Articles Category: Yoga - ABC Article Directory | Submit Articles | Article Search Engine

Title\|Newest\|Oldest
10 Tips To Get The Most Out Of PreNatal Yoga By : Rebecca Prescott Prenatal yoga has a lot of advantages for women, and is a good way to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Here are ten tips to help tailor yoga and aqua yoga for pregnant women. 30 Minute Naked Yoga By : Azmi Adnan The practice of a 30 minute yoga session is finding its way into the lives of busy executives, financial brokers, teachers, bankers, and other people with very busy schedules. Find out how this 30 minute yoga can assist you in improving every area your life. 4 More Ways Yoga Will Help You Lose Weight and Keep It off For Good! By : Suzanne Andrews Do you want to lose weight and keep it off. The author lost 60 pounds with yoga and reveals 4 ways yoga will help you get the weight off. A Brief Introduction To Hatha Yoga By : Jimmy Cox Yoga at last is coming into its own in the Western world. After many years of being dismissed as a bizarre cult attractive only to eccentrics, it is today recognized as a fundamental art and skill. More than that, many of its most bitter opponents, people who were among the first to cry down Yogic culture, have now embraced it as a way of life. Achieve Personal Growth While Practicing Yoga By : It doesn't matter if you are a yoga student or a teacher, but what really matters is that personal development occurs only when you practice effectively, learning from your mistakes as you go on. Akasthya Yoga by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar By : dr commander selvam Akasthya Yoga by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar- Dr Commander Selvam The Word YOGA comes from Sanskrit and means to unite, the coming together of Soul and God. Yoga is a process by which you can dissolve your Self with God. Yoga is a method of meditation which brings a breakthrough in the evolution of human awareness. By this process a person becomes moral, united, integrated and balanced. The all-pervading divine power can be felt or experienced as a cool breeze. "Know thyself" is the main theme Anuloma-Viloma - Yogic Breathing For Better Health By : Kevin Pederson This is a truism as a healthy body is the prime requisite for success and happiness in life. People are increasingly being convinced that yoga makes for good health, contentment and happiness in present day stressful life and is not just an exercise regimen. Ardha Kurmasana - Half Tortoise Pose By : Kevin Pederson Ardha Kurmasana is also known as Half Tortoise Yoga Asana. Due to its resemblance to a tortoise it is known as the tortoise pose. Arthritis Pain Relief: Try Yoga Exercises Specially Tailored For Arthritics By : John Hilaire Living with arthritis pain is not something that anyone would like to happen to them, and the need to find arthritis pain relief is on top of most sufferers' minds. 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. Ashtanga Yoga - History and Theory By : Matthew Hick If you are interesting in taking up yoga, Ashtanga yoga may be the kind of yoga for you. This popular form of yoga has an interesting history. Baddha Konasana - A Great Asana For Hip And Groin By : Kevin Pederson Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) is also known as the Cobbler's Pose because of the similarity to a cobblers sitting position. It is an excellent asana which helps your groin and hip position. 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 : Kevin Pederson 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. 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 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 Of Bikram Yoga Poses By : Rebecca Prescott Is Bikram yoga suitable for you? Find out what makes it different, and whether people who are pregnant or with illnesses can do it. Benefits of Garudasana By : Kevin Pederson This asana would help in loosening up your joints. Stretching your muscles would help in making all the parts of your body more fit. 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 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 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 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. Bikram Yoga - Blimey By : Patrick Attlee Patrick Attlee shares his recent 10-day induction into the heady world of Bikram Yoga. Trying his best not to expire in a large pool of sweat he gamely sees it through and is glad to be able to report back on his findings. Bikram Yoga and Flexibility By : Danna Schneider Everyone has heard of yoga and knows of it as a series of postures to stretch and rejuvenate your body. What is Bikram yoga and what differentiates it from other forms of yoga? Bikram yoga is a specific style of yoga founded by Bikram Choudhury. Bikram yoga is often referred to as hot yoga as it is practiced