All About Yoga And Pilates
By David Yuri
Yoga and Pilates are two of the most widely known and used methods of gaining physical strength, mental balance and other positive effects at the same time, by practicing some exercises in a correct manner, of course. Both of these techniques involve the control of mind over the body and also breathing control.
Yoga is a practice that originates in India. The practice implies a series of spiritual but also physical exercises supposed to attain the practitioner’s control over his mind and body. The procedure begins with the correct positioning of the body, that is, in a manner which must not obstruct in any way the person’s capacity of concentration. By controlling his breathing, the yogi begins his contemplation, which can offer him access to superconscious awareness and union with the Supreme Being. The purpose is that of achieving mental, spiritual and physical improvement.
The Pilates method was named after its inventor, Joseph Pilates, and it represents a special and original technique of fitness exercises which implies the control of the mind over the muscles. Breathing correctly is also very important because it contributes to the efficiency of the exercises.
Both of these methods have experienced a great success. People are interested in practicing them due to their proven efficiency not only in strengthening the mind and body, but even in what physical recovery and rehabilitation is concerned. Beside the positive physical effects they have (mobility, muscles flexibility), these methods also reduce the stress and bring along emotional balance. In a world that’s filled with constant worries and nervous tension, relaxation is sometimes avidly desired and Yoga or Pilates are miracle workers in this field.
For most people Yoga or Pilates are hobbies, but some take these techniques to a higher level. For them and for those who want to become instructors there are special training centers that offer the proper education. To have the right to teach others, a Yoga or Pilates instructor needs certification which can be obtained even by attending online courses. This may be more simple and pleasant for some.
Beginners should know that for their own comfort during the exercises, they need some special Pilates mats (yoga mats). These mats can be of different colors, materials and sizes.
One can buy rubber Pilates mats, natural rubber Pilates mats, blue, yellow, green or pink, antibacterial Pilates mats, slim or thick Pilates mats or printed Pilates mats. Whatever their aspect may be, the purpose of these Pilates mats is to make you reach harmony and best fulfill your exercise needs and preferences.
People are offered a great variety of models to choose from (long, short, colored or back mats) depending on every person’s taste and on the type of technique they practice, beginning with towels and ending with ecological, antibacterial or microfiber Pilates mats. For hatha yoga, for instance, it would be appropriate to use a mat with a very stable surface. You may also need fitness balls used in Pilates and yoga for strengthening the muscles or antibacterial yoga mat sprays which will keep your mats clean. In what the young yogis are concerned, yoga mats for kids are the perfect choice!
The good news is that Pilates mats, mat rolls and even traveling bags are available online, saving you a lot of time and stress. So, if you want to be a more relaxed person, more in touch with yourself and the Universe, you have everything you need to get started at the tip of your fingers. You just have to visit some websites and check out their products.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Yoga Poses Pictures
Yoga Mat Accessories
By Sara Valencourt
No matter if you are a well-known yoga instructor or a less experienced yoga student, one of the most important tools for your yoga exercise is a yoga mat. To add to the life of your precious mat, the best way to protect your mat is to always keep the mat in a safe place like a yoga bag.
A yoga mat provides lots of original color options, materials and characteristics. From artistic to 100 percent pure materials like cotton and hemp, you are certain to find a yoga mat surface that you will like.
Let‘s first talk about why your yoga mat is such a necessary tool for your yoga pose. Based on research, the correctness of your yoga exercise is dependent on your capability to keep your balance during your specific movement. A yoga mat is used to support your balance during your poses. Fine yoga mats will fit to the floor perfectly with out making any wrinkles on top of the mat surface. It will help you to smoothly slide your legs, stabilize your palm, or comfortably keep a “Headstand Pose“ without slippage.
To maintain the longevity of your yoga mat, it is best to keep the mat protected and clean by always storing it in your yoga mat bag and to wipe it down frequently. Throughout your practice, you will surely fall down hair and skin from your hands and feet. To maintain the mat fresh, use a damp cloth with a mild soap to wipe your favorite mat.
A yoga mat bag is available in lots of original colors and shapes. It should have the flexibility to keep more than your yoga mat, like pockets
for towels, water and yoga handstand.
