...come clear to me that sutras have but one goal: give the mind a stupendous jolt. As the mind is responsible for your survival, it cannot but create a sense of "self". To help the pupil circumvent the veil that the mind creates to keep that sense of "self" as a tangible reality, the stupendous "jolt" will keep the mind busy, maybe long enough for the pupil to realize he has the opportunity to go and take a look behind the veil.

Indeed, truth is like a many faceted diamond: it changes when there is an minute difference of the angle from which one looks at it. Two people looking at the same diamond at the same time will definitely and invariably produce quite remarkably different descriptions of the same stone. No wonder diamonds are referred to as the masters of the mineral kingdom.

The first great yoga...more

Get a New Lease on Life and Create Peace

...e. Keep your mind always with you. Practicing this process is yoga.

Meditation is also a misused word. It means understanding or measuring the mind's contents. How do we do this? Closing your eyes is one way. However, most of us would probably fall asleep. A better way is to simply sit in a comfortable position and practice a short minute of breathing. Then, take pen to paper and write down all the thoughts you had. This gives you a snapshot of the mind's activities. Stuff you are wasting energy on. every thought you have is an energy drain if it is not a positive thought. These thoughts deplete your energy source. You have less left over to do constructive work. This is why you don't shine in the workplace. Your mind is always busy pointing fingers and trying to ...more

yoga for Beginners, A Good Place to Start!

...lease be sure that it includes gentle, easy poses that are good for beginners! This can help you jump start your daily practice at home.

For more information about upcoming easy yoga DVDs, you are welcome to contact hannahyoga@yahoo.com so that you can be informed when the new DVDs are ready!

Now, just a bit of "yoga Lingo" for you as you start your own personal yoga Journey: the word "Namaste!" is often said at the beginning and end of yoga classes. It means, "I salute the light within you!"

May you be peaceful and well! Namaste!more

Exercise Mats for the Gym - Why You Need Them

... them:

Travel mats are made from lightweight material for portability. They are perfect to bring in a fitness center.

yoga mats are made for low-impact floor exercises. They are slightly longer and thicker than the regular travel mats. They are also sticky to prevent the user from slipping while doing the poses.

Pilates mats are similar to yoga mats, however this type is much thicker and has more padding.

deluxe-type mats are made of higher qualit...more

International Yoga Studies

...Its now 9 Oclock in the morning and already the sun is high in the tropical sky. Heavy bulbous clouds herald the possibility of a rain shower later in the day, but then it has not rained here for several days and the luxuriant tropical plants in the garden that nestles down to the sea are looking in need of water. I am standing beside a sala, which is Thailand is an open sided wooden building and this one is no more than ten metres from the sea. The warm Gulf of Thailand is lapping on the beach as I stand and watch a yoga class of half a dozen participants energetically practising the poses or asanas that the teacher is urging them to try. It all looks very energising to me and they still have another hour of this practice which seems to create a serene inner strength.

Glowing slightly from the exertion, Janca from Breda in Holland tells me she has been coming to The Health Oasis Resort in Koh Samui for the past two years. She comes to recharge her batteries and get fit and healthy for her career driven life back home. Every morning she joins several other guests in one and a half-hours of Hatha Yoga as part of her mental ...more

Useful Information About Tantra Yoga

...Tantra yoga is a holistic approach to the study of the universe from the point of view of the individual and it is one of several different types of yoga. It is designed to promote rapid growth towards enlightenment as a living system.

Tantric Yoga includes many sciences including astronomy, astrology, numerology, physiognomy, physics, chemistry, alchemy, Ayurveda, psychology, mathematics, geometry and more. Providing for a more practical means of realizing the highest ideals of philosophy in your daily life is the primary purpose of Tantra yoga.

The Basics of Tran...more

Free Yoga Exercises Routines

...ch should be performed at a fixed time in a fixed place everyday.

The initial pose of these free yoga exercises should be the Corpse pose, and be repeated between other asana (yoga poses) and as a final relaxation. This pose looks easy and it's really good too. But it should be used for more than relaxing. You should use this pose for meditation while allowing your mind to gain strength and relax.

Start these yoga exercises with the warm up exercises to relax and prepare your muscles for the next exercises. After warm up you can perform the shoulder lifts the natural following exercise and the eye exercise, which can improve your eyesight and prevent tiredness. For the next exercises you can practice sun salutation which will stretch all your body muscles, this to prepare for the much more difficult exercises. Try also leg raise, which will tone your leg muscles, giving you more endurance and improved flexibility; head stand pose is also good for resting some of your organs such as heart.

Once you prepare your...more

Which Type of Yoga is the right Choice for You?

...d period of meditation and relaxation.

integral
Created by Sri Swami satchidananda, this type of yoga is very gentle. Classes have a greater emphasis on the meditative rather than the physical aspects of yoga. integral Yoga is included in Dr. Dean Ornishs program, which has been shown to reverse heart disease.

Viniyoga
This style was created by T.K.V. Desikachar and is a therapeutic approach to yoga. It focuses on breathing in conjunction with movement. Viniyoga encourages modified postures to meet an individuals specific needs and abilities. It would be a valuable style for someone who is dealing with an injury or other physical restriction.

Once youve chosen a specific type of yoga, it doesnt mean you have to stay with it forever. You can choose to focus on another style for a while or mix several different types depending on how your mind and body feel. Whichever type you choose, the most important thing is to continue doing it on a regular basis so you can enjoy the rewards that yoga brings.

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