Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Yoga and Self Analysis: The Right Time and Place
...if you are in a pressurized situation. You must react to life as it is right now, and be in the moment to find solutions.
This seems to be a paradox: We think of self analysis and Yoga as empowering practices. We do not associate self analysis with temporary mental paralysis.
However, in order for you to make significant discoveries about yourself, and consider how to apply your skills to life, there is a certain amount of time needed to envision the fruits of your labor. You will then have to put your visions, plans, and goals into action.
So, how, and when, do you make the time for a self analysis session? Much like Yogic meditation, you need a quiet time and place. Try to allow one hour per week; and if you come up with a blank, at a certain point, finish your session with meditation. You can meditate on a related poin...more
What is All The Fuss About Yoga?
...r centuries. Some of the praises for this ancient discipline include greater flexibility and strength, improved energy levels and sleep, and a calmer more contented mind. People love it because it is not only a powerful way to get into shape physically; it is also a fantastic way to feel more emotionally harmonious. It offers a holistic approach to cope with the challenges of daily life.
Yoga originated in India 5,000 years ago as a spiritual practice used to quiet the mind and deepen one's moment to moment experience. T...more
Okay, Explain Bikram Yoga to Me Again
...h Increased flexibility
* Helps with Improvement in peripheral circulation
* Helps with Improvement in metabolism / digestion
At this point it must be mentioned that combining the general and across the board choice of diet for yoga and the use of ANY style of yoga will go a long way to helping gain the most of this exercise, and in this case the bikram style.
So, are you thinking of THE style to choose, well, bikram has got this authors vote!
In Friendship,
Ajemore
What Is Ashtanga Yoga?
...na: Concentration, something which would help you to concentrate without any level of distraction.
7. Dhyana: Meditation and concentration on things which are your main objective but also being done on a wider perspective.
8. Samadhi: Attainment a state of joy and bliss which is based on your skills of dhyana and realizing the purity of your life and the importance in life as whole. It can also be stated as enlightenment.more