Many manufacture companies like Gaiam and Harmony provide a several options of patterns and sizes for your mat and bag. Yoga mats or bags usually cost somewhere between ten and seventy-five dollars. If it is easier for you, it‘s advisable to find a yoga accessory outlet to be able to try them out and find out what kind of mat and bag is comfortable and the best for you.
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Sara Valencourt is a health and fitness freelance writer living in Santa Fe New Mexico. She is an advent yoga student who has traveled throughout the U.S. to experience various yoga practices and to work with international instructors. Her work includes articles on the basics of yoga, easy healthy nutrition and real fitness for the average person. She is currently working on a series of articles based on her trials and triumphs.
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By Sara Valencourt
No matter if you are a well-known yoga instructor or a less experienced yoga student, one of the most important tools for your yoga exercise is a yoga mat. To add to the life of your precious mat, the best way to protect your mat is to always keep the mat in a safe place like a yoga bag.
A yoga mat provides lots of original color options, materials and characteristics. From artistic to 100 percent pure materials like cotton and hemp, you are certain to find a yoga mat surface that you will like.
Let‘s first talk about why your yoga mat is such a necessary tool for your yoga pose. Based on research, the correctness of your yoga exercise is dependent on your capability to keep your balance during your specific movement. A yoga mat is used to support your balance during your poses. Fine yoga mats will fit to the floor perfectly with out making any wrinkles on top of the mat surface. It will help you to smoothly slide your legs, stabilize your palm, or comfortably keep a “Headstand Pose“ without slippage.
To maintain the longevity of your yoga mat, it is best to keep the mat protected and clean by always storing it in your yoga mat bag and to wipe it down frequently. Throughout your practice, you will surely fall down hair and skin from your hands and feet. To maintain the mat fresh, use a damp cloth with a mild soap to wipe your favorite mat.
A yoga mat bag is available in lots of original colors and shapes. It should have the flexibility to keep more than your yoga mat, like pockets
for towels, water and yoga handstand.
Many manufacture companies like Gaiam and Harmony provide a several options of patterns and sizes for your mat and bag. Yoga mats or bags usually cost somewhere between ten and seventy-five dollars. If it is easier for you, it‘s advisable to find a yoga accessory outlet to be able to try them out and find out what kind of mat and bag is comfortable and the best for you.
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Sara Valencourt is a health and fitness freelance writer living in Santa Fe New Mexico. She is an advent yoga student who has traveled throughout the U.S. to experience various yoga practices and to work with international instructors. Her work includes articles on the basics of yoga, easy healthy nutrition and real fitness for the average person. She is currently working on a series of articles based on her trials and triumphs.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Yoga Positions
Benefits Of Yoga Practice For Middle-aged People
By Sara Valencourt
Recently, many journals on yoga practice and health benefits have surfaced. Numerous studies have been conducted relating yoga to health. Recent studies show that if you practice yoga, it will help prevent some major problems associated with people in their middle ages. Now that‘s a good deal!
Regular sessions of yoga will help diminish those problem areas that we are all too familiar with.
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center conducted a study that showed 30 minutes of consistent yoga practice done over a period of four years led to weight loss for overweight middle-aged people.
Researchers had looked into the data accumulated from 10,000 men and women in the age group of 45 and 55 years. Studies concluded that individuals of a normal weight who had daily yoga practice sessions gained 3 pounds less than those individuals who did not have regular yoga sessions. The effect of yoga was the most on obese people of this age group. In the span of ten years, obese people of the age group had lost about 10 pounds more than the people of the same age group who did not schedule regular yoga practice time.
There are many myths that center around weight loss combined with a hard exercise program, however the people who attended yoga practice did not do that kind
of yoga at all. Researches believe that through the study of yoga, individuals learn to become conscious of their bodies, which results to the weight loss.
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Sara Valencourt is a health and fitness freelance writer living in Santa Fe New Mexico. She is an advent yoga student who has traveled throughout the U.S. to experience various yoga practices and to work with international instructors. Her work includes articles on the basics of yoga, easy healthy nutrition and real fitness for the average person. She is currently working on a series of articles based on her trials and triumphs.
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By Sara Valencourt
Recently, many journals on yoga practice and health benefits have surfaced. Numerous studies have been conducted relating yoga to health. Recent studies show that if you practice yoga, it will help prevent some major problems associated with people in their middle ages. Now that‘s a good deal!
