A Variety of Articles Related to YogaVariety of articles related to Yoga.Yoga Meditation- June 27, 2006 Scientific studies show that the regular practice of meditation can be a powerful healing tool. Meditation helps reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improve concentration, clarity and creativity. Additionally, many studies have shown meditation can significantly lower stress, chronic pain and anxiety. Yoga Meditationhttp://www.yoga-store.net/yoga-meditation.htm Hatha Yoga- June 20, 2006 Hatha Yoga is mainly practiced for health and vitality. Hatha Yoga was introduced in the 15th century by Yogi Swatmarama. Hatha yoga focuses on the purification of the physical being which leads to the purification of the mind or vital energy. The exploration of these physical-spiritual connections and body centered practices led to the creation of Hatha Yoga. Today In the West, hatha yoga has become wildly popular as a purely physical exercise regimen divorced of...http://www.yoga-store.net/hatha-yoga.htm Yoga Asanas- June 13, 2006 Many yoga styles have been derived from classical yoga, and are designed to suit various preferences. Most of the different yoga positions practiced fall into one of two categories: meditative or therapeutic. There are literally hundreds of yoga basic positions or yoga asanas. All of the yoga positions are designed to provide benefits for both the mind and the body. Yoga Asanashttp://www.yoga-store.net/yoga-asanas.htm Patanjali's Part in Yoga's History- June 6, 2006 A man named Patanjali, is widely recognized for bringing yoga to the world. The fundamentals of Yoga were defined by Patanjali, who lived centuries ago. Originally, yoga was taught as an oral tradition reaching back unknown thousands of years. Yoga techniques were passed down from teacher to student through word of mouth. Patanjali was the first person to put into writing all the verbal teachings of yoga. Patanjali's Part in.http://www.yoga-store.net/patanjali.htm |