Try Yoga for Chronic Constipation

Chronic constipation may perhaps be the main cause of most ailments common to humans. From the common cold, acne to even depression, avoiding constipation may perhaps be the first step for prevention of illness. Find out how yoga can help to prevent it today.

Yoga and Back Pain

Back pain is a part of many people's lives. But, it doesn't have to be. With yoga, many people are finding what they need to get aches and pains off of their backs.

With Yoga, Getting Slim And Trim Is Now Easier Than Before

It is no secret that yoga promotes a healthful and balanced lifestyle. When practised together with a calorie burning regime, it may show exceptional results in terms of weight control. Practicing yoga will also encourage your metabolism, increasing the calorie burning process, but you should not see it as an all-encompassing method.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - Lotus

Years of consistent effort may be needed to make this advanced posture feasible. In a Sanskrit language 'Padma' means 'Lotus' and in this posture the position of the legs look like a blooming lotus, hence the name. The position of the crossed legs and the erect back keeps the mind alert and attentive, which is why the Lotus posture has been given a great importance in yoga practice as it is best suited for concentration and meditation. The Lotus is a wonderful yoga posture but it is not practical for most Westerners as a meditative posture. It places a lot of stress on the knee and hip joints, and should be approached with caution, mostly by the novices.

What is Yoga?

Yoga began during the Indus Valley civilization in South Asia. The original system was an eightfold path named Asthangayoga. First written records of yoga date back to 200 BC in Yogasutra of Patanjali. Yoga itself is really not a religion, however, it is connected to the Hindu tradition and is based on many of their beliefs such as karma and reincarnation.

Questions about Yoga Teacher Training via Correspondence

Recently, I spoke to a Yoga teacher intern about Yoga teacher training correspondence courses. He had six years of formal training with a master Yoga teacher (Guru), and currently, lives outside of North America. This interview will help to put some light on Yoga teacher training by correspondence.

The Roots of Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga was introduced by a man named Yogi Swatmarama, a yoga sage in 15th and 16th century India. Known for calmness and peacefulness, Yogi Swatmarama is a name that has now become synonymous with delight, one who paved the way for an exercise that enhances the mind, body and spirit.

Learn Yoga, Live Yoga, Love Yoga

Yoga activists acquire a sense of increased physical strength and flexibility, in addition to greater concentration and general well-being. What could be better than treating your mind and body to an intimate practise that serves to benefit your well being?

The Heart of Yoga - Part 2 - The Age of Magic and Information

This glorious universe is a mystery to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. Do we understand what we think we know? The illusion of understanding is high in the age of magic and information.

Teaching Yoga Is A Great Responsibility

The ordinary teaching is to sharpen your intellectual abilities. In yoga, your efforts are to break the mind-barrier, transcend and seek entry to the zone of silence. So, very high skills are required to equip oneself, to become a yoga teacher.

Yoga For Beginners: Help, I Was Told Yoga Practice Is The Work Of The Devil

There is no reason for any religion to look at Yoga as a threat. We all have access to information, which allows all of us to see similarities in the Torah, Quran, Bible, Vedas, and Sutras. Morality is, and has been, a universal concept and does not belong to a specific group.

Stress Relief of the Holidays

This article gives hints as to how to deal with stress more effectively with yoga. There is a simple and specific breathing practice included which will help one to relax.

The Mind on the Mat - The Shadow of Envy

One of the main principles of Asteya is non-coveting; not desiring that which belongs to another, being happy with the life we create, rather than viewing happiness through our interpretation of anothers life.