...e 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. The Sanskrit word Yoga is translated as 'union' between mind, body and spirit. When this happens, a state of inner peace is found. This inner peace has been said to be every human being's true Nature.

People are drawn to yoga these days for many reasons. Some people simply hope for increased health and fitness, or may be seeking relief for a spec...more

Why to Choose to Practise Bikram Yoga

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More recently, the founder of Bikram Yoga hit the news headlines when he decided to obtain legal rights for his Yoga franchises. Most Yoga purists would sneer at this attitude, as this goes against the very foundation of post classical yoga, which aims at the liberation of all individuals. One could argue that Bikram Yoga is a form a physical therapy based on traditional Yoga without the constraints that the practise of traditional yoga impose. Having westernised his type of Yoga, its founder reaps the benefits and rewards for his strategy. Alas, he also has to confront the dangers that come with the commercialisation of his product.<...more

Yoga for Depression: Motivation and Trust

...lutations, all work well for stimulating the body and mind.

Another factor, which causes depression, is lack of trust in others, and from deep within our inner being. We must believe in ourselves before we have faith in others. This lack of trust can cause a form of scaring to our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Can Yoga turn any of us into eternal optimists? The answer is, maybe. Most eternal optimists are born that way; but optimism can be conditioned, and you have the power to harness it, if you want to.

A Yoga student asks, Teach me about self-empowerment. The lessons are within all forms of Yoga, but you will find more answers within Jnana Yoga, bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, and karma Yoga.

Most Yoga students, outsi...more

Yoga poses That Might Provide Natural Allergy relief

...ners to learn. Its stretches the lungs and is said to be good for congestion.

Fire breathing is beneficial because it massages and relaxes the respiratory system, relieving the pressure that is caused by allergy symptoms. Fire breathing might take a little more time to learn as the rhythm of the breathing takes practice.

If you want to see how these moves are done and make sure you are doing them correctly you can watch a free video ...more

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