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Yoga: Is It the
New Aerobics?
As
yoga continues to gain in popularity, many are wondering if it is just
a trend, or if yoga is here to stay.
By:
Yogacharya
Back in the
1980s and early 90s, I regularly spent time exercising at my local
fitness centre. At that time, aerobics classes were in full swing, a
trend that had caught on like wildfire in a pop culture that was just
beginning to develop its obsession with physical fitness. Most every
gym and health club had a large space where class after class of moms,
working-class women, and the occasional guilted boyfriend, K-stepped
and hop-turned away their piggly paunches; they felt the adrenalin
serge of a brand new drug: exercise.
Those days
may seem far off now, but the aerobics spaces haven’t completely
disappeared; they’ve simply been converted —
to yoga studios.
The Lego stacks of plastic aerobics steps at the back of the room have
been replaced by rolled yoga mats, styrofoam blocks, blankets, and a
few other yoga accessories.
The elevated
stages have been removed, the bright coloured walls painted a more
neutral, calming tone, and the florescent lights replaced with less
obtrusive energy-saving halogens. The volumes on the mega-watt sound
systems rarely get pushed passed level two now, and the once vibrant
and energized spaces have been transformed into oases of peace and
tranquility.
Your teacher
is different now too. She no longer wears hot-pink tights, an Adidas
headband, and comfy leg-warmers. She uses natural skincare products and
her perfectly sculpted size six physique is adorned with the latest
Lululemon yoga wear — an ensemble that inspires the most modest of
yoga-wannabees to grab their credit-cards and make a B-line straight
for the mall after class.
“She” is
every bit as likely to be a “he” now too. While calling into question
the masculinity of the rare male aerobics instructor almost seemed an
obligation, today many men teach yoga too, and those who do are likely
to turn the heads of women who might never have otherwise given them a
second look on the bus. Sure, aerobics was trendy; but yoga is sexy.
Aerobics was
a short-lived obsession, though. It came and went within scarcely the
span of a decade. Yoga, on the other hand, seems to be in its heyday
right now, riding a wave of popularity that has already greatly
surpassed that of its fitness predecessor. In a recent survey in the
Georgia Straight, a prominent Vancouver cultural news magazine, yoga
topped the list as this year’s “hottest fitness trend.”
Yoga has
certainly permeated into nearly every crevice of modern culture, from
fashion to beauty products, from healthcare to spiritual transcendence,
so much so that it’s hard to remember that this global phenomenon is
barely a decade young too. Not yoga, of course, which is thousands of
years old, but the modern “yoga class,” a relatively new innovation,
which can now be found in almost every fitness centre and health club
in town.
This
explosion happened so fast that one can’t help but wonder, how did so
many people suddenly ‘get into yoga?’ From obscurity to mania
practically overnight, is something one might better associate with
cabbage patch dolls, pet rocks, and bell-bottom jeans; thus begs the
question, “Is yoga still growing strong, or are people starting to tire
of it?”
If yoga
continues to be put forth as just another exotic form of staying in
shape, which sadly, is often the case today, people will no doubt begin
to lose their enthusiasm for it and eventually crave something new. The
big question is: do modern yoga teachers have the knowledge, skill, and
wherewithal to keep interest in this ancient science alive, or is yoga
just another fashion trend, the “new aerobics”, destined for the same,
unfortunate fate?
About
the Author: Yogacharya is the director of
International
Yogalayam, www.discover-yoga-online.com
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Neti Kriya
An
ancient
practice for healthy sinuses.
By: Yogacharya
As yoga continues to increase in popularity, more of its ancient
practices are finding their way into mainstream culture. Not long ago,
the iconic daytime talkshow host, Oprah Winfrey, introduced her
audience to the neti pot, a yoga tool used for cleansing the sinuses
with water. It didn’t take long before the supply of these simple
little instruments ran dry across North America.
Oprah and her many fans found out what the yogis have known all along;
that this simple daily yoga practice has wonderful health benefits.
What is Neti
Kriya?
Neti kriya, or nasal cleansing, is one of the shat karmas, or six
cleansing actions of the hatha yoga tradition. This cleansing of the
nasopharyngeal tract is commonly done in one of two different ways:
with a warm saline solution, known as jala neti; or with a cotton
thread, known as sutra neti.
