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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…

In these three Hindu tales, I noticed that they were less about the creation of the world and more about the gods and where they came from. For example, in “How Ganesh got his Elephant’s Head” and “Hanuman, the Greatest” the stories were mainly about the activities the gods did and how they became the way they are now. In “Hanuman, the Greatest”, the monkey god, Hanuman meets the two sons of King Desaratha and finds out that one of the sons (Prince Rama) cannot find his wife, Sita. Hanuman asks…

Karnak, A Temple Compound of Ancient Wonder Nesut-Tawi, “the Throne of the Two Lands” or Ipet-Iset, “The finest of Seats” is what people called Karnak, an ancient complex of extraordinary religious temples located in Thebes, Egypt. (Bunson). The 250 square miles were filled with temples, stone pillars, statues and more gave Karnak the name for the “the most remarkable religious complex constructed on earth” (Bunson). No one has even attempted something like it’s size or scale until the pyramids…

What is Kemetic Yoga™? Kemetic Yoga was re-discovered in the 1970, by Master Yirser Ra Hotep. Kemetic Yoga is African Yoga. It was practiced by the ancient Kamites for physical, mental and spiritual development. Kemetic yoga acknowledges the Ancient/Kemetic/Kushite origins of yoga and seeks to make a link between Ancient Egypt, the Indus/Kush civilization prior to the Aryan invasion and traditional African traditions of knowledge and spirituality such as the Yoruba. Rule of Four Breathing…

I chose to attend a yoga event at the Krannert Art Museum. This event is held at the Krannert Art Museum’s lower level in an area that they call the classroom studio. The setting of the class was intriguing because it was surrounded by walls that consisted of the museum’s art. The Krannert Art Museum has hosted this event every Friday at Noon since September 1st and I chose to attend this event during its final session on Friday, December 8th. The purpose of this event was to introduce…

From cleansing the body, to activating the nervous system, to improving one's intelligence or sex life. Stretching in yoga is quite relaxing. There are perscribed positions known as asanas. In our society, Hatha Yoga seems to be the most commonly practiced. Hatha derived from two Sanskrit roots. ' Ha,'; means sun and 'Tha'; means moon. The goal of this type of yoga is designed to stretch and activate every muscle in the body. Studies show that many illnesses and discomforts people experience…

the same way people consider shoving beliefs down other people 's throats -- but he then realized that convincing his children with words was better. The father convinced the children to leave the house with words that are personally engaging to them; this is where the idea of skillful means comes in. Rather than risking losing his children by using force he used words fitting their specific desires in order to convince them to leave. One thing that should be noted is the fact the father…

How to reach Amarnath Amarnath cave is a very popular Hindu pilgrimage which is located in the South of Jammu and Kashmir. Thousands of pilgrims visit Amarnath every year despite the risks it holds. The Amaranth cave is almost 3,888 m above the sea level and is a Hindu shrine. Every year almost four thousand devotees visit amaranth. This place is about 141 km from Srinagar which is popularly known as the summer capital of India. This shrine is considered as one of the most important parts of…

India is one of the most diverse countries in the world, where many colorful cultures reside. It is not only home to a variety of religions, but is also home to Hinduism, which in itself has many various ways of devotion and worship. It has many different types of worship, texts and gods. This is one reason Hinduism is so popular. It can be molded to fit the individual worshiper. There are three main classes in Hinduism each with their own focus when it comes to Puja or worship. Vedic Hinduism…

Type 4 – A spirited soul If you are a spiritual person, take a look at the law of attraction principles. Commit yourself to exploring all the ways you can use it. Go to a yoga class and meditate. There’s nothing to lose, you can only feel better. Type 5 – A realist If on the other hand, you stand firmly on the ground, that doesn’t stop you from seeing things from a brighter angle. One of the dangers of being a realistic person is becoming a pessimist. Don’t let it be you. Maybe it’s one of your…