Yogic philosophy has many components, and similarities, to classical western philosophy - yet Yoga still remains somewhat of a mystery. Is Yoga a threat to any of today's Western religions or is it a compliment? Let's take a close look at the component of forgiveness and see how the teachings of Yoga will improve your life for the best, regardl

Karma Yoga has many principles, which are interchangeable with any religion. Many people think of karma as fate; but karma is action, not fate. Karma is also known as, "The law of cause and effect." We are responsible for our actions in this life and beyond. In contemporary terms we say, "What goes around; comes around." Does this seem like a la

Are you looking for a healthy mindset, fitness, spiritual guidance, holistic health, self-improvement, success, or just more oxygen? Yoga can deliver all of these, but I doubt you find all of this "under one roof." The reason is that there are many kinds of Yoga, and some ashrams, or Yoga schools, will address some of the above-mentioned needs as p

Since Yama literally means "control," you could say that Pranayama is control of "vital energy." When teaching Yoga classes, the four stages of Pranayama should be thoroughly explained. If you think in terms of a pendulum, it is much similar to the four stages of Pranayama. The pendulum moves in one direction, pauses, then moves in the opposite dir

Yoga teacher ethics should be thoroughly covered in all Yoga certification programs. With the current laws about harassment, all Yoga teachers, and anyone who works with the public, should beware. The less said, in your Yoga class about trivial matters, the better. Your personal beliefs should not be part of the Yoga class lesson plan. Just

Yoga is a system of physical and mental practices that originates in India more than 5000 years ago. What is the purpose of yoga? The purpose of yoga is to help yourself and other people to achieve your highest potential and to experience a healthy and happy life. By using the practice of yoga you can extends your healthy and happy life for far bey

For those who regularly practice, or teach, Yoga, the idea of letting the mind wander into the world of addictions may seem far away. but all of us know someone who has been engaged in some sort of battle against addictions. Many times, we think of tobacco, alcohol, and drug dependency. There are many more bad habits, which have become deeply em

Yoga is synonymous with fitness. This is because yoga is interested in a holistic outlook on the entire body and how fitness should be incorporated into exercise. This is because yoga is about, mind, body and spirit, but yoga is also synonymous with health and fitness. Anyone who has been taking yoga classes for any amount of time will probably

Could Yoga have all the answers to anxiety? Why is it that anxiety, stress, and unhappiness take over so many people's lives? If you listen to a "doubting Thomas," nothing works, but if you read below, you will see some solutions. In fact, all forms of Yoga are good for our mental health. This does not mean that anxiety will disappear, but Yoga

Maybe your doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or best friend told you Yoga would be good for you. You have heard so much about Yoga; it seems that Yoga is a "cure" for almost anything. The more you hear, the more confusing it is to understand what Yoga is all about. Should you go out and buy a Yoga book? What would be the best Yoga book t

Sometimes blaming others for our problems is easier than finding solutions. Any of us can blame our friends, parents, co-workers, family, and significant other for "our lot in life." We can also blame "every driver on the road of life." Have you ever heard something similar to this? "Everyone over there drives terribly, but not me." What is the

Yoga is an excellent motivational tool. When you consider starting your day with Yoga meditation, Pranayama, Japa, Yoga postures (Asanas), warm-ups, Sun Salutations, or a combination of any of these - Yoga offers many useful motivation techniques for all of us. However, some of us like to sleep late, skip work, unplug the phone, and wonder where

Is Yoga a cure for depression? How can Yoga stop you from feeling hopeless? Let's look at how Yoga can help you prevent negative thinking and the resulting damage negative thinking can have on your life. To be honest, Yoga is not a cure fore depression, but Yoga can be an effective solution for some causes of depression. The hard part is to iden

Yoga is "preventative medicine" for children and adults. Yet the world does not often embrace preventative action. Just look at hunger, global warming, health care, and poverty. Now you see that some people do take action, but many do not. Educating the public about the many benefits, which children experience from Yoga practice, is a full-time

Hectic work schedules and innumerable deadlines take their toll everyday on millions of people around the world. It is no surprise that as the day progresses you feel more and more lethargic and irritable and are affected by strange aches and pains on the head, neck, back, hands or legs. These are all symptoms of stress and a lack of exercise. Unfo