And I want to encourage you to do the same, so I asked my friend and colleague Dharmapriya if he’d contribute some basic instruction in yoga.Yoga helps to promote a deeper awareness of the body and of its muscles and joints.Meditating involves sitting still for a period of time — maybe 10 minutes, or maybe 100 minutes.Hinduism's unique gift to the world.You’ll find his advice on the following pages, and you might be interested also in his Body Wisdom CD, which leads you through the asanas that are illustrated here.
The increased flexibility that yoga brings helps the body to remain comfortable during this physical inactivity.The following articles and resources will increase your awareness about these powerful mental and physical disciplines that are intrinsic to Hinduism.
At the end of a session of yoga, I’d notice a definite emotional buoyancy accompanied by mental clarity and calmness.They strengthen your body and mind providing mental peace and physical power, help you fight disease and live longer and healthier.All this makes me think I should get to yoga classes more often!This has a grounding effect, helping to calm the mind, which in turn slows down our emotions so that we feel more relaxed.
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