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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com">Hatha Yoga</a> – YOGABODY’s Lucas Rockwood teaches at-home flexibility and nutritional training for yoga students. Free e-course at the URL above. YOGA OF CONCENTRATION [excerpt from SWAMI MUKERJI] Concentration signifies the state of being at a centre. Applied to thought, it is the act of bringing the mind to a single point. Each human being must practice concentration subjectively and objectively. In other words, each human being aims with more or less precision at concentration on a point within and a point without his own world. Concentration "without" is illustrated when you devote all your attention upon Nature, such as learning a trade, a profession, a science, an art or some form of business. This is Evolution, outgoing or positive mental energy. I shall call this Objective Concentration. Concentration "within" implies the withdrawing of attention from the external world and the placing of mind on "God," "Spirit," "Heaven," "Religion," "Peace," "Nirvana," "Eternity," etc. This is Involution, i.e., incoming or negative energy. <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Hatha Yoga</a> When Objective Concentration alone is practiced, you develop into a hard-headed, practical man of the world or a successful man of business. You are keen and shrewd. The world is a very matter-of-fact thing to you. You cannot think of anything else beyond money-making and pleasures and worldly affairs. You are a "worldling of the world," very clever, rich, and a master along your own lines. But spiritually you are an imbecile, worse than a baby. Sun salutations video: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/ashtanga-sun-salutation-a-video-demo">Sun Salutation Video</a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">Hatha Yoga</a> – Yoga is more than just poses, but when you’re first starting, you have to start with the body before you can move on. Lucas Rockwood teaches yoga flexibility and nutritional training for yoga students. Free e-course at the URL above. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are in themselves exceedingly brief, less than ten pages of large type in the original. Yet they contain the essence of practical wisdom, set forth in admirable order and detail. The theme, if the present interpreter be right, is the great regeneration, the birth of the spiritual from the psychical man: the same theme which Paul so wisely and eloquently set forth in writing to his disciples in Corinth, the theme of all mystics in all lands. The teaching of the East is, that all these are true powers overlaid by false desires; that though in manifestation psychical, they are in essence spiritual; that the psychical man is the veil and prophecy of the spiritual man. The purpose of life, therefore, is the realizing of that prophecy; the unveiling of the immortal man; the birth of the spiritual from the psychical, whereby we enter our divine inheritance and come to inhabit Eternity. This is, indeed, salvation, the purpose of all true religion, in all times. MORE FREE VIDEOS <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Hatha Yoga</a> Patanjali has in mind the spiritual man, to be born from the psychical. His purpose is, to set in order the practical means for the unveiling and regeneration, and to indicate the fruit, the glory and the power, of that new birth. ASHTANGA SUN SALUTATION A <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/ashtanga-sun-salutation-a-video-demo">Sun Salutation Video</a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html">Ashtanga Yoga</a> – Flexibility is something best learned outside a yoga classroom. Lucas Rockwood of YOGABODY teaches powerfully simple postures and nutritional practices to supplement your yoga classes. Free email course at the link above. YOGA SUTRA COMMENTARY [excerpt from Charles Johnston] We think of ourselves as living a purely physical life, in these material bodies of ours. In reality, we have gone far indeed from pure physical life; for ages, our life has been psychical, we have been centered and immersed in the psychic nature. Some of the schools of India say that the psychic nature is, as it were, a looking-glass, wherein are mirrored the things seen by the physical eyes, and heard by the physical ears. But this is a magic mirror; the images remain, and take a certain life of their own. Power Yoga Warm Up: Sun Salute <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/ashtanga-sun-salutation-a-video-demo">Sun Salutation Video</a> Thus within the psychic realm of our life there grows up an imaged world wherein we dwell; a world of the images of things seen and heard, and therefore a world of memories; a world also of hopes and desires, of fears and regrets. Mental life grows up among these images, built on a measuring and comparing, on the massing of images together into general ideas; on the abstraction of new notions and images from these; till a new world is built up within, full of desires and hates, ambition, envy, longing, speculation, curiosity, self-will, self-interest. Yoga Instructional Videos: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/ashtanga-sun-salutation-a-video-demo">Ashtanga Yoga Video</a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html">Ashtanga Yoga</a> – Stretching will only help you maintain your current flexibility. Gravity Poses & proper nutrition make it possible to double your flexibility in as little as 28 days. Totally safely and naturally. URL above has all the details. YOGA SUTRA COMMENTARY [excerpt from Charles Johnston] 1. OM: Here follows Instruction in Union. Union, here as always in the Scriptures of India, means union of the individual soul with the Oversoul; of the personal consciousness with the Divine Consciousness, whereby the mortal becomes immortal, and enters the Eternal. Therefore, salvation is, first, freedom from sin and the sorrow which comes from sin, and then a divine and eternal well-being, wherein the soul partakes of the being, the wisdom and glory of God. 2. Union, spiritual consciousness, is gained through control of the versatile psychic nature. The goal is the full consciousness of the spiritual man, illumined by the Divine Light. Nothing except the obdurate resistance of the psychic nature keeps us back from the goal. The psychical powers are spiritual powers run wild, perverted, drawn from their proper channel. Therefore our first task is, to regain control of this perverted nature, to chasten, purify and restore the misplaced powers. 3. Then the Seer comes to consciousness in his proper nature. Egotism is but the perversion of spiritual being. Ambition is the inversion of spiritual power. Passion is the distortion of love. The mortal is the limitation of the immortal. When these false images give place to true, then the spiritual man stands forth luminous, as the sun, when the clouds disperse. MORE VIDEOS? <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Ashtanga Videos Yoga</a> 4. Heretofore the Seer has been enmeshed in the activities of the psychic nature. YOGA EXERCISES TIPS: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com">Hatha Yoga</a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com">Hatha Yoga</a> http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – Stretching will only help you maintain your current flexibility. Gravity Poses & proper nutrition make it possible to double your flexibility in as little as 28 days. Totally safely and naturally. URL above has all the details. 'A Yogi must not think of injuring anyone, through thought, word or deed, and this applies not only to man, but to all animals. Mercy shall not be for men alone, but shall go beyond, and embrace the whole world.' Commentary of Vivekânanda. “A person is said to have achieved yoga, the union with the Self, when the perfectly disciplined mind gets freedom from all desires, and becomes absorbed in the Self alone.” (Bhagavad Gita) “For the one who is moderate in eating, recreation, working, sleeping, and waking, this yoga [of meditation] destroys [all] sorrow.” (Bhagavad Gita) “Living in solitude, eating lightly, controlling the thought, word, and deed; ever absorbed in yoga of meditation, and taking refuge in detachment.” (Bhagavad Gita) VINYASA YOGA SUN SALUTES: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/ashtanga-sun-salutation-a-video-demo/ http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/ashtanga-sun-salutation-a-video-demo/ “Yoga is difficult for the one whose mind is not subdued.” (Bhagavad Gita quotes) “You've got yoga honey, I've got beer, You got overpriced, And I got weird.” (Billy Joel) “The meaning of our self is not to be found in its separateness from God and others, but in the ceaseless realization of yoga, of union.” (Rabindranath Tagore) “Wherever is Krishna, the lord of yoga; and wherever is Arjuna, the archer; there will be everlasting prosperity, victory, happiness, and morality. This is my conviction.” (Bhagavad Gita quotes) YOGA POSE ARTICLES: <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Hatha Yoga</a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com">Hatha Yoga</a> http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – Flexibility can be improved quickly through highly-focused Gravity Poses & YOGABODY Nutritional supplements. Lucas has a free, 7-day email course at the URL above that show how to double your flexibility. “Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed.” (Bhagavad Gita) "I Like this quote I dislike this quote“There is neither this world nor the world beyond nor happiness for the one who doubts.” (Bhagavad Gita) “One who has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor; and is ever steadfast with the Supreme Self.”(Bhagavad Gita) “One gradually attains tranquillity of mind by keeping the mind fully absorbed in the Self by means of a well-trained intellect, and thinking of nothing else.” (Bhagavad Gita) LEARN HEADSTAND: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-i/ <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-i">Learn Yoga Headstand</a> “The power of God is with you at all times; through the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions; and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument.” (Bhagavad Gita) "A person is said to have achieved yoga, the union..." (Bhagavad Gita) “A man's own self is his friend. A man's own self is his foe.” (Bhagavad Gita) “The mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it.” (Bhagavad Gita) “Yoga is difficult for the one whose mind is not subdued.” (Bhagavad Gita) YOGABODY: <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Hatha Yoga</a>l

