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The yogic-diet is said to be lacto-vegetarian,
which means that it is made up entirely of non-animal foods with the
exceptions of milk, cheese, yoghurt, butter eggs and honey.
"Chakra" means wheel or
ring in Sanskrit and our personal chakras have energy coiled within
them, located along the spine and head.
Stress has been described over or lack of
stimuli. Too little can lead to depression, lethargy, feelings of being
devalued and lack of focus. Conversely, too much stress can lead to
exhaustion "burn out" or even "nervous breakdown".
Asthma is usually caused by allergies or
stress. Yoga has come a long way to heal and manage asthma.
Do you spend your days staring at a
computer screen? If you do, you probably know how draining and tiring it
can be to your entire body, not just your eyes.
The practice of
yoga
gives you the opportunity to create a world (your body) for your baby
that is healthy and peaceful. “What a child learns in the womb cannot be
learned on earth”.
The shuddikriya for the cleaning of the nasal path is known as neti. The
aim of the process is to purify the
breathing path right
from the nostrils to the throat. If the aim is achieved using water, the
process is known as Jalneti.
The fat in
the
abdominal
area functions differently than fat elsewhere in the body. It has a
greater blood supply as well as more receptors for cortisol, a
stress hormone.
Dynamic
yoga
is a creative style of Hatha yoga, principles of Astanga and lyengar.
Dynamic yoga is not only
meditative
but also physically challenging.
Memory is critical to our daily lives.
Memory is the capacity to retain information about past events, and
helps us plan future events.
Yoga poses increase blood flow to your digestive tract and stimulate
the intestinal action known as peristalsis so digestion is more
efficient.
Cancer patients often find themselves in distracted states of
mind—bombarded as they are by frightening, sometimes contradictory,
information, subjected to invasive, painful procedures, and
not-always-compassionate medical care. When our minds are so
grievously disturbed, we may find it impossible to make crucial
decisions or relate satisfactorily to our family and friends.
Giving
birth
can be a very demanding physical event. It can also give rise to
strong emotional and spiritual experiences.
Doing yoga regularly will improve
your flexibility, posture, and strength, while giving you that
fringe benefit you're looking for-sculpted abs muscles. Try these
yoga moves.
Eight million women today are living with
heart disease, and they're
developing it at younger and younger ages.
Stress
is considered to be a major contributing factor.
Yoga for Travelers
If your job involves a lot
of traveling, sitting
in one place can affect your blood circulation.
The altitude and recycled air of most plane trips take their toll on you by
slightly dehydrating you inside and out.
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on....
Yoga to manage
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is
a broad term that refers to any inflammation of the skin. Poison
ivy and similar rashes are known as contact dermatitis, caused by
touching something that irritates a patch of skin. Reactions to
internal medication can cause red, scaly skin and sometimes even
hair loss.
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on....
Healing through Swara Yoga
Swara Yoga is science which is a
complete study, observations, control and manipulation of breath or Swara. In
swara yoga, you will find association of breath in relation to activities of
sun, moon, various seasons, physical and mental conditions of individuals etc.
So Swara Yoga is more comprehensive in theory and practices related to breath.
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on....
Chi Kung: art of
developing vital energy
Chi Kung (pronounced 'chee goong')
is a form of moving meditation and a way of harnessing and releasing the body's
own vital energy, or chi. It can have an extraordinarily beneficial effect on
both physical and mental health and it is one of the most energizing forms of
exercise.
Managing Osteoporosis through yoga
Losing bone density is a natural part
of the aging process, but when too much bone is lost the bones
become weakened and susceptible to fracturing and breaking.
Yoga Therapy for Eating Disorder
A
study published in the latest issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly reports
that mind-body exercise, such as yoga, is associated with greater body
satisfaction and fewer symptoms of eating disorders than traditional aerobic
exercise like jogging or using cardio machines.
Yoga for Runners
Yoga and running have a lot in common, in a way that both require practice,
agility, flexibility, patience and your own breathing method.
Runners, more than often complain of sore feet, bad backs and knees, tight
hamstrings and hips. Yoga has the ability to help all of us get better – better
in terms of healing and rehabilitation, better in terms of strength and
flexibility, better in terms of the elimination of pain.
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