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That's NOT Yoga, if One Eats Like that

...ual core of ones existence. This is rooted in ones solar plexus and forms the basis of the Kundalini or life-force power inherent in all humans. Remember, we are mainly physical bodies living in a Spiritual World.

Now keep that point in mind as I proceed to remind you of this quote and renowned cosmic law: You are what you eat Now, combine the gist of both factors and you should start to see the connection between how what you eat matters to your entire existence-physically and spiritually.

When you begin to seriously practice Yoga, it is advised that you also begin to watch what you eat. ALL the sages and pioneers of Yoga such as Swami Sivananda, Swami Vishnu-Devananda and BKS iyengar have all attested to this fact.

Here is Sivanandas quote on the subject of diet and Yoga (and keep in mind he is arguably THE guru when it comes to the who is who of Yoga)

By the purity of food follows the purification of the inner nature Swami Sivananda.

In addition here is another quote that supports his comment

Without observing moderation of diet, if one takes to the Yogic practices, he cannot obtain any benefit but gets various diseases (Ghe. Sam. V-16).

Yoga has an adverse effect on yours and the spiritual forces around you, consequently eating what yoga sages coin as the Sattvic Diet (which co-incidentally is the mucus/disea...more

Introduction to the Science of Kundalini Yoga

...This article will provide a basic overview of what Kundalini Yoga is and how kundalini Yoga works. At the core of kundalini Yoga lies Kriyas and the best way to understand the methodology of kundalini Yoga is to understand Kriyas and their functioning. Kriyas are a set of exercises done in a particular sequence to work on a specific theme. There are a wide range of Kriyas available, each refined over thousands of years to optimize their effectiveness. Kriyas utilize all the available kundalini Yoga mechanisms to work their magic. They employ asans (postures), movement, pranayam (breathing exercises), bandhas (body locks), mantras (sound vibrations), mudras (hand positions), laya yoga (yoga of rhythm and sound), mental focus and meditation to do their work.

Dynamic movement and asans bring expanding and contracting pressure via multiple angles to various areas of the body, this is accompanied with powerful pranayams, the combined effect of which is that the target regions are saturated with highly charge...more

Create A Yoga Or Meditation retreat At Home

...much though and make the space visually distracting. Definitely add plants to bring a sense of nature to the space. If you have a CD player or speakers for your iPod, add that too. Playing soothing music can help cover up any distracting noise (like the sound of the dishwasher or your neighbor's tv) and transport you to a calmer place.

3. Add tools. If you use a meditation cushion in class, buy one. If you don't have your own yoga mat (or block, or bolster, or strap), buy one. It's much easier to follow a practice if you have the right tools.

4. Get med...more

Yoga Accessories- Getting What You Really Need

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Yoga Props
There are a variety of props that can help you with your form, especially if you are a beginner.

One of the least mentioned, but what I feel is one of the most important yoga accessories, is a water bottle. During your practice, your body will likely sweat and release toxins. Water is necessary to help you flush out the toxins and replenish any lost fluids. After your practice you will probably be thirsty, so cool, refreshing water will seem like a wonderful reward after all your hard work.

When you begin practicing, you may decide to just buy the standard items. As you advance, you will very likely decide to purchase some other yoga accessories to help you develop and grow.more

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