Saturday, May 31, 2008

Anti-Aging And Yoga, Is There A Connection

...From an anti-aging perspective, the real question is not whether to exercise, but more importantly, what kind of exercise? Several Options exist, however one stand-out will be the incomparable Yoga.

It must be mentioned that there are three components of a total anti-aging exercise program which are Flexibility, strength and Cardiovascular training.

The good news is Yoga Exercises could give you all of those when practiced correctly. Moreover, when combined with other forms of body-weight exercises such as Pilates, Hindu-Push Ups (both being direct descendants of Yoga) and Calisthenics, you are definitely bound to see a...more

The Benefit of Yoga - Fight or Flight?

...me types of diabetes mellitius, some cardio-vascular diseases, and irritable bowel syndrome would be at the forefront of human conditions and the quality of life today.

Outside stress is reflected in the reaction of our nervous system. The input stimuli, known as "Fight or flight" affects both our metabolism and well being. When faced with danger, whether real or imagined, the mind prepares the body for execution of one of these two conditions. Manifestation is in the form of increased heart rate, higher blood pressure, and the shutting down of unnecessary bodily functions, such as digestion. All systems are focused on one of two things - either "flight" or "fight." Breathing becomes shallow, muscles tense in anticipation of action, and blood flow to vital organs is decreased. The digestive and elimination process shuts down. This can be a good thing - our body is prepared to defend itself.

However, p...more

Karmic Yoga Where You Are

...e about the way that we are doing it. There are two elements to Karmic Yoga which are similar to the elements in Hatha Yoga. One element is sacrifice, the other is renunciation. Sacrifice means sacrificing the outcome to the work that you are doing to God. It is not about hurting oneself in the name of God, it is about working in the moment, diligently as a hand of God, not as an extension of our egos or the societies corporate ego.

Renouncing is done when we let go of our right to make a lot of money, or to feel good about ourselves, or proud of ourselves for helping those "poor people." It means letting go of the right to be angry and upset when we are frustrated. It means living in the here and now and being what we are meant to be, divine beings living in earthly bodies. It can be compared to bringing the kingdom of heaven to earth through our interactions, our gifts and our the application of our knowledge for the betterment of others who, in actuality, are only different fa...more

Things To Know About Yoga

...e complete time you spend in practicing yoga, it is advisable to take rest of 1/4th of the time.

5. If you are tired from the excessive physical work that you did the whole day or have any other physical pain, you should avoid doing yoga. Also wear neat and light clothes while going for yoga. It is also advisable for you to avoid taking excessive alcohol, tea or coffee before the session.

6. Another important thing. While practicing yoga try to keep your mind free from any kind of worries and anxiety. Forget your all worries.

7. One note of caution for women. They should not practice yoga while on their menstrual cycle. Pregnant women should also take caution.<...more

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