Optimism, enthusiasm, and a refusal to tolerate boredom are characteristics that are often associated with young people. There is no reason why this should be the case, however, and one of the best ways to remain psychologically young is to cultivate the art of positive thinking. It is especially vital for students who are pursuing their degrees and constantly feel overwhelmed … [Read more...]
5 Yin Yoga Asanas: Finding the Stillness Within
The term "yin yoga" comes from the Taoist tradition. Yang relates to movement, often repetitive movement, creating heat in the body. Yin is about finding stillness and cooling the body. At a physical level, it is an effective way to open tight hips and hamstrings. On a mental and emotional level, the practice allows the body to drop down into the parasympathetic … [Read more...]
Yoga for Good Spinal Health
The spine consists of 26 bones, called vertebrae, which run from the "atlas" our head sits on, to our "coccyx" or tailbone. These vertebrae stack one on top of the other in the vertebral column, floating on intervertebral discs. Every other bone in our body is attached in some way to our spinal column. Further, the spine has 31 pairs of spinal nerves that exit at some point … [Read more...]
Transcedental Meditation: Finding Your Innermost Self
An effortless technique to allow the mind to settle inward, beyond thinking, to experience pure awareness is what Transcedental Meditation is all about. It does not require any lifestyle changes. The late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi derived TM from the ancient Vedic tradition of India. A simple, natural procedure that effortlessly allows the mind to transcend — to … [Read more...]
The Side Plank: Idle to Improve Spine Curvature for Scoliosis Patients
People with scoliosis who held a single yoga pose (Vasisthasana) for 1 to 2 minutes a day for several days a week greatly reduced the curvature of their spine, according to a study published in the September (2014) issue of Global Advances in Health and Medicine. Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves to the side. In severe cases the spine curvature is of more … [Read more...]
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