...Yoga is no more a mere fad in the West, but a way of life. People in the west have certainly awoken to the benefits of yoga and are supposed to be more adept and regular than the place where Yoga originated-India. Yoga, thus has become the panacea for all illnesses.

The word Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word 'Yuj', meaning to unify. While yoga seems on the surface like any other fitness regime, it is very different, as the aim of Yoga is to harmonize the practitioner's body, mind and spirit together.

Inhaling and exhaling that forms at the grass root level, first stills the body and tense muscles and enables the mind to achieve stillness or a time when thoughts cease to exist.

Yoga asana or postures depict natural actions like boating or rowing to the posture a peacock assumes, a lion assumes etc. these postures, along with breathing in and out are kn...more

Stress Relief of the Holidays

...nd medical advances that have been made in recent history, modern life is more stressful than ever before. Juggling busy work schedules, children, and home life, little time is left for much else. Yet, in order to manage our hectic lifestyles effectively it is eimportant to take time for ourselves.

Yoga is not a miracle cure that can totally alleviate stress from ones life but it can help. Asanas (movements) can help to improve blood flow to the cells of the body and revitalize nerve cells which strengthen the nervous system...more

Beyond Flexibility - The Health Benefits Of Yoga

...il that stage has passed.

That introduction to yoga ignited a deep love of it through which I began to see the more subtle health benefits it brought to my life. Yoga can help with a wide spectrum of physical issues and injuries, but it is also an excellent alternative to the gym for those that find the repetition and distraction of it not to their taste. It is great for toning up your body, whilst gaining flexibility.

Yoga has a reputation for flexibility, and deservedly so. But it can also develop strength. Developing strength is particularly important for women. women tend to be more flexible than men, but not as strong, unless they have been involved in fitness regularly. But unlike many traditional forms of exercise, yoga also strengthens the inner muscles and organs in our bodies. It makes a great preparation for childbirth!

Yoga also develops discipline. This comes in making the time on a regular basis to either go to classes, or prac...more

Tantra

...of the mind. A wholesome approach to sexuality, tantra yoga can be learned even if you have never done any kind of yoga or exercise in the past. Many of the exercises, dances and meditations are not only fun to do, but serve a deeper purpose.

Over a thousand years ago meditation masters in India and Tibet were practicing this very highly secret tradition called Tantra. Today we merge these secret Eastern techniques along with contemporary Western methods to stimulate the internal organs, invigorate the hormone producing endocrine glands that balance energy for better health, focus an...more

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