Yoga Teachers Lead by Example (Part 2) It is a shame that proper behavior, respect, and ethics do not make great headlines in the newspapers. Just watch the news, and read the newspaper for a week, to confirm what makes "good copy." It will not take long for you to find a dozen, or dozens, of scandals.
Yoga Teachers Lead by Example (Part 1) During the course of a lifetime, most of us have heard the saying," Do as I say, not as I do." We see this kind of leadership everywhere we go. All politicians, religious leaders, police, sports professionals, parents, academic teachers, and Yoga teachers, lead by example, even if the example displayed is not a good one.
Spiritualism and Yoga Spiritualism may be considered as theory and Yoga as its practical. Yoga shall be fruitful when one is strong in spiritualism.
Yoga in Practice: Living in the Present Moment When one of us decides to pursue the study of Yoga, we find ourselves living and learning Yoga every day. On or off the mat, Yoga students can apply their practice to the many lessons life has to offer. The result of all this learning, and applying Yogic principles to life, is a major leap in self-improvement.
Foundations of Yoga: Yama and Niyama, Part 1 "Knowledge (Jnana) does not come about from practice of yoga methods alone. Perfection in knowledge is in fact only for those who begin by practice of virtue (dharma). Yet, without yoga as a means, knowledge does not come about. The practice of yogic methods is not the means by itself, yet it is only out of that practice of yoga that the perfection in knowledge comes about. And so it is said by the teachers: 'Yoga is for the purpose of knowledge of truth'" Thus wrote Shankara.The prerequisites to bring this about may be thought of as the Pillars of Yoga, and are known as Yama and Niyama.
The Link Between Yoga, Mindfulness, and Weight Loss (Part 2) Your inner self or self is sometimes called "atman" or "jiva." This is the "creature" imprisoned within all of us. We all enjoy eating and want to savor every earthly pleasure to its fullest, but mindfulness makes us aware of much more than consumption of food and earthly pleasures. Therefore, mindfulness can be a natural dieting tool at mealtime.
Yoga for Seniors – Using Yoga to Reverse Aging Yoga can provide many physical and mental benefits for people of all ages. This article focuses on the areas that would be most beneficial for seniors such as improved circulation, balance, memory, and strength. It also provides useful tips for beginning a yoga exercise program for elderly people.
The Link Between Yoga, Mindfulness, and Weight Loss (Part 1) From nutritional and fitness experts in New England, the first question I heard right away was, "How can Yoga burn that many calories?" Soon to be followed by comments from many fitness experts, across the United States, were remarks like, "Most Yoga students don't practice vigorous styles of Yoga."
Giving to Charity In order for nature, and the universe, to flow in harmony, we should all regularly give to charities, whenever it is possible to help someone in need. This is practicing Yoga "off the mat."
Chair Yoga for Senior Independence Until a certain age in life, words like dignity, quality of life, and independence seem to be more suitable for descriptions, or reasons, why independent nations had revolutionary wars, than for senior independence. However, for seniors, these words reflect the need to stay the course of independence.
Yoga Beginner - Getting It Right When it comes to promoting relaxation and reducing stress, nothing beats yoga. Unfortunately this isn't the case for everyone.
Yoga Dispels Disease, Aging and Death The most important benefit of practicing Yoga is to drive out disease, aging and death from the mind and body.
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Spiritual Dedication-A Commentary on the Katha Upanishad Many people start out spiritual life with great enthusiasm, ready to dedicate and sacrifice in order to attain liberation. But as time goes by the sands in the hourglass of will and interest grow less and less, shifting back to the bottom level of ego and the material life until what remains is so feeble and negligible it would be better if it, too, were eliminated in honesty. Where do we fit on the "dedication" meter?
Practice Yoga with the Best of Intentions Of course, you practice Yoga with the best of intentions. Now, your thinking, doesn't everyone practice, learn, and teach Yoga with the best of intentions? In a few words: No, they do not.
Time to Practice Yoga There are many things that we know, we should do, but there's never enough time. Would you like to have more time for your family, Yoga practice, and some quality time, in your life? Maybe, work keeps you too busy, from doing the right things, for yourself, and your loved ones. So, what can you do?
What is Patanjalis Ashtanga Yoga? (Part-II) This article describes Asana and Pranayama in its purest form and tries to remove ignorance associated with Asana and Pranayama from the practitioners.
Yoga For Everyone It's never too early or late to start practicing yoga. Yoga can help men, women and children of all ages.
The Many Benefits of Yoga Stretching the muscles and performing a complete yoga workout acts as a massage, which ensures optimal blood supply to every organ. Perhaps that is the basis of the remarkable physical and mental benefits of yoga practice.
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