...Kundalini Yoga: Is unity through awakening psychic nerve force, which indicates the depth of this Yoga style. Kundalini Yoga is sometimes referred to as the Mother of all Yogas. On the surface Kundalini Yoga might resemble Hatha Yoga, but the emphasis on the subtle body, chakras, mantras, meditation, and Pranayama is presented in a uniquely powerful way.

Kundalini Yoga was cloaked in secrecy until Yogi Bhajan gave a lecture in los Angeles during January of 1969. Until that time, most information about kundalini Yoga had been exchanged verbally from teacher to student. So, this was the beginning of kundalini Yoga teaching going public.

The awakening of kundalini energy starts with focusing on dormant energy at the base of the spine within the first major Chakra; also known as the Muladhara Chakra. Through asanas, coordinated Pranayama, japa (repeating ...more

Using Yoga To Loose Weight

...for you to stimulate the bodys endocrine system. They will help raise the metabolism which will help you to burn more calories than before.

When you complete the poses of the sun salutations, camel pose, shoulder stand, rabbit and plow poses, you are able to give your metabolism what it needs to go higher. For those that are overweight, might find that these are hard for them to do and they need to do them very slow and easy.

The right Diet and Lifestyle

Exercises that come with the yoga are not the best for loosing weight if they are not done with a diet and lifestyle change. If you are trying to loose we...more

What is Yoga

...What is yoga? Even with its immense popularity today, many people still do not know the answer to that question. Hatha yoga is the traditional style taught in the West and has gained wide popularity in recent years by emphasizing asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and dhyana (meditation). Classes billed as Hatha are generally an eclectic style, drawing teaching methods from various traditions. There are many different styles of Hatha yoga that have been created by various teachers from around the world.

In Hatha yoga each posture (asana) is d...more

Yoga -- For relaxation

.../p>As a general rule, during relaxation exercises, you will lie down comfortably and meditate. Your yoga trainer will suggest ways for you to gradually move and position your feet and arms. Yoga routines may have different relaxation exercises, but they all have the purpose of cushioning the shock of contact with the surrounding reality. Relaxation also helps to maintain a certain degree of peacefulness created by the routine.

But talk is never enough. The only way to be sure of the relaxation benefits of yoga is to try it yourself. The only thing you have to lose is your tension...more

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