What Is Yoga?
Yoga is an ancient tradition of self-realization through exercise and meditation. The word Yoga derives its meaning from the Sanskrit word of yuj which is defined as “to unite, control or integrate”. Yoga’s origin dates back to over 4000 years ago and ancient Yogis, like the Indian sage Patanjali, believed that in order to achieve harmony [...]
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Health Benefits Of Yoga
You hear a lot about Yoga these days and more and more people are becoming proponents of this type of low impact exercise. It’s not uncommon to find Yoga classes in your local gym these days but don’t be fooled, these ancient Indian health techniques go back over 4000 years. If you haven’t taken the step [...]
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How To Pose: Learn The Top Yoga Poses
Yoga teaches its students to seek harmony and balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Techniques range from breathing exercises, stretching, chanting and executing the top yoga poses. The majority of people who don’t know a lot about Yoga think of the different poses and stretches. Poses, or asanas, are essential toward balancing your energy and [...]
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A Time And A Place For Meditation
When you choose a time and a place for Yoga meditation it must be a time that is comfortable for you and moreover fit in with your normal daily schedule. According to the most experienced Yoga gurus, the ideal time and place for Yoga meditation should be either early morning or late evening. Sunset and sunrise [...]
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The 5 Principles Of Yoga
The common theme throughout this website is finding fulfillment and harmony of the mind, body and soul through the practice of Yoga. This ancient Indian system encompasses a variety of techniques, postures, and perspectives to guide you toward self-realization and happiness. Below you’ll find the 5 essential principles of Yoga: Principle #1 – The Importance of Relaxation Relaxation [...]
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Lose Weight The Yoga Way!
Stop all those crazy fad diets, throw away the diet pills & home exercise products, and be prepared to lose weight the all natural, low-cost, stress-free way with Yoga! While most people may not think of Yoga when it comes to losing weight, doctors and sports therapists admit it’s a great way to trim fat and [...]
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Yoga And Pregnancy
Every day Yoga is becoming more and more popular and not just for those who wish to keep fit. Nowadays Yoga is a favorite for women during pregnancy. Not only does it keep you in shape but also with a holistic approach it boosts mind and body serving for a hassle-free pregnancy. Yoga can help women [...]
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Control Stress With Yoga Breathing Techniques
There are a number of ways to practice breath control in Yoga but in this exercise we’re going to talk about one of the seven breathing techniques of Pranayama – Abdominal Breathing. As one of the most common, and powerful, techniques in Yoga we’ll want to “clear the air” before we get started. Let’s follow some [...]
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Become A Better Athlete Through Yoga
Yoga is not only about postures, it’s a complete system that encompasses the body, mind, and spirit. As the body is exposed to tension and tightness, energy flow is restricted therefore working at below optimum levels. When the harmony in our body becomes unbalanced, our own systems such as muscular, vascular, digestive and nervous systems, slow [...]
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Power Yoga - Ashtanga Yoga
So, you thought Yoga was all about sitting quietly and meditating eh? Welcome to Power Yoga. Power Yoga is a fast paced, aerobic form of exercise incorporating the Ashtanga Yoga discipline. Many people compare the intense workout to a form of Yoga “bootcamp” which is unlike most peoples’ perception of Yoga being a calming, meditative exercise, [...]
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Yoga Videos
Below you’ll find a collection of hand-selected Yoga Vidoes. We hope you enjoy your journey to a healthier, happier you! [...]
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Free beginner yoga video of the most popular kundalini yoga set for starters. This yoga set covers all aspects of the body that you should work on everyday.
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Shape magazine’s review sums up this essential practice DVD guided by Patricia Walden. Yoga for Beginners (100 min.) is the program over 2 million people have chosen to help them begin their yoga practice.
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