Recent Yoga Blog PostsMeditation Techniques: Third Eye Meditationby Pattie HughesYesterday at 08:29 PMThird eye meditation utilizes the mystical concept of the third eye. The third eye is believed to be located on the forehead, near the center and between the two eyebrows. The third eye is the sixth of the seven chakras. Prenatal Yogaby Pattie Hughes05 Feb 2010 08:46 PMThe benefits of exercise in pregnancy have been well documented. Yoga is an excellent choice for a low impact form of exercise at all stages of pregnancy. The physical and emotional benefits of yoga for pregnant women are numerous. Yoga Poses: Dolphin Poseby Pattie Hughes31 Jan 2010 09:53 PMDolphin pose is classified as both a standing pose and a mild inversion. It has a lot in common with what is perhaps the best known yoga pose, downward facing dog. This pose can be done by students at any level of practice, but is often used in intermediate and advanced yoga classes. Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndromeby Pattie Hughes28 Jan 2010 09:54 PMCarpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the wrist in which the median nerve of the wrist becomes compressed due to swelling of the surrounding tendons. Symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling. It is believed that the cause is repetitive movements of the hand and wrist, often related to work. Finding Stillness in Meditationby Pattie Hughes28 Jan 2010 09:26 PMIt is not uncommon for people to experience difficulty finding stillness in meditation. Although this problem is often associated with beginning a meditation practice, it can persist or recur from time to time. Life is busy, hectic and we all have a thousand obligations and responsibilities. 8 Limbs of Yoga: Niyamaby Pattie Hughes27 Jan 2010 09:10 PMThe eight limbs of yoga are a series of steps that are said to lead to enlightenment. These steps are outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a centuries old text written in India. Although the best known is asana, the third limb, there are many other steps. Ayurveda and Yogaby Pattie Hughes25 Jan 2010 07:52 PMYoga has exploded in popularity in the United States in the last few decades. With the growing number of people practicing yoga, more are turning to a related ancient system of health, Ayurveda Ayurveda is an ancient system of health that translated from Sanskrit means the science of life. Yoga Types: Ananda Yogaby Pattie Hughes25 Jan 2010 11:19 AMAnanda yoga is a physical and spiritual yoga practice. This type of yoga is based on Raja Yoga and was founded by Swami Kriyananda. He based this form of yoga on the teachings of his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, and used a derivative of his guru's name for Ananda yoga. DVD Review: Rodney Yee's Family Yogaby Pattie Hughes24 Jan 2010 08:16 PMYoga is a great way for families to have fun together, enhance bonds and exercise. If you don't have a family yoga class in your area, you can enjoy yoga at home with a DVD. Yoga Poses: Cobbler's Poseby Pattie Hughes22 Jan 2010 10:58 AMCobbler's Pose (Baddha Konasana in Sanskrit) is a great hip opening pose. Depending upon the book you read or yoga studio you attend, this pose may also be called the Bound Angle Pose. Cobbler's pose is a seated asana that opens the hips and groin area and stretches the knees and thighs. Recent Blog Comments |
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