Māori words and phrases

Soul Yoga Hosts Yoga Party in Quebec, Canada in March New black light yoga turns working out into a party Atlanta, Ga (January 24, 2017) – Soul Pose is hosting a rare yoga party in Quebec, Canada on March 1, 2017. Soul Pose is a new yoga event created by the founders of Color Run in 2016. The event features “happy yoga”, black lights, glow in the dark tribal paints, bubbles, music and a confetti party. “Soul Yoga is a happy, unique and modern way to embrace yoga right alongside…

In other words, Awareness is the A and Z or A to Z of Yoga i.e. Yoga begins with awareness and ends in awarenes. Awareness is the cornerstone of Yogic philosophy (Patanjali’s Yoga Darsana) and of all yogic practices. The entire focus in Yoga is on awareness. The…

On the gorgeous hot spring weekend of April 23rd and 24th, I participating in a wellness festival called the WigWam Wellness Fest. The festival took place at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and was centered around yoga and meditation, offering multiple classes and workshops through sessions throughout the day. I met many fellow yogis, some old friends and some new. The festival was made with the purpose of being kind of like a positive energy music festival. The “stages” were in nature on a…

Hanuman is a Hindu god and a devout follower of Rama, which is one of the many avatars of the god Shiva (Wikipedia). Hanuman is a monkeylike deity who is one of the most worshipped figures in Hinduism (Wikipedia). He is known for his “bravery, perseverance, strength” as well as his abstinence from sexual activities and his loyalty towards Rama (Heaphy). Because of Hanuman’s loyalty to Rama, he is mentioned in the Ramayana, an old Sanskrit which depicts ideal characters such as “the ideal father…

In 2012, Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) conducted a study to determine embodied health effect on medical students (Bold el al., 2013). What they wanted to see through this experiment was improvement of empathy, self-compassion, self-regulation, well-being and reducing stress in medical students. Twenty seven first and second year medical students at BUSM participated in this study. They learned an hour long yoga posture (asana), meditation (dhanyas) and breathing techniques…

past to present yoga can be split up into four different time periods of development, practice, and innovation. The era of Pre-Classical yoga were first discovered by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago. Yoga was a word first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts known as the Rig Veda. The Vedas were a collection of everything that pertained to the essence of Yoga. It contained songs, mantras, and rituals to be used by the vedic priests who were more commonly…

Tran, Anh - Assignment #2 Question: What is Yoga? Critically define the four yogas, intention, style, focus, and personality. Which one would you think most suited to your personality? Explain why. Simply put, yoga is a form of moksha (liberation). It is a spiritual exercise that brings peace, balance, and calmness to oneself. There are four types of yogas. The first one is jnana or knowledge yoga. This type of yoga is intended for spiritual aspirants who have a strong reflective bent; it is…

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…

of your first yoga class, you begin to integrate the mind, body and breath. With practice, you can go beyond the basic limitations of your physical form to unlock the true potential of yoga. What Is Yoga? The word yoga is from a Sanskrit word, yuj, that means to bind or yoke. This word can be used to mean union or to concentrate one's attention. In essence, yoga means the yoking of all the powers of your soul, mind and body to God. It is a way of developing a disciplined intellect and…

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…