...We hear about the core and the need for strengthening it. Most people also have the desire to have a toned, strengthened and flat abdominal region. But did you know Yoga has some exercises that will literally crush the bulge?

There are specific poses, that target excess weight in the abdomen and coupled with a customized diet, those seeking abdominal weight loss would find success in using these yoga exercises.

-The Sun Salutations:

These are a combination of poses that serve as a warm up-routine for a Yoga session or class. Due to the forward and backward bending motions involved, after performing a few to several rounds on a daily basis, you are bound to notice a marked loss of weight in you abdominal area and the added bonus of muscular tone.

-The Bow Pose:

This simple pose involves laying flat on yo...more

Yoga Meditation to Envision Success

...f them. Yoga meditation can help you in many ways by creating inner stability. In effect, Yoga meditation can lead to positive personality development. This results in self-confidence, improved self-image, better self-esteem, and a Yoga student who is successful in life.

Please bear in mind that success can be many things. Couples, who have a successful marriage, strong family ties, and good friends, might not be materially rich, but they do have wealth and a deep purpose in life.

Do you wonder about your purpose in this life? When your purpose is noble, there is no harm in envisioning success. Yet, you must still find your purpose, calling, or Dharma. Positive energy, without a purpose, can easily be wasted.

When we discuss positive ...more

What Are the benefits of Yoga?

...The Yoga system of wellness is a culture that's been used by the yogis in India for 1000s of years. It has roots hidden deep in the past, but its message is addressed no less surely to the people nowadays, living in the ungratified atmosphere of the contemporary world. Yoga lays emphasis on physical and mental balance and brings about a calmness of spirit that's most advantageous to the entire nervous system. It educates the pupil in the fundamental principles of wellness, and produces a genuine placidity of nature that allows for large intensity of activity of both mind and body, when such activity is needed.

The question is whether the Western world requires Yoga and is prepared to attach to it the significance the East attaches. The Westerner must acknowledge that the contemporary world is one of unrest an...more

Yoga and Weight Training - Never the Twain Shall Meet?

...to focus the body and mind in an integrated way. Ultimately, ones spiritual energy is awakened. The person is better able to interact with the world in a more efficient way. This is the goal of yoga.

In those cases, where the teacher does not understand yoga properly, negative effects can occur. In the previously discussed case, the special populations need to be considered. The second problem with incorrect or incomplete information lies in the release of latent energy through the practice of breathing exercises and physical and mental practices. Ones internal spiritual energy is latent, active or energised. If the energy is not released properly, or is not directed properly, or is released from an incorrect area of the body, very detrimental effects will occur in the person.

It is in the best interests of all yoga students to seek the advice and instruction of a recognized professional from a school such as Swami Vivekananda Yoga Institute (SVYASA) which carries out research in yoga in a scientific way. It is recognized for its technical research by medical institutions all over the world.

Yoga is not just for hippies or women in white leotards. Care should be taken not to fall into the trap of someone elses mere idea of fitness, rather than a thoroughly researched 5000 year old body of verified knowledge.<...more

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