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History of yoga
Ancient civilisations In ancient India before religion was even developed there were people dedicated to understanding the mysteries and purpose of life. During the evolutionary process of mind there arose a...read more
Menopause and dizziness
Unfortunately during menopause, the explosive symptom of dizziness is all too common. You know the feeling - a spinning sensation inside your head ripping down through the rest of your body m...read more
Prenatal yoga: preparation for labor, birth and life as a mother
A group of round-bellied women file into the spacious studio setting up mats, selecting blankets and blocks and cushions, and then they get comfortable and chat about the changes they’ve noticed since they saw each othe...read more
Preparing for parenthood
Exercise classes Exercising in pregnancy is important for lots of great reasons: good blood flow - the increased oxygen is passed on to your baby releasing "happy hormones&q...read more
The creative mind
When we talk about mental health in yoga, we are concerned with the way the mind thinks and the behaviour of the mental energy of the mind. In yoga an impure mind is one that is under the influence of selfish...read more
The inner voice
The concept of guru and yoga as a spiritual practiceis often confused with the idea of an Indian religion and the occult. Spirituality is not in any way rela...read more
Trikonasana: history and practices
Trikona Tri = threeKona = angleThree angled asana/postureTrikonasana cannot be traced back further than the mid 1930's. It appears to have been formulated by Krisnamacharya's work at Mysore Palace around 19...read more
What is meditation?
Raja Yoga is the system of yoga that deals with the practice of concentrating the mind and developing a calm, steady, continuous intensity of awareness without distraction. The ancient philosopher and yogiWhat is meditatione exactly?
What is meditation? For many of us life is a constant flurry of activity, which means that it can be difficult to take stock and notice what is really going on or even how we feel. Many people are drawn to <...read more
What is tai chi?
Tai chi Tai Chi Ch’aun (usually just known as Tai Chi) is often translated as ‘The Supreme Ultimate’. The ‘form’ consists of a long sequence of flowing movements which are perfo...read more
What is yoga therapy?
Yoga can be applied as a remedial therapy for a wide variety of ailments and health issues. The effects and benefits of yoga practice are listed below so that you can easily understand why yo...read more
What is yoga?
Yoga Therapy, derived from the Yoga tradition of Patanjali and the Ayurvedic system of health, refers to the adaptation and application of Yoga techniques and practices to help individuals facing health chall...read more
Yoga eases low-grade back pain
The next time your balky back acts up, maybe you should give the Warrior a try. Or the Cobra. Or perhaps the Supine Butterfly. A new study of 101 adults with chronic lower back pain compared ...read more
Yoga has its benefits
Yoga has become quite a popular exercise for people of all ages, but especially for the seniors. Yoga exercise for elderly people can help reverse the aging process and provide a wide range o...read more
Yoga in medical practice
Yoga means integration or wholeness. The yogic concept of the working of the body and mind is that there is a balance and integration in the functioning of each person and that each person h...read more
Yoga systems
What is yoga? The system of yoga is based on an integrated holistic philosophy that covers every aspect of our lives. The red hyperlinks at the top of this page will take you to other pages where you c...read more
Yoga therapy
Many people are first drawn to yoga as a way to keep their bodies fit and supple - good to look at and to live in. Others come to seek help or relief for a specific complaint, like tension or...read more
Yoga: an introduction
What is yoga? Is it standing on your head or sitting cross legged for many hours contemplating your naval? It can be, but it can also be learning to breathe correctly to help de-stress the body. It can be ha...read more
Yoga: different approaches
Yoga is extensively known as a form of exercise that stretches and strengthens the body through various poses known as ASANAS. For other people yoga is the realization of inner self satisfaction. For other it...read more
