Chair Yoga to Ease Shoulder Tension

Here are some exercises that will relieve the feeling of tightness that comes from sitting in one place, e.g. driving, studying or working at a PC. The great thing about the exercises is that they can all be done sitting in a chair, without any need for yoga mats or lying down.

Getting Started With Yoga

The truly great thing about yoga is that it is for everybody. It doesn't matter if you are strong or weak, big or small, young or old. Anybody can do it and there are a variety of ways to practice it. It can be five minutes of relaxing meditation or thirty minutes of hard workout. It is all up to you and the method you choose.

Why Zen Yoga Poses Can Improve Your Health

Zen yoga is very different in attitude and experience to traditional Indian yoga. Like tai chi, it is very gentle, and well suited to helping people prevent ill health. Learn about the principles it is based on, and a basic guide on finding the best zen poses for each individual.

Yoga Approach to Meditation

The purpose of meditating is to make a mind switch from any disturbance or involvement in external circumstances, responsibilities, or stressful situations and to enter calm states of inner consciousness.

Yoga Teacher Training: The Value of the Sage in Yoga

This does not mean a Sage has to be a Yoga teacher, but this is someone you can constantly learn from. If you need a notebook to keep up with all of the wisdom you hear from your mentor, then you have found a genuine sage.

Types of Yoga

Learn how to identify and use each different type of yoga.

Destination De-Stress! Newest Trend in Personal Wellness

Maybe we’re an aging society or maybe we're just all wising up, but personal wellness is becoming popular amongst the 50-something crowd. And, the latest trend in personal wellness is destination wellness retreats. This article gives you an sample of what's available in Italy away from the big tourist areas.

Recharge And Relax At Work With These Simple Techniques

Our busy lifestyles and work demands mean that we often find it difficult to exercise our bodies as frequently as we should. This leads to tiredness, stress and reduced work performance. However taking a short break to complete a few simple yoga postures at your desk can help to relieve stress and tiredness and refresh you for another work session. To help you reduce the effects of working long hours at a desk or in front of a computer, TotalYogaPractice suggests you periodically perform 2 simple yoga practices at your desk.

Yoga Fundamentals: The Seven Chakras

In Sanskrit the word chakra means spinning wheel representing the seven spinal energy centers. The charkas correspond to your spiritual growth, behavioral characteristics and to specific areas of your body.

Dangers of Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini yoga is particular path of yoga, which amongst other things can offer a seeker tremendous occult power. Kundalini yoga seeks to open up the different charkas or energy centers. If an aspirant is successful he will be able to have access to these yogic powers at the same time the Kundalini powers can easily be misused and harm both the seeker and other people

Yoga Center, Finding The Right Center For You

With a more health conscious population there has been a resurgence of fitness for all ages, not just those who like the gym work but all levels of fitness and so we have seen yoga centers popping up all over the country.

Yoga From The Inside Out - New Perspectives In A Personal Practice

Are you feeling stuck in your yoga practice? Or you've just started out but find it frustrating? Here I describe how I found - and moved through - the limits of my own flexibility, and rediscovered my own body in the process.

Can I Learn Yoga through Videotapes and DVD's?

Could yoga video clips be useful for learning yoga? Aje the webmaster discusses the possibilities.

The Benefits And Joys Of Yoga

If you haven't tried Yoga yet, its high time you did. Yoga has become so popular now that it is no longer the domain of bored housewives.

Teaching Hatha Yoga: Help! My Students Do Not Want to Practice Pranayama

Recently, a Yoga teacher contacted me with the problem of students who have closed their minds to the benefits of Pranayama. She teaches classes in her own Yoga studio and has a very warm relationship with all of her students. To give you a little background on this Yoga teacher and her class: