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How To Remove Phlegm Naturally

tlc — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:42:27 -0500

How To Reprogram your Brain

tlc — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:09:36 -0500

How To Prepare for a Yoga Class

tlc — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:51:29 -0500

How To Get Stress Relief

bronwyn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:03:54 -0500

Stress has become an accepted factor in our lives, but it doesn't have to be! The demands of job, family, and personal matters have made us all stressed out! However, all that stress can definitely lower the quality of our lives, so it is very important to learn how to get some stress relief!

How To Bear God (Ishvara-Pranidhan)

premansu_chand — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:29:33 -0600

Ishvara-pranidhan (to bear God) is the fifth discipline of Niyama. In an earlier article, self-study has been described. Here let us see how to bear God in ourselves and also the result of it. Patanjali writes that by bearing God, one achieves Samadhi (total concentration). A Yogi without any blind prejudice should understand these teachings for bliss and freedom.

How To Practice Self-study (Svadhyay)

premansu_chand — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:08:22 -0600

Self-study (svadhyay) is the fourth discipline of Niyama. Everybody understands what self-study is. Wise men of all societies and religions talk about self-study. However very rarely do people think or study about their Self and have confidence on Self. Most religious people think, learn and study about their imaginary and external Gods and Goddesses. Patanjali writes that through self-study one meets one's beloved God. Let us define and explore self-study and how one meets one' beloved God.

How To Practice Santosh (Contentment)

premansu_chand — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:47:44 -0600

The second discipline of Niyama is Santosh (contentment). Patanjali writes, "By practicing Santosh, one gets incomparable happiness." The aim of yoga is to reach a blissful state and for this one should try to stay content and happy always. Whatever one does daily, one should do with full satisfaction.

How To Practice Tapa

premansu_chand — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:18:50 -0600

The literal meaning of Tapa is to heat or to rule. Tapa is the third discipline of Niyama. Tapa is the action by which warmth or heat is supplied to the body; by which body becomes more active, fresh and strong; by which body is brought under control; and by which body is able to sustain hardship of life. It is a misconception that practice of Tapa is possible for those who lead a secluded life. But in reality it is very much essential to the social and family life which has physical as well as mental stress.

How To Practice Mindful Eating

bronwyn — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:17:07 -0600

In our frantic society, it is not considered abnormal to eat and run. In fact, many of us are so rushed that we don't make time to eat, or eat whatever is convenient, regardless of its nutritional value. Multi-tasking has its place, but most of us would feel much better if we practiced eating mindfully.

How To Fall Asleep

StuDent — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:23 -0600

People who meditate often have trouble staying awake. You can turn their problem into your solution for insomnia.