Yoga and Stress
...stress affects functions in all parts of the body. In particular, hormones can be vulnerable to the damaging influences of chronic stress. The adrenal glands are the first line of defense against stress (the "fight or flight" response), and can be fatigued with constant demand. You will experience high and then eventually very low levels of cortisol and DHEA. When this occurs, other hormones may also be thrown off balance, creating their own set of symptoms and problems. You have to manage your stress if you want to remain healthy.
Yoga is relaxing and can create energy needed for reducing stress. It involves an awareness of slow, controlled...more
Yoga in Practice: Anger management - Part 1
...e of on your Yoga mat is the physical aspect of Yoga. This is a wonderful thing, but the rewards of your practice should be carried with you wherever you go.
Very few of us can say we have not felt anger. Many people, who know me, think I do not feel anger. However, that is pure myth. The fact is anger can be held in check, and managed, by using the following methods from Yogic philosophy and the many different styles of Yoga.
See attachment for what it is, and remove yourself from it. In reality, we own nothing. We are attached to money, possessions, relationships, and loved ones. Does t...more
Top 5 Myths about Yoga
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It is a fact that origin of yoga is in indian civilization. However, no
where in the yogic texts it is mentioned that they are to be practiced only
by Hindus. In the modern age where technology has broken the barriers of
country, religion and cast only narrow minded people can say that yoga is
for a specific religion.
The ultimate goal of yoga is self-realization or union with god. However,
that doesnt mean that only monks or renunciates can practice it. Everybody
has right of freedom , be it a renunciates or a householder. In fact it is
much difficult to remember God when doing day to day duties. Those who want
to achieve results quick...more
Yoga, The Path To Happiness
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When you ask Why? you will discover that the answer is not as clear as you thought all along. Because if you are sincere with yourself, you will realize that most of life's so-called objectives are actually just cravings of your ego and what you really want in life is something else. Not a firm sexy body, not a lot of energy, not to be rich and famous etc. but actually one simple thing: To be truly happy.
That should be the first step. So how does that relate to Yoga? Well, it does very much. You see, when you truly understand what it is that we all need and ask for, to be happy, then you can make your choices in life much easier and with much more clarity. So which Yoga s...more
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