Archive for January, 2008

Modern Meditation for Your Life Posted By : martine

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Modern meditation can be better defined as the art of realizing the inner capabilities and strength of a person to deal with the day-to-day difficulties and problems. The easiest way of realizing the power of meditation is to focus on any given subject with total concentration.
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Managing Stress 101 Posted By : doclind

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Stress is defined as your physiological reaction to an episode, memory or internal or external stimulus that causes your flight-or-flight response. Managing stress is all about using specific techniques to cope with or alter your response to stressful situations.
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Meditation is a Quiet Revolution Posted By : Marshall, Jeanie

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Are you part of the meditation movement that is quietly changing the world? Meditation is simple, but you must practice meditation if you want to have a meditation practice.
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Transcendental Meditation (TM) Posted By : Franchis

Monday, January 28th, 2008

In the late 1950s, an Indian monk named Maharishi Majesh Yogi began teaching a new form of meditation that could be easily practiced by busy, modern people around the world.
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Meditation And Its Potential Health Benefits Posted By : Kelvin Gilberte

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years in the eastern cultures and many of their healers believe that it has significant benefits to your health and wellbeing. There are many different types and forms of meditation and it can get quite complicated. Perhaps it is best at the start to stick with a simple [...]

Yoga Cures For Modern Day Stress Posted By : Lucy Jones

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

As an effective method of stress management, yoga is spreading into the business world, the helping professions, nursing and old age homes, and is used in the treatment of alcoholics, hyperactive children and youngsters with learning disabilities.
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The Use of Basic Props in Yoga Posted By : Sarah Russell

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

If youre just beginning your yoga practice, dont be frustrated if you arent as strong or as flexible as the more advanced students. This type of flexibility is developed over time with continued yoga practice. If youre having trouble completing some of the poses, consider using props to help you reach the correct position. Using [...]

Just What is Yoga? Posted By : Sarah Russell

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Yoga is a form of exercise derived from ancient Hindu practice. It strengthens and stretches the body using poses called asanas. It can also help reduce stress, and help people find inner peace. It’s used by some modern Hindu practitioners as an aid towards attaining enlightenment.
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Powering it up with Power Yoga Posted By : Sarah Russell

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Power Yoga is referred to by many as the western adaptation of Ashtanga Yoga, which was originally practiced in India. It was given its name by teacher and author of the book of the same title, Beryl Bender Birch and is largely inspired by the philosophies of the Sanskrit scholar Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.
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Some Basics About Hatha Yoga Posted By : Sarah Russell

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Hatha Yoga is descended from a 5,000 year old system of movements and meditations meant to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It’s made up primarily of a series of stretching exercises known as asanas, combined with breathing techniques and methods of concentration. You’re probably familiar with the classic Lotus position, which [...]