By far, the easier of the two to perform
is the jala neti, although it can still take a bit of practice to get
used to the sensation of pouring water up your own nose.
Those who have experimented with this practice, however, will attest to
its immense benefits, including decongesting of the sinuses and the
decrease in frequency, or even elimination altogether, of head colds
and sinusitis.
What is
Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is the pathological inflammation of the air spaces within the
bones of the nasal region. When the membranes within these sinus
cavities become inflamed, the air passages can become blocked, causing
pain and infection. This condition can bring with it a whole
host of related symptoms, such as nasal discharge, fever, headache,
fatigue, facial or dental pain, cough and congestion.
The medical approach to treating sinusitis may include antibiotics,
decongestants, nasal sprays, and even pain relievers — all of which
address the symptoms, none of which address the root cause.
The
Scientific Basis for Jala Neti
It should come as no surprise that the prevalence of sinusitis
worldwide continues to increase due to growing levels of pollution and
urbanization.
In his abstract, “The Scientific Basis for Some Yoga Practices
in
Sinusitis,” Dr. Ananda Bhavanani says that “hypertonic saline
improves
mucociliary clearance, thins mucous, and may decrease inflammation.”
This is supported by Dr. Marple, a professor of otolaryngology at the
University of Texas, who claims that “saline nasal irrigation is a
highly effective, minimally invasive intervention for people suffering
from nasal issues.”
Dr. Ananda also indicates that research has revealed saline nasal
irrigation, or jala neti, to effectively improve sinus drainage in
children, while daily nasal irrigation showed an overall effectiveness
in reducing the symptoms of sinusitis in 70% of all patients.
All of this evidence, and yet the medical community as a whole seems
largely unaware of this simple, safe, and highly effective prevention
and treatment. It’s clear to the yogi, however, that regular practice
of neti kriya will help cut down on medication costs and doctor bills
and also bring to life a whole new freshness and clarity that comes
from washing away encrustations and toxic built up in the sinuses.
To improve health, quality of life, and overall sense of well being,
jala neti is a wonderful addition to your daily yoga routine.
For
instruction on the proper performance of jala neti, click here…
To learn more about the scientific basis of yoga practices in the
prevention and cure of sinusitis, read “The
Scientific Basis for Some
Yoga Practices in Sinusitis”, by Dr. Ananda Bhavanani.
About
the Author: Yogacharya is the director of
International
Yogalayam, www.discover-yoga-online.com
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Navaratri
Worship
of the Divine Mother
Navaratri,
literally “nine nights,” is a nine-day festival that worships the
Divine Mother in all her many forms. This motherly aspect of God is
referred to variously as Durga, which literally means the
remover of the miseries of life; Devi, or Goddess; and Shakti, the
universal energy or power.
Also sometimes referred to as Durga Puja, Navaratri begins on the new
moon and ends on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of
Ashwin (Aswayuja), this year commencing on September 29th.
As with many festivals in India, Navaratri is significant in multiple
ways. On one hand, it represents the period of nine days and nights
when the Goddess fought Mahishashura, the buffalo-headed demon, finally
destroying him on the tenth day.
It is also said that Lord Shiva gave permission to Durga to see her
mother for nine days in the year, and this festival commemorates her
visit. As a result, children make an attempt to return home, and
families re-unite during this time.
In earlier times, this festival was also associated with the fertility
of Mother Earth. Thus, on the first day of the celebration, grains of
barley are planted in the puja or ceremony room of the house and are
watered daily. On the tenth day, these seedlings are pulled out and
given to devotees as a blessing from God.
The Three Aspects of Devi
Worshipped During Navaratri
Yoga teaches us that the central purpose of our existence is to
recognise our eternal identity with the Supreme Spirit. This state of
one-ness, a state of absolute purity and perfection, is inherent within
all of us, and our charge as human beings is to grow to realize this
Divine state.
In order to achieve this, we must first rid ourselves of
our many impurities. Once purified, we next need to acquire lofty
virtues and Divine qualities. Only once we have attained these things
are we then ready and able to gain true knowledge and understanding.
Symbolically, this journey is aided by the three different
manifestations of Shakti, or cosmic energy, each of which are
worshipped separately throughout Navaratri. The first three days are
dedicated to the Goddess Durga, the next three to Goddess Lakshmi, and
the final three to Goddess Saraswati.
