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What is Yin Yoga?
Sep 29, 2011
It is no wonder with all of the different styles of yoga being advertised, that you may wonder what exactly is Yin yoga. To understand Yin yoga it is necessary to have a small understanding of Yin and Yang. If you're interested in trying yoga, find your...Stress at Work: What Causes & How to Manage It
Sep 26, 2011
Is work stressing you out? If so, you are not alone. Work stress is becoming one of the main occupational hazards in Australian workplaces. Comcare, the Federal work health and safety regulator, recently reported that there has been a 54 per cent increase...Exploring Yoga Poses: Asanas for Beginners to Experts
Sep 16, 2011
From the simplest to the most complex, yoga poses encompass almost every possible permutation of bodily movement. While the actual number of yoga poses is not agreed upon, yoga teacher Dharma Mittra has suggested "there are an infinite number of asanas", and...Yoga Basics: Choosing a Yoga Mat
Aug 23, 2011
Whether you're lying in savasana, balancing in pinchamayurasana or jumping back to chaturgana dandasana your yoga mat can affect the quality of your yoga practice. But with so many yoga mats available how do you choose a yoga mat that's right for...Yoga vs Pilates
Aug 23, 2011
Everyone seems to be a devotee of yoga or Pilates these days. But what’s the difference? And can you do both? At first glance it may seem that yoga and Pilates are very similar. They both focus on postures and breathing to improve the function of...Yoga Helps Stroke Victims Improve Balance
Jul 01, 2011
New research from a US university suggests that a regular yoga practice may be beneficial for people who have suffered a stroke.According to the Australian Stroke Foundation, one in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime – a significant...Yoga and Meditation Props
Jun 14, 2011
Evelyn Taylor from Coma-Toes is with ntpagesTV's Mel showing off a desirable and practical range of yoga and meditation props - from socks to keep your tootsies warm to meditation cushions and candles.Learn How to Heal Yourself
Jun 14, 2011
Do you believe that you were born with the inherent ability to self-heal? In this video, Amy from Vital Ki Energy Healing tells Mel about their vital energy healing classes so you can learn how to heal yourself. You may read the written transcription...Positive Thinking and Meditation
Jun 14, 2011
Shekhar from Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre is with NTPagesTV telling us how their meditation courses are run on a voluntary basis, with many students eventually going on to become teachers themselves. The following is a written transcription of the...Video: Breath and Movement
Jun 14, 2011
Murray Hatton from Body Mind Life Yoga is with ntpagesTV describing the various styles of yoga they offer, including a range of classes that cater for beginners right through to more experienced adherents.What is Yoga?
Jun 07, 2011
Yoga is stilling the fluctuations of the mind* – this may come as a surprise to many who think yoga is a system of stretching and exercise with a bit of "spirituality" on the side, but this is what the sage Patanjali wrote of yoga in the definitive...The Truth Behind Weight Gain and Quitting Smoking
May 25, 2011
One of the common concerns with stopping smoking is the worry that you'll gain weight. You're worried that you'll replace one bad habit for another. While some nonsmokers do gain a few kilos, it's not a typical result. Being a nonsmoker has more health...Natural Treatments for Thinning Hair
Apr 30, 2011
Hair follicles are responsible for hair production, and the quality of these follicles determines hair thickness and overall health. One of the most common causes of hair thinning is a reduction in the number of active hair follicles, which can be...Natural Treatments for Arthritis
Apr 13, 2011
Arthritis is a painful, debilitating disease that can make everyday tasks such as walking, climbing stairs and opening doors difficult. Many people mistakenly believe that if conventional medicines and treatments don't work, then nothing will. But natural...Volunteering as a Yoga Teacher
Feb 25, 2011
Encapsulated in the yoga tradition is the idea of seva – the spiritual practice of selfless service. Seva is at the heart of two paths of yoga – karma yoga, which is the yoga of action, and bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion inspired by divine love.Protecting the Pose – Safeguarding the Yoga Tradition
Jul 07, 2010
Yoga purists and Indian institutions contend that yoga is under siege, with the seemingly endless proliferation of yoga styles and the attempts by some to patent and copyright their brand of the ancient meditative discipline. In a move to protect the...Natural Treatments for Addiction
Jun 17, 2010
Addiction, in its simplest form, is a term used to describe any habitual, psychological and physiological dependence on any substance beyond one’s voluntary control. It can turn us into drug addicts, neurotics, alcoholics and workaholics, just to...Yoga and Mental Health
Jun 16, 2010
What is Mental Health? Good mental health can be defined as a balanced, healthy approach to life that is reflected by ones attitude. Physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors have a profound effect on the development of ones mental...How the Body Relaxes: Things You Can Do
Jun 11, 2010
Relaxation is important for everyone, to let go of the stress of everyday life and recharge. There are many, many different ways that the body can relax and which one you choose will depend on the amount of time you have, what you are comfortable with...Depression and Yoga
May 28, 2010
Yoga is a useful practice whose postures may benefit those suffering from depression, and is suitable for all weights, shapes, sizes and levels of fitness. Read on to find out more. What is Depression? Depression, often referred to as clinical depression, is...
