...The Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)

The Warrior III posture tones and invigorates the whole body.

The Warrior III is a posture that combines strength, balance and focus. It also brings harmony, poise and power. Once in the posture, the body extends flat, perpendicular to the standing leg and parallel to the floor. The balance of the Warrior III comes from the strength of the standing leg and it is important to trust the power of that leg to take your weight.

To keep the balance of this posture the brain has to be attentive and the mind alert.

The Warrior III posture strengthens the arms, shoulders, hips, ankles, and the muscles of the back. It al...more

Yoga Therapy For Sciatica - Before You Take A Yoga Class

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Yoga is very helpful in alleviating pain, especially for people suffering with Sciatica, but it is helpful to know the cause of the problem. Very often the cause of Sciatica is a herniated disc, but this is just one of many conditions, which can cause Sciatica. Spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, nerve root compression, tumors, and bone spurs can also be another cause....more

The Purpose of Yoga - Stress Coping Solutions for Survival

...mmuter traffic should always run perfectly. Commuter traffic on the highway, on a train, or in a subway, is fast paced; but when there is a delay, you can observe a state of collective anxiety. Negative thoughts race through our heads and beat us down physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Being late can cause us to feel like we live in a helpless rat race. The mind begins to race as we collectively think, I might be late and my job is on the line. The co...more

There is Spiritualism in My Yoga Class

...logical and spiritual enlightenment. So, the next time that youre in your Yoga class, realize that it is used as a central means to Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism religions, and has influenced other religions and their practices all over the world. Your Yoga class is the result of thousands of years of spiritual enlightenment through physical harmony and perfection.

What does this mean for you and your Yoga class? Well, if you are a committed practitioner of Yoga, and attend your Yoga class regularly, then you can be referred to as a yogi. If you are a man, then you are a yogin. If you are a woman, then you are a yogini. So, not only do you have some new words to flash to the instructor of your Yoga class, but you can actually partake in a discussion. Yo...more

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