DURGA:
On the first three days, Durga is invoked to help us conquer the
lower animal qualities within us. As the supreme power and force, Durga
represents the destructive aspect of the Mother who annihilates all
impurities, vices, and imperfections. These first three days mark the
first stage, or the elimination of impurities, along with a discerned
effort to root out the negative tendencies in the mind.
LAKSHMI:
The Goddess of good fortune, Lakshmi aids in acquiring higher
transcendental qualities and a lofty, spiritual personality. As Swami
Sivananda said, “The devotee has to earn immense spiritual wealth to
enable him to pay the price for the rare gem of divine wisdom.” The
perfect symbol of purity, Lakshmi bestows upon her devotees boundless
divine wealth and is the centre of worship throughout these next three
days.
SARASWATHI:
Once purified and bestowed with divine qualities, the
spiritual aspirant is capable of attaining wisdom. As the symbol of
learning and divine knowledge, Saraswathi bestows upon her devotees
knowledge of the Supreme and realization of the Divine Self.
This
structure of worship throughout Navaratri is a profound representation
of the stages of evolution through which we all must pass. One stage
naturally leads to the next. As Swami Sivananda also points out, “To
short-circuit this would inevitably result in a miserable failure.
Nowadays many ignorant seekers aim straight at the cultivation of
knowledge without the preliminaries of purification and acquisition of
the divine qualities . . . How can the pure plant grow in impure soil?”
The Final
Triumph
Navaratri is celebrated as the ultimate conquest of good over evil. The
festivities culminate on the tenth day, called Vijayadashmi (or
Dussehra).
In Northern India, effigies of the Demon Ravana are burned – a custom
whose origin can be traced back to the Ramayana. According to this
great Indian epic, Rama prayed to the nine different aspects of Devi to
accumulate enough power to be able to defeat Ravana.
This final day can also be seen as the victory of the soul that has
attained liberation while still in this material world, through the
grace of the Mother Goddess.
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Study:
Yoga Stimulates GABA, Induces Relaxation
A
study conducted through the Boston University School of Medicine
found that the practice of yoga asanas produce a measurable
increase in
the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory
neurotransmitter in the brain.
GABA helps induce relaxation and regulate anxiety. It also contributes
to motor control, vision, and many other brain functions.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid stimulates the anterior pituitary and
increasing
the levels of the hormone HGH, which contributes
significantly to muscle growth, while preventing the creation of fat
cells.
In the parallel study, eight yoga practitioners completed a
60-minute yogasana session, while eleven other subjects undertook one
hour of reading. Both reading and yoga are activities that the subjects
indicated to be relaxing and enjoyable.
Afterwards, measurements were
taken that showed a 27% increase in GABA levels in the yoga
practitioner group after the yoga session, but no change in the reading
group after their reading session.
This study supports the idea that yoga asana practice does have a
calming and relaxing effect. It also suggests that regular practice of
yoga asanas could be helpful in the treatment of disorders with low
GABA levels, such as depression and anxiety disorders.
The Love of God Adds Up
Ever
wonder what it means to give 100 percent? What about 101
percent?
Here's a little mathematical gem from a posting by Sandip Tujare on the
Rishiculture Yahoo Group webpage.
Each of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet could be represented
numerically, as follows:
A(1) B(2) C(3) D(4) E(5) F(6) G(7) H(8) I(9) J(10) K(11) L(12) M(13)
N(14) O(15) P(16) Q(17) R(18) S(19) T(20) U(21) V(22) W(23) X(24) Y(25)
Z(26)
Using some simple addition:
How much
effort does H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
take?
H(8)+A(1)+R(18)+D(4)+W(23)+O(15)+R(18)+K(11)
= 98
How far will
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E get you?
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5
= 96
What equals
100% in life? It’s A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E.
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5
= 100
What, then,
does the L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D yield?
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4
= 101
Yes, knowledge and hard work will get you close, and attitude will get
you there, but only the love
of God will put you over the top!
Remember this the next time you’re asked to give 101% !
The Yogi Is In
As
part of the extensive changes aimed at improving primary health care
in London, free yoga classes will be offered at some of the 152 new
“super surgeries,” the first of which could be open as early as March
of next year.
The controversial super surgeries will operate over extended hours,
seven days a week, and offer a range of medical services such as blood
tests, ultrasound scans, physiotherapists, and screening for HIV and
diabetes. Along with general practitioners, they will also house
podiatrists, dentists, dieticians, a minor injuries clinic, and an
X-Ray department.
