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... feeling stressed. We pollute our own bodies by creating toxic chemicals when we are stressed or think negative thoughts.

The restorative pose is a way to prevent "disease"

This restorative pose is the core of a yoga system called restorative yoga. This method was developed by one of the great masters of hatha yoga whose name is Iangar. His style of yoga is strenuous and challenging. Some of the people who wanted to study with him and heal their ailments were too weak to do his style of yoga. So he developed an easy way for them to restore themselves to the point that they could do his yoga. When this pose is done regularly the body restores itself; hence the name restorative po...more

Yoga Past and Present

...Yoga's history has many places of anonymity and ambiguity due to its oral transmission of sacred texts and the secretive nature of its teachings. But the roots of Yoga can be traced back to more than 5000 years.

The Past

The earliest reference to Yoga was found when archaeological excavations where made in the Indus valley. Where old carvings depict a figure that some archaeologists think represents a yogi sitting in a traditional cross-legged yoga pose with its hands resting on its knees meditating.

Yoga's long rich history can be divided into four main periods of development: the Vedic Period, Pre-Classical Period, Classical Period, and Post-Classical Period.

Vedic Period

The existence of the Vedas marks this period. The Vedas contains the oldest known Yogic teachings and as such, teachings found in the Vedas are called Vedic Yoga. This is portrayed by rituals and ceremonies that try to go beyond the limitations of the mind.

during this time, the Vedic people relied on rishis or dedicated Vedic Yogis to teach them how to live in divine harmony.

Pre-Classical Yoga

The creation of the Upanishads marks the Pre-Classical Yoga. The Upanishads further explain the teachings of the Vedas.

Yoga shares some characteristics not only with Hinduism but also with Buddhism that we can trace in its history. during the sixth century B.C., Buddha started teaching Buddhism, which stresses the imp...more

The Purpose of Yoga - Creating the World From Within

...lth and power, without any effort, do not see a value in it, because they did not have to work hard for it. They take it for granted.

Instant friends, and long lost relatives, will soon follow instant wealth. The problem with wealth and power is determining who your real friends actually are. Some lottery winners have given luxury cars away to all of their family members and their friends. Thats generous and giving behavior, but is it wise?

Which is a better gift, a brand new Mercedes or a college education? You can help people, the most, by giving them the tools to help themselves. To be self-sufficient and worthy is wealth ...more

Lose Weight from Yoga

...As for movements or Asanas, your teacher or Guru is the supreme master. Try them under his guidance till they are perfect. Remember, flawed movements may do more harm than good. In the beginning you may practice for half an hour every alternative day and then do it daily. It is good to start the day with Surya Pranam (salutation of the morning sun) before starting your yoga.

Food for thought vis--vis food for Yoga

Along with yoga, you must consume the right food to lose weight from Yoga. Many foods, however attractive and delicious, contain additives and preservatives that are harmful for the body since they invariably contain some amount of toxic materials within them. Try to avoid them as much as possible. Ho...more