yoga
Acupuncture and shonishin
Acupuncture is a traditional Oriental system of healing originating in China about two thousand years ago. As most people know, it involves the insertion of fine needles at specific points around the body to enhance the well being of the person, and to stimulate the body’s innate abili...read more
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 culture of very powerful thinkers who were able to realise the sub...read more
Learn to really relax
The practice of relaxation or meditation is not a mysterious or mystical experience available only to a select few adepts. The ability to relax, or practise simple meditation, is a natural and valuable ability which we all possess, even though we may not have practised it fo...read more
Relax !
Relaxation can help put things in perspective Relaxation is important. Everyone needs some time out to themselves to do something they enjoy. It is easy to forget to make time for yourself when things get stressful. Sometimes we are just so pre-occupied that...read more
Self- help techniques to treat depression
Self - help involves a number of different approaches and techniques which may alleviate or even prevent mild depression. These techniques are complementary to professional treatment, and should not be seen as alternatives to it. Sharing experiences Depre...read more
Suncry, notes and actions
Cupping Cupping is a cleansing technique often practiced by Oriental Medical Practitioners. It helps to break up congestion and relieve pain in the area being treated. It can be especially useful for persons with edema, asthma, arthritis, and other painful ...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 selfishness - anger - jealousy - control issues - fear - laziness - restle...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 related to the religious concepts of God or sin. Spiritual topics are b...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 1935, where he experimented with wide legged standing postures, using...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 yogi Patanjali composed a concise and detailed explanatio...read more
What 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 meditation as a way of addressing the stresses of s...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 performed at a slow and rhythmic pace in all directions, together with d...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 yoga is so powerful as a remedial health therapy. HOW IT WORKS Yoga...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 challenges at any level manage their condition, reduce symptoms, restore...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 the benefits of yoga, conventional therapeutic exe...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 of positive benefits even if practiced on a moderate basis. There ar...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 has an inherent power of adaptation. Yoga provides ways and means of...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 can read articles on the different aspects of yoga philosophy and th...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 backache. Some are merely impelled by a sense that they are not ge...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 having a laugh and relaxing. It can be correcting bad postural habits...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 is a religion that the believe and must follow. All of this statem...read more
