...neck, hands, arms, legs and back joints supple.

Yoga lays great stress on deep breathing. The breathing exercises are aimed to release internal energies and also to strengthen the muscles of the rib cage and belly.

Yoga, however, does not believe in exerting pressure on the body. A disciple is required to do only that much that he can do with comfort. The exercises are always followed by a state of relaxation, whose purpose is to release the tension built in the body and mind during the exercises. The relaxed state also helps you to concentrate deeply without being affected by distractions.

After relaxation of mind and body, the spirit is ready for meditation. The meditative state increases concentration and calms down the spirit. As a result, a person feels deep contentment. This state is also...more

philosophy and Universal Principles of Yoga

... description of some of the major branches of Yoga:

* bhakti Yoga: Emphasizes love as the pathway to liberation and Union.

* Jnana Yoga: Emphasizes the intellectual and philosophical approach to penetrate the illusion of dualistic reality.

* Karma Yoga: Emphasizes right action and selfless service as the path to moksha (liberation).

* Kundalini Yoga: Emphasizes the activation of Kundalini Shakti for enlightenment.

* Raja Yoga: Considered the Scientific approach, this branch emphasizes Sage Pantanjali's 8 step path to Self-Realization.

In this article I will expand on Raja Yoga as that is perhaps the most prevalent and popular Yoga system in use today.

As indicated above Raja Yoga employs sage Pantanjali's 8 step path to achieve Union with the Supreme. This 8 step system (ashtanga) compromises of the following parts. Yamas, Niyamas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and finally Samadhi. This 8 step path is designed to bring about physical, emotion and mental ha...more

Insider Secrets to Marketing Your Yoga Teaching Service, Part 2

... their Adwords program, alone, is worth looking into for a start.

Heres an idea: start your Yoga web site, or Blog, ASAP (as soon as possible!), keep it running, and expand when you grow. Do not get hung up on perfection; thats what causes procrastination. If we did that in Yoga, none of us would become Yoga teachers.

I dont care if youre teaching Yoga in a cellar, barn, loft, garage, in the woods, at the beach, or just thinking about it. People wont know you are a Yoga teacher, if you dont announce it.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Facial Yoga - Is This The New Face Lift?

...to a clear complexion.

during a yoga facial toning class the face is ultimately the focus but be aware of the fact you will not just be sitting in a chair making faces at your instructor, it is generally believed that proper form involves your heart being higher that your head. The facial poses are often combined with yoga body poses and breathing techniques to allow for an increased flow of oxygen and nutrient rich blood to all parts and aspects of the head including the face, neck, scalp and brain.

The facial poses are very precise as technique and form are considered key. In general terms some of the facial expressions utilized are looking surprised, puffing out your cheeks, looking like you are kissing...more

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