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Knowing Hinduism or Hindu Religion

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:19:06 +0000

Hindus are concentrated in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka and these places have been the hot spot of this culture since time immemorial. Unlike other religions, Hinduism does not recognize a single prophet and has multitude of gods and goddesses, mythologically numbering at around 30 millions! Such a...

Ayurveda

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:02:06 +0000

Ayurveda is a branch of the Vedas. Originated in ancient India, 'Vedas' means knowledge and it there were Vedas written for every aspect of life. Ayurveda provides an integrated approach to the prevention and treatment of illness through lifestyle interventions and a wide range of natural thera...

Exercise Fact Or Fiction

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:13:14 +0000

Did you know that the average life span of men and women is around 80 years? Unfortunately a lot of us feel that age before we get to 50. Some of us, men especially, will go out and buy a fancy car and take extreme care of it. Then when were done detailing the car, we will go and eat a burger and...

Maybe Bikram is Right

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:10:06 +0000

For some reason, I had the time to sit down and watch a little television, and as luck would have it, Bikram Choudhury was being interviewed on 60 Minutes Wednesday.

My wife, Marie and I don't often get home at that time of the night, as we are usually closing up the wellness center, so th...

Bhagavad Gita Commentary

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:09:10 +0000

Most of us have heard the story of the centipede who, when asked how he managed to walk with so many legs, could no longer do so, but tangled his legs hopelessly in the attempt to intellectually figure it out and ended up on his back, helpless. This is not unlike the person who attempts to plumb ...

Dhauti - An Excellent Stomach Cleanser

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:08:04 +0000

Dhauti is a shuddhikriya which means the act of cleaning. It specifically cleans the stomach. Since is one of the main organ in the human body and the health of the human being is dependent on the condition of the stomach. Hence it becomes very important for you to clean your stomach. Dhauti is t...

Man, the Microcosm; Part 4

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:04:09 +0000

The Principle Nadis & Kundalini

The etheric body, according to Hindu mystics, is said to be composed of 72,000 nadis, or subtle nerves. This figure as the actual number is questionable; it is more likely to be symbolic and should not be taken literally. Sushumna, Ida and Pingala are the maj...

Theory of the Kleshas a Yogic Understanding of Human Suffering (and Liberation!)

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:04:01 +0000

One of the foundational texts of the Yoga Tradition is Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It is here (among other places) that the Yogic understanding of the origins of human suffering (and Liberation) is offered in the form of what is know as the Theory of the Kleshas.

A...

Stress and Your Immune System 10 Ways to Relax and Rejuvenate

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:18:09 +0000

Stress seems to have become a constant factor in today's fast-paced society. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc upon our health. Learning how to effectively manage stress can mean the difference between being robust and full of life, or becoming susceptible to illness and disease. Stress can ...

Yoga Mats For Comfort And Usability

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:07:14 +0000

Yoga mats are very important in our every day practice. In fact, there are several types of yoga mats that are available in the market. You can choose from a variety of yoga mats that will depend on the type of yoga you want.

If you want a mat that is perfect to cover your practice area and...

Tantric Healing Enriches Relationships

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:05:09 +0000

Healing can be on many levels and one of the main areas for healing, is human relationships. Tantric Healing is the balancing and feeling of the divine life force as we draw it through us and radiate it to our partner.

Tantra is the flow of energy from our most subtle core, through all our ...

The #1 Way to Control Your Mind for Success!

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:19:04 +0000

People say: "One can't help one's thoughts." But one can. The control of the thinking machine is perfectly possible. And since nothing whatever happens to us outside our own brain; since nothing hurts us or gives us pleasure except within the brain, the supreme importance of being able ...

Improve Your Daily Life 7 Easy Ways to Make Yourself Happier

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:16:13 +0000

1. Assertiveness

One of the best ways to improve your daily life is to learn to be assertive. Assertiveness training classes should be available for you to attend in major cities. Often universities or community colleges will offer them. Sometimes you can f...

Secrets of Teaching Yoga

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:09:00 +0000

What you are about to read applies to teaching, in general. In fact, we are all teachers, to some degree. You teach your friends, co-workers, strangers and family members on a daily basis.

The example you set teaches someone in some way. Whether you are a positive role model, or not, people...

The Greatest Secret of the Universe

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:19:09 +0000

The goal of human life, according to yogis and sages, is to unite one's individual consciousness with the Supreme Consciousness. This union of one's small "I" with the Cosmic "I" is also known as yoga. Anyone who has ever tried to meditate knows that achieving the final goal of yoga is not ...