Regular sessions of yoga will help diminish those problem areas that we are all too familiar with.
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center conducted a study that showed 30 minutes of consistent yoga practice done over a period of four years led to weight loss for overweight middle-aged people.
Researchers had looked into the data accumulated from 10,000 men and women in the age group of 45 and 55 years. Studies concluded that individuals of a normal weight who had daily yoga practice sessions gained 3 pounds less than those individuals who did not have regular yoga sessions. The effect of yoga was the most on obese people of this age group. In the span of ten years, obese people of the age group had lost about 10 pounds more than the people of the same age group who did not schedule regular yoga practice time.
There are many myths that center around weight loss combined with a hard exercise program, however the people who attended yoga practice did not do that kind
of yoga at all. Researches believe that through the study of yoga, individuals learn to become conscious of their bodies, which results to the weight loss.
Article Source: http://www.ArticleJoe.com
Sara Valencourt is a health and fitness freelance writer living in Santa Fe New Mexico. She is an advent yoga student who has traveled throughout the U.S. to experience various yoga practices and to work with international instructors. Her work includes articles on the basics of yoga, easy healthy nutrition and real fitness for the average person. She is currently working on a series of articles based on her trials and triumphs.
We strive to provide only quality articles, so if there is a specific topic related to yoga that you would like us to cover, please contact us at any time.
And again, thank you to those contributing daily to our yoga positions website.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Girls Of Namaste Yoga
Health Benefits Of Yoga
By Goergirl
The yoga practice acts as a therapeutic tool to heal the body and the mind. When you practice yoga regularly, the numerous health benefits become apparent. The yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation come together to yield a large number of physiological and psychological changes:
Physiological Benefits of Yoga
* increases muscle flexibility and joint range of motion
* increases muscular strength, endurance, and joint stability
* improves posture, steadiness, coordination, and balance
* decreases joint and back pain
* increases immunity
* improves sleep and increases energy levels
* decreases heart rate and increase cardiovascular efficiency
* decreases respiratory rate and improves respiratory efficiency
* reduces high blood pressure
* improves digestion and normalizes gastrointestinal function
* improves excretory functions and reduces constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
* improves flow of lymphatic system, thus helps in removal of toxins
* normalizes endocrine (hormone) function
* normalizes weight and body composition
* increases bone density and decreases onset of osteoporosis
* decreases blood sugar levels
* decreases sodium
* decreases total cholesterol
* increases HDL (good) cholesterol /decreases LDL and VLDL (bad) cholesterol
* decreases triglycerides
* increases grip strength
* EEG - alpha brain waves increase leading to a restful mental state
* brings autonomic nervous system to stable equilibrium
* improves dexterity, reaction time, and depth perception
* increases Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)
Psychological Benefits of Yoga
* improves concentration and attention
* decreases anxiety, internal stress and depression
* improves mood and sense of well-being
* increases self-acceptance
and self-actualization
* improves learning efficiency and memory
* increases somatic and kinesthetic awareness (body/mind connection)
* decreases aggression and hostility
* increases social skills
* improves depth perception
If you have any health concerns, consult a medical professional before entering a yoga program. When performing the poses, maintain awareness on each movement and the alignment within each position. Remember, strain or fatigue should be avoided. The more mindful and respectful you are with your body, the better it will respond to the practice. Listen to the demands of the body, observe without judgment, and always find a place of joy and contentment within each pose.
