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One of the fundamental principles of Yoga/Qigong practice is that "prana" (energy, life-force, qi) follows "citta" (mind, intention, focus). This article explores applications & paradoxes of this principle as it unfolds within a yoga/qigong practice.

How can a yoga pose be patented and copyrighted? Find out what controversy sparked from the Bikram Yoga ruling, and how India plans to protect over 5,000 years of history and knowledge in today's fast-paced product and brand markets.

Outside India, yoga has become mainly associated with the practice of asanas (postures) and Hatha Yoga (yoga as exercise).

Yoga studios sometimes intimidate first-timers. Yoga is not a religion. It is a philosophy that carries many beneficial physical and non-physical benefits.

Let's face it, one of the most difficult things about yoga, for both beginners and experts alike, is finding time for an meaningful daily practice. Olivia Miller's, "The Yoga Deck", is one of my favorite tools for accomplishing this.

Anusara Yoga is a gentle form of yoga for everyone. Read more to find out where you can experience it in Massachusetts.

In the west, the term "yoga" is usually associated with the practice of Yoga asana - physical movements & poses. Yet asana is just a tiny slice of the entire "pie" that is the Yoga tradition.

Every Yoga or Qigong practitioner at some point discovers that circluar or spiraling actions tend to augment or circulate (in a useful way) their energy/qi/life-force, while more linear or perpendicular actions tend to drain or decrease energy.

Kundalini Yoga may also be considered a "New Age" type of yoga, by some. An open mind is needed to take Kundalini Yoga, as its methods are very different than traditional Western thought processes.

Learn to "go with the flow" during yoga, and in life.

The best place to try yoga is at a beginners-level class. While you can try learning yoga from a cable show, DVD, VHS or even online, no yoga learning is complete without the interaction of a teacher to show you the way.

Where to take yoga classes on the North Shore, for residents, weekenders, and vacationers.

Iyengar Yoga is a precise form form of yoga that relies heavily on yoga teacher instruction and attention to the body's alignment during each pose. An awareness of the body and each limb and angle is emphasized during Iyengar Yoga.

Prenatal and Postpartum yoga are gifts to your body. Read on to find out where you take these classes.

Fusion Yoga Classes are classes that combine yoga of any style with any other form of physical exercise. The combination is most often yoga and Pilates.

Center your mind and balance your body with Hatha Yoga.

Pranayama can be translated as prana or breath control. The ancient yogis developed many breathing techniques to maximize the benefits of prana.

Becoming aware of the vibratory nature of our bodymind, and learning how to gather, store and circulate energy (qi, prana, life-force) skillfully, is central to any yoga or qigong practice. Yet how exactly do we accomplish this?

We are conditioned to expect such vitality to decline with age, but there iplenty you can do to slow that decline by preserving your vital energy reserves.

Western medical studies have proved what Eastern health traditions have known for centuries, that when we breathe well we create the optimum conditions for health and vitality. The breath is the most profound tool for revitalizing the body.

Sure, your complex has a state-of-the art fitness center. How many times have you been there? Just workout in your apartment with fitness equipment that's quiet, efficient, and packs up small.

A comment on Walt Crocker's "The Heart-Shrine Relics Tour"

Quite simply, natural health means maintaining good health naturally through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods and fluids we consume, our daily physical movement and activities, rest and sleep, and interactions with other people.

Free energy, also known as the Universal Life Force has a special resonance or wave. When tuned into to this beautiful music, in the form of a non-audible plate, miracles occur.

Who Are We, Really? A response to Gene Teglovic ...

Here are three wonderful healers/body-workers, all located in downtown Boulder, Colorado.

A brief introduction to Ayurveda, and in particular the Vata Dosha, with symptoms of out-of-balance as well as balanced Vata, and prescriptions (including a warm sesame-oil massage) for balancing Vata.

At the end of the school year, it is sometimes hard for teens to keep up their energy. Here is a guide to help keep energy.

People have been attending yoga classes in the nude for a long time in the nude. It has nothing to do with sexuality. It is more of a way to connect with others on a human level.

Several medical conditions can be improved through the ancient practice of yoga. Yoga when done correctly can lessen the negative effects of infertility, lung disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, insomnia, cancer, high blood pressure, and joint pain.

Yoga nidra can help you de-stress and help you sleep.

YogaDownload.com Launches "Traveling" Yoga Studio

Offering an overview of the dermatological impact of yoga

Are you interested in learning yoga but intimidated by the idea of taking a class? Or just curious? Here are some tips for taking your first yoga class.

Madonna said "Yoga" and almost instantly, hybrids ranging from the ridiculous to the practical started popping up all over America and Yoga purists aren't too happy about it. Find out why purists feel Yoga should only be practiced in its purest form.

Most people are aware of the health benefits provided by Yoga but few know that it can help reduce high blood pressure. There are two valuable techniques in Yoga for lowering high blood pressure, the inverted pose and proper breathing.

Yoga can be a great natural arthritis treatment.

This article reviews two of the top Yoga Teacher training schools in San Diego California.

A very gentle, seated yoga routine geared toward those who suffer from injuries, illness, or extreme lack of conditioning.

This article reviews beginner-level yoga and meditation DVDs from Gaiam. It evaluates the stress-reducing capacity of each DVD and provides detailed information about running time, methods, and instructional styles.

A breakdown of each workout included in the Yoga Booty Ballet Live Series DVD set including moves used, time, and muscles targeted.

if you have been sitting at your desk for too long, you could benefit from a daily dose of desk yoga. Desk yoga takes less than fifteen minutes a day and is easy to do. No yoga experience is needed and often you feel energized from doing it.

Many people think yoga isn't for them. Giving it a chance is really all that is needed to see how the practice of yoga can benefit all people.

A lot of people that suffer from depression resort to sticking to their daily dose of antidepressants. What if I told you that their was another cure that didn't involve turning you into a numb robot? Learn how yoga can cure your depression.

Yoga vacations across North America offer retreats for inexperienced beginners and dedicated followers. Resorts are found on quiet island and throughout the American Midwest.

Lots of people do yoga now, it has become very popular. Here are some gift ideas for yoga enthusiasts.

With stress and anxiety paralyzing society today, the use of a new form of Yoga, known as Laughing Yoga, is proving to further enhance the mind and body connection.