Chakras are defined as centers of energy that are located on the midline of your body. They are believed to control the psychological well-being of the body, and balancing these chakras is believed to contribute to your overall health. The solar...
If you have butterflies in your belly, an uncomfortable feeling in your gut or a knot in your stomach --- in other words anxiety --- you can balance the energy in your third chakra. A chakra is an energy "wheel" that runs along your spinal column....
When your body holds onto unhealthy weight, it often reflects stale or excess energy that you no longer need to carry with you. Using a few simple reiki healing techniques, you can clear the two chakras or energy centers that relate to overeating...
Kundalini awakenings affect your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state and well-being. As kundalini energy rises, you may undergo bouts of anxiety, depression, weight changes, migraines, nausea, palpitations and out-of-body experiences....
Qigong exercise has been shown to offer many health benefits. A study at the University of Bonn in Germany showed that Parkinson's disease patients' symptoms improved with the practice of qigong. The Qigong Institute of California showed that a...
Chakra balancing is an ancient practice that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a form of energy therapy used in holistic health practice and related exercises are often incorporated into other holistic health practices such as yoga,...
The benefits of foot massage are many, and recipients say they are more than worth their weight in gold. Foot massage has been practiced for centuries, and it is still popular. With more than 7,000 nerves in the feet waiting to be stimulated, you...
The knee is a powerful weapon, but it is also a vulnerable and complex joint subject to injury. A practitioner, or karateka, may use kneeing in karate when fighting in close because a bent knee obviously shortens reach. The thigh, groin, solar...
You have seven chakras, or energy centers, that run along your spine from the base to the top of your head. Chakra means "wheel" in Sanskrit, and it is believed to be something like a spinning vortex. The third chakra is located in your solar...
A chakra alignment test, also known simply as a chakra test, can help you to balance your energy centers and learn about your physical, spiritual and emotional states. Similar in form to a personality test, a chakra test can be performed online by...
The use of vital point striking to incapacitate an opponent is one of the attractions of the martial fighting arts. The idea that a single blow to a secret point will drop an opponent instantly is appealing. While the rise of mixed-martial arts...
Regardless of where you live, the likelihood of finding yourself a victim of a physical assault is always a possibility. While a number of martial arts schools can teach you how to manipulate an opponent's body to gain leverage in a self-defense...
Reflexology is a touch science. The earliest evidence of Reflexology comes from China, circa 2700 BCE. The reflex is stimulated by direct pressure to the particular point. On the palm and wrist there are some 45 reflex points, and on the back...
Foot reflexology is based on the premise that there are reflexes in the feet that correspond to all parts of the body and that stimulating these reflexes brings about physiological changes. Reflexology is an ancient healing technique, and evidence...
Every breath you take draws in oxygen and every exhalation expels carbon dioxide. This helps free the body of unnecessary carbon impurities, while also producing wakefulness and better concentration with each gulp of oxygen to the brain. Deep...
Leopard style kung-fu is a sub-discipline of the Shaolin Five Animals school. Originally developed by a Choy Lay Fut kung-fu master known simply as "Mot," (according to the Shaolin Gung-Fu Institute) Leopard style was a southern style that was...
The panther is one of the five animal styles found in Shaolin kung fu, the other four being tiger, crane, dragon and snake. Panther style techniques include hand and elbow strikes as well as low kicks. This style of kung fu also emphasizes swift,...
Breathing is a process that is sometimes taken for granted. However, improper breathing robs the body of much-needed oxygen. Lack of oxygen can lead to poor energy levels, muscle stiffness and even heart disease. Fortunately, there are a variety...
While Western, scientific thought dominates the medical world, many differing and traditional views still exist on the nature of medicine and disease. One such system, taken from traditional Indian medicine, is the chakra system. In this world...
Chakras are the energy centers of our bodies. The seven chakras correspond to particular colors, functions and imbalances. Eating corresponding foods is believed to strengthen these energy centers by transferring the energy absorbed by the food...
The Chakra System is an ancient body map that details seven primary energy centers that work to balance your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual power. It originated with ancient Indian holy men and seers, or rishis, who studied unseen...
The Sanskrit word "chakra" translates as "wheel" and refers to energy centers residing within each human being. It is believed that when the chakras are clear, you can awaken spiritual energies and move toward enlightenment.
One-fourth of Americans admit to snoring every night, according to the 2000 "Sleep in America" poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation. Even more people say they snore a few nights a week, and many others are not even aware that they...
In the Hindu tradition, the Sanskrit word "kundalini" can roughly be interpreted as the creative universal life force energy permeating all things. Kundalini development refers to a person's intentional process of awakening to higher states of...
Yoga is a Sanskrit word which translates to union in English. The varying branches of yoga emphasize the use of this deepening and strengthening body practice to encourage a union of the human body with mind and spirit. Kunda is also Sanskrit and...
If you're trying to lose weight, you're probably already pursuing a healthy eating and exercise plan. You might not have considered some of the more esoteric reasons that your body might hang on to excess weight. Some people struggle with losing...
Yogi Bhajan, founder of 3HO (Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization) teaches that the most positive changes you can make in your life is to breathe deeply and completely. It is the most effective tool you can use to develop increased awareness, health...
There are eight standard parries in classical fencing. However, competitive fencer William Butler says that only three are used in competition. The remaining five, though valuable back when people fought with swords in life-or-death conflict, are...
The best possible time to receive a navel piercing is the winter, because of the long healing period. Swimming in a lake, pool or ocean can irritate a navel piercing and introduce bacteria, causing an infection. If you are piercing your navel...
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