acharya on May 16th, 2009

One of the most common ailments of modern day is Hypertension, better known as the silent killer. Hypertension is usually asymptomatic, although few common associated symptoms may be headache, insomnia, and loss of energy. It should not be ignored and often leads to lethal complaints if left untreated.
Healthy adults have an average systolic pressure in [...]

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‘Yoga for the face’ – is also considered to be a natural alternative for a face lift by few. ‘Yoga for the face’ is basically, a couple of [tag]facial exercises[/tag] meant to ease out wrinkles and tone facial muscles.
[tag]Yoga[/tag], being a form of relaxation, is capable of relaxing not only the mind and body, but [...]

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acharya on February 18th, 2007

Tantra yoga is the holistic approach to study the universal, keeping in mind individual point of view, involving the study of macrocosm and microcosm. [tag]Tantra yoga[/tag] is based on all the sciences; [tag]numerology[/tag], astrology, alchemy, physics chemistry, ayurveda, geometry, psychology, and so on, which reveals practical methods that could be adopted for realization of the [...]

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acharya on December 19th, 2006

A research publication of the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) reveals that Naturopathy and yoga have been proven to be beneficial in reversing [tag]Atherosclerotic Obstructions[/tag] in patients suffering from [tag]Coronary Artery Diseases[/tag] (CAD).
There is tremendous increase in the number of people suffering from CAD, the obvious reason being bad and unhealthy [...]

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acharya on December 8th, 2006

The [tag]stomach lift[/tag] or [tag]abdominal lift[/tag] is a combination of two individual exercises.
Procedure
Part I

Stand with feet apart keeping the knees slightly bent.
Place hands just above the knees by leaning forward a little from the waist.
Inhale deeply while simultaneously pushing stomach in forward direction and exhale while pulling it backwards. Before taking a fresh breath, the stomach should be [...]

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acharya on December 3rd, 2006

Yoga practitioners are of the belief that yoga is the separation of one’s self from source. The postures, meditation and [tag]breathing exercises[/tag] that are involved in [tag]Yoga[/tag], helps in building positive [tag]mental health[/tag]. Through regular practice of yoga, the barriers that separate one’s self from source will be stripped off. Patanjali, in his [tag]Yoga sutras[/tag], [...]

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acharya on November 27th, 2006

[tag]Yoga[/tag] prevents [tag]insomnia[/tag], due to its stimulatory effect on the [tag]nervous system[/tag] and the brain in particular. This is because certain [tag]yoga postures[/tag] increases blood circulation to the brain, which normalizes the sleep cycle. The deep breathing techniques that are adopted in yoga, helps in more oxygen intake, thereby providing better clarity of mind. Also [...]

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acharya on November 27th, 2006

Practicing Yoga has been found helpful in dealing with [tag]diabetes[/tag]. When practiced along with meditation and breathing exercises, yoga enhances [tag]digestion[/tag], normalizes the functioning of liver and pancreas, tones abdominal parts, stimulates circulation and regulates blood sugar levels.
Recent researches indicate that high levels of [tag]Cortisol[/tag] (a hormone produced in the body as a response to [...]

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