...The study of Jnana Yoga (Union by Knowledge) has a noble purpose. This purpose is the quest for truth, and sometimes, illusion blocks our view. We perceive one thing, but reality is much different.

History is full of Yogis with fantastic experience and insight, but the senses play tricks on many of us.

Ancient man spent centuries carefully observing nature and the universe, but how long did it take for an educated man to notice that the earth rotates and the sun does not really rise?

Humankind is programmed to observe everything with a conditioned mind. We try to open our minds, but we cannot help it when our opinions are based on past experiences and teachings. We cannot throw our education out the window, when we observe anything.

However, making a statement, such as: The universe is in constant motion, the earth is ...more

Yoga and Meditation - What a Great Combination

...low the aging process and boost your zest for life.

Yoga offers these great physical benefits because it helps to harmonize your mind and body. These results have been measured quantifiably. It is no longer a medical secret that the power of the mind is strong enough to help people achieve incredible physical feats. This is a testament to the power of the mind body link. So then adding another practice to compliment the yoga that helps to promote the balance of the mind only makes sense.

Meditation when done with yoga can help you achieve better harmony as in gets the mind in sync with the body. To control your body you have t...more

Pranayama -- The Yoga of the Breath

...the next task, panting in our hurry to get to our destination. When we do breathe it is often a shallow breath, concentrated in the upper chest- more closely resembling the breathing pattern of panic or flight. Often, the tensions of the day's activities leave us with a tight chest, strained, constricted breathing, and equally constrained and tight thoughts. In addition to asana practice, pranayama (Yoga of the Breath) is an excel...more

Get a Healthy Weight Loss through Yoga

...t anyone, regardless of their fitness or flexibility levels can learn these simple exercises.

Here are some of their benefits:

-They alleviate disorders of the skin and waist.

-They are the best way to burn calories and reduce weight and are often recommended for obesity and depression.

-They are an effective way of loosening up, stretching and massaging all joints and internal organs of the body.

-They stimulate and balance all the systems of the body including the endocrine, circulatory, reproductive and digestive system.

Technique:

1. Stand straight with the palms together as in a prayer position.

2. Inhale and stretch the arms above the head.

3. Exhale and bend forward while touching the toes.

4. Inhale and stretch the right leg away from the body in a big backward step and keep the hands and left foot firmly on the ground. Bending the head backward the left knee should be between the hands.<...more