Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - Lotus
...th caution, mostly by the novices.
The lotus stimulates the pelvis, spine, abdomen, and the bladder. The sacral nerves are tones as the flow of blood to the legs is redirected to the abdominal area, stimulating the digestive process. It applies pressure to the lower spine which has a relaxing effect on the nervous system.
The posture creates a natural balance throughout the body and the mind. When the knees and ankles are stretched enough to remain in the lotus without discomfort, the posture creates a feeling of effortlessness. As the body becomes steady the mind becomes calm.
The lotus is a beautiful posture with lots of benefits. However, in so...more
Six Branches of Yoga
...f this misunderstanding of the real goal of tantra yoga. It is a book of sexual positions and techniques, and in Westernized yoga tradition, tantra yoga has become associated almost exclusively with these published sexual practices. Worldwide, however, most schools teaching this branch of yoga recommend celibacy.
When finally understood by Westerners, tantra's ritualizations of everyday events appeal to them. Western civilizations tend to make rituals of everyday events anyway - births, deaths, weddings, going to church, forming clubs, and all the many various ceremonies and celebrations commonly held are all tightly related to tantra yoga rituals.
One of the best things about the six branches of yoga is that you are not limited to just one, or to a series. You can pick and choose what you want to practice when. Follow your own path using yoga as your toolbox.<...more
Yoga Effectiveness on Demand - Mayoralty Debates
...f the Ottawa Mayoralty Debates. It is true that data is important in a debate. However, look more closely at the composure and yoga state of mind of each candidate next time. Look at the posture and facial calmness of the candidate. Wouldnt you rather have a candidate who can effectively steer in the middle of a...more
Yoga For Pregnant Women
...rcises will bring negative effect on both moms and babies. Here are some tips for pre-natal pregnancy Yoga practice:
1. The general yoga exercises are recommended for the first 2 months. You must consult your doctor and find very experienced Yoga teachers. With proper guidance, you can practice some yoga right into labor. If you new to yoga then you should start slowly.
2. Breathing exercises are beneficial if done twice a day. The breathing exercises provide more oxygen and energy both to the mother and the child.
3. Some yoga poses that can help a pregnant women dealing with the symptoms of pregnancy, ensuring smoother and easier delivery, and fa...more
