A Brief History Of Yoga

A Brief History Of Yoga

The Facts Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “yuji” which means to yoke or bind. It is often translated as “union” or a method of discipline to unite body, mind and spirit. A 2005 study shows that 5.5{131173ed06903c8be65f6a81efeb8c2748771fe1459b6ab57276defad424c2c3} of Canadian adults or 1.4 million people now practice yoga, an increase of 15{131173ed06903c8be65f6a81efeb8c2748771fe1459b6ab57276defad424c2c3} from the prior year and 45.4{131173ed06903c8be65f6a81efeb8c2748771fe1459b6ab57276defad424c2c3}

The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior Years

The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior Years

Discovering While driving acros Cannda last year where I visited – Vancouver, Victoria,Banff, Jasper Calgary. Edmonton, Hamilton , Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, London,  Halifax. and  St Johns – I came across this book.  Basically a true story about a talented gymnast who is leading the good life at college yet has begun to have unsettling dreams and a sense of impending unease. In the begining I just finished 50 pages, but as travled to  Bali, Thailand, Costa Rica

Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating

Mindful You will learn in yoga teacher training that the practice of yoga allows us to learn how to slow things down: How to become more mindful. It will also teach you to remember to focus on the present moment. Instead of thinking about yesterday, or what is going to happen in an hour, we are forced to be present. At first it may feel forced but soon we start to realize that we truly

Benefits Of Yoga

Benefits Of Yoga

Overview There are many benefits of a regular yoga practice. And you dont have to go studio or do a yoga teacher training program to get them. One of the first that comes to mind is: self-care. Yoga provides a place to relax, and ‘maintense program’ when life gets demanding. Reality If you are anything like me, all forms of self-care go out the window when the demands of life get in the way. During

How to Live Your Daily Yoga

How to Live Your Daily Yoga

How to Live Your Daily Yoga Yoga is more than just practicing breathing exercises and asanas.  These practices are what contribute to a peaceful state and generous and gracious heart.  Regardless where live in Canada, Vancouver, Victoria,Banff, Jasper Calgary. Edmonton, Hamilton , Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, London,  Halifax.or  St Johns, living daily yoga means being present in all daily activities.  This means not only being present with others, but being present in all we do.