In the Presence of BKS Iyengar

Lillah Schwartz reveals the secrets of Iyengar Yoga.

Yoga and Mental Self-Reconciliation

Many of us need time to “find ourselves,” and some of us never do. How can Yoga help a “lost soul?” Can Yoga really be a guide to better mental health? Where do you start to “pick up the pieces” and practice Yoga for self-reconciliation?

Need To Improve Your Health Or Flexibility? Try Yoga

Yoga can have all sorts of health benefits, and these can include improvements in flexibility. This can have benefits in many areas of your life.

Yoga: Three Reasons Not to Do Bow

The Bow – (Dhanurasana) The Bow is a very invigorating and exhilarating pose raising both halves of the body at once, combining the movement of the Cobra pose (Bhujangasana) and the Locust pose (Salabhasana). In this posture the hands are used like a bow-string to pull the head, trunk and legs up, while the body rests on the abdomen. The Bow gives a full backward bend to the whole spine and muscles of the back, from the neck to the lower back. The Bow pose works all parts of the back simultaneously.

How to Incorporate Yoga in Your Fitness Regimen

With the several benefits attached to yoga including increased flexibility while simultaneously increasing strength and a sound mind, its no wonder several people are interested in Yoga. But how can it be combined with your existing fitness workout? Let’s see.

How could a Shy Person Become a Yoga Teacher?

So what is a shy, but aspiring Yoga teacher to do, when confronted with this impasse? Should he or she give up the dream of becoming a certified Yoga teacher? Some trainers of Yoga teachers would agree, but the truth is there is a solution for the shy, but aspiring Yoga teacher.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Wheel

The Wheel – (Chakrasana also known as Urdhva-Dhanurasana) The Wheel is an advanced and one of the most dynamic whole-body postures in Hatha Yoga. In this asana the body is arched back and supported on the palms and soles of the feet. If you have limited strength but plenty of flexibility you can easily come up into this asana. If you have lots of strength but limited flexibility you will be able to come up into the Wheel using the force of your strength. If your strength and flexibility are limited the Wheel pose will be quite a challenge.

The Chakra Centers And The Capacity Of Activating Them-Part 2

Everyone knows about the 6 Chakras. In reality they are 7 in number. The seventh Chakra is Sahasrar and is generally not counted because it is the leader of all subordinate Chakras. Thus the 7 energy Chakras (plexuses) are symbols of 7 Lokas (worlds), 7 Rishis, 7 seers and 7 continents. A description of energies and forms associated with each Chakra can be found in many scriptures pertaining to spiritual practices.

Oh What a Feeling! - One Session and You’ll be Hooked

Oh What a Feeling! - One Session and You’ll be Hooked Why is it exactly that so many people employ yoga in their daily lives? Simply put, because you’ll feel so darn amazing during and especially after you’ve completed a session.

These Yoga Mats and Rubber Mats will have you Standing on your Head

Yoga mats sometimes referred to as sticky mats will help define your personal space and provide a foundation for traction when using your hands and feet. Rubber mats and yoga mats provide a bit of cushioning, regardless of what type of hard surface on which you practice.

Learn Yoga Online - Find Out All Of The Wonderful Benefits That Can Change Your Life

Yoga was developed for the purpose of stretching muscles, building strength, and increasing focus. Over 300 years ago, it was created by Patanjali, an Indian Hindu. It has been a popular procedure and exercise to allow the body to relax. With the advent of the internet, it couldn't be easier enough to learn yoga online.

Tutorial: Learning Yoga

Learning yoga is the second most in thing nowadays, next of course to doing or executing the yoga exercises itself. There are many ways and measures how yoga is taught to different people across the world.

Learning Yoga Online

The yoga is definitely a spin off or a branch out of a series of spiritual activities or practices that originated from India. Yoga has become a vibrant tradition over the years.

Yoga and Circulation

Circulation isn't something to which many of us give much thought, but it's a vital part of your body. Essential to keeping things run smoothly, circulation needs to flow smoothly. Yoga assures this happens.