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html">Ashtanga Yoga</a> http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – Long-hold, Gravity Poses are powerful for improving your flexibility fast with no pain or injury. There are 7 secrets to nutrition and flexibility. Get my free email course at the link above. "I tried yoga once but took off for the mall halfway through class, as I had a sudden craving for a soft pretzel and world peace." (Terri Guillemets) "When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath." (Svatmarama) "When asked what gift he wanted for his birthday, the yogi replied: I wish no gifts, only presence." (Author Unknown) "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) LEARN HEADSTAND: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-i/ <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-i">Learn Yoga Headstand</a> "Corpse pose restores life. Dead parts of your being fall away, the ghosts are released." (Terri Guillemets) "Sun salutations can energize and warm you, even on the darkest, coldest winter day." (Carol Krucoff) "Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape." (Author Unknown) "Chair pose is a defiance of spirit, showing how high you can reach even when you're forced down. Your character is unleashed - you won't take anything sitting down." (Terri Guillemets) "Tree pose grows confidence. It roots me to this world." (Terri Guillemets) http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/free-yoga-pose-video-prasarita-padottanasana">Yoga Pose Video</a> http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/free-yoga-pose-video-prasarita-padottanasana/

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http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – YOGABODY teaches nutritional supplements and at-home flexibility to students in 21 countries. Free, 7-day email course will introduce you to the system. Click URL above to get started. "You know that our breathing is the inhaling and exhaling of air. The organ that serves for this is the lungs that lie round the heart, so that the air passing through them thereby envelops the heart. Thus breathing is a natural way to the heart. And so, having collected your mind within you, lead it into the channel of breathing through which air reaches the heart and, together with this inhaled air, force your mind to descend into the heart and to remain there." (Nicephorus the Solitary) "Mountain pose teaches us, literally, how to stand on our own two feet.... teaching us to root ourselves into the earth.... Our bodies become a connection between heaven and earth." (Carol Krucoff) "Warrior pose battles inner weakness and wins focus. You see that there is no war within you. You're on your own side, and you are your own strength." (Terri Guillemets) http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-part-ii/ <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-part-ii">Learn Yoga Headstand</a> "If I'm losing balance in a pose, I stretch higher and God reaches down to steady me. It works every time, and not just in yoga." (Terri Guillemets) "By embracing your mother wound as your yoga, you transform what has been a hindrance in your life into a teacher of the heart." (Phillip Moffitt) "Yoga in Mayfair or Fifth Avenue, or in any other place which is on the telephone, is a spiritual fake." (Carl Jung) "For me, yoga is not just a workout - it's about working on yourself." (Mary Glover) YOGA HOW-TO VIDEOS <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Hatha Yoga</a>

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http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – YOGABODY teaches nutritional supplements and at-home flexibility to students in 21 countries. Free, 7-day email course will introduce you to the system. Click URL above to get started. "You know that our breathing is the inhaling and exhaling of air. The organ that serves for this is the lungs that lie round the heart, so that the air passing through them thereby envelops the heart. Thus breathing is a natural way to the heart. And so, having collected your mind within you, lead it into the channel of breathing through which air reaches the heart and, together with this inhaled air, force your mind to descend into the heart and to remain there." (Nicephorus the Solitary) "Mountain pose teaches us, literally, how to stand on our own two feet.... teaching us to root ourselves into the earth.... Our bodies become a connection between heaven and earth." (Carol Krucoff) "Warrior pose battles inner weakness and wins focus. You see that there is no war within you. You're on your own side, and you are your own strength." (Terri Guillemets) http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-part-ii/ <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-part-ii">Learn Yoga Headstand</a> "If I'm losing balance in a pose, I stretch higher and God reaches down to steady me. It works every time, and not just in yoga." (Terri Guillemets) "By embracing your mother wound as your yoga, you transform what has been a hindrance in your life into a teacher of the heart." (Phillip Moffitt) "Yoga in Mayfair or Fifth Avenue, or in any other place which is on the telephone, is a spiritual fake." (Carl Jung) "For me, yoga is not just a workout - it's about working on yourself." (Mary Glover) YOGA HOW-TO VIDEOS <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Hatha Yoga</a>

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<a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com">Bikram Yoga</a>http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – There are easier ways to get flexible quickly. If you struggle with stiffness even after stretching and yoga classes, than you need to try some dietary and yoga pose practice changes. Click at the URL above to start my free, 7-day emails course now. "A desire arises in the mind. It is satisfied immediately another comes. In the interval which separates two desires a perfect calm reigns in the mind. It is at this moment freed from all thought, love or hate." (Swami Sivananda) "Always do good to others. Be selfless. Mentally remove everything and be free. This is divine life. This is the direct way to Moksha or salvation." (Swami Sivananda) "Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves." (Swami Sivananda) "Crave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will follow you by itself. (Swami Sivananda) http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-headstand-i/ "Desire is poverty. Desire is the greatest impurity of the mind. Desire is the motive force for action. Desire in the mind is the real impurity. Even a spark of desire is a very great evil." (Swami Sivananda) "Desire nothing, give up all desires and be happy." (Swami Sivananda) "Do not love leisure. Waste not a minute. Be bold. Realize the Truth, here and now!" (Swami Sivananda) "Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred." (Swami Sivananda) "Go beyond science, into the region of metaphysics. Real religion is beyond argument. It can only be lived both inwardly and outwardly." (Swami Sivananda) "God is all-full. He is self-contained. He is eternal satisfaction." (Swami Sivananda) YOGA ASANA HOW-TO: <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Hatha Yoga</a>http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html">Ashtanga Yoga</a> http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – To truly improve your body’s flexibility and stretching capacity, the most effective way is through Gravity Poses practice at home for 15 minutes per day. I have a free, 7-day email course that will show you how to get started. Click the link above now. "If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter - if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental, and spiritual happiness, and our minds will flood towards the Self." (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois) <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-warrior-1-utkatasana-poses">Learn Warrior Pose</a> http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/yoga-poses-for-flexibility-warrior-1-utkatasana-poses/ "The eight limbs of yoga are: respect toward others, self-restraint, posture, breath control, detaching at will from the senses, concentration, meditation & contemplation.... When harassed by doubt, cultivate the opposite mental attitude" (Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, 11.29 - 11.33.) "Yoga is possible for anybody who really wants it. Yoga is universal. Yoga is not mine. But don't approach yoga with a business mind - looking for worldly gain. If you want to be near God, turn your mind toward God, and practice yoga. As the scriptures say "without yoga practice, how can knowledge give you moksha [liberation]?" (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois) "There is no need to be overwhelmed by the many dimensions of astanga; just come in and take from it what you want." (Kathy McNames) "Do your practice and all is coming." (Pattabhi Jois) "Before you’ve practiced, the theory is useless. After you’ve practiced, the theory is obvious." (David Williams) "Ashtanga yoga is 99 percent practice, one percent theory." (Pattabhi Jois) <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Ashtanga Yoga Videos</a>

