Eagle Pose
The Sanskrit word garuda means eagle. In Hindu mythology Garuda is known as the king of birds. He transports the God Vishnu and is said to be eager to help humanity fight against deamons. 1 Stand with the feet together and the arms by your sides (see the tad-asana or mountain pose).   2 Draw the left foot ... Full story

Get Rid Of Diabetes & Obsesity Through These Yoga Practices

Get Rid Of Diabetes & Obsesity Through These Yoga Practices
The following are some basic Asanas or Yoga Poses for Obesity and Diabetes: Easy Pose (Sukhasana) This is one of the classic Meditative Poses and is usually performed after doing the Corpse Pose. The Easy Pose helps in straightening the spine, slowing down metabolism, promoting inner tranquility, and keeping your mind still. Shoulder Stretches Shoulder Stretches are great in ... Full story

Bhakti Yoga - Devotion Towards God

Bhakti Yoga - Devotion Towards God
Bhakti yoga involves devotion, attachment and love for God. Bhakti yoga history stretches back to before the origin of hatha yogi. It is not known exactly when it started, but it has been around since before the fifth century BC. There are nine forms of Bhakti yoga: Sravana (hearing about God); Kirtana (singing of the glory of ... Full story

Five Different Types Of Yoga

Five Different Types Of Yoga
Hatha yoga: Good for beginners, it focuses on holding poses and integrating your breath into the movements. You will learn many different poses, as well as breathing techniques and chanting. It will be beneficial for stretching and working your muscles. Iyengar yoga: Good for beginners, it uses poses that are similar to those in Hatha. It ... Full story

Different Styles Of Yoga

Different Styles Of Yoga
Although there are many styles of yoga, the differences are usually about emphasis, such as focusing on strict alignment of the body, coordination of breath and movement, holding the postures, or the flow from one posture to another. All of the styles share a common lineage. In fact, the founders of three major styles -- ... Full story

The Various Styles Of Yoga

The Various Styles Of Yoga
There are many different styles of yoga being taught and practiced today. Although all of the styles are based on the same physical postures (called poses), each has a particular emphasis. Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of yoga that can help you decode the schedule at your gym and figure ... Full story

The Different Types Of Yoga

The Different Types Of Yoga
Yoga It is derived from the Sanskrit word Yuj, which means union, and is a set of postures (asanas), breathing and meditation techniques. These techniques enable the union of the mind, body and sprit. This holistic science emphasises that this union is necessary for a person seeking good health and well-being. Although yoga and yogis ... Full story

Kareena Kapoor’s Size Zero Is A Gift Of Power Yoga

Kareena Kapoor's Size Zero Is A Gift Of Power Yoga
Everyone knows how particular Kareena Kapoor is when it comes to her fitness. The actress has reportedly been saying that it through power yoga that she achieved her zero figure. The results were there for all to see. Kareena will next be seen in Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kambakkht Ishq. The promos have been creating a lot of ... Full story

Top 6 Different Types Of Yoga - Easiest Way To Perform

Top 6 Different Types Of Yoga - Easiest Way To Perform
Here are some important types of Yoga with sufficient details to ensure that you perform your right asans. Kundalini – This yoga style focuses on the spiritual aspect of yoga; the mind, body, soul connection with the goal of taking the yoga participant to a place beyond just the physical body. The main goal of Kundalini ... Full story

Solat Can Also Be Performed In Substitute Of Yoga

Yoga is referred to a traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India; to the goal achieved by those disciplines; and to one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. It is intimately connected to the religious beliefs and practices of the Indian religions. The influence of yoga is also visible in Buddhism. Practising yoga won’t cause a Muslim to ... Full story

Eight Supreme Benefits Of Pranayam

Eight Supreme Benefits Of Pranayam
There are major eight sidhis of Pranayam when done perfectly viz., Anima, Mahima, Laghima, Garima, Prapti, Prakamya, Vasitvam and Isitvam. Anima is the power to become as minute as you like, whereas Mahima makes you as big as you like. By Laghima you can make your body as light as a feather and fly in ... Full story

Prana Yoga

Prana is a subtle form of energy. Prana literally means “breathing forth” the universal life force. Through practicing asana and pranayama, prana is brought into and stored in the body, increasing vitality. Prana mainly flows through the body in the nadis, or nerve channels of the astral body. Prana exists as a negative energy as well as a positive energy. Prana moves upward and apana moves ... Full story

Kriya yoga purifies both body and mind; promotes effective realization of self-values

Kriya yoga purifies both body and mind; promotes effective realization of self-values. It induces a tension-free state, provides a mental equilibrium. This is a stupendous gain for if the mind is at rest, the total world will also be at rest. Mind, the principal sensory faculty is the creator of all disharmony. Hence through regular yoga practice, there is clairvoyance, farsightedness, increased memory power, better ... Full story

Kriya yoga is eternal, reasons

Animate objects like all living beings and inanimate objects like dust particles, rocks, stones, mountains, rivers, seas etc. have all originated from Still Brahma. But the moment they are created they attain dynamism, their Kriya or karma or action commences. They undergo the process of gradual evolution, that is they evolve in their next birth as insects, then as birds, ... Full story

Office Yoga : Benefits of Office Yoga

Working in an office or at a computer for prolonged periods of time can put strain on the neck, shoulder and back muscles which in turn can lead to tension and stiffness. This tension can cause headaches, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain. If left unattended, it could also impact your ability to function effectively at ... Full story
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