Yoga styles

Awareness is the Alpha and Omega of Yoga(corrected) Introduction In the last Chapter, i.e. the Introduction, the concept of ‘awareness’ was elaborated upon. A clear and precise distinction was drawn between awareness and consciousness – two terms which are generally used synonymously. In addition to the confusion between these two terms a further complication arises when a third term i.e. the ‘mind’ is synonymously used with ‘consciousness’. In Western philosophy, no clear-cut distinction is…

of control over mind they were able to influence the mind by controlling breath. Autonomic nervous system controls breathing which is automatic . The bio energy science including breathing movements is a practical yoga. In Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells that one has to practice yoga to purify himself to Arjuna . He says people who are towards the process of breath be away to remain and they practice stopping the outgoing breath movement into the incoming and vice versa and thus remain in…

here is an old Zen adage that says “You should sit in mediation every day for twenty minutes, unless you 're too busy - then you should sit for an hour.” But what happens if we think we 're not cut out for mediation or that that we 're no good at it? I’m not actually surprised anymore when people tell me that they can’t meditate, or that they cant stop their thoughts long enough to meditate, or that they sat down for five minutes to meditate and it just didn 't work. I remember feeling the same…

Indian Salvation Religion(s) And Mediterranean Metaphysical Philosophy During the classical Era, the belief system an individual belonged to determine the way they behaved, acted, and they hope they had. A comparison and contrast of some written documents provide an understanding of the similarities and differences between Indian salvation religions and Mediterranean metaphysical philosophy. The Bhagavad Gita, an analysis on how individuals can function in this world and become one with…

ignorance can vanish with knowledge. Thus knowledge, or Jnana yoga, is a key to salvation because “those who know the Brahman go to the Brahman” (Gita Ch.8), and one can only obtain this understanding of Brahman by recognizing that Brahman is everywhere, including…

Practicing Hatha Yoga has given me beneficial workouts for the last 6 weeks. Hatha Yoga helped me with my breathing, muscles aches and helps me unwind and relax at the end of a stressful week. In the beginning of the class we do rocking chair that massages the back muscles and the spine which is helpful in stretching the muscles. Cobra is another useful posture for it relaxes the body if I am in the nervous or tense. I also love the back bending, since I have a bad lower back, I purposefully…

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 pavilion, rooftop deck, garden, pond, hiking path, etc. The “acts” were wellness experiences like yoga, dance, stand up paddle-boarding, inspirational…

of physical activity such as yoga. There are many health benefits that yoga can offer to an individual, “ it enhances walking and balance…

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 (pranayama and ujjayi) once weekly for eleven weeks during the semester with extra thirty minute lecture about the neuroscience of yoga, relaxation and breathing exercises. This study collected data by using an online survey with students who participated in…

Exhale lower. Remember, your head is an extension of your spine. Keep your gaze down. Plank The Plank is categorized as a full body integration exercise, meaning it ALL has to work together - back, abs, arms, shoulder girdle and legs. In yoga, the plank translates to everything from chaturanga to pincha mayurasana. Building strength in this fundamental Pilates exercise, you'll even find more ease in positions that require that strong line. 1. Place wrists under shoulder with the crease…