Yoga is a triumphant American survivor. Where other esoteric or foreign-born spiritual practices have veered off course‚ endured only in the margins of society‚ or failed altogether‚ yoga has thrived. Theories abound as to why Americans have taken to yoga. Maybe it’s because yoga‚ with its quiet poses and careful breathing‚ provides the perfect ballast to stressful American lives. Maybe it’s because yoga offers a cure for American body-hating Puritanism. Or maybe it’s because yoga offers spiritual
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QUESTION: In what ways do gender‚ height‚ weight and practicing sports influence the capacity of human lungs? INTRODUCTION: Breathing is the process of respiration‚ during which air is inhaled into the lungs through the mouth or nose due to muscle contraction‚ and then exhaled due to muscle relaxation. It provides a supply of fresh air to the lungs and removes the building up carbon
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History of Yoga The exact history and origins of yoga is uncertain; however‚ there are pieces that have been connected and allow some conclusions. Stone carvings depicting figures in Yoga positions have been found in archeological sites in the Indus Valley dating back 5‚000 years or more. In ancient times‚ the desire for greater personal freedom‚ health and long life‚ and heightened self-understanding gave birth to this system of physical and mental exercise which has since spread throughout the
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What The Difference Could Be In the novel “Breathing Underwater” by Alex Flinn‚ child abuse is brought up several times. Child abuse affects thousands of children in the world today. Nick got his abusiveness from his father; his father got it from his father. Over the years Nick has developed a severe temper that without getting help may lead to Nick staying on this trend of abuse. If Nick didn’t get the support he was in need of‚ would he become one of the 55‚152 other child abusers
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Nostril Breathing Versus Normal Breathing After conducting a mini “study” of whether alternate nostril breathing helps people with sleep issues as opposed to normal breathing at bed time‚ it was concluded that‚ yes‚ alternate nostril breathing at bed time does help to relax a person and put them in a more sound sleep than normal breathing. In the personal study conducted‚ three nights were done under normal breathing circumstances and three nights with the alternate nostril breathing technique
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Yoga and Pilates Many think Pilates is another form of yoga because they are so much alike. Some do not know even one difference of the two exercise routines. There are‚ in fact‚ many significant differences. Yoga and Pilates differ in principles and purposes‚ workouts‚ and even the equipment used during workout. Yoga techniques date back to more than five thousand years ago (Eisler‚ par. 2). Yoga is considered holistic practice because it incorporates mediation. It unites the mind‚ body‚ and
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RUNNER’S WORLD / Running On Air This breathing technique from Budd Coates can help you run better and avoid injury. This article was adapted from Running on Air: The Revolutionary Way to Run Better by Breathing Smarter‚ by Budd Coates‚ M.S.‚ and Claire Kowalchik (Rodale‚ 2013). The book teaches how to use the principles and methods of rhythmic breathing across all levels of effort. It includes training plans for distances from 5-K to the marathon‚ as well as strength-training programs and stretching
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YOGA FOR EYE SIGHT IMPROVEMENT Published by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana #19‚ Eknath Bhavan‚ Gavipuram Circle‚ Kempegowda Nagar‚ Bengaluru - 560019 City Office - Ph: 080-26612669 Telefax: 080-26608645 Prashanti Kutiram Campus - Ph: 080-22639996 E mail: svyasa@svyasa.org Web: www.svyasa.org Contents Ch.no. 1 2 Introduction Body Systems in Improving Physical Stamina 3 4 5 Physiology of Muscle Action Physical Stamina According to Yoga Yoga Practices for Physical Stamina Development title
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YOGA AND PILATES INSTRUCTOR No. 356 January 2012 Introduction Yoga and Pilates instructors provide one-to-one sessions and group workshops either on a mobile basis‚ renting space in venues such as community centres and gyms‚ or from their own studios. Yoga‚ which has its origins in ancient Indian religion but is now practised globally as a fitness activity‚ promotes physical strength and relaxation through a series of postures‚ meditation and breathing techniques. Pilates is closely linked to yoga
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Yoga Breathing (Pranayama) - What is Yoga Breathing? Written by: anagonzales Yoga breathing‚ or Pranayama‚ is the science of breath control. It consists of series of exercises especially intended to meet the body’s needs and keep it in vibrant health. Pranayama comes from the following words: * Prana - "life force" or "life energy" * Yama - "discipline" or "control" * Ayama - "expansion"‚ "non-restraint"‚ or "extension" Thus‚ Pranayama means "breathing techniques" or "breath control"
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