...t of the mob, we have been duped, and we lose our awareness. This is why fundamentalism has no place for Yoga. Self-realization would prevent you from joining an angry mob.

Blissful living requires complete awareness of all that is good in life. All of lifes treasures are at our feet - if we take the time to look closely. We cannot live forever, but we can take the time to enjoy our family, friends, health, and the common sense, we have gathered, up to this point. This is why Yoga practice is such a healthy choice to make; for anyone of any age.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Yoga - Practices and History

...nduism the main thought is that yoga brings people closer to God. In Buddhism practices, yoga is supposed to help people get a deeper sense of wisdom, compassion, and insight. In some of the farther Western countries, individualism is the strongest emphasis, so yoga would help people there get a better meaning in themselves. But, the ultimate goal of yoga is to actually attain liberation, from any type of suffering and/or the cycle of birth and death.

The word "yoga" derives from a sacred root of "Sanskrit", which in english means "yoke". The general translation of yoga is a "union of the individual with the universal soul". The diversity of yoga involves many subdivisions, but everyone would agree that "the path to enlightenment" is the best suited phrase for yoga.

A common theme of yoga is the practice of concentration. The concentration is mainly focused on one point of sensation. When you sustain this "...more

Yoga Weight Loss Benefits

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Yoga And pregnancy

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As my babe grew within me, my center became his. The flexible and light body that used to bend over backwards in scorpion pose became heavy and constricted. At eight months pregnant, I had trouble with simple moves like putting-on-shoes-asana. Nevertheless, continuing with a modified yoga practice kept me flexible and strong. By practicing yoga I released shoulder tension an...more

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