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...The practice of Yoga has been used for centuries to promote a sense of physical and spiritual well-being. Although the origins of Yoga are shrouded in mystery, it is generally accepted to have begun at the dawn of civilization some 5000 years ago. A number of respected scholars have suggested that Yoga grew out of the shamanistic culture of Mehgarh, located in the region now known as Afghanistan. In fact, many facets of Hindu culture have their roots in Mehgarh.

The principle goal of the practice of Yoga is to assist practitioners in the transcendence of the human condition. It was an attempt to discern the order of the cosmos, and to apply those principles to daily living. Yoga has been linked to the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, which was one of the oldest and most advanced of the ancient cult...more

What Do I Need To Know About Yoga?

...Just about everyone knows about Yoga, but not so many know what it is and where it comes from. Yoga is an extremely ancient art or discipline, and has many branches.

It is believed that yoga originated some 2000 or 3000 years ago or earlier. It is thought that the first recording of the practices of yoga were by an indian sage called Patanjali, who recorded the practice of yoga into the first yoga book, called the Yoga Sutra.

This book is guide for the practice of yoga in general, and is a collection of 195 statements that outline the discipline. It details the 8 limbs of yoga. It is intended that the practitioner follow the 8 limbs to reach a spiritual e...more

How to Make Up Your Own Yoga Routine At Home (part 2)

...ronome set at 60bpm with the ratio of 5:5:5 seconds. I also simultaneously chant OM mentally while doing this as in OM1, OM2 etc). Ensure to arise from the corpse pose as depicted in the 8th guideline above.

It is imperative that you perform the corpse pose for a minute or so between each exercise.

Remember, for the same reasons Hippocrates-the father of medicine stated: Let your foods be your medicine and your medicine your foods, youve got to include a proper diet when seeking to lose weight with yoga. Keep in mind this is an all too important limb of this exercise so, theres no way around it friends. (But Im sure you know that already)

So there it is, a guideline or road map as how exactly to make a Yoga routine for yourself in the comfort of your own home.

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Chase away the Blahs with Yoga

...anxiety, calm your thoughts, and help you concentrate on positive energy rather than negative.

Any style of Yoga can help you exile the blahs. It may not be physically demanding but you will feel so much better at the end of your session. Remember, if you have a severe depressive episode; seek advice from with a professional. Consult with your Doctor before starting to practice yoga to be sure there is no conflict with any treatment you may be undergoing. If you want to try a Yoga routine specifically for depression, find a teacher who can create a personal routine for you. Yoga teachers have been extensively trained for this purpose and know which positions that are the most suitable for remedial purposes.