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Yoga might reduce eyestrain

2007-04-24T22:14:00.000-07:00

According to new research, yoga may help to reduce eyestrain for people who work at computers .
A recent study showed that computer workers who practiced yoga for 60 days reported improved visual comfort and reduced "dry eye.''

In the new study, researchers at the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation in Bangalore, India, used employees of a local software development company to determine whether yoga practices could assist professional
computer users. Members of the yoga group practiced yoga for one hour per day, five days per week. The hour included 10 minutes of "visual cleansing exercises,'' which consisted of shifting the eyes in eight directions.

Yoga: Reasons you should not do Yoga Posture – The Eagle

2006-12-30T23:27:00.000-08:00

The Eagle – (Garudasana)

The Sanskrit word ‘Garuda’ means an eagle, hence the name given to this posture.

The goal in the Yoga Posture Eagle is to squeeze everything together and keeping it in one line; the shoulders, hips,

knees and the ankles. This posture will keep you alert, and help your mind to focus on your direction in life.

The Yoga posture Eagle stretches and tones muscles of the legs that grow weak from our sedentary lifestyle. It strengthens the ankles, knees and the legs, loosening the joints of the arms and the legs. It removes stiffness in the shoulders and relieves neck tension.

The Eagle posture improves concentration, sense of balance and grace of the body. By regular practice of this posture the joint mobility in the ankles, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, shoulders and of the scapula (shoulder blades) are increased.

The Yoga Posture Garudasana is recommended for preventing cramps in the calf muscles and it relieves sciatica.

The Eagle posture brings so many important benefits to a practitioner. However, there are some health conditions in which this posture should not be practiced.

Important: The more advanced version of the Eagle posture (the supportive leg is bent and the back remains upright) should be approached with a lot of caution.This posture when hold for more than a few seconds may create cardiovascular effects that can cause you to faint when you come out of it. Until you are certain of yourself it is best to practice the beginner’s version.

Two important reasons not to do the Yoga Posture Eagle :

1) If you have knee injury avoid practicing this posture.

2) If you have injured your hip, stop doing this posture until healed and consulted with your doctor.

Note: In case of arm injury, you may keep your hands in a prayer pose, to avoid straining your shoulders and arms.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this posture for you. It is best to perform this yoga posture in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga and celebrity trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

No cure for cancer in Yoga

2006-12-30T23:12:00.000-08:00

According to experts that only modern medicine could cure cancer that too if the disease is detected at an early stage.Also there was no cure for cancer either in yoga or in any other alternative therapy. This is contrary to the claims of celebrity yoga trainer that they can cure cancer.

The Associate Professor at endocrine and breast surgery department at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (Lucknow), Dr Gaurav Agarwal said that there was no cure of cancer in yoga.

“Yoga can play a vital role in care of cancer but it cannot be a treatment modality,” claimed Dr Agarwal. He said that those claimed to cure cancer through yoga were playing with the life of patients.

Dr. Agarwal said that the treatment modalities in medical science were based on evidences. “But yoga gurus have got no evidence to prove their claim to cure cancer,” he claimed.

“Rather such claims of yoga practitioners distract the patients from proper treatment due to which the cancer gets advanced,” he said. He said that yoga could play a vital role in care of cancer patients and could improve their quality of life.

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Bhastrika Pranayama

2006-12-08T23:40:00.000-08:00

Bhastrika Pranayama - (Bellows Breath)

The meaning of the Sanskrit word ‘Bhastrika’ is ‘Bellows’, thus the Bhastrika Pranayama is called the ‘bellows breath’. This form of breathing increases the flow of air into the body to produce inner heat at the physical and subtle level.

Bhastrika breathing is a dynamic and highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise requiring a large expenditure of physical energy. It is accomplished by breathing abdominally at the rate of 1-4 breaths per second, with inhalations and exhalations equally emphasized and equally active.

Beginners are advised to practice Bhastrika at a slow breath rate, using 2-second inhalation and 2-seconds exhalation; (15 breaths per minute) with no force on inhalation and exhalation. With regular practice of this pranayama the abdominal muscles will become stronger, so the speed can be increased to 30 breaths per minute, using 1-second inhalation and 1-second exhalation.

