In Sanskrit Ashta means eight and Anga means limbs so it can be termed as the eight limb path and is based on Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali. As history of yoga is very rich it helps people in all its manner and this is one of its form which is also known as Power Yoga. Each of the eight limbs has an important part to play for a better and healthy living looking ahead to make life less stressful and happy.
The eight limbs which signify Ashthanga Yoga are
1. Yama - It reflects the moral and ethical grounds of human behavior
Ahimsa: Non-violence
Satya: Truthfulness
Asteya: No stealing
Brahmacharya: Celibacy
Aparigraha: Non-covetousness or Envy or possessiveness
2. Niyama - It reflects the disciplines one has to go through their human life
Shoucha - Purity
Santosh - Contentment
Tapa - Endurance
Swadhyaya- Self study
Eshwar Pranidhan- Dedication towards god
3. Asana: It is the practice of asana for better well-being in your body and soul
4. Pranayama: Breathing exercises a way to attain control on your breathing pattern
5. Pratyahara: Withdrawal of the senses, which would mean total cut off from the outside world and the concentration level increases in making your mind a haven for all the positive energy.
6. Dharana: Concentration, something which would help you to concentrate without any level of distraction.
7. Dhyana: Meditation and concentration on things which are your main objective but also being done on a wider perspective.
8. Samadhi: Attainment a state of joy and bliss which is based on your skills of dhyana and realizing the purity of your life and the importance in life as whole. It can also be stated as enlightenment.
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February 23, 2009
What Is Mantra Yoga?
This means chanting of phrases, words which when chanted in full attention and could give you a sense of calmness and tranquility. It can also be stated as the achievement of the ultimate salvation by the chanting of verses. Most of the chants and phrases in Vedas are used for this purpose.
This was a way to gain knowledge about the universe and find unison in you. When the mantras are chanted it helps in keeping the individual away from the material world and be focused on the essentials of life. It is also a way to supreme consciousness which was a part of mans life.
By doing the Mantra Yoga you can also achieve Samadhi which is due to the use of the words and in absolute concentration. The wandering mind makes things very hard so this mantra yoga would help in getting your concentration level on mark. Everything in the Mantra Yoga makes it very important and noteworthy to achieve that oneness of soul and mind.
There are many mantras which can be used and are mainly in Sanskrit. The most common and used worldwide is the “Om” mantra which helps in creating that feeling of ease and calmness. These mantras can also be found in English to let each and everyone practice it.
It relaxes your body and mind and keeps you away from the distraction and a continuous focus is on the Mantra which creates the energy level making it beneficial for you. The Mantra is the only thing that remains in your mind, which increases your concentration and self-awareness level.
Kevin Pederson, the webmaster for Yogawiz, it is a place to find all about yoga, history of yoga, styles and importance of yoga and meditation technique through Mantra Yoga.
This was a way to gain knowledge about the universe and find unison in you. When the mantras are chanted it helps in keeping the individual away from the material world and be focused on the essentials of life. It is also a way to supreme consciousness which was a part of mans life.
By doing the Mantra Yoga you can also achieve Samadhi which is due to the use of the words and in absolute concentration. The wandering mind makes things very hard so this mantra yoga would help in getting your concentration level on mark. Everything in the Mantra Yoga makes it very important and noteworthy to achieve that oneness of soul and mind.
There are many mantras which can be used and are mainly in Sanskrit. The most common and used worldwide is the “Om” mantra which helps in creating that feeling of ease and calmness. These mantras can also be found in English to let each and everyone practice it.
It relaxes your body and mind and keeps you away from the distraction and a continuous focus is on the Mantra which creates the energy level making it beneficial for you. The Mantra is the only thing that remains in your mind, which increases your concentration and self-awareness level.
Kevin Pederson, the webmaster for Yogawiz, it is a place to find all about yoga, history of yoga, styles and importance of yoga and meditation technique through Mantra Yoga.
Yoga Straps - Having A Grip On Correct Yoga
As we all know Yoga can be completely accurate and possible for everyone if the necessary things like mats, clothes, pillows, straps and many more are around. It makes your pose very much easy and everyone can practice that without any hassle. In olden times there may not be such straps or balls but they use to improvise it by using some other material which can be used in the place of the actual brick and strap.
By having yoga strap by your side you can attain the flexibility factor which may be missing in your body structure. Or due to some medical condition some asanas cannot be performed, but with this strap and other accessories yoga have become very easy. Thus it has made itself very easy and popular which is the main factor of spreading the knowledge about yoga to everyone in the world.
The straps used come in different sizes and can be modified according to the person’s usage. This helps in holding the pose for a longer period which is the main essence of doing any kind of yoga. It helps in increasing flexibility and your concentration level. These are very sturdy and come in two buckle style on cotton webbing. These buckles are either D-ring buckles or plastic cinch buckles. The buckles are adjustable and are very useful for getting your yoga positions right.
These yoga straps can be used in all levels of yoga. The harder the level the more is the use of the straps. Some of the most challenging yoga poses can be achieved by the straps provided and by holding them longer. The straps help you in achieving some of the hardest level of yoga asanas which makes all the stretch worthwhile and helpful.
Kevin Pederson, the webmaster for Yogawiz where you can find information on yoga basics as well as the use of different accessories like yoga mats, yoga straps.
By having yoga strap by your side you can attain the flexibility factor which may be missing in your body structure. Or due to some medical condition some asanas cannot be performed, but with this strap and other accessories yoga have become very easy. Thus it has made itself very easy and popular which is the main factor of spreading the knowledge about yoga to everyone in the world.
The straps used come in different sizes and can be modified according to the person’s usage. This helps in holding the pose for a longer period which is the main essence of doing any kind of yoga. It helps in increasing flexibility and your concentration level. These are very sturdy and come in two buckle style on cotton webbing. These buckles are either D-ring buckles or plastic cinch buckles. The buckles are adjustable and are very useful for getting your yoga positions right.
These yoga straps can be used in all levels of yoga. The harder the level the more is the use of the straps. Some of the most challenging yoga poses can be achieved by the straps provided and by holding them longer. The straps help you in achieving some of the hardest level of yoga asanas which makes all the stretch worthwhile and helpful.
Kevin Pederson, the webmaster for Yogawiz where you can find information on yoga basics as well as the use of different accessories like yoga mats, yoga straps.
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