The premise of Kriya Yoga is that we are a miniature version of the whole cosmos, a microcosm-an evolving universe within the macrocosmic world. Within each of us hides the supreme creator activating every action through the breath. Hence the name Kriya: meaning that any work or "kri" is being done by the power of the indwelling soul or "ya". Yoga is the means of uniting this correspondence between microcosm and macrocosm-realizing the truth within the union of the individual self and the Supreme Self.
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I'm not particularly squeamish either. I've been witness to some dreadfully horrific things over the years. I had to watch a variety of gruesome hospital procedures in my college days, I've seen all manner of graphic injuries and destruction, plus I watched every episode of NBC's Joey , so I can tolerate some pretty disgusting stuff. But to have to deal with the parade of angry aardvarks that surrounds me every day is wearing me down.
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Ohhhhh, this album is epic. The Great Mystery sounds like Schpongle, Dead Can Dance, and . Rahman got high and dove into a psychedelic pool of tribal techno, trance, and ambient music. Then they stirred in some Indian melodies and yoga-friendly lyrics (spoken by, um, robots?) and started spinning. The world-renowned downtempo duo Desert Dwellers, who created this all-original album, describe it as "sonic incense for the mind and body." Crank The Great Mystery on the dance floor or move to the groove on your mat. You won't regret it.
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Regardless of what I think, the nudity taking place in these naked yoga classes is none of my concern. The folks in those humid, putrid rooms are there of their own accord. If they're cool with it, what do I care? C'est la vie. My problem is more with the nudity I encounter on a regular basis -- the full-frontal assault of male genitalia I must face every day in my gym's locker room. After every workout, I have to bob and weave through an obstacle course of naked, preening men with their rod and tackle dangling about. It's like trying to cross a moving subway car jam-packed with David statues.
6. Yoga to live with greater awareness. The mind is constantly involved in activity - swinging from the past to the future - but never staying in the present. By simply being aware of this tendency of the mind, we can actually save ourselves from getting stressed or worked up and relax the mind. Yoga and pranayama help create that awareness and bring the mind back to the present moment, where it can stay happy and focused.
Now I know the first thing you're going to say -- that I'm a homophobe. Trust me, that isn't the issue. I am a staunch believer in gay rights, have tons of friends of all sorts of sexual orientations and could care less if anyone is gay, straight, eunuch or agnostic. I do not believe that too much exposure to the male member will turn me gay, just like I don't think watching too much baseball will turn me into a pitcher or catcher. Okay, maybe that's a bad analogy.
I watched with great interest yet another rerun of 8775 Friends 8767 the other day. It was the episode when Ross developed a skin lesion (Kundis) and sought help from Guru Sarge to get rid of it. When the 8766 kundis 8767 got too big to handle, Guru Sarge said, 8775 we need a much stronger tool for this Love Continue Reading
Intention setting may sound a little on the woo woo side of things but it's one of the most practical tools you can use to make the most out of your practice and create positive change in your life. Setting a clear intention- asking yourself the question 'how do I want to feel', allows Continue Reading
Yin Yoga is designed to increase flexibility, quiet the mind, and purify the body. This posture sequence is performed on the floor-seated, kneeling, or laying down. Quiet instruction and soft music create a mood that promotes rejuvenation and deep relaxation. Because each posture in this sequence is held for three to ten minutes, the body can change naturally delivering therapeutic results for the muscles, ligaments, bones, joints and internal organs. Students experience release of stress with a soothing effect on the mind.
The kirtan-centric Bhakti Without Borders, by Madi Das, nabbed a nomination for Best New Age album, marking only the third time a kirtan album has received that honor. Will it win the Grammy? We hope so! But either way we have a great new practice playlist for you. We listened to ALL of the yoga-inspired selections on the ballot to come up with this list of our top picks in yoga music for the year. These albums interweave the melodies and mantras of India with some yoga-inspired lyrics and a melting pot of musical genres guaranteed to inspire you. All of the artists practice yoga, and many of them teach it, too. Learn more about our favorites, then practice to the playlist!
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