Intermediate and advanced students may practice at medium breath rate (1-2 breaths per second) and at fast breath rate (3-4 breaths per second).

Note: Be aware of hyperventilating, and built your capacity slowly.

The Bellows breath activates and invigorates the liver, pancreas, spleen and abdominal muscles, thus toning the digestive system and improving digestion.

The Bhastrika pranayama brings many benefits to a practitioner. However, in some health conditions this particular breathing exercise is not recommended.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Bhastrika:

1) Anyone suffering from High blood pressure should not practice this breathing.

2) Person with poor lungs capacity should not attempt Bellows breath.

3) If you are suffering from hernia avoid this pranayama.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this posture for you. It is best to perform this yoga posture in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.
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Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Boozy builder and yoga vedio

2006-12-04T05:00:00.000-08:00

The world of Yoga videos are changing now a days.Once only the celebrity yoga video were made such as Geri Halliwell and Linda Barker however now there is new guru drinking ten pints in the pub as he is in postures like the lotus.

Trev the builder reckons the ancient system of Hindu meditation can help you 'make more cash, impress the birds, improve your footie skills and keep the wife off your back'.

The film features yoga down the pub, in the motor, at the footie, with the missus and meditation for builders – each with up to eight poses adapted for everyday situations.

Mr Free jokingly said he has now been 'partly excommunicated' by his yoga teacher colleagues.Apart from the comic sketches, there is a 'proper yoga' routine by a bikini-clad woman, he said.

Yoga helped Jennifer Aniston

2006-12-01T01:21:00.000-08:00

Former Friends star, Jennifer Aniston says yoga helped get her mind and body back in shape after her divorce from Brad Pitt.The star develop a routine which help get her back in top form.

Aniston tells Self magazine she had "emotions she needed to move" before starting yoga, adding: "I was in need of being scooped up."

She adds: "I was crying through moves. It's good to get that stuff out. You feel like you're having a therapy session."

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do yogic breathing Kapalabhati

2006-11-30T09:26:00.000-08:00

Kapalabhati – (Frontal Brain Cleansing Breathing)

‘Kapal’ in Sanskrit language means ‘Forehead’, and ‘Bhati’ means ‘Light’. Practicing Kapalabhati on regular basis brings a state of light and clarity to the frontal region of the brain with the inner radiance. Kapalabhati is a highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise.

In Kapalabhati Pranayama, the inhalation is slow and passive and require only releasing tension in the abdominal wall. On the other hand, the exhalation is active, sharp and vigorous. Normally exhalation takes one fourth of the time of inhalation. Quick exhalation and natural inhalation follows each other.

The breathing exercise activates and invigorates the liver, spleen and the abdominal muscles. It balances and strengthens the nervous system, tones the digestive organs and improves digestion. It develops strength and stamina and it teaches to coordinate the abdominal muscles.

Kapalabhati Pranayama is especially effective in lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) in the lower parts of the lungs. It cleanses the lungs and entire respiratory system. The blood is purified and body gets an increased supply of oxygen to all cells.

On a mental level it energizes and prepares the mind for meditation, it removes sleepiness and removes sensory distraction from the mind.

Kapalabhati should be practiced on an empty stomach, three to four hours after a meal. It is best to practice it after asanas and before meditation.

Note: If you start experiencing any pain or dizziness, stop the practice immediately.

The Kapalabhati Breathing has tremendous benefits to a practitioner. However, there are some health conditions in which this breathing technique should not be practiced.

Three important reasons not to do Kapalabhati Pranayama:

1) If you have High blood pressure, do not practice this pranayama.

2) Anyone suffering from heart disease should not attempt Kapalabhati.

3) In case of Hernia avoid doing this breathing exercise.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this breathing technique for you. It is best to perform this breathing exercise in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Yoga brings positive change in personality and cures many disorders

2006-10-26T07:59:00.000-07:00

According to Harvard Assistant Professor of Medicine latest research on yoga, it causes significant change in the personality of an individual and this can be proven scientifically.

