Yoga and Skiing Go Together Before, During and After the Ski Season

Cross training have become the buzzwords in sports the past couple of years, and they apply to skiing as much a cycling, baseball, basketball or snowboarding. Some cross training activities can only be done before your season begins; then focus changes to just the main activity. Yoga and skiing go together before, during and after the season.

What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 2

Yogic philosophy: Yamas and Niyamas are the ethical principles of Yoga. Most of us read Patanjali’s guidelines from the Yoga Sutras. If you want to become a Yoga teacher, you should get your own copy of the Yoga Sutras. The Yamas contain the following five self restraints.

Yama and Niyama: The Foundation Stones of Yoga

Living in harmony with the society around you and with your inner self is the base of yoga. The yogic principles of Yama and Niyama provide a guide for ideal human conduct. This article is an introduction to the these ancient but still relevant principles of ideal human conduct.

The Top 5 Pilates Exercises to Get You Started!

These quick exercises will help you get started in pilates. Even if you have never done pilates before you will quickly pick up and feel the benefit of these pilates strengthening methods in no time. Pilates can be done in your loungeroom, workplace, office, practically anywhere. Not all movements require sophisticated equipment or workout clothes.

How To Heal With Yoga

Yoga is a generic term for the various spiritual disciplines in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is practiced throughout South Asia. Its prime aim is to pave the way to higher consciousness through liberation from suffering, ignorance and rebirth. Vedic and Buddhist literature is strewn with stories of yogis who attained miraculous prowess by practicing various kinds of meditations and austerities. Today, yoga is usually practiced under the guidance of a guru or a spiritual guide.

Yoga Clothing And Yoga Wear

Do you practice Yoga? Looking for the 'right' kind of clothes to wear to your next yoga class? Read this article to find out what works and what doesn't...

The Health Benefits of Yoga

Have you considered yoga in the past. This article will tell you why you should practice the art of yoga.

Yoga is Suitable for Everyone

Yoga is suitable for everyone, of any age or physical condition. This is due to the nonstrenuous nature of our approach to exercise, even people with physical limitations can find it beneficial to practice yoga. There are many different schools of Yoga.

The Benefits of Practicing Yoga

If you are thinking of starting a healthy lifestyle brought about by yoga, then you must know the essentials of practicing yoga.

Yoga and Spiritual Self-Reconciliation

The sooner we all realize that peaceful co-existence, and tolerance, will bring about world peace, the better. These are the universal principles of Yoga, and they do not conflict with any religion.

Divine Powers Have Their Roots In The Chakra (Subtle Plexus) Family

Life is a Yajna. Life also has a priest, demigod and other paraphernalia. Scriptural scholars have correlated all this. While giving a special description of Kundalini Yajna the Mundakopanishad says (2/1/9): Great souls have emerged from it. The 7 flames of fire are emitted from it. These are the 7 Samidhas (wood of Yajna) and these are the 7 Havees (Yajna offerings). Its energy enters all the 7 Lokas (subtle world) which were created by God for higher sacred purposes.

Interested In History? How About The History Of Yoga?

The history of Yoga is interesting, if not entirely clear. But regardless of it’s history, it is a fascinating discipline for millions of people

How to Incorporate Yoga in Your Fitness Regimen

With the several benefits attached to yoga including increased flexibility while simultaneously increasing strength and a sound mind, its no wonder several people are interested in Yoga. But how can it be combined with your existing fitness workout? Let’s see.

Are You Worrying About Your Thunder Thighs?

Many women worry about the size of their thighs. They use the size as the basis of their fitness level. Many embark on fitness programs in an effort to reduce the size of their thighs. This turns out to be a frustrating exercise and they end up resigning to labelling themselves as “fat”. This article will bring much needed relief to that population of women.

Starting a Yoga Practice

Yoga is the union of the mind, body and spirit expressed in motion, sound, meditation and community. This ancient practice of asanas (poses), meditation and gentle ritual will enrich your life and deepen your knowledge of your Self, while opening your spirit toward the world around you.