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<a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com">Hatha Yoga</a> http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – Yoga is great for improving flexibility, but if you are truly stiff and locked up, there are specific poses that can help you move forward more quickly. Diet is also essential to provide your body with the building blocks it needs to progress. Free 7-day email course reveals details. Click link above to get started. BKS Iynegar Quotes: "When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you exhale, it represents the service you are giving to the world." "The rythm of the body the melody of the mind & the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life." "Illuminated emancipation, freedom, unalloyed and untainted bliss await you, but you have to choose to embark on the Inward Journey to discover it." "Change leads to disappointment if it is not sustained. Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice." "It is through your body that you realize you are a spark of divinity." <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/hips-don%E2%80%99t-lie">Learn Yoga Pose</a> B.K.S. Iyengar was born into a poor Iyengar family. He had a difficult childhood. Iyengar's home village of Belur, Karnataka, India, was in the grips of the influenza pandemic at the time of his birth, leaving him sickly and weak. Iyengar's father died when he was 9 years old, and he continued to suffer from a variety of maladies in childhood, including malaria, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and general malnutrition. At the age of 15 Iyengar went to live with his brother-in-law, the well-known yogi, Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya in Mysore. There, Iyengar began to learn asana practice, which steadily improved his health. Soon he overcame his childhood weaknesses. <a href="http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html">Hatha Yoga Video Poses</a> 

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com">Hatha Yoga</a> http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com – Food & nutrition play a huge role in your ability to stretch deeply. By supplementing specific nutrients and practicing a specific series of postures, it’s possible to naturally double your flexibility in less than 1 month. I have a free e-course that’ll get you started. Click the URL above. INSPIRING YOGA QUOTES “I did not come to yoga to stretch. I came to live.” Maya Breuer “Practicing asanas began to teach me about myself. The body is such a great school of learning. It makes you pay attention.” Lilias Folan “The challenge, and the opportunity, that Yoga presents to us is the possibility of breaking the conditioning cycle. We do this by becoming aware of the depth and pervasiveness of our patterns and, at the same time, by working to change them. And true transformation begins at the moment that we become aware of our actual condition.” Gary Kraftsow “What I want to say is that there is a strong relationship between yoga on the mat and yoga off the mat. I’ve really come to believe that the energy accumulated in practice has a lot to do with my ability to get clarity about the reality of things.” John Friend <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/hips-don%E2%80%99t-lie">Learn Yoga Poses</a> “People sometimes ask me what difference practice has made in my life. The answer is it’s changed everything for me. And, in a funny way, it’s changed nothing." Lama Surya Das “The most profound benefit of yoga and meditation for me has been a natural relaxing into my life. Obstacles are not so scary. I am more fluid, more curious, and at the same time more patient. I have more options for happiness because I don’t require specific conditions. It is a relief to discover that I can be happy even if the world doesn’t revolve around me or my agenda.” Cyndi Lee <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles"> Yoga Student Articles/Resources </a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com">Hatha Yoga</a> http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com/videos.html – If you are not naturally flexible, you can learn quickly, but you cannot simply do average stretches and hope to see big results. Diet and nutrition play a very big role as well. I have a free email course that teaches you how to increase your flexibility safely and quickly. Click above URL to get started. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM YOGA TEACHERS & LEADERS: When one experiences truth, the madness of finding fault with others disappears. (Goenka) The mind is everything; what you think, you become. (Buddha) Peace will not come out of a clash of arms but out of justice lived and done by unarmed nations in the face of odds (Mahatma Ghandi) Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success. (Hatha Yoga Pradipika) The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in. (B.K.S Iyengar) Yoga Student Articles/Resources: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">Bikram Yoga</a> When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills (Chinese proverb) Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked. (The yoga sutras of Patanjali) When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath. (Hatha Yoga Pradipika) Yoga exists in the world because everything is linked (Desikashar) Do your practice and all is coming (Sri K Patthabi Jois) This calm steadiness of the senses is called yoga. Then one should become watchful, becomes yoga comes and go. (Katha Upanishad) <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles/hips-don%E2%80%99t-lie">Learn Yoga Pose</a>

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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> – I teach people how to double their flexibility using Gravity Poses & nutritional supplements to support limberness. Click on the link above to join my free, 7-day email course. Flexibility is generally defined as the range of motion of the joints. It is the ability to bend and stretch easily without too much effort. Flexibility depends upon various factors like the state of the joints, muscles, length and looseness of muscles, shape of bones, age etc. Some medical conditions like arthritis can affect flexibility. This flexibility can be attained by effective exercise and also through yoga. Stretching is generally done to increase flexibility. Flexibility can be best gained by performing stretching exercises which may include exercises of back, neck, shoulder, wrist, legs etc. If exercise is done in a proper way it is observed that a person with a rigid body before starting exercise will have gained flexibility of almost every part of his body with regular practice of exercise. Backbending Tips: <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html”>Yoga Postures</a> Some benefits of flexibility can be as follows: - Flexibility allows the body to move freely without much effort for activities like bending, stretching, dancing etc - Flexibility exercises help to reduce muscle soreness, tension and muscle tear if done with properly - Flexibility exercises also help reduce the chances of injuries - Flexibility exercise helps improve the join function - Decreased recovery time It is said that flexibility decreases with age but it is also true that flexibility can be attained at any age provided; the exercises are done in the right manner. With regular exercise, even a less flexible person can also achieve flexibility. Learn more about how to become flexible and limber: <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles”>Yoga Poses</a>

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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> – Flexibility is something that you can learn regardless of your age or physical ability level. I have a free email course that teaches the connection between nutrition and flexibility. Click on the link above to sign up. Flexibility can be well defined as the range of motion of a joint and is generally obtained by stretching exercises. Flexibility exercise can help reduce muscle soreness, risk of injuries, bend and twist easily without much effort etc. Hence, these exercises are highly recommended before and after the work out. Flexibility of the body is achieved only by practice. Certain factors limit the flexibility like age, shape of joints, type of joints, elasticity of tendons and ligaments, bony structure etc. <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html”>Yoga Postures</a> Flexibility and stretching go hand in hand. The more efficiently you perform stretching exercises the more flexible you become. And the more flexible you are, the better you can stretch. Stretching exercises are of varying complexities and it is very necessary to perform these stretches in a slow and gradual manner. No stretching exercise ever consists of any jerky movements. Flexibility stretching exercises are no different. But, it should be noted that if done in the wrong way, like any other stretching exercise, flexibility stretches will also have adverse effects and might prove harmful to the body. Hence, it is suggested that you stretch only after understanding the exercise thoroughly and if possible, under the guidance of an experienced yoga trainer. One of the commonly used flexibility exercise is the static stretch. It is the most simple and involves less movement of the muscles and joints. Static stretch is nowadays recommended after activity when the body is warm and when maximal stretching can occur. Static stretching after workout is said to decrease muscle soreness and increase muscle length.