In addition to yoga classes, patients who are prescribed exercise by
their doctors will be able to use the gym facilities that will also be
located on-site.
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View
a BBC video report on the new super surgeries:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7582200.stm
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Yoga: Is It the
New Aerobics?
As
yoga continues to gain in popularity, many are wondering if it is just
a trend, or if yoga is here to stay.
By:
Yogacharya
Back in the
1980s and early 90s, I regularly spent time exercising at my local
fitness centre. At that time, aerobics classes were in full swing, a
trend that had caught on like wildfire in a pop culture that was just
beginning to develop its obsession with physical fitness. Most every
gym and health club had a large space where class after class of moms,
working-class women, and the occasional guilted boyfriend, K-stepped
and hop-turned away their piggly paunches; they felt the adrenalin
serge of a brand new drug: exercise.
Those days
may seem far off now, but the aerobics spaces haven’t completely
disappeared; they’ve simply been converted —
to yoga studios.
The Lego stacks of plastic aerobics steps at the back of the room have
been replaced by rolled yoga mats, styrofoam blocks, blankets, and a
few other yoga accessories.
The elevated
stages have been removed, the bright coloured walls painted a more
neutral, calming tone, and the florescent lights replaced with less
obtrusive energy-saving halogens. The volumes on the mega-watt sound
systems rarely get pushed passed level two now, and the once vibrant
and energized spaces have been transformed into oases of peace and
tranquility.
Your teacher
is different now too. She no longer wears hot-pink tights, an Adidas
headband, and comfy leg-warmers. She uses natural skincare products and
her perfectly sculpted size six physique is adorned with the latest
Lululemon yoga wear — an ensemble that inspires the most modest of
yoga-wannabees to grab their credit-cards and make a B-line straight
for the mall after class.
“She” is
every bit as likely to be a “he” now too. While calling into question
the masculinity of the rare male aerobics instructor almost seemed an
obligation, today many men teach yoga too, and those who do are likely
to turn the heads of women who might never have otherwise given them a
second look on the bus. Sure, aerobics was trendy; but yoga is sexy.
Aerobics was
a short-lived obsession, though. It came and went within scarcely the
span of a decade. Yoga, on the other hand, seems to be in its heyday
right now, riding a wave of popularity that has already greatly
surpassed that of its fitness predecessor. In a recent survey in the
Georgia Straight, a prominent Vancouver cultural news magazine, yoga
topped the list as this year’s “hottest fitness trend.”
Yoga has
certainly permeated into nearly every crevice of modern culture, from
fashion to beauty products, from healthcare to spiritual transcendence,
so much so that it’s hard to remember that this global phenomenon is
barely a decade young too. Not yoga, of course, which is thousands of
years old, but the modern “yoga class,” a relatively new innovation,
which can now be found in almost every fitness centre and health club
in town.
This
explosion happened so fast that one can’t help but wonder, how did so
many people suddenly ‘get into yoga?’ From obscurity to mania
practically overnight, is something one might better associate with
cabbage patch dolls, pet rocks, and bell-bottom jeans; thus begs the
question, “Is yoga still growing strong, or are people starting to tire
of it?”
If yoga
continues to be put forth as just another exotic form of staying in
shape, which sadly, is often the case today, people will no doubt begin
to lose their enthusiasm for it and eventually crave something new. The
big question is: do modern yoga teachers have the knowledge, skill, and
wherewithal to keep interest in this ancient science alive, or is yoga
just another fashion trend, the “new aerobics”, destined for the same,
unfortunate fate?
About
the Author: Yogacharya is the director of
International
Yogalayam, www.discover-yoga-online.com
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an opinion? Send
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Neti Kriya
An
ancient
practice for healthy sinuses.
By: Yogacharya
As yoga continues to increase in popularity, more of its ancient
practices are finding their way into mainstream culture. Not long ago,
the iconic daytime talkshow host, Oprah Winfrey, introduced her
audience to the neti pot, a yoga tool used for cleansing the sinuses
with water. It didn’t take long before the supply of these simple
little instruments ran dry across North America.
Oprah and her many fans found out what the yogis have known all along;
that this simple daily yoga practice has wonderful health benefits.
What is Neti
Kriya?
