Why Yoga

The Sweating Out Myth About Yoga

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Yoga as a mode of detoxification is based on the premise that it enables you to sweat. This sweat dispels the toxins from the body. But, is this really true? Let us find out.

Making a Choice between Yoga and Pilates- A Comparison

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As workout methods, both Yoga and Pilates offer a lot to their practitioners. However, most people do not know which one to choose. Here are a few points to consider while opting for any of the two.

What Are Yoga Sutras?

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The foundation of text of yoga is known as Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The text in all consists of 196 sutras that are related to each other and form the basis of yoga.

Cool Yoga Poses for Hot Sex

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If your sex life is not as exciting as it used to be, yoga may just be the tonic you need to bring alive your bedroom once again. Yoga helps you on two planes - mental and physical.

Difference between Pilates and Yoga

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Achieving Spirituality With Yoga

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Yoga and spirituality are inseparable. The two go hand in hand. Practicing yoga with a clear conscience and clean mind will eventually take you to spiritual enlightenment.

Tracing the History of Yoga

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Yoga is a much sought after panacea for removing all the physical, mental and spiritual problems faced in the modern day world. It is a natural way to get away with many health problems.

The Varied Benefits of Yoga

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Yoga benefits us in a number of ways and there is no doubt about it. Improvement occurs in biochemistry and physiology of our bodies and the psychology of our minds when we practice yoga regularly.

Yoga v/s Pilates- Know Which One is Better for You

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There is no easy and straightforward way to decide if Yoga is good for a person or Pilates. Both are considered to be highly therapeutic. However if one wants to decide which method to opt for, a few questions can help.

The Significance of Namaste In Yoga

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Namaste is no ordinary greeting gesture of the hand. It has a deeply philosophical system of thought working behind it, in yoga. It has a deep meaning that you must know about!

The Origin of Yoga

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Origin of yoga can be traced back to the old Indian Vedic scripture called the Rig Veda. Yoga definitely has its roots in ancient India. Probably the yoga postures and poses came into existence twenty six thousand years back. Primitive form of yoga exercise was known as yoga of Kundalini. Six hundred years before Christ, in the Indian Yug of Kali, Patanjili introduced the eight-limb yoga asana.

A Summary of Health Benefits Of Yoga

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There is no doubt that Yoga has a number of health benefits for us. These benefits can be divided into three subheads, namely physical, mental, and social. Let’s learn about them.

Pilates and Yoga CL

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Pilates and yoga CL are related to each other. In fact, Pilates is also a form of exercise derived from ancient yoga asanas. This Pilates exercise system is the result of the popularity of specific purpose exercises. Joseph Pilates is the founder of the Pilates exercise system. Pilates and yoga CL thus come from the same source of exercising. Pilate is not so much about balance as it is about increasing the core strength of the body. For achieving good postures and healthy spine, Pilates can be used very successfully. Dancers have practiced Pilates for decades.

The Spiritual Philosophy- Practice Yoga to Bond with the Spirit

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The practice of yoga helps us reach closer to the spirit. The final destination of our life is to experience a blissful radiance that is not just inside us but all around us. And yoga just helps you in the same.

History of Hatha Yoga

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Hatha yoga is the union of the opposite forces of the Sun (ha) and the Moon (tha). It seeks to establish harmony between the mind and the soul and bring in a sense of spirituality and enlightenment. It seeks to unite the Ida (mental) and pingala (bodily) into the Sushumna Nadi (self).

Advantages: How Yoga Help Cure Diseases?

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The trend of doing yoga is in full swing. Though there are no detailed studies available of the benefits of yoga, it has gained widespread popularity. Here is a brief summary of benefits of yoga.

Yoga and Reiki: Practice to Harness the Force of Life

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Reiki complements yoga. Both bring awareness about the energy flowing through us. If some particular yoga postures cause pain in the body, Reiki can be administered on that area to alleviate pain.

Yoga and Mental Health- How One Leads To Other

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Yoga is a form of physical as well as mental exercise. While other systems of exercises may intend to work out the different muscle groups in the body, yoga tends to strive for a union of the body with the spiritual soul.

The World of Yogic Symbols

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The basic concept of yoga is to unite the atman or individual soul with the Paramatman or the Universal Soul through Yogic training and exercise. By cleansing one's mind and controlling one's thought processes one can attain the state of salvation where the individual self is a part of the Divine Self.

Yogic Exercise for Pregnant Women

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Pregnant women are likely to benefit immensely by practicing various yogic postures. The biggest advantage of these yogic postures is that the postures can help the women control and understand all that happens in their bodies during this period.

The Numerous Benefits of Yoga

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The oldest practice for self-development is yoga. It dates back to over 5000 years. The Aryans brought with them the concept of yoga. Around 2nd century B.C., the Indian sage Patanjali wrote the Yoga Sutra. This treatise defines yoga as the control of activities of one's mind. Patanjali attempted to define and standardize classical yoga.

Yoga as a Way of Life

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The word Yoga in Sanskrit means union. Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that originated in India. Its focus is to achieve a state of mental & physical union through meditation & various stretching exercises known as yoga postures or asanas.

Yoga Is As Vast and Deep As the Ocean

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If you are asking someone to define yoga, you might as well be asking the person to measure the ocean with a pitcher! There are numerous facets of yoga. Yoga is supposed to provide you with good health, joy and happiness. What indeed is this happiness? It is such a baffling, most difficult to achieve state.

What Is Karma Yoga?

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The philosophy of Karma Yoga puts a valid question to you. Is it better to renounce or participate in an action? Would you prefer to act when the conditions are favorable for you or when you need to?

Basic Yoga- The Beginning

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The advent of Yoga over 5000 years ago started with the basic types of Yoga postures derived from nature. Yoga is the process of harmonizing the relationship between the body and the mind. The basis of Yoga is derived from Indian metaphysical beliefs.