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    Basic Meditation and Yoga
    Basic Meditation and Yoga
    Basic Meditation and Yoga
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    Basic Meditation and Yoga

    By June Flowers

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    Some of the benefits of yoga meditation relaxation are physical in nature and practicing these techniques can improve the entire health of your body. As you continue to use yoga and contemplation, you will find that your blood pressure is lowered, you lose unneeded weight, strength and posture improves, you build your immune system, and the amount of pain you deal with on a day to day basis decreases. With just a few minutes a day you can experience the benefits of yoga meditation relaxation in your life. The benefits of yoga meditation relaxation also include psychological benefits as well. As people continue to practice yoga and deliberation they become more self aware and satisfied with themselves. They are less likely to develop depression or other mental disorders and their moods usually are better as well. People who use yoga meditation also find that their attention span increases and they are better able to concentrate on things in their lives.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGreen King Press
    Release dateMay 3, 2012
    ISBN9781476121277
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      Basic Meditation and Yoga - June Flowers

      Basic Meditation and Yoga

      By June Flowers

      Copyright 2012 Green King Press

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      INTRODUCTION

      When one mentions yoga, many images may be conjured up. Perhaps you get an image of flower children from the 60’s sitting in a circle with their legs in impossible positions chanting Ohm around a huge candle in a poorly lit room. Yoga is an ancient art that has been practiced for centuries. Over the years, it has risen in popularity as a way to stay fit, get in touch with one’s inner self, and keep a balance of sanity in a sometimes insane world.

      While yoga did come to popularity in the 60’s with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who popularized Transcendental Meditation (TM) in the 60's, because he was associated with the Beatles, yoga practitioners have brought the ancient practice to the forefront of wellness in recent years.

      Many scholars believe that yoga dates back over 5,000 years to the beginning of human civilization. Scholars believe that yoga grew out of Stone Age Shamanism, because of the cultural similarities between Modern Hinduism and Mehrgarh, a neolithic settlement (in what is now Afghanistan). In fact, much of Hindu ideas, rituals and symbols of today appear to have their roots in this shamanistic culture of Mehrgahr.

      Early Yoga and archaic shamanism had much in common as both sought to transcend the human condition. The primary goal of shamanism was to heal members of the community and act as religious mediators. Archaic Yoga was also community oriented, as it attempted to discern the cosmic order through inner vision, then to apply that order to daily living. Later, Yoga evolved into a more inward experience, and Yogis focused on their individual enlightenment and salvation.

      Yoga is the most diversified spiritual practice in the world. Crossing over many cultures (including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the West), Yoga also extends over multiple languages such as Hindi, Tibetan, Bengali, Sanskrit, Tamil, Prakit, Marathi and Pali. The Yogic tradition continues to proliferate and spread its message of peace to this very day.

      There are many different places that offer yoga classes – gyms, wellness centers, even the local YMCA. But you don’t have to join a class to practice yoga. It is just as easily done in your home or even at your desk while at work. Yoga can help bring you inner peace when you are stressed out. It can even help relieve the pain of headaches, backaches, and menstrual cramps.

      As studies continue to reveal yoga's many health benefits, this centuriesold Eastern philosophy is fast becoming the new fitness soul mate for workout enthusiasts. Contemporary devotees range from high-powered execs trying to keep hearts beating on a healthy note to image-conscious Hollywood stars striving for sleek physiques. Even prominent athletes are adding yoga to their training regime to develop balanced, injury-free muscles and spines. Yet to applaud yoga for its physical benefits alone would only diminish what this entire system has to offer as a whole. By practicing yoga on a regular basis, you may be surprised to find that you're building much more than a strong, flexible body.

      Initially, the sole purpose of practicing yoga was to experience spiritual enlightenment. In Sanskrit (the ancient language of India), yoga translates as yoke or union, describing the integration of mind and body to create a greater connection with one's own pure, essential nature.

      Classes that have gained popularity in the United States usually teach one of the many types of hatha yoga, a physical discipline which focuses mainly on asanas (postures) and breath work in order to prepare the body for spiritual pursuits.

      We will attempt to simplify the ancient practice of yoga by showing you some basic yoga positions, giving you tips on performing yoga exercises, and inducting meditation practices into your everyday life. Through yoga and meditation, you could come to a new level of enlightenment with your personal life and enhance the quality of your existence.

      No longer is yoga a mysterious phenomenon. It is now simply a way to keep you healthy and aligned. Now relax and read on as we explore yoga and meditation.

      WHAT IS YOGA?

      As we have said, yoga is an ancient Indian philosophy that enhances personal growth and wellbeing. Although it is a systemic philosophical

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