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Michelle Trantina is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher. She is the co-founder of My Yoga Online and My Yoga Music. She can also be seen in the national Yoga television series Namaste on HDTV and CityTV. To learn more about Michelle Trantina and My Yoga Online, visit www.myyogaonline.com and www.myyogamusic.com
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By Goergirl
The yoga practice acts as a therapeutic tool to heal the body and the mind. When you practice yoga regularly, the numerous health benefits become apparent. The yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation come together to yield a large number of physiological and psychological changes:
Physiological Benefits of Yoga
* increases muscle flexibility and joint range of motion
* increases muscular strength, endurance, and joint stability
* improves posture, steadiness, coordination, and balance
* decreases joint and back pain
* increases immunity
* improves sleep and increases energy levels
* decreases heart rate and increase cardiovascular efficiency
* decreases respiratory rate and improves respiratory efficiency
* reduces high blood pressure
* improves digestion and normalizes gastrointestinal function
* improves excretory functions and reduces constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
* improves flow of lymphatic system, thus helps in removal of toxins
* normalizes endocrine (hormone) function
* normalizes weight and body composition
* increases bone density and decreases onset of osteoporosis
* decreases blood sugar levels
* decreases sodium
* decreases total cholesterol
* increases HDL (good) cholesterol /decreases LDL and VLDL (bad) cholesterol
* decreases triglycerides
* increases grip strength
* EEG - alpha brain waves increase leading to a restful mental state
* brings autonomic nervous system to stable equilibrium
* improves dexterity, reaction time, and depth perception
* increases Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)
Psychological Benefits of Yoga
* improves concentration and attention
* decreases anxiety, internal stress and depression
* improves mood and sense of well-being
* increases self-acceptance
and self-actualization
* improves learning efficiency and memory
* increases somatic and kinesthetic awareness (body/mind connection)
* decreases aggression and hostility
* increases social skills
* improves depth perception
If you have any health concerns, consult a medical professional before entering a yoga program. When performing the poses, maintain awareness on each movement and the alignment within each position. Remember, strain or fatigue should be avoided. The more mindful and respectful you are with your body, the better it will respond to the practice. Listen to the demands of the body, observe without judgment, and always find a place of joy and contentment within each pose.
Article Source: http://www.ArticleJoe.com
Michelle Trantina is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher. She is the co-founder of My Yoga Online and My Yoga Music. She can also be seen in the national Yoga television series Namaste on HDTV and CityTV. To learn more about Michelle Trantina and My Yoga Online, visit www.myyogaonline.com and www.myyogamusic.com
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Yoga Retreats
Selecting The Best Sticky Yoga Mat
By Elizabeth G.MorganV
You’ll probably be very pleased with your choice if you have decided to take up yoga. Your strength and flexibility will be increased by doing yoga on a regular basis and it will help you to focus your mind and teach you how to reach a state of tranquility in this busy and uncertain world. The best thing is that your new exercise program won’t require much equipment. A sticky yoga mat is the one major thing you will need.
Yoga teacher Angela Farmer came up with the idea for sticky yoga mats. Doing yoga while her hands and feet slipped out from under her caused frustration. Soon she started using carpet padding to do yoga. Her father soon took interested and patented the first sticky yoga mat. Then came the “Tapas Mat” under the Hugger Mugger company.
Today sticky yoga mats come in a dizzying array of colors and thickness. To find the right mat for you, it is best to take into account the workouts that you do along with your personal taste. A yoga mat at least four millimeters thick is needed by people who practice Ashtanga Yoga which is a fast paced type of yoga preferred by athletes. If you are very thin or frail and need extra padding then you might want to choose a thicker mat.
Other Considerations in Buying a Sticky Yoga Mat
There are dozens of different colors for sticky yoga mats. There are a few that also have pictures or patterns. Many health or sporting goods stores have sticky yoga mats and then there are countless yoga sites online. A basic mat will cost between fifteen and twenty dollars while a more specialized mat will cost you between thirty-five and forty dollars. You can find good deal on used or new sticky yoga mats by
checking some of the online auction sites.
The chemicals that go into most sticky yoga mats are a concern for some people. If this is the case then you can choose to use a rubber mat, Gaiam mats, eco-Yoga mat or the Earth Elements mat. It is a little more expensive for these mats at about thirty-five dollars but you won’t have to worry about the toxins in the environment and find the higher price is worth it.
An important first step to practicing yoga is selecting the right sticky mat for your needs Yoga for Beginners.You will be well on your way to enjoying the benefits of yoga once you have a good mat Yoga Exercise.
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Elizabeth Morgan is an expert on the Finding the Right Sticky Yoga Mat, Yoga for Beginners and Yoga Exercise.
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By Elizabeth G.MorganV
You’ll probably be very pleased with your choice if you have decided to take up yoga. Your strength and flexibility will be increased by doing yoga on a regular basis and it will help you to focus your mind and teach you how to reach a state of tranquility in this busy and uncertain world. The best thing is that your new exercise program won’t require much equipment. A sticky yoga mat is the one major thing you will need.
