Are you looking for a mixture of relaxation, health, and fun? Many people choose to embark on a yoga retreat for these reasons. Yoga is offered just about anywhere these days. One can find yoga classes to take in the closest city, suburban towns, or on exotic vacations. Yoga is popular because it offers many [...]

One may go river rafting at anytime of the year except during the rains. Rishikesh, the Indian’s answer to extreme water sports offers rafting during the months of Sept to Nov and March to April. This is the best time to go river rafting as during the rains, water-level goes up and it’s unsafe.
Rishikesh is [...]

Traditional Navratri festivals in Gujarat?

1, I want only traditional some more than 150 years old maintained by some family or group
2. How to reach the places with nearby lodging facilities in short
3. This will be the next generations tourism in Gujarat during Navratri

Thanks for the enlightening querry. the festival has been a tradition since ages [...]

Hinduism::What is Ashtanga Yoga and it parts – Yama, Niyama, Prayanama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan and Samadhi?

also look at my this question:-
http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtLsw0SPUiUKoLxcsulQuFWQHQx.;_ylv=3?qid=20090929090133AAVPMoR

Yoga means union. Yoga aims to bring this union through the integration of various components of the body and mind into one harmonious whole and in the next stage through the union of the individual [...]

By: Yogacharya
I received an email a couple days ago that reminded me of a growing frustration out there.
Despite the burgeoning yoga industry, more and more folks are becoming disappointed with what they’re getting at the yoga studio. Yet at the same time, they’re having a hard time figuring out what to do about it.
The email I [...]

Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years. The word yoga actually comes from the Sanskirt word yuj which is interpreted to mean union or a method of practice.
Today, yoga is an extremely popular activity for both men and women. Although yoga was once practiced mainly in the East, there are now many Western practitioners. [...]

It is commonly believed that Rudraksha belong to the Rishis and Saints and is only of spiritual value. While I give due respect to this belief it is sad that few are aware of its abundant curative qualities both physical and mental.
Rudraksha the dried fruit of the Rudraksha tree grown in India, Indonesia and [...]

Things to Look for When Choosing a Yoga Instructor
We have all heard about the great health benefits that a regular Yoga practice offers, but if not done with correct posture and alignment that same Yoga practice can offer pain and even injury. For this reason, it is very important to find a good Yoga Studio [...]

History:
Ginger is native to China and India, the word deriving from Sanskrit meaning ‘with a body like a deer’s antler’. Ginger’s shape reminds me of another root that is commonly sold in our supermarkets that can be prepared like potatoes, but obnoxiously produces such awful flatulence as to have made it totally banned in our [...]

– The Golden Glossary of Philosophical, Mystical & Spiritual Sanskrit
By Muz Murray (Ramana Baba)
A BOOK REVIEW BY: Yogacharya

Muz Murray (Ramana Baba) says that he wrote “Words on the Way” because he always desperately wanted such a book himself when he was a young seeker.
BINGO! Me too!
Like Muz, I now have a better understanding of the [...]

Ask most people what Pilates is all about and the answer is invariably “your core” or “core stability”.  Before you begin the Pilates you learn how to find neutral position and the key core muscles involved in maintaining stability.  But what exactly happens?
Throughout history, the importance of contracting the lower abdomen has been noted: this [...]

This asana is also known as the Crow or Crane pose asana. Baka means crane, this pose represents the crane. It is a very good asana for elbow balancing too. Your arms and wrists are the ones which are strengthened.
The look of the asana may make you think that it is one of the easiest [...]

Chandra Bhedana Pranayama

Where should I move to? I want more job opportunity and healthier living.?

Ok, I guess I’ll just say that I’m 25 years old and I was born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I’m living here currently with my son and fiancee. I want to live somewhere with more job opportunity and healthier living. I would [...]

By: Yogacharya
Oh no, you say … not another article on the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga!
Oh Yes …   but before you click away and do another Google search for free yoga videos, let me ask you this one question:
Are you sure that you REALLY want to practice yoga?
If that sounds like a strange question, then [...]