Yoga and the Vegan Diet: A Match for Superior Health

Research has shown that the vegan diet may perhaps be the healthiest dietetic choice for health. Reports are also showing that Yoga as a choice (exclusively or partly) as a choice for exercise has several physical and mental benefits. Imagine how both could work together for health.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture – Reclining Hero Posture

Supta Virasana is an intermediate posture and for those only who can sit their buttocks relatively easily on the floor between their feet. In Sanskrit language, ‘Supta’ means reclining or lying down; ‘Vira’ means hero and ‘Asana’ means pose or posture, hence the name - Reclining Hero posture. The Reclining Hero posture has a remarkable effect on digestion and it is one of the yoga postures which can be done after eating. As a counter posture for Supta Virasana the Sitting Forward Bend (Paschimottanasan) is perfect because this posture will stretch out the knees at this point.

Practice Jnana Yoga for Optimum Mental Health

We have all heard Yoga is a good “mind and body exercise,” but how does a Yoga student exercise his or her mind through Yoga practice. How can Yoga help you develop mental strength? Let’s look at one of the many styles of Yoga, to find answers, and acquire optimum mental health.

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture - Half Moon

'Chandra' in a Sanskrit language means moon, and 'Ardha' means half, and as the posture resembles the half moon, hence the name. The Half Moon posture tones the lower region of the spine and the nerves connected with the leg muscles. It is highly effective for strengthening the legs, buttocks, abdomen, knees and the ankles. The leg strength is gained from balancing on one leg.

Who Should Become a Yoga Teacher?

Consider this idea: If you know nothing about Yoga, but I know a little something - I can show you what little I know. This happens with any form of shared knowledge, and the person who knows a little more about Yoga, becomes a Yoga teacher.

The Benefits of Practicing Yoga

Yoga is one of the most effective strategies to gain total control over the mind as well as the body of a person. Yoga is not a recently developed technique and the benefits of yoga have retained its popularity among people even now. The literature shows that yoga has a tradition of thousands of years, which was originally developed in India. Yoga can be compared with a holistic system of medicine as it focuses to attribute total control over the physical, mental and spiritual aspect of a person. However in the beginning stages, yoga was not recognized in the West as a potential system of therapy due to the suspicion about its efficiency. But the scene gradually changed as the scientific evidences supported the benefits of yoga.

Yoga for Kids: Holistic Approach to the Health of Our Children

As parents, we have many choices, but establishing good health habits, within our children, is an obligation. We also have to eat properly, and exercise, with our children. Yoga classes for children are a parent’s gift of good health.

Yoga for Depression: Pessimism and Perfection

To be honest, Yoga is not a cure fore depression, but Yoga can be an effective solution for some causes of depression. The hard part is to identify the causes of depression. In order to understand yourself, you will have to engage in mindfulness and self-reflection. These are mental exercises to help you find the sources of negative thought within your mind.

What is Yoga?

Yoga began during the Indus Valley civilization in South Asia. The original system was an eightfold path named Asthangayoga. First written records of yoga date back to 200 BC in Yogasutra of Patanjali. Yoga itself is really not a religion, however, it is connected to the Hindu tradition and is based on many of their beliefs such as karma and reincarnation.

Five Keys Toward Detoxifying Your Body

Some of us may be harboring toxins and not even know it. That's why detoxifying yourself is a good idea. It can improve health and happiness.

Hatha Yoga Teachers: What is the Best Yoga Instructor Certification for You?

You might think it is hard to find the right Yoga teacher training, but there are many options for aspiring Yoga instructors. Here are some of the many choices you should consider, when you are deciding to become a Yoga instructor.

The Heart of Yoga - Part 1

Yoga is a vast and beautiful simple science of awakening. Yet there are many micconceptions about the heart of Yoga.

The Heart of Yoga - Part 2 - The Age of Magic and Information

This glorious universe is a mystery to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. Do we understand what we think we know? The illusion of understanding is high in the age of magic and information.

Yoga: Exercise Your Body, Mind, And Spirit

Yoga has had its fair sweep of popularity, like Pilates or Jazzercise. However, Yoga is rooted in something very spiritual - its philosophy, in short, is balancing of the body and the spirit, a calming, relaxing way to tone up your body and even your outlook on life!