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Added: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:52:47 -0800
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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> – Anyone can learn to double their flexibility very quickly using Gravity Poses and YOGABODY Nutritional supplements. I have a free, 7-day email course that shows how. Click above to get started. Strength and stretch classes help in learning the basic concepts of muscle contraction. Many people use stretching as a warm up exercise or also for cool down. But, for serious practitioners, it is a complete workout in itself. For the aid of such people, there are strength and stretch classes. These classes prove beneficial in reducing stress, improving posture, strengthening the muscles. They also help in improving the flexibility of the body thus enhancing the range of motion of all body parts. They also help in increasing the core strength body and also work towards mental balance. <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html”>Yoga Postures</a> Strength and stretch classes basically include pre-yoga stretches and a few yoga poses. Light weight training and complex stretching may be included later. Normally these are started with low intensity and gradually the intensity may be increased i.e. the stretch complexity, the time each stretch is held increases. A regular stretch and strength exercise not only strengthens the muscles but also helps in healing of the troubled muscles. This also has several health benefits as the entire body as well as the brain is involved in the exercise. Some benefits of strength and stretch are as given below: - Decrease in overall stress levels and muscle spasms - Strengthening of muscles - Increase in flexibility of the body and the range of motion of body parts - Improves balance, co-ordination of mind and body. - Improves overall health of mind and body - Improves circulation in the body and overall performance levels - It also help in reducing the pain in joints and muscles - Decrease risk of coronary heart diseases and helps fight cholesterol

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Added: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:52:47 -0800
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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> – Anyone can learn to double their flexibility very quickly using Gravity Poses and YOGABODY Nutritional supplements. I have a free, 7-day email course that shows how. Click above to get started. When asking people what they think Yoga is, there is sure to be more than one response. The physical exercises that stretch and strengthen the body are known as what people refer to as modern Yoga. These are known as Asana or positions. In addition, Yoga is also considered a way to liberate and realize ones self. The official definition of Yoga is actually “to unite,” or “to yoke.” This idea came from the same source as Hinduism. The practice of Yoga was meant to achieve spiritual, mental and physical peace and harmony. With all these possibilities, one might still not be sure and want to know: “What is Yoga?” <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html”>Yoga Postures</a> There are many styles of Yoga that may be introduced to us today, and they all have their own importance. However, today, when we talk of Yoga we often refer to the series of exercises as just one of the disciplines of the practice. Five practices of Yoga are outlined below to offer a basic introduction. MANTRA: This is a Yoga that is practiced to create a sense of calm in the mind as well as in the body. This form of Yoga involves chanting certain words repeatedly. The most common chant that is usually heard is the word “OM.” HATHA: This particular type of Yoga has been taught for years, and is one of the most popular styles. Practicing Hatha Yoga aims to perfect the body and mind simultaneously. Various postures also known as Asana and breathing techniques known as Pranayama, along with meditation techniques are integral to the Hatha Yoga. KUNDALINI: This is a form of Yoga that relates to focusing and awakening the awareness of our root energy, which lies dormant in our bodies.

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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> –I have a free, 7-day email course that shows how to increase your flexibility. Click above to get started. Few exercises to increase flexibility: Spine, trunk turning- Stand straight with legs apart. Your hands should be behind your head and start leaning forwards. While doing so your legs should be stable. Try and bring the right elbow in front of the body to touch the left knee such that your trunk rotates. Return to normal position. Perform with the other side. Spine, extension- Stand with feet together, hands upwards. Now step one leg forward and simultaneously move your upper body and head backwards. Return to start position. Repeat with the other leg. <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html”>Yoga Postures</a> Spine, lateral flexion- Stand straight with legs apart and both hands behind the head. Now slowly start bending your right elbow towards the outside of your right knee. Repeat with the other side. Posterior thigh stretch- Sit on a bench with your right leg straight on the table and your left leg resting on the floor. Now lean forward towards your right leg until you feel a stretch in your knee and calf. How the position for some time. Repeat with the other side. Neck stretch- Sit or stand straight with your arms hanging loosely at the side of your body. Now slowly turn your head towards one side. Hold for a few seconds and then turn to the other side. Repeat 3-4 times. The above are a only few exercises. There are lot more flexibility exercises for different parts of the body. A person can choose the exercise as per his requirement. “Hey man, I wanna be flexible too!” <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles”>Yoga Poses</a><

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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> - Learn how to increase your flexibility naturally. Free, 7-day email course reveals yoga teacher's stretching secrets. YOGA POSE VIDEO: Triangle Pose Lucas Rockwood of YOGABODY Naturals demonstrates trikonasana and parivritta trikonasana, triangle and reverse triangle pose, from the Ashtanga Yoga primary series. TRIANGLE POSE BENEFITS This is a simple posture, but it’s extremely powerful for stabilizing your knees and ankles, increasing flexibility in the hips and shoulders, hips and hamstrings. TRIANGLE POSE SETUP <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">Yoga Poses</a> Step your feet shoulders’ width distance apart, point your front toe, and turn your back foot in at a 45 degree angle. Using two fingers, clasp your big toe on the front foot, straighten both legs, both arms, and reach for the ceiling. With your eyes, look up. Breath deeply with a whisper sound, in and out through your nose for at least 5 breaths. FLEXIBILITY MADE EASY Yoga is a lot more than flexibility, but when you’re stiff and stuck in your body, it’s important to put your focus there so you can move on. YOGABODY Naturals has a free, 7-day email course that reveals the secret connection between food & flexibility. <a href="http://yogabodynaturals.com/about.html">Yoga Stud</a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/">Yoga Exercises</a> – Flexibility is NOT hard if you know which poses to practice and how to practice. On top of that, you just need to make sure that you’re getting 6 specific nutrients that promote elasticity in the body’s connective tissues. PRACTICE HARD Many yoga teachers (myself included), will tell you to take it easy, be safe, and take your time. This is good advice that should be followed, but I’d also recommend that you practice hard. What I mean is show up to class, listen to your teacher, and do as he or she says. Read books, try postures at home, wake up early, roll out your mat, and practice, practice, practice! Yoga can work miracles, but you have to work too. Looks like this: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html HEAL FAST Some part of my body is usually a little sore from yoga—but there is a big difference between soreness and pain. Soreness is good, pain is bad. To overcome your general yoga soreness, keep practicing—but practice more gently. Don’t stretch so deeply and modify postures as needed. Taking extended time off from practice is never beneficial. The rule “if you don’t use it, you lose it,” certainly holds true with yoga, but over zealous students have been known to blow out their knees, pull hamstrings, and slip disks in their back. This is serious pain that could keep you off your yoga mat for a REALLY long time, so practice continuously, but safely. NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS In an ideal world, we’d get all the healing nutrients we need from the foods we eat, but our food is no longer the nutrient-dense fuel source it once was (depleted soils, genetic engineering, etc.). For more yoga poses, flexibility, an stretching resources, visit: <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles”>Yoga Poses</a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/">Yoga Exercises</a> - Learn how to increase your flexibility naturally. Free, 7-day email course reveals yoga teacher's WHY ARE BACKBENDS SO HARD? Backbends shouldn’t really be called “backbends”, but instead “full body bends” because they involved so much more than just your back. All on its own, your spine has a pretty impressive range of motion, but in order to do a deep backbend, all the muscles and connective tissues that support your spine need to be long and limber. RECLINING HERO (a.k.a. supta vajrasana) Everyone I know who has an impressive backbend swears by this posture. Be safe, but if possible, hold this one for a LONG time. 1 – Kneel on the floor 2 – Knees together, feet apart, sit your bum down between your heals 3 – If it’s too intense at this point, bring your feet together and sit on your heals (skip remaining steps) 4 – If your bum is on the floor comfortably, lean back 5 – Elbows first, lower your back and head to the floor 6 – Grab opposite elbows over your head 7 – Relax totally for 2-5 minutes For more yoga poses, flexibility, an stretching resources, visit: <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html”>Yoga Postures</a> FOOD & YOGA Eat organic fruits and green vegetables, try supplementing your diet with all-natural vitamins and minerals, go to yoga classes, and do stretching exercises and yoga poses for flexibility on your own at home. True flexibility involves much more than just rolling out your yoga mat, but you can improve your flexibility quickly and safely by using the tips above combined with a committed stretching or yoga practice. ABOUT LUCAS & YOGABODY Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher, vegan chef, nutritional coach, and the founder of YOGABODY Naturals, an all-natural nutritional supplement company dedicated to education, outreach, and wellness.

