Originally, the meditation techniques of yoga were developed primarily as a spiritual practice amongst the polytheist religion of Hinduism, in the Indian sub-continent, around 6000 years ago. In India, or to devout Hindus, success in yoga would ultimately mean that they have escaped the birth and rebirth cycle and become an immortal soul. Today, es

History of Hatha Yoga: The history of hatha yoga goes back in the fifteenth century India when Yogi Swatmarama, a sage during those times, introduced it as a form of "a stairway to the heights" of Raja Yoga which is the preparatory stage of physical purification that makes the body fit for the practice of higher form of meditation. Hatha yoga is a

Those, in search of the latest weight loss secrets, have started to look deeper into a 5,000 year old science of life (Yoga) for solutions to obesity. Does Yoga really have solutions for those in search of a remedy to lose weight, or is this all just a bunch of "hype?" Firstly, Hatha Yoga was not designed for an inactive culture. Thousands of ye

Yoga has been practiced by many people and it has been existing for generations. It's also incorporated with the word meditation. Many already know that Yoga is good for the body and the mind. Nevertheless, do they really know the actual benefits of Yoga? There really are many benefits that Yoga offers people. Some will find it surprising regarding

As I was learning about Yoga I read that Patanjali said: "Dormant forces are awakened and you find yourself to be a better person than you ever imagined." I thought that this was a great statement and I really wanted it to refer to me. These are some of the things that I found that awakens the dormant forces in your body. In Yoga you stretch a

Upon successful graduation from a Yoga teacher training course, many new Yoga teachers feel they still need some direction. After spending five months, up to years, with a Master Yoga teacher, Swami, or Guru, the new Yoga teacher has left the nest, but where should he or she go from there? Let's look at an organized way for new Yoga teachers to

When we look into yoga, we often think it is all about flexibility, and meditation. Being able to do amazing things with our body, and reach new spiritual heights. The truth is there are 5 elements to yoga, and one of those is Pranayama, or yoga breathing. As you read this article about Pranayama and yogic breathing, you will discover more about

With all the stress and physical abuse we put our bodies through on a daily basis it is good to know that there is an alternative. Yoga is an ancient form of art that has been practiced for many centuries to improve the overall health and well being of a person. It includes many exercises or positions to help the mind and body heal and work in unis

Natural Search engine ranking presence, on multiple keywords, also requires significant knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Although you are a Yogi, you should look at SEO as a hobby because good and reputable SEO experts cost big money. Therefore, stay away from SEO services that will "get you ranked with 12,000 search engines for $9

"The Internet is not everything" - when it comes to marketing your Yoga business. You cannot achieve 100% marketing penetration by using Email marketing and having a top-ranked site on every possible search engine. What do I mean? When it comes to advertising, and marketing, your web site is only part of your marketing mix. You should always rem

If you would like to get rid of pain, we give you a few pointers on how to go about it by using yoga and meditation techniques. The great thing is that they are not terribly difficult to do nor are they tough to pick up or to follow on a regular basis. It may be an ancient practice but it is still performed the world over when it comes to handl

Yoga is known for being one of the most beneficial exercises in the world, and also incredibly fun and enjoyable as it can be practiced by people of all walk of life and ages. Maybe you have even tried yoga and discovered that it makes you a different and better person. But what are the types of health benefits can you expect to enjoy from doing yo

Core abdominal training and power is perhaps the most important aspect of physical fitness, and yoga is an excellent science to help target and develop this region. According to yoga, the abdominal area is governed by the Solar Plexus Chakra, called the Manipura Chakra in Sanskrit, and this chakra is responsible for not just providing the body wit

Where does a student of Yoga start his or her practice? What is the foundation of Yoga practice? Why do so many Yoga classes and teachers avoid approaching the foundation of Yoga? Where does a student of Yoga start his or her practice? Much like the desire to learn Yoga, the practice of any form, or style, of Yoga, comes from within the self. Yo

Every once in a while I will meet a veteran Yoga teacher who is disgruntled over difficult students. The complaining yoga student, the student who has not washed for days, the student who harasses other students, and the student who believes you should teach yoga for free, can all challenge your purpose in life. So what can you do to get through to