Yoga and Neck Problems: What's the Risk?
...nalities, knowledge, and patience, of instructors who are teaching Yoga, will vary.
Some of the poses that I would not recommend would be: Sirsasana (Headstand); Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand); Halasana (Plow Posture); or any other posture that could cause severe compression on the cervical vertebrae (neck). Also, your doctor should be made aware of any risky movements and positions performed in a Yoga class, such as, chin locks, neck rolls, and fingers clasped behind the neck.
You will find it is important not to do any exercises or postures that hurt, even a little bit. Pain is your body's way of telling you, "not to do that and stop now. The Yoga exercises, that will help you the most, are those where you will feel a smooth and gentle stretch. If you don't feel a gentle stretch, I suspect those Yoga poses are not doing you mu...more
Learning the Popular Styles of Yoga
... in many aspects of yoga. Different styles emphasize varying aspects of yoga. Some may focus on the coordination of breath and movement, while others focus on the proper alignment of the body. Others use atmospheric conditions as the basis of the style.
Globally, one of the most popular styles is Hatha yoga. This is a style that focuses on slow, meditative breathing and relaxed postures. A yoga instructor will slowly guide students through poses one at a time. Many people, who attend Hatha classes, appreciate the relaxed feeling t...more
The Essence Of Kundalini Yoga
...Kundalini refers to the dormant power in the human organism, which lies at the root of the spinal column and is the individual bodily representation of the great cosmic power. The Kundalini energy is generally described figuratively as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine. The coiled state of the kundalini represents the unmanifested spiritual power and consciousness of humans
The main purpose of Kundalini Yoga is to awaken this Kundalini energy which gradually takes the practitioner to progressively elevated levels of consciousness. The awakened Kundalini energy merges the individual consciousness of the practitioner with the vital consciousness of the entire universe and thus bestows upon them many divine, occult powers. It also brings upon the practitioner the realization that we are all spiritual beings having a hu...more
Yoga Solutions for Managing Anxiety, Stress, and Negativity
...Yoga gives us many solutions to daily problems, but stress, negativity, and anxiety are in abundance during the information age. Lets look at how Yoga can help us at times when we experience anxiety in the form of worry, fear, apprehension, chest pain, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations.
Anxiety attacks are usually brought on by events, which occur during stressful times in our lives. Losing a job, financial difficulties, and divorce, are common problems, which cause anxiety attacks. Coping with anxiety can be a monumental task, but Yoga practice will make life much easier.
Pranayama (breathing), Asana (postures), Mudra (gestures), and meditation, are common Hatha Yoga methods, which are designed to achieve tranquility, harmony, and inner peace. All forms of Yoga will...more