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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> – Get flexible fast using safe and proven Gravity Poses and nutritional supplements that support your progress. Free, 7-day emails course show how. Click link above. YOGA - THE HISTORY OF PRACTICE There is no way to determine exactly when Yoga was first practiced. We do know its roots are steeped in the ancient Hindu culture, where it can be traced back at least 5,000 years. Some scholars believe Yoga was born out of Shamanism during the Stone Age. This belief is based on a number of similarities between the Neolithic settlements Mergarh (The Indus Valley Civilization now known as Pakistan and India 7000 BCE – 3200 BCE) and Modern Hinduism. But, in reality, it was probably, just the opposite. Shaman practices observed by Mergarh, was in fact influenced by the Hindu beliefs held at that time. For more yoga poses, flexibility, an stretching resources, visit: <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html”>Yoga Postures</a> Shamanism’s purpose was twofold: To heal, and to serve as the mediator of religious issues. In many ways, the object of the ancient Yogis was the same in that the Hindu belief system was also inclined to uplift the connection of one’s community. PROGRESSION OF YOGA As the centuries passed, the practice of Yoga progressed, incorporating the regard for inner experience. A Yogi’s technique placed emphasis on the improvement of the individual, his enlightenment and recovery, along with salvation. The first real indication of Yoga’s existence came from a set of stone seals unearthed in the Indus Valley. These were first inserted into records of history that date to about 3000 BC, and were linked to the Indus-Sarasvati (ancient India, once unrecognized as part of the enormous civilization); perhaps the largest civilization in existence in the ancient world. <a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles”>Yoga Poses</a>

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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> – Increase your flexibility easily with proper nutrition and Gravity Pose stretching exercises. Free 7-day email course shows how. YOGABODY founder, Lucas Rockwood, demonstrates Sun Salutation A from the Ashtanga-Vinyasa & Power Yoga traditions. The breath is meant to synchronize with the movement so that entire practice is like one long breathing exercises. Inhales are expansive, strong breathes while exhales are relaxing and opening. Flexibility exercises are an important component of any holistic health program, and while there’s a lot more to yoga than flexibility, when your body is stiff and painful during practice, it’s very much worthwhile to take some time to work on opening. Stretching exercises free videos and tips: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html">Yoga Asanas</a> ASHTANGA YOGA. as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in India. Ashtanga Yoga is a set series of postures linked together by vinyasas (flowing movements connected by breath). Traditionally, classes are taught in a “Mysore style” which means students self practice, and a teacher helps and adjusts as needed. POWER YOGA Power Yoga was born out of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, and many beginners find this modern style more accessible than its parent. Power classes tend to be very athletic and dynamic as students flow in and out of postures that are carefully coordinated with the breath to help maintain internal heat, sustain the heart rate, and increase strength and flexibility. In Ashtanga, breath, bandha (internal locks), and dristi (point of focus for the eyes) are the most important elements while practicing asanas. Pattabhi Jois says, yoga is “99% practice, 1% theory.” For more yoga poses, flexibility, an stretching resources, visit: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">Yoga Poses</a>

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/">Yoga Exercises</a> – 6 specific nutrients help yoga students’ bodies improve flexibility safely. YOGABODY Naturals 7-day email course show how to improve your flexibility. YOGA STYLES EXPLAINED SIVANANDA YOGA Sivananda Yoga was founded in 1959 by the late Swami Vishnu-devananda who was a student of Swami Sivananda in India. In Sivananda-style classes, traditional yoga postures are taught just as they have been practiced for centuries in the Himalayas. This includes a series of 12 postures, breathing, diet, chanting, scriptural study, and meditation. KRIPALU YOGA Developed by Kripalvananda and his disciple Yogi Amrit Desai, this gentle style of yoga encourages students to use poses to explore and release emotional and spiritual conflicts. Kripalu Yoga has three stages: Stage 1: Initially, postural alignment and coordination of breath and movement are emphasized while postures are held for a short duration only. Stage 2: Later, meditation is included and postures are held for prolonged periods. Stage 3: Finally, the practice of postures becomes a spontaneous "meditation in motion." Backbend dropback videos: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html">Yoga Postures</a> KUNDALINI YOGA The word "kundalini" means awareness, and its purpose is to awaken the life force which resides at the base of the spine and to allow that energy to flow through the body. Previously a secret practice, Kundalini was brought to the United States by Sikh master, Yogi Bhajan, in 1969. This style of yoga combines classic postures with breathing, chanting, and meditation. VINIYOGA YOGA Inspired by the teachings of yoga master, T. Krishnamacharya, and his son, T.K.V. Desikachar, Viniyoga adapts practices to meet individual students’ needs and to help them along the path of self-discovery and personal transformation. To learn more, visit www.viniyoga.com.

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<a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/">Yoga Exercises</a> – Flexibility & nutrition secrets revealed in a free, 7-day email course with YOGABODY Naturals. MORE YOGA STYLES ANANDA YOGA Founded by Paramahansa Yogananda who wrote the classic yoga text, Autobiography of a Yogi, Ananda practices consist of gentle postures combined with affirmations designed to prepare the body for meditation. ISHTA YOGA Ishta Yoga, (Integrated Science of Hatha Tantra and Ayurveda) is a physical and spiritual practice that addresses the individual needs of each student. Ishta’s founder, Alan Finger, distilled 15 different forms of yoga and blended them into a versatile mix of postures, meditation, teachings and chanting that can be adapted to the skills and abilities of each student. INTEGRAL YOGA Integral Yoga was brought to the United States in 1969 by Swami Satchidananda whose teachings and writings have had a huge impact on modern yoga practitioners. As the name suggests, Integral Yoga aims to integrate the various aspects of the body and mind through postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, and meditation. Backbend dropback video: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">Yoga Poses</a> SIVANANDA YOGA Sivananda Yoga was founded in 1959 by the late Swami Vishnu-devananda who was a student of Swami Sivananda in India. In Sivananda-style classes, traditional yoga postures are taught just as they have been practiced for centuries in the Himalayas. This includes a series of 12 postures, breathing, diet, chanting, scriptural study, and meditation. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher, vegan chef, nutritional coach, and the founder of YOGABODY Naturals, an all-natural nutritional supplement company that helps people increase their flexibility. For more information, visit: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com. For more yoga poses, flexibility, an stretching resources, visit: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">Yoga Exercises</a>

