Yoga and the Vegan Diet: A Match for Superior Health

Research has shown that the vegan diet may perhaps be the healthiest dietetic choice for health. Reports are also showing that Yoga as a choice (exclusively or partly) as a choice for exercise has several physical and mental benefits. Imagine how both could work together for health.

How to Make Up Your Own Yoga Routine At Home (part 2)

This is part 2 of this article on how to make your own Yoga routine for yourself in the comforts of your own home.

Universal Principles of Yoga: The Law of Karma

In the words of Mohandas Ghandi: “Gentleness, self-sacrifice, and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion.” Throughout time, inspirational religious leaders have referred to self-sacrifice, charity, and generosity, which create good karma. The following are a few timeless quotes to ponder:

Yoga: Three Reasons You should Not Do Yoga Posture - Upward-Facing Dog

The Upward-Facing Dog posture is not a Cobra (Bhujangasana) posture, but it begins in the same way and then goes one step beyond. The posture is like a suspension bridge, where the arms and forearms support the posture from above, and the feet or knees support it from below, leaving the chest, abdomen, pelvis and thighs suspended in mid-air.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - Monkey Pose (the Split)

Hanumanasana is dedicated to Hanuman, a powerful monkey-faced God from India's great epic, the 'Ramayana' and his famous leap across the sea from the southern tip of India to the island of Sri Lanka to rescue Sita, the Rama’s wife. Hanuman is known for his devotion to Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu and this pose honors that devotion. Commonly referred to as the split, Hanumanasana, is one of the most challenging poses in Hatha yoga practice, because it demands two seemingly opposite actions in the pelvis.

The Five Faces Of Kundalini I.E. The Five Streams Of Divine Energy

Colloquially all creatures are called living beings. Because they have Prana (vital force) they are called Pranis too. But it is not so simple. Material scientists do not accept that a creature has life force. They say life is a body which is an admixture of chemicals plus 5 elements. When the 5 elements dissociate from one another that creature becomes extinct on dying. They opine that there is nothing like a soul principle in this world. Man is just a walking, moving, speaking tree.

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

The Bridge pose is also known as Setu Bandhasana, which means construction of a bridge. In this posture, the whole body forms an arch which is supported at one end by the crown of the head and at the other on the feet, hence the name. When the Bridge is performed immediately after the Plough pose it acts as a gentle counter pose to complement the benefits of Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and the Plough (Halasana). It releases any tension that may have built up in the thoracic (part from the neck to waist) and lumbar (lower part of the back) regions of the spine while practicing the two previous asanas.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture – Scorpion

Only those who can perform the Headstand without the slightest difficulty should attempt the Scorpion pose. (Beginners should not practice this asana). Vrischika is the Sanskrit word for scorpion. This posture resembles a scorpion with its tail arched above its head ready to sting its victim. The Scorpion, which is an advanced posture promotes balance and brings harmony to the body and the mind.

The Benefits of Power Yoga

Today's power yoga basically branched out from the Ashtanga Yoga of the Hindu tradition and religion of India. Power yoga is emphasizing the development of one’s flexibility and the nurture of the desire for a vigorous whole body workout. The activity most of all facilitates for concentration and mental stability.

Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga teacher training is NOT something I would normally write about as a hard nosed health writer but after spending two weeks at Viniyoga Teacher Training as an observer I feel compelled to tell you about what I believe is the finest yoga teacher training in the western world.

Yoga Meditation Technique

Is ancient yoga practice relevant in our modern world? Find out in this article about the ancient yoga secret to washing your dishes.

Basic Yoga Exercises

Here are some basic yoga exercises that can easily be executed at home anytime. These exercises are so simple. People can conveniently perform them whenever they have time.

The Chakra Song

I wanted a better focus to help with my chakra cleansing visualizations and decided to write a chakra song. The music is borrowed from the %u2018Popcorn%u2019 part of the soundtrack for the movie %u201CA Clockwork Orange%u201D. I chose this music because it is so happy, light and energizing.

The History of Yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice and has been in existence for millennia. The word yoga comes from the Sanskirt work yuj. Yuj is often interpreted to mean union or a method of practice. .