Yoga teacher Angela Farmer came up with the idea for sticky yoga mats. Doing yoga while her hands and feet slipped out from under her caused frustration. Soon she started using carpet padding to do yoga. Her father soon took interested and patented the first sticky yoga mat. Then came the “Tapas Mat” under the Hugger Mugger company.
Today sticky yoga mats come in a dizzying array of colors and thickness. To find the right mat for you, it is best to take into account the workouts that you do along with your personal taste. A yoga mat at least four millimeters thick is needed by people who practice Ashtanga Yoga which is a fast paced type of yoga preferred by athletes. If you are very thin or frail and need extra padding then you might want to choose a thicker mat.
Other Considerations in Buying a Sticky Yoga Mat
There are dozens of different colors for sticky yoga mats. There are a few that also have pictures or patterns. Many health or sporting goods stores have sticky yoga mats and then there are countless yoga sites online. A basic mat will cost between fifteen and twenty dollars while a more specialized mat will cost you between thirty-five and forty dollars. You can find good deal on used or new sticky yoga mats by
checking some of the online auction sites.
The chemicals that go into most sticky yoga mats are a concern for some people. If this is the case then you can choose to use a rubber mat, Gaiam mats, eco-Yoga mat or the Earth Elements mat. It is a little more expensive for these mats at about thirty-five dollars but you won’t have to worry about the toxins in the environment and find the higher price is worth it.
An important first step to practicing yoga is selecting the right sticky mat for your needs Yoga for Beginners.You will be well on your way to enjoying the benefits of yoga once you have a good mat Yoga Exercise.
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Elizabeth Morgan is an expert on the Finding the Right Sticky Yoga Mat, Yoga for Beginners and Yoga Exercise.
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Yoga Asanas
Yoga Health News
By sanjeev
Yoga Health Foundation announces Yoga Month 092008, a global awareness campaign to inspire a healthy lifestyle.
Los Angeles, November 05, 2007 – The Yoga Health Foundation, a non-profit organization registered in California, has announced “Yoga Month 092008”, a grassroots, community-based global campaign to educate people about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle.
Yoga Month is a year-round campaign and will peak September 2008 with millions of health & socially conscious individuals practicing yoga at thousands of yoga studios, parks and homes around the globe.
The 10 City Yoga Month Tour featuring lectures and concerts will visit yoga-passionate cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Miami, Austin, Denver and San Diego.
“Yoga has been practiced for the last 5,000 years and transformed into one of the most popular and effective methods to balance body mind, stay flexible, fit and healthy and prevent disease - mainly because it works.”, says Johannes R. Fisslinger, president of the Yoga Health Foundation and initiator of the Yoga Month campaign.
Yoga is attracting North American participants in numbers as high as 20 million. A recent Harris poll revealed that more than 100 million North Americans would like to practice Yoga for its health benefits.
With many Hollywood celebrities like Gwenyth Paltrow, Madonna, Russell Simmons, Courtney Cox and Nicholas Cage, Meg Ryan, Ricky Martin practicing yoga and 27 billion spent in yoga-related products even traditional
advertisers are paying attention.
The extensive list of current Yoga Month partners include magazines like Fit Yoga, Yoga+ Joyful Living, LA Yoga, Yogi Times, Yoga Journal, Yogamates.com, Whole Life Times, studios like Yogaworks, Exhale, Jiva Mukti, Power Yoga, Dahn Yoga and Bikram Yoga and teachers like Seane Corn, Hala Khouri, Bryan Kest, Nike’s Margo Kellison, Larry Payne, Shiva Rea.
Yoga Month will benefit local community leaders and inspire sustainable healthy lifestyle projects like Yoga for Kids, at-risk-youth, breast health or AIDS prevention.
For more information and for Yoga Studios & Teachers, Community Leaders and Media & Sponsors sign up, please visit www.yogamonth.org.
Find out about the Cost of Poor Health and why Yoga Month 092008 will make a difference in the future of health care.
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Contact:Johannes R. FisslingerYoga Health FoundationPhone 310 928 6638www.yogamonth.org
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By sanjeev
Yoga Health Foundation announces Yoga Month 092008, a global awareness campaign to inspire a healthy lifestyle.
