Thursday, June 26, 2008
Practice Yoga as a Lifestyle and Enjoy Every Day
...Once the mind is positively charged, we can look forward to each opportunity the day presents to us. This is in stark contrast to those who see life as an endless trail of tasks, with problems around every corner.
Unfortunately, the negatively-charged mind will drain itself of energy and naturally, work toward draining the energy out of anything surrounding it. You can recommend Yoga, but a pessimist is very uncomfortable when surrounded by enthusiasm, optimism, and self-improvement.
If it is possible for a pessimist to continually practice Yoga over the course of months, you will begin to see a change in him or her. It will not happen instantly, but he, or she, will begin to anticipate opportunities in life. You may even notice that goal-setting skills will follow this person's new found positive outlook on life.
Yogic breathing techniques, (Pranayama), are unconsciously practi...more
The History of Yoga
...The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga was not developed as the newest way to slim down so they could fit into a smaller pants size.
The history of yoga goes back 5,000 years. It originated in India, and the first time the word yoga was found in written form was in the Rig Vada, one of the sacred texts used by Vedic priests. Yoga is a means of achieving spiritual enlightenment.
Originally, yoga...more
Why is teaching Yoga so Rewarding? Part 2
...priorities in life and Yoga practice could be compared to a brief vacation in your daily life.
Being able to reconnect your spiritual side is a part of Yoga practice. Regardless of your religion, you will gradually gravitate back toward your roots. You do not have to look outside your religion for answers. The answers to life, and the divine, are within the religion you were brought up with. Yoga is a tool to improve your spiritual health. Yoga does not discriminate and does not condone intolerance.
All Yoga teachers will pursue the path of self-improvement. It may start as pursuit of physical prowess at first, but will end up be...more
Some Yoga DVDs to Help You Through Your Pregnancy
...Yoga For Your Pregnancy
A 45 minute dvd broken up into two segments, Yoga For Your Pregnancy, is designed to limber up women who are expecting a child and revitalize their energy level. Yoga Journal's dvd is great for beginners, featuring alternate poses for women who can't stretch, and doesn't expect you to be a Yoga guru.
The first section, entitled "Energizing and Stretching," is 30 minutes long and is designed to create strength and stamina. The goal is, of course, ...more
