The ancient mystical practice and spiritual path of Yoga is believed to date back to the 8th century BC, the main sources of its concepts being Indian texts such as Upanishad and the Mahabharata. Although, seals from as distant a time as a thousand years earlier depicting yoga and meditation like postures were discovered by […]
At the heart of personal yoga practice, regardless of whether it is Hatha Yoga or Kundalini Yoga, lies yoga sets. The building block for these sets are, of course yoga poses and exercises, and how to put them together in order to design effective sets and routines is a key aspect of yoga as […]
In any bench presses and strength training exercises, your all muscle groups must be conditioned enough to sustain the impact of workout routines. Whatever the routine is aimed for, it should not be detrimental to your back portion.
The back supports the entire body, and once it is torn down or stressed out, no workout […]
Hectic work schedules and innumerable deadlines take their toll everyday on millions of people around the world. It is no surprise that as the day progresses you feel more and more lethargic and irritable and are affected by strange aches and pains on the head, neck, back, hands or legs. These are all symptoms of […]
As I was learning about Yoga I read that Patanjali said: “Dormant forces are awakened and you find yourself to be a better person than you ever imagined.” I thought that this was a great statement and I really wanted it to refer to me.
These are some of the things that I found that […]
Let’s face it: a lot of people have a severe misunderstanding of yoga. For every one person who knows how effective yoga can be in maintaining a positive outlook, improving posture and digestion, staying in good health, and maintaining a high level energy just to get you through the day, there are probably a dozen […]
The beginning of September is a busy time for Yoga teachers and Yoga studios in North America. This is the time of year when children go back to school and parents make decisions about activities for the next nine months. Whether there are more resolutions, made during September or January, is a subject for debate.
Bearing […]
When teaching Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Techniques), to a student who is new to Yoga, you realize that beginners take their breathing for granted. It is natural to take breath and life for granted.
Breathing happens naturally, or conditionally, without giving it a thought. At the same time, breathing makes life, itself, possible. In the Yoga Sutras, […]
Being healthy and happy is a concern of everyone’s. By incorporating these tips into your everyday life, you will feel like a brand new person. Staying healthy does not have to be difficult. There is no need to worry because you don’t have to spend money on books or gym machines. Just chill out and consider the following advice.
Within the training, practice, and scriptures of Yoga are many treasures for humankind. How many people completely understand the Yogic path toward a trained mind? How many students of Hatha Yoga call their practice a workout?
It is true that physical mastery will be realized through the practice of Hatha Yoga, but the mental […]
