http://www.articlefeedster.com Free Reprint Article Feedster and Web Site Content - Health and Fitness (Yoga) en-us http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/The-Secret-Of-Karma-Yoga.htm A very interesting event in the life of Ramana maharishi, the Sage of Thiruvannamalai has explained about the nishkama karma or the action without expecting the fruit there of. The event was recorded by S Venkataramaiah on a Christmas day, 25th December, 1935. Mr Rangachari, a Telugu Pundit in... 14094 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 13:07:02 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/The-Secret-Of-The-Universe-It-Exists-Only-For-Unreflecting-Mind.htm There is an interesting story in the Yoga Vasishta about the 'Origin of the Universe.' It is not only interesting but beautiful and thought provoking one also. Every body is interested to know the origin of the universe. But the very existence of the universe is depending upon your mind, declares... 14095 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 13:07:02 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/-Intuitive-Power-Of-Maharishi-Aurobindo.htm Strange and mysterious things are thrown out from the subtle world to the surface consciousness and their truth is sometimes manifested much later. Maharishi Aurobindo, the Great Yogi, the sage of Pondicherry, India has narrated his experiences in this regard very clearly. He says: quot;I was in ... 14091 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:07:02 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Eating-Disorders-And-The-Use-Of-Yoga-In-Prevention-And-Treatment.htm It was not so long ago that eating disorders, such as bolimia and anorexia, were thought to be purely the result of mental conditions. More recently, though, some physical factors have been attributed to these conditions. It is now thought that eating disorders can be triggered by a multitude of... 12732 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Eight-Amazing-Benefits-of-Teaching-Yoga.htm Every challenging occupation yields some sort of satisfaction, but the fitness professionals industry had an amazing 85 job satisfaction rate according to an Idea Health Fitness survey. Job Satisfaction In the same survey, 98 of those interviewed felt that quot;My work gives me a ... 12726 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/How-to-Find-the-Right-Yoga-Teacher-.htm I am often asked by beginners about how to evaluate a Yoga Teacher The following is the quot;CALM check list. quot; These factors are basic criteria that your Yoga Instructor should meet before you continue on to a second Yoga class. CALM gets it name from four main factors: Communication, ... 12727 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Nine-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Yoga-for-Children.htm Here are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents, who are considering Yoga for their children. For your child, Yoga is much more than a kid's fitness class. Just like adults - kids need time to learn to deal with life's daily pressures, too. Make sure your child starts with ... 12725 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Paths-of-Yoga-I.htm With dozens of Hollywood celebrities following in their Guru's lotus footsteps and the sick Western commercial behaviour exploding Yogas popularity to a system that simply enhances people's health, Yoga remains a system of spiritual unity of mind, body and soul among millions of Indians and many ... 12731 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Positive-Energy.htm Cultivating positive energy: Most of us who study Yoga have been taught that an abundance of Prana vital air or vital energy , can be found at the ocean, lakes, large open fields, and in the mountains. Although the air is different, this same energy can be found where people assemble for a... 12728 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Secrets-of-Teaching-Yoga.htm 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... 12730 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Stress-How-To-Manage-Effectively.htm Stress is very common in all walks of life and in all occupations. There are different kinds of stress, such as acute, episodic and chronic. Each one has its own list of symptoms and triggers that set it off. Chronic stress is the most dangerous one because it can affect a persons health and ... 12736 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/The-Benefit-of-Yoga.htm The benefit of yoga practice goes far beyond the actual time you spend in the poses. One of the most common reasons why people begin practicing yoga is to improve their health and well-being. Yoga means union. It is a union of the mind, body and breath, so all aspects of your life are impacted... 12739 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/The-History-of-Pilates.htm In order to understand the basics of Pilates and why it can work for you, you first need to understand where Pilates came from. Pilates was originally formed in Germany by a man of the same name. Pilates was designed by a man that had many health afflictions as a child. The boy wanted to ... 12734 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/The-History-of-Yoga.htm The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga was not developed as the newest way to slim down so they could fit into a smaller pants size. The history of yoga goes back 5,000 years. It originated in India, and the first time the word... 12738 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/The-Mystery-of-Enlightenment.htm Initially, enlightenment is living in the present moment and accepting your situation as it is. That is a pretty heavy task for anyone in any time. It is often said that an enlightened person cannot be angered by small talk or negative energy. Many people are humble and believe that they ... 12729 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/This-is-Not-Your-Grandma-s-Rocking-Chair.htm Senior Yoga Chair Yoga Is it possible that grandparents are working out more than any other members of the family Absolutely - I see energetic Chair Yoga classes with as many as 50 people in a single class. Lately, I have been training local Yoga teachers to keep up with this popular ... 12724 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Yoga-and-Weight-Training-Never-the-Twain-Shall-Meet-.htm Yoga has become part of Western fitness training techniques. However, there are some who have never tried it, relegating it as a hippie trend from the 60's. Those individuals would rather look at their flexed bicep in the mirror at their gym. They look for the feedback loop from that ... 12735 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Yoga-for-Every-BODY.htm We all want to feel loved, open, free and peaceful. We all desire to let go of the ideals and expectations of the quot;world quot; and be simply still. What if you had permission to be anything your heart wanted you to be What if there was no right or wrong way of doing yoga poses, just simply YOUR way... 12737 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Yoga-Your-Way-To-A-Happy-Vacation.htm Yoga Your Way To A Happy Vacation There have been many studies into holiday stress. Sadly, those studies show that such stress does exist; that summer vacation can actually prove more stressful than the rest of the year. It is ironic that millions of people dream all year of that ... 12733 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:37 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Ayurveda-and-Yoga-Ancient-Sister-Sciences.htm Ayurveda and yoga are sister sciences that have been united for thousands of years for the sake of healing body, mind, and consciousness. Generally speaking, Ayurveda deals more with the health of the body, while yoga deals with purifying the mind and consciousness, but in reality they complement... 5647 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:34 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Can-a-Yoga-Prop-Help-Prop-Up-Your-Practice-.htm Some people may wonder if using a yoga prop can help them get more out of their practice. My personal opinion is yes. B.K.S. Iyengar introduced the yoga prop as a means of supporting proper alignment of the joints and bones during postures. Maintaining proper alignment is key to reducing ... 6454 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:34 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Yoga-for-Fun-and-Profit.htm Stress levels around the world are on the rise. In order to deal with this, relaxation and stress reduction therapies have sprung up from everywhere. Yoga instruction is no longer just a fringe population idea. It is now a mainstream fitness methodology. Yoga certifications are now available ... 6456 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:34 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Yoga-for-Relaxation.htm Discover the true meaning of yoga... In taking any modern yoga class, you will find parallels to ballet. Like ballet, the promise of poise, grace and flexibility encourages much interest. Yet if yoga is like any other exercise, it is only at first glance. Underneath the coveted health and ... 5662 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:34 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Yoga-Instruction-How-to-Find-the-Right-Yoga-Teacher-for-You.htm In order to find a quality yoga instructor, you need to know what to look for. Since there is no universal certification program for yoga teachers, not all of them are created equal as you can see by the following example. I had been practicing yoga in my home for a while when I decided to... 6453 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:34 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Health-and-Fitness:Yoga/Yoga-Position-What-Does-Each-Type-Do-.htm I often wondered what the value of each type of yoga position is, so I did some research to find out. All yoga positions help to develop strength and flexibility. Yet the type of yoga position that you do also offers some very specific benefits. Standing Poses They are ... 6455 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:34 GMT