Program Description Stress is a contributing factor in chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and is associated with anxiety and depression. Meditation is a practical tool to reduce stress. Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard University...
If you've spent any time in the alternative healing community, you might have heard that you should "increase your vibration" or "raise your frequency." Chances are, no one stopped to explain what these mysterious terms mean. "Vibration" is a...
There are many ways to practice yoga. Traditionally, the physical practice of yoga asanas, or postures, were designed to remove physical tension so you could sit quietly in meditation for an extended amount of time. Generally, beginners are...
Yoga nidra or yogic sleep isn't your standard yoga class. It's a form of meditation and relaxation that requires no movement at all, in some ways similar to Zen sitting meditation. Proponents such as teacher Swami Jnaneshvara say that it promotes...
Qigong is a popular mind-body exercise derived from traditional Chinese medicine. As a holistic practice, qigong, which is pronounced "chi-gung," combines meditation, body movements and breathing techniques to improve health and well-being. The...
Meditation, the practice of stilling the chatter in your mind and focusing your attention on the present moment, exists in many forms, including visualization, paced breathing, moving and chanting. Most forms involve drawing your awareness inward,...
A variety of exercises can help you evoke the relaxation response, a trainable process that leaves your body feeling refreshed. The stress-eradicating benefits of meditation, yoga and dance are popular primarily because they don't require special...
Meditation -- usually performed while seated -- is a practice used to gain awareness of the mind. The way you position your hands during meditation has a special purpose and result. Known as "mudras," these hand positions may also help maintain...
Meditation is part of the eight limbs of yoga as outlined by Patanjali in the "Yoga Sutras." The eight limbs are tools that yogis use to find samadhi, or union with the divine. Aside from other limbs, which deal with yoga poses, breathing...
Meditation is a practice used to gain awareness of your mind. Meditation techniques vary depending on the type of tradition. One common theme among meditation traditions is the importance of remaining still during your practice. Finding the proper...
The macrobiotic diet became popular in New York in the 1970s. Vanderbilt University reports that the premise of the diet is to incorporate mindfulness in your life and balance negative and positive energy. Participants on the macrobiotic diet set...
Qigong inner energy exercises originated in China as a means of self-healing. A practice that joins movement and meditation, qigong uses visualizations to cultivate well-being. Qi, pronounced "chee," is believed to be the foundational energy...
Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara yoga is a playful, theme-oriented practice style based on dual principles of Iyengar-inspired alignment and the inherent creativity and devotion at the emotional root of each yogic asana. Known for an...
Anger is information. Anger is an indication that events around you are not going as you would like. Its energy can motivate you to take action. When you feel overwhelmed by anger, you might act without thought of consequences. Or, you might be...
Yoga is mainly identified in the U.S. as a physical exercise. Most Americans practice yoga to help reduce stress and become stronger from the more athletic styles of yoga. Yoga has several styles, and the more athletic styles, including ashtanga,...
Tai chi incorporates a series of slow, rhythmic movements with deep breathing to promote focus and self-awareness. The goal is to bring opposing forces, or yin and yang, into balance to enhance the flow of "qi," the animating force that drives all...
Qigong is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that focuses on healing through restoring vital energy to the body. Pronounced "chee gung," qigong uses meditation, movement and breathing techniques to cleanse the body and circulate healing energy....
The good news about qigong secrets is that they are not closely guarded or hidden away in obscure and untranslated ancient tomes. In fact, the secrets of this ancient Chinese art, designed to create optimal health by increasing your body's flow of...
Meditation and breathing exercises can provide numerous emotional, mental, physical and spiritual benefits. According to the Project Meditation website, practicing meditation can help reduce anxiety, strengthen the mind, normalize blood pressure...
Qigong meditation originated in China as a means of self-healing. A practice that joins movement and meditation, qigong uses visualizations to cultivate well being. Qi, pronounced "chee," is believed to be the foundational energy within the body....
If you ever got sudden, shocking news, you might have noticed your breathing became shallow or sharp. Throughout our normal daily routine, it is normal to breath less deeply. In the yoga tradition, Pranayama — literally meaning “breath...
Qigong exercises are used to balance, sustain and harmonize the body's energy with the intention of promoting greater health and longevity. the word "qi" refers to the energy field of a body. Dr. Kevin Chen of the University of Maryland supports...
The "Bhagavad Gita" is the sixth book of "Mahabharata," one of India's most famous poems. Written about 200 A.D., the "Gita" is considered the first yogic Scripture. The Gita contains the teachings of the raja, jnana, karma and bhakti forms of...
Meditation techniques have existed in history since the first religions and philosophies appeared. Meditation exists in Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other spiritual and secular paths. The best meditation techniques are...
While you might picture meditation as sitting quietly with your legs in lotus position for extended amounts of time, it actually comes in many forms. The essence of meditation is not the position of your body but achieving tranquility and a...
Typically, yogis practice poses barefoot on sticky yoga mats, while wearing comfortable clothing. Yoga poses range in degree of difficulty from restorative, or gentle, to advanced. You can build up to holding many yoga poses for longer and longer...
There are many different types of qigong from which to choose, but in its essence, qigong training works to bring the body and mind back to a natural state of harmony and balance. No one exercise or set of exercises is essential to qigong...
A 2007 study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that tai chi can help older adults increase immunity to the varicella-zoster virus, which causes shingles, as well as boost their immunity to the vaccine that protects...
Yogic breathing is called pranayama, or Sanskrit meaning "breath control." Traditionally, your teacher or guru would lead you through physical postures or asanas and later teach you the more advanced practice of pranayama. Yogis believe that a...
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