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Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Ayurveda
Sivananda Institute of Health - Ayurveda Treatments and Massage
Ayurveda, a Sanskrit word meaning "Science of Life", is a holistic system of medicine that has been practiced in India for more than 5,000 years. It was described in ancient times by Rishis or realized beings who practised intense meditation and other spiritual disciplines. As a result they understood the relationship between man, the universe and how the cosmic energy manifests in all things. They perceived that life is energy manifesting as five basic elements Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth.
In the human body, these elements manifest as Tridosha - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The three principles govern all the biological and psychological functions of the body and mind. When there is an imbalance in the Tridosha, Agni, the biological fire that controls metabolism, is affected. The body's immune system is impaired, food is not digested or absorbed, but instead accumulates as toxins. Ayurveda teaches that unless these toxins are eliminated first, treatment will not affect the underlying cause of illness. So a large part of this system of healing is directed towards purifying the body. Ayurveda's aim is to re-establish the innate balance of a body's different elements. As each individual is a unique combination of doshas, treatments are personalised using herbal medicines and oils specific to each constitution. These treatments restore the body's proper balance and functioning, bringing back harmony and vitality.
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Wednesday, 21 September 2016
What Your Sign Says About Your Diet
Do you find yourself heading to yoga class when you’re upset or reaching for a box of cookies? What you eat and how you feel about your body is determined by your astrological chart, says Debra Silverman, yogi Seane Corn’s astrologer and the author of The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition.
“Your rising sign determines your body type. You have to know the time of your birth to know your rising sign, then consult an astrologer,” she explains. “The body never lies and that’s what astrology teaches us — the soul and the body are one and the same.”
Once you’ve figured out your rising sign, read Silverman’s descriptions of the signs or “elements” below, and see if it sounds like you.
Take Silverman’s quiz: What’s your missing element?
What Your Sign Says About Your Diet and Body Image
WATER: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Cancers are emotional eaters (think “comfort food”). When they get upset, they eat; when they’re happy, they eat. They tend to be a little rounder, but they have the best ability to gain physical strength. Cancers are the most likely to be muscular; they are the strongest sign in the zodiac. They tend to feel like they are overweight even if they’re not.
Scorpios are obsessed with food, alcohol, and chocolate. They are secret bingers and secret dieters and tend to be extreme: When they choose a diet (or a yoga practice), they do it completely. They tend to be a little overweight and feel they should be doing more to lose weight. They are overly critical of themselves.
Pisces are physically beautiful, women in particular, but they are prone to food and body image disorders when they are emotionally triggered. They are extremists: they can become overweight or super fit. When it comes to what they eat, they are very picky. They know exactly what they like and don’t like. They tend to not want to eat meat, because they are so sensitive.
AIR: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Geminis are high-strung. They can consume more than everybody else and stay slim. That said, they eat to live, rather than the other way around. Geminis feel sexy and have a good body image.
Libras are among the most physically attractive signs of the zodiac. They like they way they look, they just won’t tell you that. Libras know a lot about various diets, but they are whimsical and inconsistent — they will swing from one diet to the next. They tend to love sweets.
People with Aquarius as their rising sign are drawn to fad diets or eating the same thing over and over. They have the weirdest diet and weirdest appetite and eat on the weirdest schedule, like in the middle of the night. They tend to have a good body image and see themselves as sexy and unique.
EARTH: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Tauruses tend to be fuller-figured beauties (think Adele). They are sugar-aholics—chocolate is their middle name. Tauruses are very sensual, physical eaters—they love meat. They’re very beautiful, but tend to suffer from body image issues.
Virgos like cleanses, raw food diets, juicing, and supplements, and they are experts on these topics. They are physically beautiful, but they never think they are. They are super into healthy food but secretly eat what they shouldn’t when no one is looking. They also like to tell other people what to eat.
Capricorns are naturally fit. They have a huge sense of responsibility around their diet — they tend to be vegetarian, or stick to organic meat. They are highly conscious about what they eat, and they have great discipline. Appearance is important to them. They pride themselves on how they look.
FIRE: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Aries have a natural physical strength without working on it. They are the fastest to get in shape. Their ego is identified with their strength, and their lesson is to pay attention to the fun or joy of working out or practicing yoga, not the way they look in the mirror. They have a huge, voracious appetite and a fast metabolism. They can consume more than most other signs, but they also burn more calories than most. They are not picky eaters.
Leos are all about how they present themselves to others. If they’re going to make food, it’s going to be pretty. They tend to be on diets. They’re always about to change their weight. They like to eat anything. Leos have so much physical energy, they burn calories easily.
People with Sagittarius as their rising sign like to indulge. They eat more than anyone else, but they also exercise more. Their ego is tied less to how they look and more to how much fun they are having. They get into fad diets, but it lasts about week, then it’s over or they’re trying something new. When they’re not on a fad diet, they tend to be meat-and-potato people.
Discover the ancient science of astrology with astrologer and psychotherapist Debra Silverman, as she shares wisdom from her 40 years of experience in these FREE training videos. By the end of this series, you’ll have your natal chart in front of you and you’ll have a better idea of how to read it. Plus, you’ll find your missing element and you’ll understand how Mercury rules your mind. If you want to better understand yourself and others, let astrology be the doorway to your enlightenment.
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Introduction to Iyengar Yoga Course
A six-week introduction, recommended for complete beginners. Read more…
Beginners Yoga Class
For all new students or those with less than two years’ experience of Iyengar yoga. Basic yoga postures (asanas) are taught to develop strength, stamina and flexibility, and they’re suitable for any age group. You don’t have to complete an Introduction to Iyengar Yoga Course first, though we do recommend it. Those with other yoga experience are advised to start with a Beginners yoga class. Teachers can recommend if other levels would be more suitable.
