Essays on Yoga

Yoga has worked for me because at the time I was open minded. I literally emptied my plate and was ready for a fresh serving. I was willing to try a new approach to life and to harness my true power as I came to...

Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian Yogi and Guru who lived from 1893 to 1952. Yogananda is best known for introducing millions of people from India and the west to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga. Yogananda was influential on the transformation of Hinduism and...

There’s been a changing attitude towards incorporating Surya Namaskar as part of a full sequence in a class. Also known as Sun Salutation, it is a series of transitional poses typically used for warming up at a start of a vinyasa practice. With new trends...

In fact, I was a figure skater (of course being born in Russia figure skating was a preferable choice of sports for girls) since I was three years old and spent at least two hours at the gym as long as I can remember. I...

Hypothalamus has the vital role in stressful condition. When stress is encountered, the hypothalamus carries out four specific functions, first, it activates autonomic nervous system; second, it releases the corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) which in turn stimulates the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from anterior...

Dinacharya According to Sushruta man is said to be swastha whose dosha, Dhatu, agni and mala are in the state of equilibrium along with mental, sensory and spiritual pleasantness and happiness. Dinacharya is composed of 2 words Dina – day time, day Charya – regimen...

Yoga nidra is a form of yogic sleep. It is the state of conscious deep sleep. In yoga nidra, the focus is given to the mind while somebody remains at sleep. Yoga nidra is state of relaxation where one individual sleeps with consciousness over its...

Yoga is the practice of physical exercise through physical poses to improve control of your body and mind. It might sound simple but you'll get amazed of what this Yoga can do for you especially if you learn all the methods and attend some sessions....

Hinduism can be divided into two parts personality oriented (Gods and Goddesses) or principle oriented. And I believe I think of religion in a more principle oriented way and so karma yoga seems to call to me. If I was a Hindu, I would choose...

Yoga is a psycho–somatic–spiritual discipline for achieving harmony between the mind, body, and spirit, not only with each other but also with the surroundings. Yoga, means “union”, aims to develop the unity, unison, or harmony between the individual consciousness and the universal consciousness. ‘Prana’ refers...

Many health and fitness club sets at this point offer pilates as well as Yoga classes. Because more and more people consider all these exercise methods instead of common exercise instructional classes, it really is right now probable to try a variety of yoga exercises...

The principle of yoga has been lost to us as Africans because, we have not taken time to understand it. There are number of things that we might not agree with in yoga and yet there are some that are totally acceptable and will conform...

The word yoga in Sanskrit it means ‘York’ translated to ‘union’ – the bringing together of the physical, mental and spiritual or soul. When these three come together, we call it yoga. The above is the definition of yoga and this is my interpretation of...

I was re-introduced to yoga through a friend of a friend. He was an old man from Bermuda only known to me as Swami. He happened to spend some time with us in Kenya at my friends place in Nairobi. My friend Job and I...

Shiva Shakti Yoga explained – Yoga is experiencing the Divine Union of the Shakti (manifested energy) with the Shiva (un-manifested energy) which is Self-Realization or Liberation. It is in this divine union that the seeker experiences the Self to be the Supreme. This experience which...

Predominantly controlling breath is nothing but Pranayama. The word Pranayama is comprised of two Sanskrit words «Prana» which means life force and «ayama» which means to suppress the Prana. Implementation done deliberately on the breathing techniques in order to alter it for getting the desired...

Abstract: Background: Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Harmone (MSH) also called intermedin or melanotropin, derived from a protein known as proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and secreted primarily by the Pitutary gland. MSH is responsible for inducing melanocytes to produce pigment called Melanin which is responsible for pigmentation in the skin,...

Yoga and Pregnancy Pregnancy and birth is the largest emotional and physical change that a woman’s’ body will undergo. It is a time of great change where women become more aware of the workings of their body, and as the baby grows in the womb,...

Yoga is increasingly become the one of the most renowned workout practice among fitness enthusiasts who wish to gain strength, flexibility and perhaps even shed off a few pounds. It can be done indoors in the privacy of your own home or outside on public...