Neti kriya, or nasal cleansing, is one of the shat karmas, or six
cleansing actions of the hatha yoga tradition. This cleansing of the
nasopharyngeal tract is commonly done in one of two different ways:
with a warm saline solution, known as jala neti; or with a cotton
thread, known as sutra neti.
By far, the easier of the two to perform
is the jala neti, although it can still take a bit of practice to get
used to the sensation of pouring water up your own nose.
Those who have experimented with this practice, however, will attest to
its immense benefits, including decongesting of the sinuses and the
decrease in frequency, or even elimination altogether, of head colds
and sinusitis.
What is
Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is the pathological inflammation of the air spaces within the
bones of the nasal region. When the membranes within these sinus
cavities become inflamed, the air passages can become blocked, causing
pain and infection. This condition can bring with it a whole
host of related symptoms, such as nasal discharge, fever, headache,
fatigue, facial or dental pain, cough and congestion.
The medical approach to treating sinusitis may include antibiotics,
decongestants, nasal sprays, and even pain relievers — all of which
address the symptoms, none of which address the root cause.
The
Scientific Basis for Jala Neti
It should come as no surprise that the prevalence of sinusitis
worldwide continues to increase due to growing levels of pollution and
urbanization.
In his abstract, “The Scientific Basis for Some Yoga Practices
in
Sinusitis,” Dr. Ananda Bhavanani says that “hypertonic saline
improves
mucociliary clearance, thins mucous, and may decrease inflammation.”
This is supported by Dr. Marple, a professor of otolaryngology at the
University of Texas, who claims that “saline nasal irrigation is a
highly effective, minimally invasive intervention for people suffering
from nasal issues.”
Dr. Ananda also indicates that research has revealed saline nasal
irrigation, or jala neti, to effectively improve sinus drainage in
children, while daily nasal irrigation showed an overall effectiveness
in reducing the symptoms of sinusitis in 70% of all patients.
All of this evidence, and yet the medical community as a whole seems
largely unaware of this simple, safe, and highly effective prevention
and treatment. It’s clear to the yogi, however, that regular practice
of neti kriya will help cut down on medication costs and doctor bills
and also bring to life a whole new freshness and clarity that comes
from washing away encrustations and toxic built up in the sinuses.
To improve health, quality of life, and overall sense of well being,
jala neti is a wonderful addition to your daily yoga routine.
For
instruction on the proper performance of jala neti, click here…
To learn more about the scientific basis of yoga practices in the
prevention and cure of sinusitis, read “The
Scientific Basis for Some
Yoga Practices in Sinusitis”, by Dr. Ananda Bhavanani.
About
the Author: Yogacharya is the director of
International
Yogalayam, www.discover-yoga-online.com
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an opinion? Send
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Navaratri
Worship
of the Divine Mother
Navaratri,
literally “nine nights,” is a nine-day festival that worships the
Divine Mother in all her many forms. This motherly aspect of God is
referred to variously as Durga, which literally means the
remover of the miseries of life; Devi, or Goddess; and Shakti, the
universal energy or power.
Also sometimes referred to as Durga Puja, Navaratri begins on the new
moon and ends on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of
Ashwin (Aswayuja), this year commencing on September 29th.
As with many festivals in India, Navaratri is significant in multiple
ways. On one hand, it represents the period of nine days and nights
when the Goddess fought Mahishashura, the buffalo-headed demon, finally
destroying him on the tenth day.
It is also said that Lord Shiva gave permission to Durga to see her
mother for nine days in the year, and this festival commemorates her
visit. As a result, children make an attempt to return home, and
families re-unite during this time.
In earlier times, this festival was also associated with the fertility
of Mother Earth. Thus, on the first day of the celebration, grains of
barley are planted in the puja or ceremony room of the house and are
watered daily. On the tenth day, these seedlings are pulled out and
given to devotees as a blessing from God.
The Three Aspects of Devi
Worshipped During Navaratri
Yoga teaches us that the central purpose of our existence is to
recognise our eternal identity with the Supreme Spirit. This state of
one-ness, a state of absolute purity and perfection, is inherent within
all of us, and our charge as human beings is to grow to realize this
Divine state.
In order to achieve this, we must first rid ourselves of
our many impurities. Once purified, we next need to acquire lofty
virtues and Divine qualities. Only once we have attained these things
are we then ready and able to gain true knowledge and understanding.