In one of his studies, he has observed that it caused a fall in the secretion of toxins and hormones which were released due to stress after the person started doing yoga.

A positive attitute, a sharp mind and active body are some of the effects of yoga, which have been proven and researched in laboratories in India and abroad.

Yoga, according to him is a science and not only a breathing exercise or gymnastics.

“Yoga definitely gives a spiritual high to an individual and peace of mind and spirituality is attained by even the practice of mere Pranayama” he said, recommending it for everyone.

Yoga For Golfers new DVDs

2006-10-25T04:48:00.000-07:00

Yoga For Golfers has released two new DVD’s: Lower Your Scores- Breaking 100, 90, 80 and More Power and Distance.

According to Roberts, president of Yoga For Golfers, The Lower Your Scores DVD provides practical fitness techniques that will help shave strokes and lower scores below the common thresholds of 100, 90 and 80. Roberts shares specific conditioning methods that enhance power, create consistency and improve accuracy—performance attributes necessary to break through each playing ability level.

The second DVD, More Power and Distance, focuses on a range of yoga-based physical and mental techniques helpful for improving anyone’s game. With this DVD golfers can customize their fitness program by choosing from a variety of chapters.

In both DVDs, Roberts, an ESPN Golf School fitness coach, comfortably blends western golf biomechanics with eastern conditioning concepts inherent in the practice of yoga.

For more information on benefit of yoga or yoga classes for golf players Yoga for Golfers

Yoga everyday drives dengue away

2006-10-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

India:In India when many cities suffering under the menace of mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue and Chikungunya, the patients as well as the local authorities are in no mood to leave aside any possible measure in sight.

In Act of charity from Delhi, an Ayurvedic drug manufacturer has donated a truck full of mosquito repellents to the Delhi Government to fight mosquitoes.

According to doctors claim the falling mercury in the New Delhi had resulted in a decline in the number of dengue cases, the death toll in Delhi continued to rise and was up to 46.

Also 88 fresh cases have been registered in Delhi taking the total number of cases registered so far to 1,908.

Chikungunya is playing havoc in south India with over 100 deaths and over 40,000 people found infected.

In Bangalore, a spiritual foundation has claimed that Yoga, the exercised-based science, could help in confronting Chikungunya.Yoga has the potential to strengthen a person's immunity to fight a disease like Chikungunya, claims a Yoga instructor.

Like dengue, there is no vaccine for Chikungunya, and at best, symptoms can be countered through painkillers, intake of plenty of fluids and lots of rest.

Yoga help Cancer patient in MD Anderson center

2006-10-22T00:19:00.000-07:00

In a courtyard at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center women can stretch and pull as their yoga instructor calls out different postures.

According to a recent study by the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, women with breast cancer who practiced yoga were in better health and felt less fatigued than women in their situation who did not practice yoga.

Nike Yoga clothing

2006-10-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Nike has introduced Yoga Collection in Bangkok for youth, who want to showoff their perfect figures, even at the yoga centres.

This collection range include wide variety of tops, jackets with long and short sleeves, halters and tanks and capris.Low-rise pants and halter-tees are also available.This collection is complete with sports bras and panties, bikinis and underwear, alongwith yoga kits and totes.

Comfort and flexibility is given the first priority, that give effortless fall to the garments.

Three Reasons Not To Do Yoga Posture Camel

2006-10-19T11:09:00.000-07:00

The Camel – (Ushtrasana)

Yoga posture Ushtrasana in a Sanskrit language means a camel, hence the name. The Camel is an advanced and powerful yoga posture, which should be only practiced by intermediate and advanced students in a full version. It opens up the whole front of the body and stimulates the respiratory, circulatory, nervous and endocrine systems.

The Camel pose is a yoga posture that should be done after the body is warmed up sufficiently as it provides a quite deep backbend. The yoga posture is a transition between the simpler prone backbend, the Bow pose (Dhanuranasa) and the more challenging backbend, the Wheel (Chakrasana).

