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Articles in Home | Health And Fitness | Yoga articles Title|Newest|Oldest 5 Reasons to Take up Yoga Now  By : missymoo Everyone's heard of Yoga. But not everyone is aware of just how many health benefits it can give you... A Relaxing Way of Schooling  By : CLTaylor Yoga, which is more than 5,000 years old Indian tradition, has been immensely popular in the United States of America. Americans have discovered the art of relaxation through yoga. About Yoga  By : David A. Wells Yoga offers a lot of benefits. Perhaps its most important benefit is it's ability to reduce tension and stress. Stress can lead to a whole slew of other health problems. 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. An Objective View of Yoga  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. When you think of Yoga, what is the picture you see within your "mind’s eye?" Many people still think of Hatha Yoga, and its many sub-styles, as the only Yoga around. This is due to the fact that outside India, Hatha Yoga (Union by Physical Mastery), is most commonly seen. An Overview of Yoga  By : Patrick Carpen Gives a brief overview of the practice and origination of yoga. Aquaexercise for All  By : Dr.Lanny Schaffer There are forms of aquaexercise classes for everyone. Find out about some of the newer additions which include stepping, kickboxing, pilates, yoga and tai chi. Virtually anything done on land is being adapted to the water. Ardha Kurmasana - Half Tortoise Pose  By : Sharon Hopkins Ardha Kurmasana is also known as Half Tortoise Yoga Asana. Due to its resemblance to a tortoise it is known as the tortoise pose. This yoga asana can prove to be very beneficial to your body in every possible way. By performing this asana regularly and properly our bodies can be rejuvenated. The organs get stretched to its maximum with every movement of this asana. The shoulder movement gets improved and so does the muscles in the corresponding areas. The abdominal muscles... Are Yoga and Meditation Good for my Brain? A Scientific Take on Stress Management  By : Alvaro Fernandez Yes! Yoga, meditation, and visualization are all excellent ways to learn to manage your stress levels. Reducing stress, and the stress hormones, in your system is critical to your brain and overall fitness. In this article we explore the science behind stress and stress management and include some tips you can start using today. Asanas To Help You Out From Your Backache  By : Kevin Pederson Yoga is very important in our daily life and it can create positive impact on your health. By doing some asanas would be very good for your back. As the lifestyle and the way of working has changed which causes many of these ailments. The food habits with high on fat, cholesterol and other unwanted things just add up to your ailments. Back Pain – Causes, Diagnosis And Yoga Tips  By : Corwin Brown If you've ever groaned, Oh, my aching back!, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Balancing Yin and Yang through yoga  By : Subramani Chinnaraj FREEING THE MIND Beginning Yoga Breathing - All You Need To Know  By : Mike Singh In yoga, breathing is everything. Here are a few pointers to bear in mind while starting out with yoga breathing. Beginning Your Yoga Workout.  By : Patrick Carpen Explains some basic yoga workout exercises. Benefit of Yoga Part I  By : YogaGal Yoga has many benefits for natural health that can have a profound effect on your mind, body and spirit. You may be surprised by the multitude of ailments that can be remedied by including Yoga into your daily life. Benefiting From Your Yoga Practice  By : Stephen Kreutzer Yoga is not only an extremely popular form of exercise, but depending on the form you practice, can be exciting or calming, social or meditative, energizing or relaxing. No matter which of these best describes your yoga class, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of every class you attend. * Go to yoga class with an empty stomach. Yoga is full bending, twisting, lengthening, stretching, and strength moves. Eating a big dinner before that kind of movement could ... Benefits And Importance Of Adho Mukha Svanasana  By : Kevin Pederson When we take each word of this asana and look for the meaning it comes out to be a very simple word. “Adho Mukh” means facing downwards and “Svana” means a dog. This would mean facing downwards dog pose. Benefits And Importance Of Adho Mukha Vrksasana  By : Sharon Hopkins Vrksasana is a tree pose which means you are standing with your hand raised towards the sky. Adho Mukha Vrksasana can be termed as a tilted tree pose where in your hands are supporting the entire body weight. This asana when done by beginners has to be done very carefully as balancing yourself on your hand cannot be that easy. To make it easier it would be better for you to take support of a wall, helping you to overcome your fear of falling while doing this asana. There a... Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part I  By : Kevin Pederson This asana is also known as Surya Namaskar Asana or Sun Salutation Asana. It is a combination of 12 postures and each posture provides its unique benefits. The essence of this asana is salutation of the Sun god, which is power source of all the energy in this world. Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part II  By : Kevin Pederson In the process to salute the sun god it also helps our body. This asana becomes very important due to the valuable part it plays with our lives. The composition of these poses in its own different way helps in creating a fit and fine body for you. Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part III  By : Kevin Pederson The 12 poses of Ashtanga Namaskar is very crucial as each and every asana has to be done in a very specific manner which helps to create its usefulness to your body. Benefits And Importance Of Bhujangasana  By : Kevin Pederson Bhujangasana is known as the snake or cobras pose because it reflects the look of a raised hood. As you raise your head along with your chest it represents a snake hood. The rest of the body lies down representing the body of the snake. This asana can be one of the best asanas for your back as well as your spine. Benefits And Importance Of Tuladandasana  By : Kevin Pederson It is known as the Balancing Stick Pose and is very useful for your entire body. Your hands and legs get stretched enough to regain the lost strength. This strength may have lost with the wear and tear of your body. In life we have to balance so many things which can be beyond our control. This asana just shows the relevance of balance in our life and how one can gain from the same. Benefits And Importance Of Yoga For Elderly  By : Kevin Pederson Time and again we have been saying Yoga is not too old or too young for anyone. The sooner you start its better, but if you haven't had your time of glory in young age then you still can do it at your current age. Age, Sex, Religion, Race, Caste or Creed is no bar with yoga. You will only gain from it and not loose anything in life. Benefits And Usefulness Of Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimottanasana  By : Sharon Hopkins This asana is also known as the Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose. This asana similar to its name stretching your legs and arms. It is one of those enduring asanas that helps your heart and other parts of your body. Stretching is always good for your body. It helps in creating the right balance for your body. Doing this asana is a step forward towards better health. It helps in creating unison between the mind and soul. By doing this pose your heart rate becomes normal. T... Benefits And Usefulness Of Trikanasana  By : Kevin Pederson Trikanasana is also known as the Triangle Pose. As and when you look at the asana you can easily notice why this name has been given to this asana. It works out every muscle of your body from the arms to the legs. It is a great way to shed some of the excess weight you have been carrying all along. Benefits Of Garudasana  By : Sharon Hopkins 'Garuda' means eagle and 'asana' means pose. Garuda known as king birds also happen to be the vehicle of Vishnu. Even though most of the yoga poses aims towards balance and tranquility, by the look of the asana it will be more visible. This asana would help in loosening up your joints. Stretching your muscles would help in making all the parts of your body more fit. While doing the asana sense of balance would be achieved as you are standing on one foot. It would look simi... Benefits of Matsyasana  By : Kevin Pederson The name given to every asana derives its inspiration from nature. As this pose happens to look like a fish it is known as matsyasna - fish pose. Benefits of Meditation  By : Jamie Lynn Meditation Techniques and Alternative Healing Benefits Of Padangusthasana  By : Kevin Pederson This is one of the basic yoga asanas which we learn initially while learning yoga. All the yoga poses help in improving your flexibility which becomes very useful in our daily life. The asana is also known as head to foot pose. Benefits Of Performing - Standing Head To Knee Yoga Pose  By : Kevin Pederson Dandayamana Janushirasana is also known as Standing Head to Knee Pose. The core need for this asana is to maintain balance. With the sense of balance you tend to be a determined person from within. Benefits Of Pincha Mayurasana  By : Kevin Pederson The meaning of this asana is peacock feather pose. Before displaying the beautiful feathers, the peacock happens to lift its tail upright. This upright pose before dancing is known as Pincha Mayurasana. Benefits of Salamba Sirasana  By : Kevin Pederson Salamba Sirasana is known as the king of asanas. As in any story the king and queen play different role, in the same manner the asanas also play a different role. Benefits of Shavasana  By : Kevin Pederson For many it is considered to be one of the easiest asanas, but that is not the case. Even though it may look very simple and non-beneficial but it is the other way round. Benefits of Yoga  By : Jos Putzeys Yoga through meditation works remarkably to achieve harmony and helps the mind work in synchronization with the body. How often do we find that we are unable to perform our activities properly and in a satisfying manner ... Benefits Of Yoga For Pregnancy  By : Kevin Pederson Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful things many women want to go through and are going through. It is something which many women look forward too and with the increasing joy there is also fear factor. Fear about your baby's health, a smooth delivery, mood swings, fatigue, morning sickness, constant craving for strange items, increasing weight and overall the feeling about pregnancy can be overwhelming. Benefits of Yoga | Health Benefits Of Yoga | Benefits Health Yoga  By : Alien Sheng The objective behind this article is to make people know about the benefits of Yoga. The benefits of Yoga are numerous and the most important benefits of yoga are physical and mental benefits to the body and the mind. Bhakti Yoga - The Science of Devotion  By : Kevin Pederson Bhakti means devotion to the Almighty. Bhakti yoga deals with devotion to God and achieving the union with him. This is the easiest of all yoga types. Bikram Yoga | Hot Yoga | Benefits of Hot Yoga | 26 Bikram Yoga Postures  By : Alien Sheng Get complete information on Bikram yoga, which is also known Hot yoga. Bikram yoga is generally practiced in a room at a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or even higher. Know about the benefits of practicing 26 Bikram yoga postures. Branches Or Basics of Yoga  By : Merry Parker Ancient practitioners have likened yoga to a living tree with six branches coming from the trunk, with each branch having its own unique function relating to a particular lifestyle. Breathing Exercises for Healthy Life | Pranayama | Deep Breathing Exercise  By : Alien Sheng From this page, know the importance of good Breathing, breathing exercises while practicing yoga and also the deep breathing exercises. It also provides information on the effects of shallow breathing. The Sanskrit word for the breathing exercises of yoga is pranayama. Budokon-Philosophy, Science, & Art  By : John Barton At a point in history that is saturated with self help books, get rich gimmicks, and exercise infomercials, it is no wonder that Budokon purposed to emerge in our culture. Communication Skills for Yoga Teachers  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Here is an oxymoron for you: Some of the best Yoga teachers are great listeners. This is a general guideline for Yoga students who aspire to teach some day. Listening skills, in Yoga, start when you take your first class, as you learn by hearing, watching, and doing. Dahn Yoga - Yoga for the Soul  By : Martin Haworth Nowadays, yoga is widespread and is new forms are continuously being developed today. Millions of people around the world enjoy yoga every day or week, depending on circumstances into this activity. Dandayamana Dhanurasana Yoga Asana Benefits  By : Kevin Pederson Dandayamana Dhanurasana is also known as Standing Bow Pulling Pose. It tries to inculcate a sense of balance in you. As it develops your balance it also brings out your level for patience. Concentration increases and so does your persistence. Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 2)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. While you are at it, make sure that you are calling a Yoga teacher training center and not a "diploma house." If they certify everything from pet sitting to web design, what do you think they really know about teaching Yoga? Dhauti - An Excellent Stomach Cleanser  By : Kevin Pederson Dhauti is a shuddhikriya which means the act of cleaning. It specifically cleans the stomach. Since is one of the main organ in the human body and the health of the human being is dependent on the condition of the stomach. Hence it becomes very important for you to clean your stomach. Dhauti is the useful activity for this cleansing. Dhauti - An Excellent Stomach Cleanser.  By : Sharon Hopkins Dhauti is a shuddhikriya which means the act of cleaning. It specifically cleans the stomach. Since it is one of the main organ in the human body and the health of the human being dependent on the condition of the stomach, hence it becomes very important for you to clean your stomach. Dhauti is the useful activity for this cleansing. Dhauti is of three types: • Vamana-dhauti: This is the easiest of all the three types. In this process you have to drink about six glasses... Dhyana  By : Sharon Hopkins Almost everyone has experienced the fact that when one starts concentrating his mind on any immediate object or an idea, the mind starts wandering. It is very difficult to keep the mind busy with a single thought. The ancient sages too encountered the same problems. Arjuna, in Gita had mentioned that controlling the mind is an impossible thing on earth. Hence, he was advised by Krishna that though mind control is difficult, it can be made silent and steady by regular practice... Difference Between Easy And Advanced Yoga  By : Cindy Heller Most westerners usually wince when they the subject of yoga is brought up. All they see is complicated poses done by yoga practitioners. But there is easy yoga and the advanced level, so everyone who is interested can pick it up. Both easy and advanced yoga are formed thousands of years ago in India to assist practitioners achieve balance and harmony in their life. 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