Symbolically, this journey is aided by the three different
manifestations of Shakti, or cosmic energy, each of which are
worshipped separately throughout Navaratri. The first three days are
dedicated to the Goddess Durga, the next three to Goddess Lakshmi, and
the final three to Goddess Saraswati.
DURGA:
On the first three days, Durga is invoked to help us conquer the
lower animal qualities within us. As the supreme power and force, Durga
represents the destructive aspect of the Mother who annihilates all
impurities, vices, and imperfections. These first three days mark the
first stage, or the elimination of impurities, along with a discerned
effort to root out the negative tendencies in the mind.
LAKSHMI:
The Goddess of good fortune, Lakshmi aids in acquiring higher
transcendental qualities and a lofty, spiritual personality. As Swami
Sivananda said, “The devotee has to earn immense spiritual wealth to
enable him to pay the price for the rare gem of divine wisdom.” The
perfect symbol of purity, Lakshmi bestows upon her devotees boundless
divine wealth and is the centre of worship throughout these next three
days.
SARASWATHI:
Once purified and bestowed with divine qualities, the
spiritual aspirant is capable of attaining wisdom. As the symbol of
learning and divine knowledge, Saraswathi bestows upon her devotees
knowledge of the Supreme and realization of the Divine Self.
This
structure of worship throughout Navaratri is a profound representation
of the stages of evolution through which we all must pass. One stage
naturally leads to the next. As Swami Sivananda also points out, “To
short-circuit this would inevitably result in a miserable failure.
Nowadays many ignorant seekers aim straight at the cultivation of
knowledge without the preliminaries of purification and acquisition of
the divine qualities . . . How can the pure plant grow in impure soil?”
The Final
Triumph
Navaratri is celebrated as the ultimate conquest of good over evil. The
festivities culminate on the tenth day, called Vijayadashmi (or
Dussehra).
In Northern India, effigies of the Demon Ravana are burned – a custom
whose origin can be traced back to the Ramayana. According to this
great Indian epic, Rama prayed to the nine different aspects of Devi to
accumulate enough power to be able to defeat Ravana.
This final day can also be seen as the victory of the soul that has
attained liberation while still in this material world, through the
grace of the Mother Goddess.
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Study:
Yoga Stimulates GABA, Induces Relaxation
A
study conducted through the Boston University School of Medicine
found that the practice of yoga asanas produce a measurable
increase in
the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory
neurotransmitter in the brain.
GABA helps induce relaxation and regulate anxiety. It also contributes
to motor control, vision, and many other brain functions.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid stimulates the anterior pituitary and
increasing
the levels of the hormone HGH, which contributes
significantly to muscle growth, while preventing the creation of fat
cells.
In the parallel study, eight yoga practitioners completed a
60-minute yogasana session, while eleven other subjects undertook one
hour of reading. Both reading and yoga are activities that the subjects
indicated to be relaxing and enjoyable.
Afterwards, measurements were
taken that showed a 27% increase in GABA levels in the yoga
practitioner group after the yoga session, but no change in the reading
group after their reading session.
This study supports the idea that yoga asana practice does have a
calming and relaxing effect. It also suggests that regular practice of
yoga asanas could be helpful in the treatment of disorders with low
GABA levels, such as depression and anxiety disorders.
The Love of God Adds Up
Ever
wonder what it means to give 100 percent? What about 101
percent?
Here's a little mathematical gem from a posting by Sandip Tujare on the
Rishiculture Yahoo Group webpage.
Each of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet could be represented
numerically, as follows:
A(1) B(2) C(3) D(4) E(5) F(6) G(7) H(8) I(9) J(10) K(11) L(12) M(13)
N(14) O(15) P(16) Q(17) R(18) S(19) T(20) U(21) V(22) W(23) X(24) Y(25)
Z(26)
Using some simple addition:
How much
effort does H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
take?
H(8)+A(1)+R(18)+D(4)+W(23)+O(15)+R(18)+K(11)
= 98
How far will
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E get you?
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5
= 96
What equals
100% in life? It’s A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E.
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5
= 100
What, then,
does the L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D yield?
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4
= 101
Yes, knowledge and hard work will get you close, and attitude will get
you there, but only the love
of God will put you over the top!
Remember this the next time you’re asked to give 101% !
