May 2015

16 May

Chakras and Yoga

The word “Chakra” is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “wheel”. Literally translated from the Hindi, it means “wheel of spinning energy”. Within our bodies we have seven of these major energy centers and many more minor ones. They are Muladhara (root) chakra, Swadhishthana (sacral) chakra, Manipura (solar plexus) chakra, Anahata (heart) chakra, Vishuddha (throat) […]

16 May

How yoga helps in respiratory system?

11 May

The 3 Gunas

Before my yoga training, I have to admit, my lifestyle was very bad. While I tried to eat healthy/organic meal everyday, the more I find myself eating the bad ones. Sure, I do exercise 3x a week or more but it was no use as my bad eating habits was a cycle I couldn’t stop. […]

11 May

Karma

Often times, people relate Karma to a negative outcome or unfavorable situation. Many people believe that when someone did something wrong to someone, Karma will eventually happen as a result of the wrong deed. While this may be true from a human nature perspective, In reference to Yogi belief, this somewhat coincides to what karma […]

11 May

Yoga

Having been experienced yoga’s healing powers both mentally and physically is an inspiring story to share. Weight loss, a strong and flexible body, glowing beautiful skin, peaceful mind, good health – whatever you may be looking for, yoga has it on offer and I can definitely attest to that. Here are the 5 positive benefits […]

11 May

Meditation in Yoga

When you speak about Yoga meditation, some people would tend to be skeptical about it. To some extent, some of the people I know often connect it to a religious activity thus afraid to even try. Through my Yoga training, I learned that meditation in Yoga, is an act of focusing your mind— it is […]