Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Plough
...The Plough (Halasana)
Yoga is a life of self-discipline. Yoga is a way of life. Yoga is a system.
We can see our life as a triangle. From the moment we are born to the age of around 18 we are in the zone of growth where the anabolic process takes place (rate of cells rejuvenation exceeds rate of cell decay). Then we enter the youth and equilibrium zone where the anabolic and catabolic process is in perfect balance. This zone will last to the age of around 35 and then we find ourselves in an aging zone, called the old age zone where the catabolic process (rate of cell decaying exceeds rate of cell rejuvenating) starts, resulting in suffering, pain and disease.
To retard the catabolic process the system of yoga was developed giving people the opportunity to live healthier and happier life.
The system o...more
Yoga sutras of Patanjali - An Historical Text
...Yoga sutras of Patanjali is a book of 195 separate phrases that are designed to be easy to memorize. Because it is a work that is every bit as much a part of modern yoga as it was a part of the birth of yoga, this particular book is held in very high esteem in the yoga world.
Some Background
The origin of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is the topic of some debate among both historians and practitioners. For instance, there are some people out there who credit the writing of this set of sutras to a grammarian named Patanjali. Later, though, a timeline was constructed that showed that to be unlikely. Within the yoga community, though, many say that Patanjali was actually just a compiler and that...more
Yoga Your Way to weight Loss
...t it right.
So yoga practice is not about being skinny or svelte or reedy. It's about leaving your ego at the door and moving your body in the present moment.
Yoga is about balance. Balance in eating, balance in drinking, balance in exercise, balance in purporting yourself. Yes, too fat is out of balance, as is too thin, but neither is a crime punishable by not being able to stretch.
Buy yoga clothes that fit. Don't be afraid of the clothes' form fitting stretchiness. Just get the right size. With regular practice yoga clothing will permit you to watch your body change in what ca...more
Yoga for kids - teaching Our Young Ones How to Deal with Stress
...Most people do not associate stress with children, but our young ones do have their own daily stressors. Types of stress that children deal with are homework, peer competition, extra curricular activities and physical changes, such as, growing pains. Sometimes young children are over-scheduled in the activities they perform.
Today's society is a busy one and finds kids on a very hectic schedule. kids need a stress relief just like adults. More and more parents and schools are turning to yoga as a means for children to unwind and relax.
Yoga offers the same benefits for our children as it does for us. By practicing yoga regularly, kids develop an overall sense of peace, incre...more