The Yogi Is In
As
part of the extensive changes aimed at improving primary health care
in London, free yoga classes will be offered at some of the 152 new
“super surgeries,” the first of which could be open as early as March
of next year.
The controversial super surgeries will operate over extended hours,
seven days a week, and offer a range of medical services such as blood
tests, ultrasound scans, physiotherapists, and screening for HIV and
diabetes. Along with general practitioners, they will also house
podiatrists, dentists, dieticians, a minor injuries clinic, and an
X-Ray department.
In addition to yoga classes, patients who are prescribed exercise by
their doctors will be able to use the gym facilities that will also be
located on-site.
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View
a BBC video report on the new super surgeries:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7582200.stm
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Ayurvedic Remedies
Our
centuries-old Ayurvedic formulas are traditionally prepared in India.
We offer Ayurvedic Herbal Body & Massage Oils, Joint &
Muscle Pain Relief, Tarika Ayurvedic Skin Care, and more!
Location:
Ojai/USA
Contact: Peggy
Von Sonn
Tel:
805-646-6435
Email:
info@saradausa.com
URL: www.saradausa.com
Dubai
Yoga Retreat -Jan '09
10
Days in
Dubai experiencing Bhakti Yoga. Incredible tours, private dinners,
sunrise camel trek, Burj Al Arab Luncheon, Spa certificates. Yoga
& Meditation twice a day. Limited Spaces. International Yoga
Students Welcome. $5500 p/p + airfare, most meals & all tours
included.
Location:
Dubai, UAE
Email:
www.retreats@yogaofdevotion.org
URL: www.yogaofdevotion.org
200
hr Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training
January
2009! 200 hrs over 4 months accommodating working schedules. Intensives
are dedicated to an area of yogic practices, methodology &
anatomy. 1 WEEKEND/month 4 months. Intensives will be held in Denver,
CO
Location:
Denver,
Colorado, United States
Email:
yoga@joliecash.com
URL: www.JolieCash.com
Banyan
Botanicals
We
offer a complete line of premium quality Ayurvedic herbs and products.
We also offer certified organically grown herbs, herbal tablets,
massage oils, chyavanprash and more.
Tel:
(800) 953-6424
URL: www.banyanbotanicals.com
ShivaShakti
Yoga
Hatha
Yoga classes in East London with reference to Ayurveda and Tantra.
Mantras & Pranayama. March 2009: Yoga retreat in India visiting
Tantric shrines and spiritual practice in Ujjain (M.P) and Varanasi
(U.P).
Location:
London, UK
Contact:
Marianne Simonin
Tel:
00 44 (0) 7710 283 007
Email:
shivashaktiyoga@hotmail.co.uk
URL: www.shivashaktiyoga.co.uk
Yoga Teachers'
Training - January 2009
RYT
200 & 500 hr. Please call to register for our Yoga Alliance
Teachers' Training, with more than the required hours in teaching
techniques, methodology, philosophy, ethics, practicum, anatomy
& physiology.
Location:
Brighton, Michigan, USA
Contact:
Lee Ann Louis-Prescott, Ph.D
Tel:
810-225-1288>/span>
Email:
yougawithleeann@yahoo.com
URL: www.yogahealth.org
Casa Blanca
Holistic Retreat.
Beautiful
Andalucian Manor House with Stunning Views for 1 week holidays
& weekend breaks. One week holiday 650 euros p.p. all inclusive
(not flights ) Discount for group of 4. Chosen to feature in Footprints
Guide Book Body & Soul Escapes.
Location:
Spain
Contact:
Liz Sandford & Paul Rosin
Tel:
0034 950439020
Email:
lizyoga@hotmail.com
URL: www.casablancayogareiki.com
Gitananda Yoga
Retreat May 2009
Join
Dr Ananda
Balayogi Bhavanani for an inspiring weekend of yoga surrounded by
natural bushland at Mercy Place Retreat Centre from Friday to Sunday.
Includes Yoga, accommodation and meals.
Location:
Brisbane, Australia
Contact:
Margo Hutchison
Tel:
07 3268 4082
Email:
bodywise1@bigpond.com
URL: www.gitananda-australia.org/DrAnanda2009AprTrip.htm
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Yoga
asana is not meant to be held up to such subjective scrutiny..it
is one of eight limbs and without the other 7 has no place calling
itself yoga.