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<a href=“http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/”>Yoga Exercises</a> – Stiff? I can how you how to get flexible quickly and safely using unconventional Gravity Poses and proper nutrition. FOOD MAKES YOU FLEXIBLE? Sounds crazy, right? Well, it’s true. This is not science or theory; it’s a real-life, student-tested fact. If you eat a water-dense, plant-based diet with lots of superfoods, you’ll notice flexibility gains within three days. Don’t take my word for it—just try it! Below is a shortlist of my favorite Superfoods. Buy them fresh or low-temperature dried, and purchase organic whenever possible. DARK GREENS Dark green vegetables are some of the most mineral-dense foods on the planet, and waterborne greens or sprouted greens are even better (waterborne greens usually have 2-10 times more minerals) Primary Benefits: - potent source for minerals - alkalizing effect on the body (fights acid build-up) - boosts immune system - high in fiber (healthy bowels) - chlorophyll rich (cleanses and energizes the body) How-To: Backbend dropback video: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">Yoga Poses</a> SHOPPING LIST Spirulina, chlorella, barley grass juice extract, wheat grass, kale, parsley, all seaweeds and sea vegetables, chard, and spinach. PREHISTORIC GRAINS & SEEDS The advances in agricultural technology (selective breeding and genetic engineering) directly correlate to the decline of the nutritional value of our foods. Plants such as corn, soy, and rice—staples of the modern world—are a great source for calories, but they no longer pack the nutritional punch they did when our ancestors first began domestic cultivation. Today, the most nutrient-dense foods are what I call the prehistoric plants; the ugly, brown-colored, intimidating dry good you see in plastic bins at the health food stores. For more yoga poses, flexibility, an stretching resources, visit: <a href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">Yoga Flexibility Exercises</a>

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – Flexibility & nutrition secrets revealed in a free, 7-day email course with YOGABODY Naturals. MORE YOGA STYLES ANANDA YOGA Founded by Paramahansa Yogananda who wrote the classic yoga text, Autobiography of a Yogi, Ananda practices consist of gentle postures combined with affirmations designed to prepare the body for meditation. ISHTA YOGA Ishta Yoga, (Integrated Science of Hatha Tantra and Ayurveda) is a physical and spiritual practice that addresses the individual needs of each student. Ishta’s founder, Alan Finger, distilled 15 different forms of yoga and blended them into a versatile mix of postures, meditation, teachings and chanting that can be adapted to the skills and abilities of each student. INTEGRAL YOGA Integral Yoga was brought to the United States in 1969 by Swami Satchidananda whose teachings and writings have had a huge impact on modern yoga practitioners. As the name suggests, Integral Yoga aims to integrate the various aspects of the body and mind through postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, and meditation. Backbend dropback video: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/dropback.html SIVANANDA YOGA Sivananda Yoga was founded in 1959 by the late Swami Vishnu-devananda who was a student of Swami Sivananda in India. In Sivananda-style classes, traditional yoga postures are taught just as they have been practiced for centuries in the Himalayas. This includes a series of 12 postures, breathing, diet, chanting, scriptural study, and meditation. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher, vegan chef, nutritional coach, and the founder of YOGABODY Naturals, an all-natural nutritional supplement company that helps people increase their flexibility. For more information, visit: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com. For more yoga poses, flexibility, an stretching resources, visit: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – FREE 7-day email course reveals the yoga stretching flexibility secrets of nutrition and practice. FREE YOGA VIDEO: Virabhadrasana I/Warrior Pose YOGABODY Naturals founder, Lucas Rockwood demonstrates Utkatasana Pose, Virabhadrasana I, and Virabhadrasana II. This yoga pose is one of the foundational standing postures in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series as taught by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice where the breath and movements are synchronized to produce internal heat that purifies, strengthens, and opens up the body. BENEFITS OF UTKATASANA POSE (fierce pose/chair pose/awkward pose) Utkatasana Pose, often referred to as “chair pose,” is a simple-looking posture that when practiced correctly is actually quite challenging. For most yoga students, the most challenging area is the upper body. The idea is to press your hands flat together and straighten the arms directly up toward the ceiling (or as much as possible). In this yoga pose, it’s normal to feel blocked in your shoulders and chest, but through regular practice you can really open up. BENEFITS OF WARRIOR POSE (virabhadrasana pose) Virabhadrasana I and II are a foundational part of many yoga traditions. They are deceptively simple yoga poses, and when practiced correctly, both are extremely powerful for opening up the hips, strengthening the legs, and warming up the body for a deeper practice. Because of the dynamic nature of Warrior I and Warrior II poses, they are excellent for balancing and stabilizing the knees, ankles, and hips. http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles ABOUT VINYASA YOGA PRACTICE Vinyasa refers to the flowing series of movements when yoga students go from a low pushup position, to a backbend, then to downward-facing dog pose. This series of movements is meant to be connected to Ujjayi Breathing which builds internal heat and allows for greater flexibility. http://www.YogabodyNaturals.com

