Articles Archive
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Article 7: Chakras
Posted on December 12, 2010 | No CommentsChakra literally means “wheel” and has been described as swirling energy vortices corresponding to nerve ganglia in the physical body. Chakras have been described by yogis and mystics as having... -
Article 6: Pranayama – Breath Control – Breathing Exercises
Posted on December 12, 2010 | No CommentsPranayama is based on the Sanskrit word Prana- meaning life force, vital force, energy, that which animates matter – or first unit of energy and yama – which means transformation,... -
Article 5: What is Yoga
Posted on December 12, 2010 | No CommentsWhat is yoga? Yoga is a noun and a verb. Yoga is an action and its reaction, an active process and a passive reflection. It is both a physical and... -
Article 4: What Makes a Yoga Teacher?
Posted on December 12, 2010 | No Comments(Printed in YOGA INTERNATIONAL “ON HATHA TRADITIONS”) The article summarizes the various traditions as if the student were shopping for a car in Consumers Digest. Just as a motor vehicle... -
Article 3: How to Begin Your Personal Practice
Posted on December 12, 2010 | No CommentsYou have already begun your practice, you just may not be aware of that. It starts as a soft quiet whisper within you that says “yoga” recognize and be aware... -
Article 2: The Threefold Path to Health, Fitness & Well-Being
Posted on December 12, 2010 | No CommentsAll strength, energy, power and force comes from your breath (not your body). In the science of yoga this is called prana which means vital force, life force, or “That... -
Article 1: A Word on Personal Practice
Posted on December 12, 2010 | No CommentsThere are two important points that warrant our attention regarding our personal practice of yoga: ATTITUDE REGULARITY Regularity: It is important that we spend some time each day devoted to...