Los Angeles, November 05, 2007 – The Yoga Health Foundation, a non-profit organization registered in California, has announced “Yoga Month 092008”, a grassroots, community-based global campaign to educate people about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle.
Yoga Month is a year-round campaign and will peak September 2008 with millions of health & socially conscious individuals practicing yoga at thousands of yoga studios, parks and homes around the globe.
The 10 City Yoga Month Tour featuring lectures and concerts will visit yoga-passionate cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Miami, Austin, Denver and San Diego.
“Yoga has been practiced for the last 5,000 years and transformed into one of the most popular and effective methods to balance body mind, stay flexible, fit and healthy and prevent disease - mainly because it works.”, says Johannes R. Fisslinger, president of the Yoga Health Foundation and initiator of the Yoga Month campaign.
Yoga is attracting North American participants in numbers as high as 20 million. A recent Harris poll revealed that more than 100 million North Americans would like to practice Yoga for its health benefits.
With many Hollywood celebrities like Gwenyth Paltrow, Madonna, Russell Simmons, Courtney Cox and Nicholas Cage, Meg Ryan, Ricky Martin practicing yoga and 27 billion spent in yoga-related products even traditional
advertisers are paying attention.
The extensive list of current Yoga Month partners include magazines like Fit Yoga, Yoga+ Joyful Living, LA Yoga, Yogi Times, Yoga Journal, Yogamates.com, Whole Life Times, studios like Yogaworks, Exhale, Jiva Mukti, Power Yoga, Dahn Yoga and Bikram Yoga and teachers like Seane Corn, Hala Khouri, Bryan Kest, Nike’s Margo Kellison, Larry Payne, Shiva Rea.
Yoga Month will benefit local community leaders and inspire sustainable healthy lifestyle projects like Yoga for Kids, at-risk-youth, breast health or AIDS prevention.
For more information and for Yoga Studios & Teachers, Community Leaders and Media & Sponsors sign up, please visit www.yogamonth.org.
Find out about the Cost of Poor Health and why Yoga Month 092008 will make a difference in the future of health care.
Article Source: http://www.ArticleJoe.com
Contact:Johannes R. FisslingerYoga Health FoundationPhone 310 928 6638www.yogamonth.org
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tantric Yoga Video
The Benefits Of Yoga
By Rosie Reynolds
Yoga originated in India around 3,000 to 4,000 years ago, the word originates from the Sanskrit yuj and translates into English as ‘to join’. It is not, as some have believed, a religion, but a philosophy, encompassing exercise, and mental enlightenment through meditation. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Raja Yoga are considered the four main yogas, each with their different sub-divisions, though there are many other types.
Karma Yoga translates as acting without desires or emotional attachments to the fruits of one's efforts. It comes from advice given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers before the battle between the virtuous Padavas, and their less than righteous cousins the Kauravas. It is said that when Arjuna, full of sorrow at the prospect of his relatives bloodshed, his friend Lord Krishna gave him advice focussing his mind on the action, and away from the emotional attachment (though the advice was not specific to any single situation).
Bhakti Yoga concentrates on the selfless devotion to, and love of God (Bhakti) as father, mother, or friend that finds personal appeal in the heart of the devotee.
Jnana Yoga is the understanding of ones self. Jnana means knowledge, in this case – self knowledge. The basic pillar of Jnana is the belief of the unity of the universe – to be at one with the universe.
Raja Yoga is a practical guide to gaining purity of mind through meditation. This requires psycho-physical meditational techniques to repress any preconceived thoughts or experiences that might mirror or distort the thoughts that prevent you seeing your true self.
Calm and flexible
In the Western World, Yoga has become synonymous with the asanas (postures) of Hatha Yoga this is the most popular and productive for improved physical health and well being.
The asanas are designed to keep the body fit, and with fitness come a rejuvenation of the spirit and soul along with a whole avalanche of benefits. Studies have shown that people who practice Yoga have; reduced anxiety, reduced blood pressure, are more resistant to stress, and have better heart and respiratory functions. These are very real benefits that any person can achieve.