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – Flexibility made easy. Yoga teacher reveals stretching flexibility secrets in a free, 7-day email course. WARRIOR I & II YOGA VIDEO: Power Yoga Poses Lucas Rockwood demonstrates Utkatasana Pose, Virabhadrasana I, and Virabhadrasana II, commonly referred to as chair pose, and warrior I & II in Power Yoga and Power Vinyasa Yoga classes. These 3 poses are now taught in many different yoga schools internationally, but they originated as part of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice where the breath and movements are synchronized to produce internal heat that purifies, strengthens, and opens up the body. http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles POWER YOGA POSE BENEFITS: Utkatasana Pose (chair pose) Yoga attracts many people who have hurt their knees doing some other type of physical activity such as tennis or soccer. Yoga is excellent for healing knees, but it’s not a magic pill; and students need to practice carefully and slowly. Standing yoga postures from Power Yoga and Power Vinyasa Yoga classes such as Utkatasana Pose are excellent for balancing your strength and flexibility which is the definition of a healthy joint. POWER YOGA POSE BENEFITS: Warrior I & Warrior II Most people motor right through the warrior pose sequence in yoga classes, but these postures are actually much more than just warm-ups. Warrior I in particular (if held for 20, 30 or even 60 breaths) is extremely powerful for strengthening the legs, but even more so, opening and releasing the hips. Warrior 2 allows you to build balance and stability down into the joints while expanding the font of the body. POWER YOGA: The Practice Power yoga classes today are often built around these three yoga postures: Utkatasana, Warrior I, and Warrior II. What’s great is that these three postures are challenging for all levels of students. http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – FREE 7-day email course reveals the yoga stretching flexibility secrets of nutrition and practice. FREE YOGA VIDEO: Headstand (Sirsasana Pose) Sirsasana, or headstand, looks quite difficult, but is actually a very simple yoga pose that anyone can learn in 1-4 weeks. Inverted yoga postures can feel scary or awkward, but once you get used to the sensation, they are actually quite enjoyable. Long-time yoga students have been known to hold sirsasana for as long as 5 minutes; and the world record headstand is something like 2 hours and 40 minutes! HEADSTAND: Is it Safe? I have taught headstand in nearly every yoga class I’ve ever taught (which is thousands), and I’ve found it to be one of the safest and simplest yoga poses you can learn… provided you practice correctly. Some people like to argue that our bodies are not designed for this type of movement, but I think that’s a very limited view of human evolution. Gently resting your body weight on your head is hardly an extreme movement, and I’ve seen everyone from 80 lbs. elderly women to 225 lbs. bodybuilders learn to master this pose without much resistance. FREE yoga tips and tricks: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles BENEFITS OF HEADSTAND When you’re upside down, the blood pressure in your body is reversed. Your body has a “fail safe” on the brain so it doesn’t burst with pressure, but the rest of your body is undergoing a pretty serious shift. What this means is that fresh blood is pushed with more force into areas it wouldn’t normally reach as easily; and from a health perspective, this is a good thing! On a more subtle level, headstand tends to have a very calming and balancing effect on the body. Learn how to double your flexibility in 28 days using powerful gravity poses and nutritional supplements. FREE 7-day email course show how. http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – FREE 7-day email course reveals the yoga stretching flexibility secrets of nutrition and practice. HOW TO DO HEADSTAND (Sirsasana Pose) Sirsasana, or headstand, looks quite difficult, but is actually very simple to learn. In most yoga traditions, however, headstand is practiced near the end of a sequence. With this in mind, headstand is probably not a good idea until you are warm and loose from yoga or another form of exercise. HEADSTAND (Sirsasana Pose) STEP-BY-STEP 1) On your knees, grab opposite elbows on the floor (like in the video) 2) Keep your elbows close (it’ll feel weird, but it’s easier) 3) Interlace your hands and open up the palms so your head can slide in 4) Place the front part of your head (between the forehead and crown) on the floor and stand up like downward facing dog 5) Walk your feet in closer to your elbows 6) Straighten both legs all the way 7) If possible, bend one knee into your chest while the other leg stays straight 8) Switch 9) If you’re comfortable, bend both knees to your chest (don’t jump) and stay there 10) If you’re still comfortable, extend your legs to the sky HEADSTAND TIPS http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles Do NOT use the wall. It’s easier, but it’s not safe. When you’re ready, you’ll feel it and you can move safely that way. Do NOT let your elbows splay out to the sides. Do NOT jump into this pose. When you’re ready, you’ll fell it. YOGA STRETCHING FLEXIBILITY MADE EASY FREE 7-day email course show how: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – FREE 7-day email course reveals the yoga stretching flexibility secrets of nutrition and practice. HOW TO DO HEADSTAND (Sirsasana Pose) Sirsasana, or headstand, looks quite difficult, but is actually very simple to learn. In most yoga traditions, however, headstand is practiced near the end of a sequence. With this in mind, headstand is probably not a good idea until you are warm and loose from yoga or another form of exercise. HEADSTAND (Sirsasana Pose) STEP-BY-STEP 1) On your knees, grab opposite elbows on the floor (like in the video) 2) Keep your elbows close (it’ll feel weird, but it’s easier) 3) Interlace your hands and open up the palms so your head can slide in 4) Place the front part of your head (between the forehead and crown) on the floor and stand up like downward facing dog 5) Walk your feet in closer to your elbows 6) Straighten both legs all the way 7) If possible, bend one knee into your chest while the other leg stays straight 8) Switch 9) If you’re comfortable, bend both knees to your chest (don’t jump) and stay there 10) If you’re still comfortable, extend your legs to the sky HEADSTAND TIPS http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles Do NOT use the wall. It’s easier, but it’s not safe. When you’re ready, you’ll feel it and you can move safely that way. Do NOT let your elbows splay out to the sides. Do NOT jump into this pose. When you’re ready, you’ll fell it. YOGA STRETCHING FLEXIBILITY MADE EASY FREE 7-day email course show how: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – FLEXIBILITY SECRETS REVEALED: 7-day email course shows the little-known connection between what you eat and your stretching flexibility. FREE YOGA HEADSTAND VIDEO (Sirsasana Pose) Sirsasana, or headstand, is considered to be the “king of asanas,” or the king of all yoga poses. In truth, it’s a simple pose with tremendous benefits. In the Sivananda Yoga tradition, headstand is taught as the very first pose of the sequence. In most schools, headstand it taught last, so it takes some getting used to. But the truth is, if you are comfortable practicing headstand, it can be a very good way to warm the body up for practice and encourage blood circulation. HEADSTAND & FLEXIBILITY Headstand does not require much flexibility, and with proper instruction, even very stiff, inflexible people can master this pose. That said, if your hamstrings and shoulders are open and free, it does make it much easier and more comfortable. Headstand eventually becomes a very relaxing restful poses. Your breathing slows to 8-10 breaths per minute, and you can feel your heart rate drop as well. MASTERING HEADSTAND http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles Poses such as sun salutations can help balance and strengthen the upper body, but in reality, headstand requires very little strength when practiced properly. The easiest way to teach yourself this pose is to count your breaths. Begin with an easy number like 5 or 10 breaths, and slowly (but continuously) add breaths day-by-day until you can hold for 30 (or more) breaths comfortably. YOUR ARMS IN HEADSTAND In most versions of headstand, your arms are doing little more than balancing your body. As a general rule, you don’t want to feel strain or tightness in the shoulders or arms as you practice. More than anything, you gently keep you hips over your shoulders and your ankles over your hips so the balance is natural. FLEXIBILITY MADE EASY http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – IMPROVE YOUR FLEXIBILITY: Free, 7-day email course shows the secret connection between nutrition and flexibility. Yoga students only. FREE YOGA VIDEO: Ustrasana Pose (Camel Pose) Ustrasana or Camel Pose is a basic backbend posture that can really help open up the front of your body. When we talk about forward bends, we’re opening up the back of the body; and when we talk about backbends, it’s the front of the body we’re concerned with: the hips, the iliopsoas muscles, the shoulders, the chest. It’s important to remember that Camel Pose is NOT about grabbing your heals. It’s actually about opening your entire spine in a large arch. CAMEL POSE: Tips & Tricks The single most important thing to keep in mind with Camel Pose is that your hips want to press forward as much as possible. This means that your bum is moving away from your heals, not relaxing down. In order to find this dynamic in the posture, you want to press down into your feet, chins, and knees as you press your hips forward with your hands on your lower back. USTRASANA POSE: Open Your Heart The next important thing is to remember that your heart wants to open up and expand UP not down. Our natural reaction to backbends is to close off our chest; but the better choice is to relax your heart open as the shoulders move together behind the back. COMING UP http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles Once you get deep into the posture, it can feel quite comfortable, but be sure to come out of the pose carefully! The best way to come out of the posture is the same way you went in: hands on hips, head back, hips forward… slowly roll up! HOW LONG? This pose can be pretty intense, but it’s always helpful to set a “breath goal” before your start. 