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Why Yoga is more popular among women than men

March 19, 2008 · 1 Comment

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by Sande Waybill 

Before I start on my ramblings, I need to declare that I am a guy who practices Yoga. To me, Yoga is just a good sport to keep myself happy and healthy. A lot of men see yoga only as an alternative to aerobics or other keep fit classes, which are generally dominated by the female population, rather than as the total fitness regime covering internal well being as well as breathing techniques and exercise that yoga is. Or possibly, its just that guys look ugly doing Yoga that made it unappealing to a guy.

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Treatment for Sciatica

March 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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Sciatica treatment is diverse and it should take into consideration that apart from the obvious relief of pain, it should also include diagnosis of why the patient suffered sciatica in the first place since this may pinpoint areas of weakness that contribute to the trapping of the sciatic nerve in the first place, which is a sign that something is wrong and should also be addressed.

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Online Yoga Practice and Recommended Books

March 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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When practicing yoga at home rather than in a class, you do not have access to an instructor to assist you to obtain each asana with ease. The importance of taking step-by-step moves to attain the required position, rather than rushing into it or wobbling with awkwardness and unsureness, often leads to searching for alternative sources for this knowledge.

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Popular myths about Yoga

March 17, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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Yoga has become a widespread practice during the last 30 years. Misconceptions of this ancient method have kept people from trying yoga classes. Here you will learn that yoga is not just lessons on postures but a foundation of observance of principles put into effect to live life in harmony in today society. If practiced, regularly and with proper understanding, it can greatly benefit all aspects of life.

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Meditation

March 12, 2008 · 2 Comments

What is Meditation?  

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Sciatica- Symptons and treatments

March 12, 2008 · 2 Comments

What You Need to Know About Sciatica

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Yogic diet

January 24, 2008 · Leave a Comment

The world is energy, and energy affects energy. This very principal is why yogis pay special attention to their diet. Yogis break food down into three categories: rajasic, tamasic, and satvic. The categories describe the effect that that particular food has upon the mind and body when ingested. As a result, according to the yogi, one can tell a lot about the temperament of a person based upon the foods that they prefer.

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Yoga & Sciatica

January 18, 2008 · 3 Comments

Sciatica is a painful condition characterized by symptoms ranging from sharp pain through the lower spine, a stabbing sensation in the buttock, to knee or ankle pain, or even numbness or burning in the leg. Sciatic pain is common in individuals with lower back problems, the obese, pregnant women, and the elderly.

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Facts about Yoga – Tantric Yoga

January 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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Facts about Yoga – Bhakti yoga for Spiritual Enlightenment

January 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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