The Westernization of Yoga or Why Stretching & Flexibility is Not Yoga

What the West has lost in its rush to adopt Yoga into the mainstream of modern Western society.

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.

What is Yoga

This article gives a general description of a Hatha yoga class. The article gives detiais of some of yoga's benefits one can expect with regular practice.

Practicing Hatha Yoga: The Gateway to Happiness

You cannot wait for success, giving, and happiness to come to you. The Yoga practitioner, who finds happiness - takes action, helps others, seizes the moment, and moves forward with optimism.

Yoga Classes or Yoga DVDs - Which Is Best To Start With

There are various DVDs and videos on yoga, usually with an instructor who takes you through many different exercises and breathing techniques. Although they can be great in the sense that you can practise in the comfort of your own home and fit yoga around your usual routine, a good teacher can make a huge difference in how well you succeed.

Yogic Philosophy

People across the globe are turning towards to Yoga for getting peace and bliss, because the modern day busy lifestyle has made the body diseased and the mind tense. In order to make the body disease-free and the mind tense-free so that one may feel peace and bliss always one has to understand the yogic philosophy. At present Yoga is being practiced as a mere excercise having a therapeutic value. But the aim of Yoga is to realise the Self by giving up all ignorance and blimd religious beliefs. By knowing the Self one gets liberated right in the present birth.

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.

The Heart of Yoga - Part 1

Yoga is a vast and beautiful simple science of awakening. Yet there are many micconceptions about the heart of Yoga.

Ten Small Things That Can Add Big Years to Your Life

People have a will to survive, a desire to live a long and meaningful life. While there are certain things we can't control, there are many that we can. From little things like wearing a seatbelt to eating a piece of fruit, many of us have the keys to our own survival in our hands. And, most of the time, engaging in a few of these life preserving acts is sure to keep us afloat for a little bit longer than usual.

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?

Secrets of Long Life Vitality: Three Great Secrets to Overcome Tiredness

Journey with me through ancient understandings, revealed in the laws of nature and learn the secrets to staying young, vital, happy and energized. I’ll demonstrate the techniques and give you the warning signs of aging. We’ll deal with body postures, breathing, diet, food, mind control and spiritual issues that can suck the lifeblood right out from under your nose. There’s no guarantees, but for me, some of this information is the cornerstone to great and sustainable happiness, vitality and success at work and at home.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - The Pigeon

‘Eka’ means one, ‘Pada’ means foot, ‘Raja’ means king, and ‘Kapota’ means pigeon. In this posture the chest is pushed forward like that of a pigeon, hence the name given. The Pigeon is a superb advanced back bending posture in its complete form, demanding great flexibility in the entire length of the spine, as well as in the hips and shoulders. This intense backbend should only be attempted by very experienced practitioners.

Yoga and Compassion

Compassion is an important part of our daily lives, one that is sometimes overlooked. Yoga, however, can help work out your body, your muscles, and your ability to be compassionate.

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.

Practice Yoga for Anger Management

Yoga helps develop awareness at all levels, and you must be able to identify the “triggers” to losing self-control. This technique cannot prepare you for every situation in life, but it can help you with knowing the source of your problems.