10 breaths is a good starting breath goal, and you can build from there. Camel Pose will help improve your practice of all other backbends as well. DOUBLE YOUR FLEXIBILITY in 28 DAYS! http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – DOUBLE YOUR FLEXIBILITY in 28 days! Free, 7-day email course reveals the secret connection between nutrition and flexibility. Yoga students only. KAPOTASANA (pigeon pose) Kapotasana is one of the more intense and challenging backbends taught, but if you learn to practice properly, it doesn’t have to be unpleasant to learn. Before even attempting this posture, you want to be thoroughly warmed up, and you should be competent in Ustrasana Pose and full wheel pose as well. This posture is essentially Ustrasana Pose taken one step further. HOW TO PRACTICE: Pigeon Pose http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles There are many different ways to get in and out of this posture, but the way I’ll teach you is the most comfortable and least extreme. Follow these steps: 1) Knees apart hips width 2) Hands on hips, pressing forward 3) Hips forward as far as you can, drop your head back 4) Take your hands to a prayer position at your throat 5) Legs strong, reach your hands to your ears, then extend all the way straight 6) Hang and breathe for as long as possible *optional next steps* 7) Take your hands to the floor (legs strong) 8) Press into your hands and try to straighten through the arms for 5 breaths 9) Walk your hands to your feet, take your heals, and lower your elbows to the floor 10) Reverse your way out of it PIGEON POSE TIPS You have to train yourself, “lower body strong, upper body soft.” It’s one of the most important principals of this posture and many other drop-back style backbends. In order to find freedom and flexibility in your chest and shoulders in particular, you have to consciously release those areas. YOGA STRETCHING FLEXIBILITY MADE EASY Yoga teacher reveals simple, at-home stretching flexibility secrets in a FREE, 7-day email course. Yoga students only please. http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – STRETCHING SECRETS REVEALED in a FREE, 7-day email course. Discover the secret connection between nutrition and flexibility. Yoga students only. FREE YOGA DROPBACK VIDEO Yoga backbends are one of the most fun and challenging of practices because they involve making the front of our body extremely vulnerable. Genetically, we’re hard-wired to guard our chest and protect our heart center; so in some ways, backbends are going against nature—but in a good way. DROPBACK BASICS Before you can do a yoga dropback, it’s essential that you are able to practice full wheel pose with straight arms comfortably for at least 30 breaths. Also called Urdva Dhanurasana, full wheel pose builds the foundation for this more advanced variation. HOW FLEXIBLE DOES MY BACK NEED TO BE? http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles I know many guys who are very stiff in their backs who can still do really nice, clean dropbacks. As mentioned, you must be competent at Urdva Danurasana (wheel pose), but after that, it’s mostly strength and balance. As in most backbending poses, the focus is on a strong and stable lower body and a loose and soft upper body. The further back you go, the more your body will instinctively close off your heart center, so you have to consciously tell yourself: “legs strong, heart open.” ROCKING BACK AND FORTH When you first begin learning dropbacks, it’s a good idea to practice the rocking technique. This is accomplished simply by “rocking” the weight primarily into your feet, then your hands, then back to your feet again. On one of the rocks, when the weight is on your feet, the next step is to gently push off with your fingertips. GRAVITY POSES & FLEXIBILITY When I was first learning this posture, practicing Gravity Poses (and eating the right foods) made huge difference. I have a free, 7-day course that explain how it works. Click here: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – FLEXIBILTY SECRETS REVEALED in a FREE, 7-day email course. Yoga teacher, Lucas Rockwood, shows the secret connection between nutrition and flexibility. Yoga students only. LEARN TO DO ASHTANGA-YOGA DROPBACKS (BACKENDS) Before your try this posture, you need to have a fairly open back. What I mean by that is you should be able to hold a full wheel pose with straight arms for at least a minute. You should be able to walk around in wheel pose (like a kid on the playground) without any sharp pain or loss of breath. Finally, you should be able to come up on your tip toes, and alternatively, come up on the tips of your fingers (not at the same time though). DROPBACKS STEP-BY-STEP http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles Traditionally, dropbacks are taught straight away after 3 wheel poses held for just 5 breaths each. For some people, this is OK. For most, it’s awful. Most of us have a lot of tension in our bodies and 3 backbends at 5 breaths each has only just touched the surface. So here’s what I do… 1) Do full wheel pose with straight arms for 30 breaths 2) Don’t move or adjust or anything 3) Do it again for 30 breaths 4) Do it a 3rd time for 30 breaths and then take a rest 5) On your forth go, you might be pretty exhausted, but that’s OK. Rock back and forth, feet-to-fingers 3 times and then lower down. *optional next steps* If all of the forward above steps went OK, the next step to actually come up to stand. Anatomically, this is simple. In practice, it’s a little tricky. Here’s what you do: 1) Rock 3 times, and on the 3rd rock, press all the weight into your heals 2) Try to look BACK at your bum (do not lift your head) 3) Let your arms hang 4) Push your hips and press into your heals 5) Your body will either ROLL up to stand, or it won’t 6) If it doesn’t, and you’re looking at your bum, you’ll just gently lower back down GAVITY POSES & NUTRITION IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY FAST http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR FLEXIBILITY? Free, 7-day email course reveals 7 secrets of nutrition and flexibility. ARDHA BADDHA PADMOTTANASANA – Free Yoga Video Stretching exercise video series with Lucas Rockwood, founder of YOGABODY Naturals. Lucas demonstrates ardha badha padmottanasana for flexibility of the knees, hips, and ankles. ABOUT THIS YOGA POSE Yoga is a really safe practice, but people do hurt themselves regularly, usually when they are trying to move too quickly into a posture they are not ready for. Also, in yoga, often the poses that heal our weak areas of the body are ALSO the same poses that can hurt us if we’re not careful. Ardha badha padmottanasan, for example, is excellent for building strong knees, angles, and hips, but you need to be careful anytime you bend and rotate your knees. FLEXIBILITY IN JOINTS http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles Often, we talk about “opening up our hips” or “loosening up our spine.” But the truth is, when we want a joint to have more range of motion, what we want to “loosen up” is the connective tissues supporting that joint. So the knuckle on your index finger has a small amount of connective tissue supporting it compared with your hip joint. For this reason, you can “open up” your hands much quicker than you can your hips. You can also accomplish more with less, meaning less time and energy will produce greater results… this is why many us struggle with stiffness in the big joints. The hips, the knees, the shoulders. FLEXIBILITY CAN BE LEARNED I used to be extremely stiff… so stiff, I honestly never thought I’d make it through an entire yoga class much less become a teacher. But flexibility is not magic. It’s not genetic. There’s a science to it, and I’ve done a good job of cracking the code. Nutrition is essential. Let me show you: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com – WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR FLEXIBILITY? Free, 7-day email course reveals 7 secrets of nutrition and flexibility. STANDING YOGA POSES: ardha baddha padmottanasana Ardha baddha padmottanasana is a simple-looking pose, but there are a lot of complex and delicate movements happening. To begin with, you take your right foot up on top of your left thigh. If you look at the top of your left thigh, there is a crease in the skin where the hip starts: this is where you want to place the foot. The outside wall of the right foot should fit right into that crease. GRAB THE TOE: ardha baddha padmottanasana The next step is to allow the right knee to gently move downward so it points toward the floor. Take your right hand and wrap it around the back. Slide your thumb between the first and second two (if possible), and again, allow the knee to gently drop down again. If you cannot reach the big toe, use a towel to catch the foot and hold the towel instead. Another option is to NOT bind and first work on opening the knee, hip, and ankle. FORWARD BENDING http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles When you forward bend, that’s when you need to be particularly careful. Move slowly and carefully, avoiding any sharp pain in the right knee. Use your left hand as a 2nd “foot” on the floor, drop your head, and again, allow the right knee to soften backwards. Come back up the same way, carefully, bending your standing knee as need to avoid straining your joints. TIPS If your knees are sensitive, it can be very helpful to “click” your knee before rotating. To do this, bend your knee to your chest and pull your heal toward your bum BEFORE you attempt to rotate the knee. Just this action alone can prevent strains. DOUBLE YOUR FLEXIBILITY Yoga teacher, Lucas Rockwood (in the video), reveals stretching flexibility secrets in a FREE, 7-day email course. Instant access: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com -- FREE 7-day email course reveals the yoga stretching flexibility secrets of nutrition and practi http://www.yogabodynaturals.com -- FREE 7-day email course reveals the yoga stretching flexibility secrets of nutrition and practice. HOW TO DO HEADSTAND (Sirsasana Pose) Sirsasana, or headstand, looks quite difficult, but is actually very simple to learn. In most yoga traditions, however, headstand is practiced near the end of a sequence. With this in mind, headstand is probably not a good idea until you are warm and loose from yoga or another form of exercise. HEADSTAND (Sirsasana Pose) STEP-BY-STEP 1) On your knees, grab opposite elbows on the floor (like in the video) 2) Keep your elbows close (it'll feel weird, but it's easier) 3) Interlace your hands and open up the palms so your head can slide in 4) Place the front part of your head (between the forehead and crown) on the floor and stand up like downward facing dog 5) Walk your feet in closer to your elbows 6) Straighten both legs all the way 7) If possible, bend one knee into your chest while the other leg stays straight 8) Switch 9) If you're comfortable, bend both knees to your chest (don't jump) and stay there 10) If you're still comfortable, extend your legs to the sky HEADSTAND TIPS http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles Do NOT use the wall. It's easier, but it's not safe. When you're ready, you'll feel it and you can move safely that way. Do NOT let your elbows splay out to the sides. Do NOT jump into this pose. When you're ready, you'll fell it. YOGA STRETCHING FLEXIBILITY MADE EASY FREE 7-day email course show how: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html