The History of Yoga
...Yoga is an ancient practice and has been in existence for millennia. The word yoga comes from the Sanskirt work yuj. Yuj is often interpreted to mean union or a method of practice. .
It is believed that an Indian Sage named Patanjali created one of the first comprehensive guides on yogi. The book, called Yoga Sutra, was created approximately 2,000 years ago. This collection still serves as the basis for most forms of yoga practiced today.
The Yoga Sutra outlined the eight limbs of yoga as follows: the yamas (restraints), niyamas (observances), asana (postures), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), dhar...more
Universal Laws of Yoga - Part 3
...Why do some religious fundamentalists fear Yoga?
For many non-practitioners of Yoga, it is Intolerance for something they do not understand. This seems harmless at first, but cries of witchcraft are never a good omen. However, every method of healing has its critics.
Yoga has also been accused of being a launching point to export Hinduism. This is very interesting, considering the large numbers of Yoga practitioners who are not hindus. Some Yogis and Yoginis do convert to Hinduism, but the calling had to come from within themselves. Within North America, most Yoga teachers are not hindus at all and I have yet to witness religious con...more
Yoga: Two Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga posture The Eagle
... neck tension.
The Eagle posture improves concentration, sense of balance and grace of the body.
By regular practice of this posture the joint mobility in the ankles, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, shoulders and of the scapula (shoulder blades) are increased. It opens the chest, hips, and back of the pelvis.
The Eagle posture improves the function of the central nervous system and the lymphatic system. It helps to gently squeeze toxins out of the legs. The Garudasana is recommended for preventing cramps in the calf muscles and it relieves sciatica.
Important: The more a...more
Yoga: three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - Lord Of Dance
...ebrae of the spine restoring suppleness and easing strain caused by poor posture or long periods of sitting.
Note: As a beginner, be sure to keep the ankle of the raised foot flexed (draw the top of the foot toward the shin) when lifting the leg to prevent the cramps in the back of the thigh.
three important reasons not to do the Lord of the Dance posture:
1) If you have serious lower back injury, avoid practicing this posture....more