in a room heated to 105 degrees with a humidity of 50%. Brain Entrainment And Chakra Tuning By : Ben Knapp Yoga and meditation are the mantra of nowadays’s fast paced world. Due to the undue tension that each 1 of us is taking on our heads at our work place and on the domestic front, yoga and meditation are the purely sources of peace and tranquility and better living today. Children’s Yoga Pants By : Jamie Kerri Nowadays a lot of people suffer from stress and several physical ailments. The tension and worry related with modern life has made people’s lives more stress prone. The doctors and psychologists often prescribe yoga as a remedy for negativity and stress. Regular practice of Yoga helps a person in gaining control over his mind and becoming aware of his spiritual self. Choosing Pilates Videos for Pregnancy By : Shelley Green Are you thinking about using Pilates videos for pregnancy? Taking a class or would like to find out a little more information? Well I have written this article with you in mind. I hope that you find it useful. Could a Blind Man Become a Yoga Teacher? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Yoga means union or unity. Where is the "unity" in discrimination? Discrimination originates from a closed mind. Discrimination works closely with intolerance and can lead to unjustified acceptance of blatant lies, or worse. 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. 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. Discipline of the Mind and Body in Yoga By : Christine Dignam Discipline of the mind and the body is the essence of yoga. Many yoga practitioners feel that without proper discipline and control over the mind and the body, you can not truly experience the full benefits of yoga. Part of the practice of yoga involves concentration and meditation, usually on breathing, to clear the mind and ground oneself to the spiritual and the emotional. Discover The Difference Between Hatha And Vinyasa Yoga By : Rebecca Prescott Find out the difference between hatha and vinyasa yoga, and how these differences translate into benefits for your yoga practice. Learn which style is better for beginners, and more. Do Yoga Clothes Make a Difference? By : Charles Cox This article discusses the benefits of choosing the proper yoga clothes. Does Yoga Help Fibromyalgia and Back pain By : tender points Yoga is an excellent Natural Cure for Back Pain and Fibromyalgia symptoms. Dos And Donts While Practicing Yoga By : Kevin Pederson Yoga Dos And Donts, here are a few general guidelines to get more out of yoga. Do not do asanas with cold muscles. A warm of 5 to 10 minutes with gentle movements is necessary. Start each asana slowly, exhaling as you gently stretch muscles. One should enroll in a yoga class as per individual requirement. Easy And Advanced Yoga - What Is The Difference? By : Cindy Heller Both easy and advanced yoga are formed thousands of years ago in India to assist practitioners achieve balance and harmony in their life. With a balanced and harmonious body, it is easy to be one with the universe. Excellent Way To Gain Flexibility By : Nitin Chhoda This article outlines the importance of flexibility and describes a simple, yet effective plan to improve flexibility with some effective stretches. These can be done anytime, anywhere. Exhance Your Yoga Experience With The Latest Gear By : David Silva One of the great advantages of persuing yoga is that it doesn't require much in the way of gear. Experience The Wonders of Yoga Blocks with YITAI By : S.Y. The yoga block is an important prop for the Yoga exercise and is very beneficial to those who are practicing yoga whether they are beginners or experts already in the exercise. For beginners, it aids them in accomplishing every movement successfully while for the one who are long timers already, it helps in ameliorating the poses for the body to be flexible and be able to stretch more with the help of the blocks. Explore The Spiritual Benefits Of Yoga By : Kevin Pederson The ancient art of Yoga has numerous spiritual benefits. A few minutes of Yoga daily improves our posture, physically and more importantly mentally. Feel the Comfort of Yoga Mats By : Charles Cox Article discusses the benefits of using mats while practicing yoga Feeling Run Down? Need To Have Some Fun? Try Yoga, Of Any Type By : Peter Crump There are many forms of Yoga, some more well known than others. But all have significant health benefits. Finding Peace With Food Through Yoga By : Leeann Simons Losing weight isn't always about eliminating foods, it's also about adding new behaviors. When my colleague included yoga in her life, she seemed to easily lose weight and feel peaceful, in control. When both were stopped, weight returned, control left. Start with the yoga, be at peace with your body, and you'll find that being at peace with food falls more easily into