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To yoke or unite, the ultimate joining of the Inner Self with the Absolute Self or Universal Consciousness.
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Ayurveda, the Ancient Science of Life, Health and Longevity
Ayurveda is thought of by many scholars to be the oldest form of health care in the world. It originated in India over 5000 years ago, and was taught for thousands of years in an oral tradition from accomplished masters to their disciples.Three Doshas in Ayurveda
Any aspect of metabolic function and its relationship to health and disease boils down to the harmonious actions of the three Ayurvedic humors known as doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha.Diet and Lifestyle in Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, the best preventive medicine and support of the natural healing process is a diet and lifestyle specific to your constitutional needs and in line with the seasons and cycles of nature.An Ayurvedic View on Allergies
In the case of allergies, as with any other health problem, Ayurveda has a holistic, constitutional approach. Allergies and their symptoms vary as much as those who have them.Let Your Food Be Your Medicine: The Ayurvedic Approach to Nutrition
In Ayurveda, India's ancient science of life, health and longevity, food plays a prominent role in promoting health and is therefore considered medicine.Panchakarma, Cleansing and Rejuvenation Therapy
One of the most unique aspects of Ayurveda is its cleansing and rejuvenation program known as Panchakarma, which consists of five therapeutic actions or treatments to safely and effectively remove toxinsAyurvedic Herbs and Home Remedies for Children
There is no end to the variety and effectiveness of Ayurvedic herbs and home remedies for children, when used appropriately, and especially when supported by healthy habits and a wholesome diet in childhood.Shad Rasa: The Ayurvedic View on Food and Taste
Ayurveda sees food and spices as medicinal substances and good digestion as one of the main factors to optimal health. This is why it places great emphasis on proper food combining and on the concept of shad rasa, or six tastes. Ayurvedic Herbs for Male Reproductive Problems
The Ayurvedic holistic approach to common male reproductive problems like low libido and sterility with the use of Ayurvedic herbs and common-sense routines.Dinacharya or Ayurvedic Routines for Health
An Ayurvedic lifestyle requires discipline and awareness, which can be developed by slowly integrating daily routines, or dinacharya, into your lifestyle. Learn about some of the main dinacharya practicesBody, Mind and Consciousness: The Body-Mind Connection in Ayurveda and Yoga
In Ayurveda and yoga, all disease has a mental, emotional, and physical component. Learning how the mind works can help you promote health and peace in yourself and around you.Ayurvedic Seasonal Routine for Summer
The qualities of summer (hot, sharp, and penetrating) correspond to the attributes of pitta dosha. Therefore, in the summer pitta will be increased in the body, and the routine for summer should focus on decreasing pittaRasayana Chikitsa: the Ayurvedic Art of Rejuvenation
There are two types of rasayana: vihara (lifestyle modifications) and aushadha (herbal and mineral preparations). Both types of rasayana increase the lifespan, slow the aging process, and promote cellular intelligence and optimal health. Ayurvedic Seasonal Routine for Fall
The qualities of fall are dry, light, cool, windy, and rough, and they correspond to the attributes of vata dosha. Therefore, in the fall vata will be increased in the body, and the routine for fall should focus on managing vataAyurvedic Seasonal Routine for Winter
In most places winter is cold, heavy, damp, and cloudy. These qualities increase kapha dosha, so kapha constitutions are particularly advised to follow a strict seasonal routine to avoid any further aggravation of this dosha and problems such as congestion and cough.Ayurvedic Seasonal Routine for Spring
In spring, there is a predominance of kapha dosha in the atmosphere. The warmth of spring starts melting the accumulated snow from winter. Likewise, accumulated kapha starts liquefying and running out of the body, causing colds and congestion.Headache Management with Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, headaches are classified according to dosha (vata, pitta, and kapha), as well as the tissues affected (bone marrow, nerve and bone tissues), any possible disorders of the mental subtle pathways, and also depending on the involvement of the GI and respiratory tracts.Triphala, the Ayurvedic Wonder Formula
Triphala, which means "three fruits," is probably one of the most popular Ayurvedic compounds, and it can be found nowadays in almost every health food store and Indian grocery store. The Magic of Nadi Swedana for Pain Relief
Whether it is neck and shoulder pain due to tension and stress or a more general feeling of stiffness and soreness, Ayurvedic therapies like Nadi Swedana can help immensely to relieve the pain while removing toxins and nourishing the bodily tissues.