After completing the Camel posture, always release the lower back by going into the counter pose, the Child's pose (Shashankasana) and stay there for a while.

The yoga posture Camel is very beneficial for the digestive and reproductive systems. It stretches the stomach and intestines. This difficult backward bend loosens up the vertebrae and stimulates the spinal nerves, relieving rounded shoulders.

It stretches the spine, back muscles, shoulders and arms. It improves flexibility of the spine and improves posture. It opens the throat as it strengthens the neck muscles and increases blood flow to the brain.

It is a good workout for the ankles, thighs and groins, and it helps to tone the calf, neck and abdominal muscles.

The Camel has many benefits for the practitioner; however, in some health conditions this posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do yoga posture – Camel:

Anyone with severe back problems such as Lumbago

(Lumbago is mild to severe pain or discomfort in the area of the lower back. It often occurs in younger people whose work involves physical effort but also not uncommon in older age.)

In case of Hital hernia do not attempt this yoga posture.(Hiatal hernia occurs in the chest area and affects the digestive system.)

In case of chronic knee or knee operation, or neck injury, avoid this yoga posture

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you. The reader of this article should exercise all precautions before deciding to attempt this posture and it is best to perform yoga posture in presence of qualified yoga teacher.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management
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Indian Yoga Guru Agrees to Fines

2006-10-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

A celebrity yoga guru studio run by Indian guru Bikram Choudhury has been fined by a Los Angeles court for violating building and fire regulations.

Bikram Choudhury Yoga Inc was fined more than $8,000 in fines and penalties.Bikram is the founder of Bikram Yoga that sees its practitioners perform a yoga postures in a room heated at 110 degrees.

The brand of yoga is reported to be popular with many celebrities including Julia Roberts.
Indian yoga guru pleaded no contest to three safety violations at one of its studios and agreed to pay more than $8,000 in fines and penalties.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - The Pigeon

2006-10-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

The One-Legged King Pigeon Posture – (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

‘Eka’ means one, ‘Pada’ means foot, ‘Raja’ means king, and ‘Kapota’ means pigeon. In this posture the chest is pushed forward like that of a pigeon, hence the name given.

The Pigeon is a superb advanced back bending posture in its complete form, demanding great flexibility in the entire length of the spine, as well as in the hips and shoulders. This intense backbend should only be attempted by very experienced practitioners.

A preliminary version of the Pigeon posture can be done comfortably by nearly everyone who has healthy knees. Moving into the preparation of this posture the simple pigeon deeply works the hips and helps to release tension in this region of the body. It requires steady balance while curving backward.

The One-Legged King Pigeon posture affects the whole body as it strengthens, stretches, and tones the spinal column, stimulating the nerves around the spine.

It stretches the thighs, the muscles of the groins and hip joints, abdomen, shoulders, and the neck. It stretches the chest and the rib cage.

The Pigeon posture stimulates the glandular system and the abdominal organs.

Having practiced this wonderful but very difficult One-Legged King Pigeon posture we feel the sense of achievement. This posture gives the practitioner a lot of benefits; however, there are some health conditions in which this posture should not be attempted.

Three important reasons not to do the Pigeon posture:

1) In case of sacroiliac injury do not practice this posture. (The term sacroiliac refers to the area of a small joint that lies at the junction of the sacrum; a part of the spine and the ilium; a part of the pelvis).

2) If you have ankle or knee injury, avoid this posture.

3) Recent or chronic back injury is contraindication for that posture.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate Yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Yoga: Three Reasons you should not do Yoga Posture - Child's Posture

2006-10-14T22:49:00.000-07:00

The Child’s Posture – (Balasana)

This posture requires the entire body to be folded in on itself in the fetal position and it is simple for those who are flexible as a child. If you have a need of a posture that does not fold you completely into flexion you can place your hands alongside your head.

For those who have good flexibility in the spine and healthy knee joints this posture will be easy to achieve but for some people this posture may not be comfortable. In that case the use of props such as a small pillow under ankles, between legs and thighs, between thighs and torso and under the forehead can be adopted to gain its benefits.