your life. Finding The Right Yoga Schools For You By : Rebecca Prescott Indian yoga schools offer a variety of programs, some for people who just wish to gain increased mastery in their yoga practice, and others that provide certification so that you can teach yoga. Find out about the different yoga programs available here. Finding Ways To Relieve Stress Through Yoga By : Azmi Adnan It is a well-known fact that the practice of yoga relieves stress. In the current financial downturn, yoga has been the source for people who are looking for quick stress busters and tension relieve as they battle with their economic challenges. However busy you are with your current situation, the practice of yoga, even for a short period daily, will assist you in healing the stress, tension and anxiety disorders that you may have. First Limb of Yoga - Ahimsa and Satyam By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. According to Maharishi Patanjali, the Yamas are the first limb of Yoga. Ahimsa is often referred to as the first Yama of non-violence. Satyam or Satya is the second Yama of truthfulness. Flexing Yourself With Hatha Yoga By : Rebecca Prescott Learn about hatha yoga, what it's aim is, and some of the benefits. And discover some tips so you can get the best out of your yoga practice. Get Into Asana Twists For A Yoga-Calm Mind By : Rebecca Prescott Asanas are simply the physical poses done in yoga. This article discusses one of the major categories, the twisting postures. Find out the benefits and cautions associated with them. Getting Bent Into Shape In Texas, Or Yoga For Beginners By : Pat Carpenter Yoga has become a very popular form of physical activity for many individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas. It involves both physical and mental balance and is good for strengthening your "inner core." Getting Into the Basics of Ashtanga Yoga By : MarkSmith Ashtanga yoga is a popular and ancient form of yoga passed on to us by the Rishis of the olden days. It has its origins in the Yoga Korunta, a manuscript which carries the different asanas (poses) list. Guide To Yoga Supplies And Props By : Rebecca Prescott Do you really need to go out and buy yoga supplies? Learn why props were introduced, an overview of the different ones available, and what they tend to be used for. Hatha Yoga - History and Theory By : Matthew Hick Yoga is one of the most popular exercises in the world today. People all over the world use yoga to tone and meditate. There are many types of yoga that can be practiced, among them Hatha yoga. Hatha Yoga 101 By : Lee Dobbins Learn about the benefits of Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga Benefits, How to Practice Hatha Yoga By : Peter hutch Hatha Yoga originated in the 15th century in India as part of a program of purification of the body incorporated along with meditation. Hatha is the Hindu word for “sun and , while “Yoga” is the word for “yoke” or uniting of body, mind and environment. Headstand and Inversion Yoga Poses - A Primer By : Rebecca Prescott What are inversion yoga poses? Find out their benefits, what you have to be careful about, as well as tips on doing shoulder stand, half shoulder stand, and headstand. Health and beauty(Boca Raton) By : Leveto Orville Beauty and personality can expose your personality and your individuality. Proper maintenance and a total makeover is needed to keep up the physical personality glowing. Health Benefits of Yoga By : Mark Zolinski In today’s world stress is unavoidable. When we are at work we have to meet deadlines, find solutions, tackle problems, deal with other people and there is more to the list. Health Benefits of Yoga - Mind and Body By : Matthew Hick If you practice yoga, then you know that it allows the mind to work together with the body to promote healing and well-being. Yoga can do wonders for a body that is in good or bad shape. Health Benefits of Yoga Exercise By : Azmi Adnan More and more people are taking up yoga classes to seek that elusive sense of relaxation, comfort and inward consciousness. It has provided them with a refuge away from the daily confusion and yielded benefits useful to their practical daily lives. Health Benefits of Yoga for Women By : James Pendergraft There are a number of healthy benefits a women can receive from practicing yoga. Through this form of exercise women are able to build on their strengths and focus on bettering themselves through a calming method of breathing, meditation. Home Grown Yoga By : Dena Davis One positive that has resulted from our troubled economical climate is a sense of increased awareness. Many people are starting to look closer at their bank accounts to see where their money is going and looking for ways to save on expenses. As a result, a common renovation these days is the addition of an in-home gym. Not only do you save the monthly club fee, but also the extra gas and time spent going back and forth. How About Some Yoga Exercises? By : Charles Cox Learn some great yoga exercises. Articles briefly discusses exercises for beginning and advanced practice. How could a Shy Person Become a Yoga Teacher? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. The calling to teach Yoga classes can reach into any of us, but what about obstacles which hold each of us back. A shy person may want to become a Yoga instructor, but how can he or she develop the voice of a Yoga teacher? How Practicing Yoga Can Lead To A Healthier Heart For Baby Boomers By : Gregg Hall The benefits of exercise are well known especially the positive affect that it has on the health of your heart. Through exercise you will lower your weight, your cholesterol, and your blood pressure. How To Begin Your Yoga Practice In Texas By : Pat Carpenter When you begin your first Yoga class in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas, you will probably hear your teacher, or yogi, refer to it as "your practice." This refers to your individual experience with Yoga over time. How To Choose The Best Yoga Videos By : Rebecca Prescott With so many yoga videos on the market, how do you choose the best one? Use this guide to help identify which ones will help you integrate the practice of yoga, instead of leaving you scratching your head at some esoteric, pretzel-like position. How to Choose the Right Yoga Mat for You By : Most of the new yoga practitioners who want to try out yoga are not sure if they need a yoga mat or not. In reality, yoga mat isn't necessary in several situations when you are practicing yoga. How to Fight Fat and Win with Yoga By : Suzanne Andrews Are you more than 40 pounds overweight. Stress may be the culprit of your extra pounds. How to beat stress with Yoga and lose weight for good. How to Opent the Psychic Channels to Balance the Chakras By : What are the psychic channels (nadis) and how can we cleanse them in order to open the chakras and make progress in our spiritual evolution? How To Perform Yogic Exercises. By : Kevin Pederson When you have decided to start with your yoga practice, it is imperative for you to learn how to perform a pose properly. Thus it is advisable for you to find a right teacher who will guide you in the correct manner of performing these poses. How to Practice Meditation By : Kevin Pederson Meditation is the most important practice for calming the mind. A calm mind can lead a healthy, happy and successful life. How To Practice Naked Yoga By : Vivasa Yogi Naked yoga is gaining in popularity. Here's how to start a nude yoga practice, whether on your own, with a partner, in private nude yoga lessons, or as part of a group naked yoga class. How to Start Beginner Yoga Exercises By : Maurice Tate Learn simple tips in starting a yoga practice. Discover how to choose a yoga teacher and the benefits of yoga practice. How to Start Yoga By : Find Tips There are several different styles or kinds of yoga exercises, that range from very gentle and relaxing positions to fairly fast-paced cardio workouts. So first decide what you want to accomplish with yoga. If you have suffered an injury or are trying to manage pain, then perhaps one of the more gentle types of yoga will be best at least for now. How To Strengthen And Tone Your Muscles With Yoga By : Zach Thompson Yoga is one of the best disciplines for strengthening and toning your muscles. There are many postures or positions that will help you do this. Each position works on a certain set of muscles and teaches you how to control them. How to Succeed as a Yoga Teacher By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Upon successful graduation from a Yoga teacher training course, many new Yoga teachers feel they still need some direction. After spending five months, up to years, with a Master Yoga teacher, Swami, or Guru, the new Yoga teacher has left the nest, but where should he or she go from there? How Yoga Helps To Improve Lovemaking? By : Nick Mutt Yoga helps in several ways. Our great ancient yogis, seers and sages have recommended the sensible blending of sex and yoga to experience the divine ecstasy. How Yoga Helps You By : Pierre Salmon Yoga is a tradition of breathing techniques and relaxation techniques, and a lot more. Initially, yogis will learn simple postures to increase flexibility and balance. Correct technique and posture is vital to your health, as such it is necessary for How Yoga Stretches Can Help You Lose Weight. By : With hundreds of weight loss programs out there, it can get difficult to choose one that will actually give you results. So if you are tired of looking around here and there to find the perfect solution for your weight loss problem, it's time you go for some change and try out something different, such as yoga. Importance and Benefits of Ardha Chandrasana By : Kevin Pederson In English this asana would mean Half Moon Pose. The Moon from which the name is derived is an important part of our life. It touches each individual it in its own manner. Importance of Controlling Your Mind By : Kevin Pederson Since ancient times, the human philosophers have realized the importance of mind in governing the human affairs. They knew that a person's external circumstances were the result of his internal thoughts Improve Your Breathing with Yoga By : Zach Thompson Yoga is a discipline that encompasses your entire body and mind. In order to be able to carry out your exercises or postures you will need to learn the art of breathing correctly. As you learn Pranayama, or breathing exercises they will help you to relax and energize your body to keep it in balance. Improve Your Eyesight with Trataka By : Kevin Pederson Eyes are the windows of the soul and you can see what a person is up to by looking into his eyes. Hence it is important to have clean eyesight. Interested In History? How About The History Of Yoga? By : Peter Crump The history of Yoga is interesting, if not entirely clear. But regardless of its history, it is a fascinating discipline for millions of people Jnana Yoga - Yoga For The Intelligent By : Kevin Pederson Jnana means the knowledge. This yoga is the yoga for the intelligent and selected people. This yoga is the ultimate goal of all the other varieties of yoga. This yoga teaches you to look at the world as it is without any ignorance and bias. You can achieve this state by practicing rigorous mental discipline and virtue. This yoga is also called Raja Yoga or the king of all the yogas, since it is of the highest variety and rules over all the other varieties. This is the Yoga that Patanjali has described in his Yoga Sutras. Kapalabhati - A Breathing Exercise By : Kevin Pederson Kapalabhati is a very important asana and it should be part of your daily practice. This pose is also known as the Fire Breathing Pose, due to intake and outlet of air, with force. The exercise purifies your lungs and nasal passage. Karma Yoga - The Art of Living By : Kevin Pederson The ancient book of Gita, which is the treatise on the living has led a great stress on the karma. Karma is defined as the action and its fruits. Ancient Hindu saints have believed that a man's life is the direct result of his karma. Good thoughts, words and deeds lead to good and happy life while bad thoughts, words and deeds lead a person to disaster Kids Yoga: A Solution to Global Obesity in Children By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Two topics that most people are tired of hearing about are obesity and childhood obesity. The problem is we will not find solutions for these problems if we "bury our heads in the sand." Kids Yoga: Dealing with Anger Management By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. How can Yoga help children deal with anger issues? What solutions can Kids Yoga offer to parents and emotional children? Let's take a look at some solutions that your local Yoga teacher will have to offer in a Kids Yoga class. Kids Yoga: Enhanced Goal Setting Techniques By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Have you ever noticed what a monumental task goal setting is for anyone? Some adults have no goals at all. So, why should we expect children to constructively set goals, in the age of attention disorders? Kids Yoga: Stress Management Sessions for Children By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Many children live in single parent households. This has become a painful fact of life for children to accept growing up without both of their parents. The family unit has changed and parents need practical solutions a lot more than criticism or a lecture. Know the Facts about Yoga By : petersonbran Yoga is considered an art that helps with the development of your spirit, mind, and body. If you continue practicing yoga over a period of time, it will give you the contentment you have been searching for. Knowing More About Bhakti Yoga By : Kevin Pederson Bhakti means devotion or faith. It can be devotion towards your fellow men as well as for the need we are living in this world. The devotion towards your god no matter which faith you are. It is the faith towards the Supreme Being which some may believe and some may not. Knowledge And The Relevance Of Yoga Poses By : Cindy Heller Although yoga is not a high-impact exercise, it can provide strength as well as suppleness to the body but you can cause injury to yourself if the poses are not correctly done. Through an in-depth knowledge, you can avert possible injuries. Kriya Yoga And The Nature Of The Journey By : Rebecca Prescott Kriya yoga is quite different to the other main styles of yoga. Learn a little about the history of kriya yoga, where it is developed from, and what is involved in it.
[1] [2] [3] [4]