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How and Where to Shop for Yoga Clothes
By Dave Kettner
When you begin to explore the world of yoga, it is often in the realm of a class that is taken at a studio or fitness center. One of the aspects that you might consider when you sign up for your Read more...
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Going Through the Yoga Teacher Training Process By Dave Kettner Going through the teacher training process can be incredibly rewarding, not only because you will learn how to use the benefits of the exercise on yourself, but because you can help others to do the same. There is a specific teacher training
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regime that must be undergone in order for one to receive their certification, and it begins with the learner understanding about in general and about what is involved with it.
Yoga
Yoga is a holistic practice of ancient techniques, which are brought together in an effort to better stimulate the flow of energy vortexes known as chakras. is truly a direct experience of the vast interrelatedness of all life and all things, and brings together mind, body and soul.
It helps you to gain a better, more realistic perception of life and about who you really are as a person, and it is about transformation more than any physical or other gain. A full session is comprised of a number of different postures, or asanas as they are properly referred to. The different postures or asanas include: lying postures, sitting postures, forward bends, twisting postures, back bending postures, and inverted or upside down postures.
Yoga Teacher Training
To get started in teacher training the first thing you are going to have to do is determine what particular course you are interested in taking. This will depend on whether you are interested in teaching children, adults, or seniors, and whether you would like to focus in therapy, in-service training, or relaxation, for instance.
Remember that as a teacher you are going to be instructing others on the various different positions that are involved within the exercise, and show them how to properly control their breathing, and perform meditation and visualization techniques. You will need to be able to design courses and lesson plans, teach preparatory movements including joint mobilizing and muscle warming techniques, teach efficient breathing habits from basic to pranayama, and assess students’ progress and achievements.
The teacher training process can definitely be very intense, but well worth it if you enjoy the exercise of and would look forward to living it out as a career. By helping introduce others to the art of and the benefits that are involved with it you will also be making yourself feel better as a person because you will see how positively it affects these people and how better off they are afterwards.
Comfort And Fabric Are The Two Most Important Qualities To Look For In Yoga Apparel
By Dave Kettner
Yoga is something that requires wearing the right kind of yoga apparel and it is recommended that whenever you plan on practicing yoga you must be sure to wear clothes that are comfortable and Read more...
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A Yoga Mat can be your Key to a Successful Workout
By Dave Kettner
Yoga has become a popular way to get in shape, relieve stress and enjoy good health. One of the most attractive aspects of yoga is that you don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive equipment and Read more...
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A Yoga Mat can be your Key to a Successful Workout
By Dave Kettner
Yoga has become a popular way to get in shape, relieve stress and enjoy good health. One of the most attractive aspects of yoga is that you don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive equipment and Read more...
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Comfort And Fabric Are The Two Most Important Qualities To Look For In Yoga Apparel
By Dave Kettner
Yoga is something that requires wearing the right kind of yoga apparel and it is recommended that whenever you plan on practicing yoga you must be sure to wear clothes that are comfortable and Read more...
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Ayurveda, the Ancient Science of Life, Health and Longevity
Ayurveda is thought of by many scholars to be the oldest form of health care in the world. It originated in India over 5000 years ago, and was taught for thousands of years in an oral tradition from accomplished masters to their disciples.Three Doshas in Ayurveda
Any aspect of metabolic function and its relationship to health and disease boils down to the harmonious actions of the three Ayurvedic humors known as doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha.Diet and Lifestyle in Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, the best preventive medicine and support of the natural healing process is a diet and lifestyle specific to your constitutional needs and in line with the seasons and cycles of nature.An Ayurvedic View on Allergies
In the case of allergies, as with any other health problem, Ayurveda has a holistic, constitutional approach. Allergies and their symptoms vary as much as those who have them.Let Your Food Be Your Medicine: The Ayurvedic Approach to Nutrition
In Ayurveda, India's ancient science of life, health and longevity, food plays a prominent role in promoting health and is therefore considered medicine.
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