- Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 2:13
- Yoga Info
Literally meaning 'expansion', tantra is a form of yoga which concentrates on expanding all levels of a person's consciousness in order to unveil and thus realize fully the supreme reality of their being. True tantra yoga is considered as being a true pathway in life, and it is not overly concerned with sexuality, but rather ...
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- Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 2:08
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The ushtra-asana is a powerful posture for streatching the spine, back muscles, shoulders and arms. It is best to practice it later in your asana routine after most of the muscles are limber and and you have worked the back and shoulders. Hold the posture for the duration of the inhaled breath. If you choose ...
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- Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 2:03
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The bala-asana is one of the more relaxing Yoga postures and can easily be done by beginners. As part of your Yoga routine it is best used as a counter-pose to any posture that stretch the spine backward (such as the naga-asana, the dhanura-asana, the chakra-asana, the ushtra-asana, etc.)
1 Sit on your knees with your ...
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- Thursday, February 18, 2010, 3:11
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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 ...
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- Monday, February 8, 2010, 2:33
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Settling comfortably into a lotus posture, with eyes closed, Lavanya took deep breaths as her friends sitting cross-legged alongside religiously followed suit. The five-year-old then swivelled her neck, hands and body, as the colourfully clad instructor on stage taught the exercises.
‘Joy of Yoga,’ a street theatre and yoga workshop organised by Arkaya Yoga Centre on ...
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- Friday, January 29, 2010, 18:43
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Yoga (asana)is an ancient eastern exercise that is valuable in today's fast paced society. Yoga is more than a simple workout regime, but rather it is a holistic method of exercise that serves to rejuvenate the body. Weight loss, stress relief, and emotional stability are often experienced by dilligent practitioners.
Yoga is very similar to stretching ...
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- Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 17:39
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Some exercises that are highly beneficial for reduction of baby fat from stomach are described below. Remember, you should not attempt any of these on your own unless you have been shown and guided by a certified yoga master or guru.
Pavan Muktasan (Release or Regulation of Air) - Lie down on your back and take ...
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- Thursday, January 14, 2010, 2:36
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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 ...
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- Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 3:05
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By stimulating the function of the thyroid, pituitary, pineal and adrenal glands, Yoga normalizes them. It limbers and stretches the neck, as well as strengthens and tones the nervous system. The thyroid gland is mainly responsible for correct weight and youthful appearance as it controls metabolism.
Yoga stimulates the thyroid gland to work at its peak ...
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- Monday, January 4, 2010, 19:11
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Yoga is a low impact form of exercise and when it’s far from being easy, there are plenty of exercises that would suit elderly people. Keeping fit is very important for younger people and in their busy schedule, only yoga can keep them healthier and stress free. Many diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, rheumatism, ...
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- Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 2:40
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Here is a list of yoga poses for asthma. Regular practice of these workouts for asthma helps you combat asthma attacks better. There have been debates on how yoga and asthma relate to each other. But studies show that certainly there are definite health benefits of yoga. Sukhasana, is the easiest of the yoga poses ...
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- Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 2:31
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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 ...
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- Friday, December 18, 2009, 4:20
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The body’s natural relaxation response is a powerful antidote to stress. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, and yoga can help you activate this relaxation response. When practiced regularly, these activities lead to a reduction in your everyday stress levels and a boost in your feelings of joy and serenity. ...
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- Friday, December 18, 2009, 4:02
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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 ...
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- Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 18:51
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Yoga has found many takers in the recent years due to its ability to keep the body resistant against a range of diseases including some critical ailments too.
Now, at a time when the H1N1 virus has spread its tentacles in the city, a yoga expert has claimed that practicing yoga on a regular basis can ...
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