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Mohandas Gandhi once said, Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. Man is a social being.

His words are true, but what is the Yogic formula for peaceful co-existence? The following are some of Yogas solutions for peaceful co-existence between all people and all societies.

Rules: Since the beginning, man has needed them. Every culture has them, because ethical guidelines for all, do establish mutual respect within families, organizations, and governments. The Yamas and Niyamas do not conflict with any religion or government.

Communication: When you combine mutual respect with communication, you display loving kindness. This has always been in short supply. Karma Yoga teaches you to give, but respect, courtesy, and showing appreciation to others, cost you nothing.

All you have to invest is time and take action. The positive results of your efforts will come back thousands of times. Every time mankind has peace talks, a little progress is made.

Tolerance: Unfortunately, there has always been a shortage of tolerance. Human beings have made a habit of killing the Enlightened, the prop...more

The Link Between Yoga, Mindfulness, and Weight Loss (Part 2)

... life to its fullest potential. So, instead of shoveling your food away, Yoga students should take the time to enjoy the finer things in life. This is not to say that we should engage in gluttony, but instead to connect with your inner being at mealtime and be mindful of everything. Eat with your family, when possible, and make it a pleasant experience, together, at the kitchen table.

Your inner self or self is sometimes called atman or jiva. This is the creature imprisoned within all of us. We all enjoy eating and want to savor every earthly pleasure to its fullest, but mindfulness makes us aware of much more than consumption of food and earthly pleasures. Therefore, mindfulness can be a natural dieting tool at mealtime.

How is this possible? When you see food - give thanks and tune into your senses. You do not have to give thanks verbally, if it makes you feel uncomfortable, but you should make it a mental exercise, before every meal. This will help your spiritual health and slow the pace of eating down.

The senses of sight, and smell, come into play long before your f...more

Why bikram Yoga is So hot

...bikram yoga is made up of 26 asanas, or postures, and 2 breathing exercises. The word "asana" translates to "seat" in English, and refers to the relationship between an individual's spirit and God. Do not begin your bikram practice with a full stomach, but do drink a glass of water. The workout is usually started from a meditation posture. While performing the 26 asanas, breathe through your nose, not your mouth. Breathe slowly and naturally, but don't force the breathing. You are consciously releasing all the tension in your muscles as you do the asanas. The eventually lead you back to a sitting meditation posture.

So why the heat? First of all, the heat and humidity makes you sweat, and sweating removes toxins from the body. Secondly, doing the asanas in a room heated...more

Yoga And meditation: A Healthy Combo For Healthy Life

... Your soul's unification with Almighty brings eternal peace and tranquility to you.

If you are not performing meditation instructions of yoga along with your daily asana practice, you are likely to not get much of the yoga benefits. Different yoga practices don't offer you separate solutions instead yoga works well when all its integral parts are practiced simultaneously in an orderly manner. This is the way yoga offers holistic health improvement. That's why meditation must be incorporated in your yoga routine, it works as a stress buster and brings in mental rejuvenation.

Yoga offers various...more

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