Introduction to the Kundalini Yoga Seven Chakra System
...stems: Willpower & Anger
4. Anahata (Heart) chakra: Center of the Chest: Circulatory and Respiratory Systems: love
5. Vishuddhi (Throat) chakra: Throat: Auditory and Speech Systems: Communication
6. Ajna (3rd Eye): Center of head, directly in line with center of forehead: Eyes & Perception: Intuition
7. Sahasrara (Crown): Top of Head: Brain and Nervous System: Bliss
Now that we know what Chakras are and what they do, lets see how we can work on them. The key to opening and balancing Chakras is by purifying the Nadis of blockages and increasing the flow of Prana. This is best done through the use of Yoga and Pranayama. Yoga, specifically Kundalini or Kriya Yoga, and Pranayama are the essentially the science of chakra Activation. They are designed to systematically dissolve the debris that collects and blocks the flow of energy through the nadis. When the flow increases, the Chakras are opened and, over time, become optimally balanced. This leads to higher levels of awareness and consciousness -- which is to say that it leads to a human being achieving their highest potential.
...moreCould a Blind Man Become a Yoga Teacher?
...s all. It is hard to imagine being blind every day, with so many things that most of us take for granted.
If you want to take a short tour of what it feels like to be blind, close your eyes, and within minutes your other senses will improve. Did you ever notice your hearing improves, when you try to meditate? Try to move around without opening your eyes, but use caution.
When you shut off one of your senses, the rest of your senses will become sharper, as a result of your handicap. A blind Yoga teacher will most likely have better cueing skills than most of us. With another Yoga teacher in the...more
Asanas To Help You Out From Your Backache
... as the Corpse position) this helps in relaxing your body by lying flat on your back and relieving you from all the stress and tension. You can also do the Spinal Twist which would help in easing your tension in the upper back and shoulders, the cat stretch or cobra which increases flexibility of your spine.
Some of the other poses are the Camel pose, Cow pose, Locust pose, Lotus pose, Forward Bend, Palm Tree pose and ...more
The Principle Behind Christian Yoga
.../p>In Western, Christian yoga from its very beginning women played an important role in its practice and teachings. It is about universal processes of life, of mind and heart.
christian yoga has garnered criticism, despite of its prevalence.
Many Christians says that Christian yoga is incompatible with Christianity, and emphasizing that it is not a religion in itself. Other says that there is no such as christian yoga because it blends two different belief structure. Catholic priests in Mexico City instructed their parishioners not to attend Yoga classes because this practice would lead to other god's and Eastern religion beliefs.
Though critics have charged that yoga's ancient Hindu origins are incompatible with christian faith, practitioners say the exercise is an ideal vehicle for spiritual ref...more