The Child’s posture is very relaxing and refreshing and it can be hold for as long as desired. It gently stretches the hips, thighs, and the ankles. It also stretches the back muscles and separates the individual vertebrae from each other, releasing pressure on the discs.

It regulates the function of the adrenal glands and it tones the pelvis. It calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue.

The Child’s posture brings lots of benefits to a practitioner; however in a few health conditions this posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons not to do the Child’s Posture:

1) In case of slipped disc this posture should not be practiced. (The spine is made up of the vertebrae, which have cartilage discs between them. A slipped disc is when the soft part of the disc bulges through the circle of connective tissue. This prolapse may push on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots).

2) If you have knee injury do not perform this posture.

3) In case of pregnancy avoid practicing this posture.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate Yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Indian minister keen to make Yoga mandatory for schools

2006-10-14T22:42:00.000-07:00

With the aim to strengthen primary health care,Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss would write to Human Resource Minister Arjun Singh for making yoga compulsary for schools in India.

Ramadoss was speaking after inaugurating the sixth AROGYA, a comprehensive health fair organised by the ministry's Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) department here on Saturday.

"Documentation of the exisiting knowledge available in the public domain on various traditional systems of medicine have become imperative to safeguard the sovereignty of our traditional knowledge and to protect them from misappropriation," the Minister said.

Controversial Yoga guru to address UN meet

2006-10-13T21:30:00.000-07:00

Controversial Yoga guru Baba Ramdev who was allege to charge huge money for his yoga tour in UK is now set to to deliver a lecture on poverty alleviation.

Ramdev, who runs Patanjali Yogpeeth at Haridwar, has been invited by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to visit the world body's headquarters at New York and deliver a lecture on October 15,according to sources close to the guru .

The conference forms part of an UN initiative in 2000 that pledged to eradicate poverty by 2015. Ramdev had earlier this year travelled to Britain where he received appreciation for his work on ayurveda and yoga and criticism fr charging huge money.

Models practicing yoga for Miss Tibet 2006

2006-10-10T09:17:00.000-07:00

Tibetans are slowly geeting ready to the concept of beauty pageants.

Gearing up for the upcoming competition, the participants are following strict discipline by undergoing training in meditation and yoga classes.

"I have come here on behalf of all Tibetans, to participate in this Tibetan beauty cause. Being a refugee, I have never dreamt of winning in the pageant. I am thankful to the Indian government for the independence they have given us," said Tseten Yangzom Kawa, one of the participants living in Kathmandu.

Many Tibetans believe such competitions can be of great help to highlight their cause internationally.

Traditional Tibetans, however, disapprove the public display of women. Most women in the conservative Tibetan society wear ankle-length skirts and long-sleeved blouses.

The participants are coming from various parts of the country and including a contestant from Canada would participate in Miss Tibet 2006 pagent being organised at Mcleod Ganj near here from October 13 to 15.

The competition would be held in seven rounds and the swimsuit round would be held at Asia Health resort on October 13.

Yoga: Three reasons not to do Yoga posture – Full Boat

2006-10-09T04:46:00.000-07:00

Yoga posture Full Boat – (Paripurna Navasana)

This Yoga posture resembles a boat viewed from a side, hence the name.

The Boat is a challenging yoga posture that can be quite stressful and difficult to accomplish. Because of that it can restrict the breathing or develop a habit of holding the breath. Learning to breathe deeply and fully in this posture will revitalize the body (by bringing in more oxygen per breath) and help to eliminate toxins and waste products from the body.

In the Boat posture it is important to balance the weight on the pelvic bowl. If you have limited hip flexibility because of the tight hamstrings, keeping the back straight will be a real challenge.

The Boat posture strengthens the abdomen, hip flexors, and the spine and is often presented as an abdominal strengthener. But more importantly this posture strengthens the deep hip flexors that attach the inner thigh bones to the front of the spine.

This yoga posture stimulates the kidneys, thyroid gland, intestines, and improves digestion. It is good stresses relieve exercise.

