How is your Chi? (part 1)

“The flower draws its life energy from the soil and from the sun. We are very similar. We continuously receive energy from the earth through our feet and from the air. Energy is everywhere, like love. We just have to open ourselves up to receive it.” ~Ratu Bagus ~ Today we start a multi part [...]

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Do you know how to meditate?

“Meditation is the gateway, through which you arrive to the world of freedom.” ~ Remez Sasson There are many different techniques of meditation. However they all have the same purpose and goals. The reason people meditate may differ and encompass only part of those goals. All however agree that the benefits of meditation are many. [...]

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What are the benefits of meditation?

“Your mind is your instrument. Learn to be its master and not its slave.” ~ Remez Sasson ~ There is a lot of talk and information about meditation available. I will not bore you with a lot of detailed in depth explanation of meditation. But, I do believe that everyone would benefit from its practice. [...]

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How is your vehicle? (cont.)

“To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” ~Buddha ~ To continue where we left off yesterday. The auto manufacturers recommend periodic maintenance for your auto. How many follow those recommendations? How many of you perform periodic maintenance on your [...]

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Are you dancing the dance of life?

“Most of us are just about as happy as we make up our minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln  Yesterday I received an email with the following message, “life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.” I thought that this is an excellent attitude [...]

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Is what I hear about Yoga true?

“Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.” ~ Author Unknown We end the week with an article on truth or myth in the practice of Yoga. Yoga Myths Dispelled By Angelena Craig To better understand why you should have a yoga practice, we need to look at the myths [...]

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Why is Yoga so popular?

“Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that’s the essence of yoga, too.  So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing.  I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered.  As preventative medicine, it’s unequaled.” ~ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Today we [...]

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What is the history of Yoga?

“Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity.  This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self-realization.  Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul.  Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill [...]

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What will I experience with Yoga?

“Yoga is the fountain of youth.  You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.” ~Bob Harper Today I present a testimonial for Yoga from a dedicated practitioner. Lessons I Have Learned From Yoga By Julie Devine My yoga experience started with the local park district about 10 years ago. The class was called, “Practical [...]

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Yoga anyone?

“You cannot do yoga.  Yoga is your natural state.  What you can do are yoga exercises, which may reveal to you where you are resisting your natural state.” ~Sharon Gannon This week we will take a look at yoga. Yoga has been around for ages. As with other forms of discipline, such as martial arts [...]

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