Beginners/General
Not for complete beginners, this yoga class is designed for anyone who’s been practising the Iyengar method for at least six months. Some additional postures may be introduced, but you don’t have to attend Beginners/General classes before moving up from Beginners to General level.
Class Levels Introduction to Iyengar Yoga Course A six-week introduction, recommended for complete beginners. Read more… Beginners...
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
Yoga
Sanskrit, योग Listen) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of Yoga schools, practices, and goals[2] in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.[3][4][5] Among the most well-known types of yoga are Hatha yoga and Rāja yoga.[6]
The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions, it is mentioned in the Rigveda,[note 1] but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE, in ancient India's ascetic and śramaṇa movements.[8][note 2] The chronology of earliest texts describing yoga-practices is unclear, varyingly credited to Hindu Upanishads[9] and Buddhist Pāli Canon,[10] probably of third century BCE or later. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali date from the first half of the 1st millennium CE,[11][12] but only gained prominence in the West in the 20th century.[13] Hatha yoga texts emerged around the 11th century with origins in tantra.[14][15]
Yoga gurus from India later introduced yoga to the west,[16] following the success of Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th and early 20th century.[16] In the 1980s, yoga became popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world.[15] Yoga in Indian traditions, however, is more than physical exercise, it has a meditative and spiritual core.[17] One of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism is also called Yoga, which has its own epistemology and metaphysics, and is closely related to Hindu Samkhya philosophy.[18]
Many studies have tried to determine the effectiveness of yoga as a complementary intervention for cancer, schizophrenia, asthma, and heart disease.[19][20] The results of these studies have been mixed and inconclusive, with cancer studies suggesting none to unclear effectiveness, and others suggesting yoga may reduce risk factors and aid in a patient's psychological healing process.
Yoga Sanskrit, योग Listen) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. ...
Yoga : What Is Yoga?
Derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, Yoga means union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. Yoga is a 5000 year old Indian body of knowledge. Though many think of yoga only as a physical exercise where people twist, turn, stretch, and breathe in the most complex ways, these are actually only the most superficial aspect of this profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul.
The science of Yoga imbibe itself the complete essence of the Way of Life, including - Gyan Yoga or philosophy, Bhakti Yoga or path of devotional bliss, Karma Yoga or path of blissful action, and Raja Yoga or path of mind control. Raja Yoga is further divided into eight parts. At the heart of the Raja Yoga system, balancing and unifying these various approaches, is the practice of Yoga Asana.
Sri Sri Yoga
Sri Sri Yoga is a holistic way of life that integrates all elements of ancient knowledge of Yoga, to make a prayerful discipline uniting the body, mind and soul. Along with the series of simple, yet effective yoga postures and breathing techniques, a greater emphasis is placed on the inner experience of meditation, for the well-being of mind and other hidden elements of human existence. We believe when one is in harmony within, the journey through life becomes calmer, happier and more fulfilled.
In Sri Sri Yoga programs, the wisdom and techniques of yoga are taught in a pure, joyful and thorough manner. The programs restore balance by helping to strengthen our body, calm our mind, regain our focus and improve self- confidence. It is a complete package for beginners as well as regular practitioners and has something for everyone - of all age groups.
Regular practice of Sri Sri Yoga has brought remarkable lifestyle changes in the practitioners. They have experienced relief from chronic illnesses and have observed behavioural changes. Participants have reported a healthy, happier living with reduced anxiety, increased tolerance and mindfulness.
Sri Sri Yoga is the secret to better health and greater sense of happiness.
Yoga for All
One of the beauties of the physical practice of yoga is that the poses support and sustain you no matter how old or young, or fit or frail, you come to your mat. As you age, your understanding of asana becomes more sophisticated. You move from working on the external alignment and mechanics of the pose to refining the inner actions to finally just being in the asana.
Yoga has never been alien to us. We have been doing it since we were a baby! Whether it is the Cat Stretch that strengthens the spine or the Wind-Relieving pose that boosts digestion, you will always find infants doing some form of yoga throughout the day. Yoga can be many things to many people. We are determined to help you discover your “Yoga Way of Life!”
Ayurveda: The Science of Life
Ayurveda is the world’s most sophisticated and powerful mind-body health systems. More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda is a science of life! It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential. It uses the inherent principles of nature, to help maintain health in a person by keeping the individual's body, mind and spirit in perfect equilibrium with nature. Practicing Ayurveda also improves your yoga practice, a perfect win-win situation! This section brings you a wide range of Ayurvedic tips and suggestions for a healthier lifestyle.
Breathing Techniques (Pranayama) & Meditation (Dhyaan)
Pranayama is the extension and control of one’s breath. Practicing proper techniques of breathing can help bring more oxygen to the blood and brain, eventually helping control prana or the vital life energy. Pranayama also goes hand in hand with various yoga asanas. The union of these two yogic principles is considered as the highest form of purification and self-discipline, covering both mind and body. Pranayama techniques also prepare us for a deeper experience of meditation. Know more about various pranayama techniques in these sections.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
This section lays an exclusive commentary by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the ancient scripture, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, which will enlighten you on the knowledge of yoga, its origin and purpose. The goal of this rendition of the Yoga Sutras is to make the principles and practices of the Yoga Sutras more understandable and accessible. The descriptions of each sutra offered by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar attempts to focus on the practical suggestions of what can be done to experience the ultimate benefits of a yogic lifestyle.
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