Bikram Yoga

the end of yoga classes all over the country. This word is translated to mean “I bow to the God within you.” However, during yoga classes, God is barely spoken of because yoga isn’t religious (Lawson 2). Right? The yoga we have become so familiar with in America only represents a small portion of what yoga truly is. Here in America we view yoga as a fun way to exercise and an excuse to buy “cute” new workout clothes. Yoga is supposed develop not only your body, like Americanized yoga depicts,…

The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on the Working Memory in College Students Previous research studies have exhibited evidence towards the relationship between meditation and improved academic scores (Foris, 2005). With meditation becoming a widely popular topic, especially for its benefits in the reduction of stress and anxiety, it is questioned whether the use of proper mindfulness meditation has positive effects on the working memory and if so, do those effects differentiate between males…

Yoga is one of the most popular health practices around the globe today. It is no longer a mere form of exercise but is seen as a way of life. The word 'yoga' comes from the Sanskrit term Yuj' which means to join or to bind. It's most simple meaning is union with the Higher Self or with nature or even with oneself. The yoga sutras spoke about innumerable benefits of practicing yoga every day. But what exactly is this practice made of? What are the components of Yoga? To put it simply, yoga…

The practice of yoga and meditation are proven to be a powerful source for many people around the world and can be practiced if you’re a beginner or in advanced yoga. Practicing yoga has many benefits that can change an individual’s life mentally and physically. Spiritual healing is one the benefits that has helped individuals live happier and healthier lives when they experience spiritual healing throughout time. Spiritual healing is defined by Merriam Webster of or relating to a person’s…

How Yoga Has Influenced India So Far What is yoga? “Yoga” is union – the one that connects your mind, body, and soul at once. The term yoga (derived from the word “yuj” of Sanskrit) is used for connection of the individual soul with the universal spirit. Usually, by yoga, people understand some kind of physical exercise that involves stretches, twists, and deep breaths. However, it has a far broader horizon than most people’s imagination. It is an essential science aspect, which contains in…

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only to hear that you will need costly surgeries, or worse, they recommend you give up what you love! Fortunately, there are a number of natural exercises and remedies that can alleviate your pain while helping to prevent further injuries. Yoga Including yoga in your daily practice will increase your mobility and flexibility. This exercise helps alleviate stiffness and pain in the joints, which…

as a yoga mogul, is a great way to get ahead when it comes to the corporate world. This may seem like an odd statement to make, but more office workers are switching to yoga to gain a better business acumen. Why Yoga, and How Do I Become a Yogul? The founder of Yoga Para Empresas, Cesar Aquirre, had this to say on the topic of yoga, and why it should be introduced to those who want a better business acumen; "Yoga is something that everyone can do, and some of the tools that you use in yoga,…

stained by dust shines brilliantly when it has been cleansed, so the embodied one, on seeing the nature of the Soul, becomes unitary, his end attained, from sorrow freed” (53). One such way to go about this is through the practice of yoga and the chanting of Om. Yoga encompasses meditation and the belief that all things are intertwined and the soul and the universe are one. In terms of Om it is said, “ The essence of all beings is the earth, the essence of the earth is water, the essence of…

Mindfulness Training: Yoga I heard of yoga before and I know it is a form of exercise, many people from around the world do yoga, and the exercise seems very popular. I am not the person to exercise too much, I may do some work outs every now and then, but I hardly work out like I know I should. Since I have to do yoga for my class assignment, it is not all that bad, because I have wanted to exercise more, but I never took out time in my day to start it. I feel this will be good for me,…