...Kriya yoga has found a place in some people who are looking for a deeper, more spiritual relationship with their lives. It is a kundalini oriented yoga and meditation technique, that also teaches certain spiritual and esoteric principles. Unfortunately, like many similar "spiritual" power structures, it teaches you that essentially your power lies outside of yourself - that is, that you need a 'guru', or 'master' to access your own innate spirituality.

Kriya yoga has some aims which sound both appealing and promising. They aim to eliminate "obstructions" and "obstacles" from the mind and body. Point of view is a very interesting thing here, however. Because what is an obstacle or obstruction to one person, may not be to another. This assumes a very interesting light in reference to power structures and belief systems, and highlights why it is important to maintain your own self sovereignty in mind and action.

Kriya yoga was brought ...more

Yoga and Spiritual Self-Reconciliation

...inciples within all religions. We are all familiar with not stealing, lying, or killing each other. However, some Hindu concepts, such as having multi-Gods did not mix well with Christians, Moslems, Jews, or Buddhists.

Many of these cultures focused on the physical aspects and continued to take care of their spiritual health in their church, mosque, temple, or shrine. This is fine, but technology and materialism have started to destroy the family unit.

When families are not unified, religion is often cast aside. This is not always the rule, but when you go to a local church, mosque, temple, or shrine; make a mental note of how man...more

Understanding Yoga As We Know It

...from a yoga teacher will help you to pick up the nuances of yoga and they will be there to correct your mistakes.

learning yoga is an ongoing process and you will grow to enjoy the benefits as it is not an exhausting and arduous undertaking. Compare to other exercises, this is the one that you can benefit physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Yoga is initially alternative kinds of exercises that began to be more widespread and becoming mainstream. The yoga practice in the west is hatha yoga and it is through vigorous exercises get the body ready for extended period of meditation. Other kinds of Yoga are not that physical but just there as a philosophy.

Contorting the body into odd physical shapes is known as asana yoga. It might make you squirm but it is meant for the body to relax. There are other poses too but the easy one is enough to give the practitioner strength, control and suppleness.

Even though western countries concentrate on the physical aspects, breathing technique is as vital. Breathing complements the exercises as oxygen support...more

Caring For And Selecting A Machine Washable Yoga Mat

... and they come with small sticky beads that helps take one side to your mat and the other side to your feet. These are great if you can do sweat a lot or simply want more control over your yoga poses and more security that you won't lose your grip.

As mentioned before if your resources for purchasing machine washable yoga mats:

Yoga towel:
http://www.santosha.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3167
this brand of you ever tell was the first on the market in our mind still the best available.

cotton yoga mat:
http://www.santosha.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3113
these cotton yoga mats are quite simple and easy to take care of yet they come in many beautiful colors and are of high quality.

Machine washable yoga mat:
http://www.santosha.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2187
this is a very basic role of yoga mat. Combine this with the other towel and when you're done with your your workout stick them both in the washing machine for easy cleanup.

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