Yoga, Dogma, And Faith
...I am always a bit surprised when I hear people say that yoga is offensive to some Christians. Or that someone of Christian faith cannot possibly practice yoga because it is against their beliefs, or what they have been led to believe is true. Perhaps I shouldn't be, given the way religion has been used throughout history - and continues to be used. And christianity is certainly no different to most other religions in its' use of dogma. I simply write of it because it is these responses I have encountered both online and in some members of my extended family.
As an illustration, when I was about 20, I had practiced oki yoga with some shiatsu practitioners and yoga instructors I knew then. I was also studying shiatsu at the time, and so had a reasonable knowledge of the particular health effects associated with each type of oki yoga pose. Oki yoga was developed in Japan and has a particular emphasis on healing the body, utilizing the Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians. The meridians can be thought of as channels similar to blood vessels, in that they have a particular location on the body, and a perceivable form. But instead of holding blood, they hold energy, or 'ki'.
They don't hold the energy of a particular religious affiliation. There ...more
What Will Yoga Do to Help Cure Yeast Infection?
...using the potential for happiness and physical and mental health that each of us has inside us. The yoga techniques of correct breathing and physical positions can be highly beneficial to sufferers of yeast infections, because they can significantly and positively alter stress levels and strengthen the immune system.
Elimination of toxins in the human organism and cleansing are also important features of the yoga philosophy. This is often done by fasting, which helps to unclog the digestive system so it can function properly again, and eliminate toxins in the blood circulatory system. These are primary Candida generating factors and relate to the fact that the vast majority of diseases in the western world must be handled first by getting rid of mucus and toxic matter to put the natural elimination process back into operation.
The diet plan principles which the yoga philosophy has as part of its teaching also ...more
Alternative Therapy for arthritis: 3 Great Options
... There are many wonderful herbs that have analgesic and pain reducing properties. Simply massage them directly onto the affected areas.
You should of course ensure that you are not allergic to these herbs first. For a skin test, simply add a drop of the essential oil to the nape of your neck, by the hairline, and checking for any irritation. If the area is clear of redness or signs of a reaction after a couple of hours, you can safely assume that the oil will not cause an allergic reaction.
Here is an excellent recipe for an arthritis massage oil. You should always add essential oils to carrier oil when making massage oil. This means that you should add 10-20 drops of essential oil to 1 ounce of...more
Strong Meditation from Yoga
...always moving and very easy to disturb. From childbirth, the mind is filled with ego, pride, lust, and human desires and a person is bothered by these and other stresses. When you learn to make the mind calm and to get some of the energy that is in the body, you have reached one of the goals of meditation in yoga. You are able to accomplish this if you are willing to move along with the basic philosophies that are involved in meditation in yoga that are listed below.
1. To do yoga, you should have a private place and be able to go along with the sitting poses in the right way. You should be able to focus on your mind and clean your heart by using the mind, senses, and movement.
2. You should be able to keep your neck, body, and head straight and in an up and down pattern. You should hold a ...more
