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...We live in a hectic world. The way of life in the west is spreading all across the world, and there are fewer places to find the tranquility and peace of mind we seek. The hustle and bustle, the rush and get there on time is causing humans to stress not only there bodies, but also the environment.

No wonder the environment is facing problems. As humans we began by laboring, and then thought we would win life with getting faster, and having technology to help us. This has not been the case however, we have come to a time, when all this technology is making us work faster and not be able to take it easy. Where is the peace of mind gone, and can yoga meditation help humanity?

People need answers, and in a world where we don't have time to give to ask questions and find answers we have created ourselves a confinement with no freedom. The major religions in the world are having a hard time keeping up. There is one wisdom that may help humanity and pro...more

Hatha Yoga - The "Yoga of Postures" - The Ancient and Spiritual Path

...It is the most popular branch of Yoga. People call it "Yoga of postures". Hatha Yoga is so ancient, and its main concept is that a strong and relaxed body guarantees a spiritual progress. Its goals are to have a strong, healthy, flexible and relaxed body. The word "Hatha" means "sun + moon", which symbolizes the opposite currents in the system of the human body. This is because Hatha Yoga depends on a set of exercises, which supply the body with positive and negative currents, and so, it neutralizes the harmful energies in the body and increases beneficial energies, making the person more active and productive. This is due to the stable state the body reaches on practicing it.

There are so many Yoga styles originated from Hatha Yoga, e.g. bikram Yoga, Ashatanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Power Yoga. In Hatha Yoga, the yogi concentrates on breathing while practicing the different po...more

Defining Yoga

...>5. Pratyahara - Sensory deprivation, or allowing no distractions to inner reflection.

6. Dharana - Concentration, allowing no inner or outside distractions.

7. Dhyana - meditation

8. Samadhi - Bliss, or enlightenment. How you merge with the universe.

Yoga Poses

Yoga's purpose is to create balance by strengthening the body and making it more flexible. This is done by practicing poses or positions. The way is which this performance flows depends upon the style in which the teacher has been brought up. Poses can be strenuous and quick to advance strength and power, or they can be done more slowly with emphasis on holding a position for a set amount of time. The former, known as vinyasa-style yoga creates heat through the movement and is often used for weight loss. The latter concentrates on that perf...more

Important Information About Sahaja Yoga

...y people who pride and prioritize themselves on respecting all major religions as well as their founders, they in fact consider themselves a part of the one tree of life. When practicing sahaja yoga you will notice immediate benefits including stress relief and a feeling of peace and contentment Getting Started.

Besides mental benefits you will also receive physical benefits such as the alleviation, prevention and even the cure of illnesses. It also helps a person to attain balance and the absolute highest level of enlightenment. Giving up the self-destructive h...more