I often wonder if I am progressing spiritually and ultimately it’s probably not possible to judge this process unless you are the master. But I found this checklist (my words) in The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita (click on the photo to review this book) written by Parmahansa Yogananada. I find it to be helpful and hope [...]
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There are many forms of deep breathing practices that you can learn from ancient yoga practices. Here’s one that comes from Deepak Chopra at http://www.chopra.com/ujjayi: Ujjayi (pronounced oo-jai) is an ancient yogic breathing technique that helps calm the mind and body. Commonly translated as “victorious breath,” Ujjayi has a balancing influence on the entire cardiorespiratory system and releases [...] Let’s face it, we’re all attracted to books or movies that focus on a hero who overcomes adversity and stands up for what’s right even if his or her well being is jeopardized. Look at the popularity of Avatar, www.avatarmovie.com, a total blockbuster in the theaters and now selling like crazy on DVD. Critics call it [...] Meditation happens when you are able to transcend the mind and connect with your source or what some call spirit or God. To get there requires much discipline because one needs to know how to relax the physical body and calm your mind. Therein lies the rub; it’s not easy and it requires some self-regulation. People who [...] I remember when I first learned to meditate. We were asked to meditate for 15 minutes because it takes the average mind at least 11 minutes to calm down. Then you have three good minutes, and that’s pretty much what you need to get to peace of mind and the deeper states of yoga. After my first [...] History of Yoga India gave birth to both the literature and technique of yoga written in the language of the Vedas – Sanskrit. The word yoga means “to yoke or join.” Essentially yoga is a way, or discipline, of uniting. But uniting with what? A yogi would say, with Spirit, or God, or the Lord of [...] Welcome to our Yoga Blog Welcome to Our Yoga Blog! We call this a different kind of spiritual journey because we want to focus on our personal spiritual growth and not just the physical body. We want to talk about how we have used yoga to significantly improve the quality of our lives, and we also want to [...] |
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