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...In a series of articles I will be exploring yoga. I will start in this article with its history, and later articles will explore other various aspects of Yoga including positions.

If you greet each day with sun salutations instead of a latt and can perform the astanga second series with your eyes closed then it may be time to explore the history of yoga, particularly its origins.

Hatha yogathe performance of physical postures and breathing exercisesis just one small part of the eightfold or eight limb path of yoga. For more than 2,000 years, students have gained insight into a wealth of knowledge arising from ancient Vedic scriptures. And, you can do. Thanks to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Written two millennia ago, The Yoga Sutras gives us insight into the rich history of yoga. It also teaches us how to achieve enlightenment by tapping into this complex system of knowledge, beliefs and practices.

What is yoga?

The history of yoga has been passed down to us through hundreds of different schools of thought. All share a common origin in the Vedas and all have certain characteristics in common.

They differ, however, in what they emphasize as the primary goal or road to enlightenment. For example, karma yoga focuses on service while raja yoga concentrates on transformational knowledge. Hatha...more

How to Strengthen the Immune System with Yoga

...Yoga is known for its amazing power to boost the systems of the body. A good yoga workout massages and nourishes every single organ in the body. Each cell is caressed and nourished.

Yoga helps lower stress hormones which can compromise the immune system, while also conditioning and giving love to the lungs and respiratory tract. The lymphatic system is strengthened and toxins are swept away. You may notice that you get far fewer illnesses when you have a regular yoga practice.

Personally, I haven't been sick this year at all. I have been a little surprised just how well I have been. I do have a fairly high immune system, but norma...more

Yoga for Hair Loss Prevention

...ual baldness rather than thinning.

Yoga postures can help you overcome stress, anxiety, and indigestion, poor blood circulation in head, which are considered as main causes of hair loss. Headstand yoga pose can be very helpful as it contributes blood circulation in head as well as relieves tension.

Following are some of the of yogas which can help you to remove stress and improve blood circulation in head.

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Secrets to get the Most out of Your Yoga Teacher Training Course

... evening classes at college, and studying to become a Yoga teacher. You need to assess your obligations and determine your free time. Knowing this will help you plan how many pages to read per night, how much time to practice, or how to plan your next assignment.

Never cram your studies. Be honest with yourself and get the most out of your Yoga certification course. If you study at the last second, your long-term memory will store very little of what you learned. Many students who cram cannot remember much of what they learned over the long haul. Permanently remembering facts is much different from learning facts for an exam - especially if last second learning is the method used.

Join Yoga teacher associations, Yoga instructor ne...more