...The word "Yoga" has been derived from the Sanskrit language and originated in ancient India. Yoga is the union of the body, mind and spirit. The moral and mental union leads to good health and longevity of life. The power of Yoga if practiced seriously leads to positive and perennial happiness and peace.

The benefits of yoga are many. It is extremely effective in increasing flexibility. Yoga positions or asanas, work the various joints of the body including those that are never really used or exercised. It also increases lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons. Many of the unrelated non-strenuous yoga positions act upon certain parts of the body in an interrelated manner. When the asanas are practiced together, they work in harmony to create a situation where flexibility is attained relatively easily.

Yoga is the only form of activity which massag...more

universal Principles of Yoga: The Law of karma

...karma Yoga has many principles, which are interchangeable with any religion. Many people think of karma as fate; but karma is action, not fate. Karma is also known as, The law of cause and effect.

We are responsible for our actions in this life and beyond. In contemporary terms we say, What goes around; comes around. Does this seem like a law that is specific to a certain religion?

Some would say, Yes, but this is a universal Yogic principle within all religions. There is no religion which has exclusive rights to the law of karma, but all religions address karma, in principle, even though the word, karma, may not be mentioned. Giving to those in need, without seeking a reward, creates good karma.

Karma Yogis exist in all cultures, religions, and races. In the...more

Pregnancy Yoga

...problems such as tiredness, backache, anxiety, headaches and many other complaints of pregnancy.

Pregnancy yoga helps you to understand and become aware of your body. As you move and stretch into postures, you reconnect with the power of your female form, and begin to listen to and trust your body's wisdom. You learn valuable techniques of relaxation, and breathing techniques that will assist you through labor, birth and the experience of motherhood.

Beyond a physical preparation for labor and birth, pregnancy yoga provides you with the inner space to adapt to the changes of pregnancy, and the journey to motherhood. "Pregnancy yoga allowed me to spend time focusing on me and my baby. It gave me the space to reconnect with my femininity after the rush and harshness of the working world," says Aileen Kennaugh, mother of Kayla.

Using breath as the tool, pregnancy yoga teaches you to let your...more

Yoga, Hernia and Madonna

...re of their health condition and precautions before beginning the Yoga exercise. Madonna, the famous singer who practices Ashtanga yoga regularly recently had an operation for hernia ( Ashtanga yoga exercise series is a system developed by mysore based famous indian Yoga guru shri K Pattabhi Jois ). In fact, the famous Ashtanga yoga series which involves jumping can be very dangerous for people who are having problem of Hernia according to Subodh Gupta. Hernia develops when the outer layers of the abdominal wall weakens, bulge or actually rip. Among many reasons for hernia the most common is straining due to: jumping, defecation, coughing, lifting heavy objects, etc.

Are precautions for various yoga exercises safely delivered...more

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