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Fitness Fusion - Yoga And Pilates Address Mind And Body Needs

Fitness Fusion - Yoga And Pilates Address Mind And Body NeedsBy Liisa Sullivan
Yoga and Pilates are two of the most prominent mind/body exercises around, but what sets them apart? You do them on the floor, they are often seen together in the holistic "mind-body" section of the exercise world, and both promise to be a […]

Yoga And Meditation Go Hand-In-Hand

Yoga And Meditation Go Hand-In-HandBy Mike Selvon
Western Researchers are currently studying the healing effects of beta-endorphins released during yoga and meditation that may be curing people of everything from asthma, ADHD and high blood pressure to diabetes, multiple sclerosis and cancer. "Ayudervedic healing," as it's called, has been in practice for over 5,000 years but […]

Budokon - Philosophy, Science And Art

Budokon - Philosophy, Science And ArtBy John R. Barton
At a point in history that is saturated with self help books, get rich gimmicks, and exercise infomercials, it is no wonder that Budokon purposed to emerge in our culture. Budokon is philosophy, science, and art for the spirit, body, and soul. It's literal Japanese translation is […]

What Is Iyengar Yoga?

What Is Iyengar Yoga?By Mike Selvon
Belur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, founder of Iyengar yoga, has been practicing this relaxation technique for over 60 years and is considered to be one of the foremost meditation instructors in the world. He was born into a poor Iyengar family in the village of Belur Karnataka, South India. Iyengars are […]

What Should You Look for in a Yoga Teacher Training Correspondence Course?

What Should You Look for in a Yoga Teacher Training Correspondence Course?By Paul Jerard
Correspondence courses, of any kind, should be well rounded. In the case of a Yoga instructor certification course, it is absolutely necessary for the curriculum to cover many aspects. There are many areas to be covered, such as anatomy, Pranayama, Asana (postures), […]