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Getting to Know about Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra)
by
Health&Fitness GuideforDummies
Posted
Fri 24 Apr 2009 7:22am
Yogic Sleep is a very powerful relaxation technique that you can do after you gain some control over the relaxation response. When practiced successfully, this technique is as restorative as sleep — except you remain fully aware throughout.
Its traditional name — yoga nidra (pronounced yoh-gah nee-drah )— makes reference to Brahma, the Hindu creator god, who
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Yoga Exercise - Half Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm
The Spinal Twist Yoga Pose, which takes its Sanskrit name from the great Yogic Sage Matsyendra, is one of the few Yoga Poses in the Basic Session that rotates the spine... shoulder.
The Half-Spinal Twist or Ardha Matsyendrasana prepares the body for the full Yoga Posture. It is advisable to practice this pose under the supervision of a Yoga
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Simple Yoga Exercises To Relax Your Eyes
by
Sonzy

Posted
Sun 01 Nov 2009 12:00am
, we can at least adopt one holistic approach to improve the health of our eyes. Yoga exercise for the eyes is one such approach.
The principle is that the actual state... yoga exercises for the sake of your eyes.
First of all you must ease your mind and relax your body as if you are in meditation. Forget about anything with screen for the next
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yoga as a form of exercise
by
Doris C.
Posted
Mon 03 Mar 2008 4:08pm
. It also helps minimize and prevent injuries because yoga allows you to find your limits. This is important when practicing any sort of physical activity.
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I’ve been thinking about signing up for a yoga class since I have read that yoga will teach you breathing techniques that will prepare you for some other exercise. In yoga
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Gentle Yoga Exercises
by
Josh
Posted
Mon 23 Nov 2009 7:58pm
Introduced in India over 5000 years back, yoga exercises are designed for improving the mind, overall body and spirit. Gentle yoga exercises involve simple movements, exercises, stretches, as well as profound breathing techniques, designed to get relaxed just before sleep. The actual stretches are similar to the animal getting ready to bed down
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Yoga Exercise - Wind Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm
You may not be aware that a Yoga Exercise can relieve even the unwanted gases from your body. In the Wind Relieving Yoga Pose, the excess gas would be removed from the stomach and intestines, thus improving the digestive system. This Yoga Pose will also tone and stretch your lower back.
STEP 1:
Lie on the Yoga Mat.
STEP 2:
Raise
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