The Boat yoga posture has many benefits; however, there are some health conditions where this posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Boat:

1) During pregnancy avoid this yoga posture as it compresses the abdomen.

2) If you are suffering from headaches do not attempt this posture.

3) If you have upset stomach or diarrhea do not practice this yoga posture because of the compression of the abdomen.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you. The reader of this article should exercise all precautions and it is best to do this yoga posture in prsence of qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management . He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Gentle yoga good for back pain

2006-10-09T04:39:00.000-07:00

According to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, gentle yoga class are better for back pain sufferers than general exercise. Dr Karen Sherman, who led the study, said that other types of yoga, and classes with unqualified instructors, could make back problems worse.

Yoga competition on Oct. 7

2006-10-07T00:04:00.000-07:00

Loooking forward to yoga championship then get ready, New England Regional Yoga Asana Championships is going to held on Oct. 7 at Bikram Yoga Stoughton.

This Yoga event is open to the public at no charge. Anyone interested is this event is welcome to attend.

Top competitors from this event go on to compete in the Bishnu Gosh Cup, International Yoga Championships in Los Angeles in February. The Gosh Cup was developed in 2003 to increase awareness about yoga and inspire a new generation toward the practice of yoga.

The event starts promptly at 12 p.m. There will be refreshments and a raffle where prizes include Shakti activewear, great yoga accessories and more. For more information, check out www.bikramyogastoughton.com or call us at 781-297-9642.

Soccer coach launched weekly yoga for all players

2006-10-06T23:50:00.000-07:00

Rockford Guilford soccer coach Hugh Ward launched a weekly yoga classes for all his players recently to improve their strength and flexibility.

“We felt that the players needed more flexibility,” Ward said. “We don’t have the time at training sessions to stretch them out properly, so it made sense to set up the stretching classes.”

Senior midfielder Roberto Guzman has been impressed by the benefits, which include increased speed, less fatigue and loosened hamstring muscles.

Ward said the players weren’t sure what the sessions were going to be all about initially, but they have all embraced it.

International Yoga Festival

2006-10-06T00:41:00.000-07:00

The event on international yoga festival is happening from March 1 – 7, 2007 in Rishikesh,

India.More than 350 students, from countries all over the world are expected to be there.Classes on various kind of branded yoga available by many of the yoga teachers will be

taught. Classes in Kundalini Yoga,Hatha yoga , Reiki, Pranayama, Power Yoga, Yoga Nidra,Pranic Healing, music therapy, yoga therapy, Nada yoga, and so much more. There are also classes offered in Vedic Astrology, Nadi yoga, Kriya yoga and more. And then there are the lectures and satsangs with so called revered saints.

There will also be a question-answer session with orange clothed Saints and Yogi’s from different parts of India.

The city rishikesh is on bank of sacred river Ganges,where you wash away all of your sins.Quite interesting that means you may go out and do sins and come here and washed away your sins.So if you believe in this concept this could be idea reason to visit the holy city.

Computer related health problems solved the yoga way

2006-10-06T00:36:00.000-07:00

As per one study conducted at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore,
practicing yoga can help you overcome computer related health problems.
Under the study, various aspects like visual strain, visual perception, musculoskeletal performance and mental stress were studied.

The study was conducted on software professionals selected randomly. They were divided into Yoga group comprising of 62 professionals and control group comprising of 55.

The yoga group practiced special yoga practices for an hour daily.The hour long yoga practices included asanas (physical postures) with emphasis on breathing,
Pranayama(regulated breathing practices), joint loosening postures, tratak (eye exercises)and relaxation techniques.

At the same time, the control group spent the time in non-regulated recreation activities like working out in the gymnasium or sitting in the cafeteria, according to individual’s preference.

After a span of two months, the yoga group showed significant reduction in symptoms of visual strain, whereas there was an increase in same in the control group.

Computer related stress caused due inability to cope with the technology demands and
aggravated by rapid pace of work, deadlines, and general work pressure was reduced in the yoga group.