... this year and last year. I have been eating more immune system boosting super foods, but somehow there seems to be more to the story...

Last year I was doing yoga once a week, but it has only been this year that my passion has lead me to practice as often as possible and really see what happens when you twist your body into mad positions on almost daily basis.

Recently, I had a slight sore throat. The next morning as I walked to my Ashtanga yoga class, my nose was definitely dripping a little bit. When I stepped into class, I needed a tissue and I was a slightly concerned that my practice might be tricky with a cold brewing.

By the time I got to triangle pose (about 20 minutes)... there was no dripping nose whatsoever.

I left the class feeling fantastic (as always)... and realised that the cold had totally disappeared. And I haven't had one s...more

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - lotus

...he posture creates a natural balance throughout the body and the mind. When the knees and ankles are stretched enough to remain in the lotus without discomfort, the posture creates a feeling of effortlessness. As the body becomes steady the mind becomes calm.

The lotus is a beautiful posture with lots of benefits. However, in some health conditions this posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons not to do lotus posture:

1) If you have weak or injured knees avoid doing ...more

Enjoy Your Life And Relax More With Power Yoga That Equips You To Deal With Life's Everyday Stress

...lance and fitness in your physical being. You achieve this by combining yogic postures and asanas with a group of cardio-vascular exercises.

The next level involves performing the various asanas for more extended lengths of time. Finally you need to leave the physical level behind and move to the spiritual level. This final step involves extreme amounts of practice and concentration, and is very difficult.

Although all the asanas play a part in Power Yoga, the most important is generally considered to be the Sun Pose, or Suryasana. This asana works on every part of your body by moving through a series of nine postures in turn. Each step also involves synchronizing the posture wi...more

Yoga Instructor Aspects - Finding the Guru Within

... a "woman of peace." Therefore, mistrust is an inherent human quality, which brings about emotional turmoil, violence, and much worse.

When Yogic philosophy grew to become globally known, there were some anticipated modifications. Yoga is, and always will be, a work in progress. Yogic philosophy does not resist change, or stand fixed and inflexible. With that said, there are many positive changes happening now and in the near future.

To teach a Yoga instructor about the Guru within is healthy. This is a form of union, awareness, and self-realization. Yoga teachers must be trained and encouraged to think for themselves.

Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications<...more

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