Yoga exercises strengthen the body, give it more flexibility and more energy, at the same time calming the
mind and giving it more tranquillity. Conventional exercising expends energy through strenuous activity. In Yoga classes, students claim they are more relaxed with a feeling of inner strength after Yoga. The key is in the performing the asanas with gentle and slow movements, taking up a posture gently, and holding it for several minutes whilst concentrating on breathing steadily and deeply, then coming out of that posture with grace and smoothness.
Dance, and particularly ballet, has much in common with Yoga. Many physiotherapists will give exercises to patients that are directly related to Yoga asanas, indeed many Doctors will recommend Yoga as part of a health regime.
When first seeing some of the asanas shown in book, TV, or class, many are put off by the thought of tying themselves into knots that more practiced, and maybe lithesome bodies attain. But yoga is for any age, and any state of body. It is important to realise that starting the actions is the step on the way to a more healthy body, even if at first one may need cushions or props to support and make comfortable those early stages. Only through repeated practice and gentle movements will the desired be achieved. A mountain is climbed one step at a time.
Yoga does not attempt to replace aerobic exercise. Aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness, help lose weight, and aid people with type II diabetes - improving blood glucose control.
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Rose Reynolds provides more information on yoga and its benefits on her website: www.relax-with-yoga.com/
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By Rosie Reynolds
Yoga originated in India around 3,000 to 4,000 years ago, the word originates from the Sanskrit yuj and translates into English as ‘to join’. It is not, as some have believed, a religion, but a philosophy, encompassing exercise, and mental enlightenment through meditation. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Raja Yoga are considered the four main yogas, each with their different sub-divisions, though there are many other types.
Karma Yoga translates as acting without desires or emotional attachments to the fruits of one's efforts. It comes from advice given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers before the battle between the virtuous Padavas, and their less than righteous cousins the Kauravas. It is said that when Arjuna, full of sorrow at the prospect of his relatives bloodshed, his friend Lord Krishna gave him advice focussing his mind on the action, and away from the emotional attachment (though the advice was not specific to any single situation).
Bhakti Yoga concentrates on the selfless devotion to, and love of God (Bhakti) as father, mother, or friend that finds personal appeal in the heart of the devotee.
Jnana Yoga is the understanding of ones self. Jnana means knowledge, in this case – self knowledge. The basic pillar of Jnana is the belief of the unity of the universe – to be at one with the universe.
Raja Yoga is a practical guide to gaining purity of mind through meditation. This requires psycho-physical meditational techniques to repress any preconceived thoughts or experiences that might mirror or distort the thoughts that prevent you seeing your true self.
Calm and flexible
In the Western World, Yoga has become synonymous with the asanas (postures) of Hatha Yoga this is the most popular and productive for improved physical health and well being.
The asanas are designed to keep the body fit, and with fitness come a rejuvenation of the spirit and soul along with a whole avalanche of benefits. Studies have shown that people who practice Yoga have; reduced anxiety, reduced blood pressure, are more resistant to stress, and have better heart and respiratory functions. These are very real benefits that any person can achieve.
Yoga exercises strengthen the body, give it more flexibility and more energy, at the same time calming the
mind and giving it more tranquillity. Conventional exercising expends energy through strenuous activity. In Yoga classes, students claim they are more relaxed with a feeling of inner strength after Yoga. The key is in the performing the asanas with gentle and slow movements, taking up a posture gently, and holding it for several minutes whilst concentrating on breathing steadily and deeply, then coming out of that posture with grace and smoothness.
Dance, and particularly ballet, has much in common with Yoga. Many physiotherapists will give exercises to patients that are directly related to Yoga asanas, indeed many Doctors will recommend Yoga as part of a health regime.
When first seeing some of the asanas shown in book, TV, or class, many are put off by the thought of tying themselves into knots that more practiced, and maybe lithesome bodies attain. But yoga is for any age, and any state of body. It is important to realise that starting the actions is the step on the way to a more healthy body, even if at first one may need cushions or props to support and make comfortable those early stages. Only through repeated practice and gentle movements will the desired be achieved. A mountain is climbed one step at a time.
Yoga does not attempt to replace aerobic exercise. Aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness, help lose weight, and aid people with type II diabetes - improving blood glucose control.
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Rose Reynolds provides more information on yoga and its benefits on her website: www.relax-with-yoga.com/
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