...In Sanskrit, the second chakra is known as "Svadhisthana." meaning "dwelling place of the Self." It is from the second chakra that our sexuality, sensuality, emotion, creativity and passion flows as you can well imagine it is a deeply powerful and instinctual place in our energy, so much of our energy germinates in this chakra.

Ruled by the element of water, the second chakra governs all of the fluids in the body, the reproductive organs and the pelvic cradle/hips. More specifically organs/glands/parts of the body associated with this chakra are:

Reproductive organs;

All liquids in the body - the circulation of blood, urine, menstruation, tears;

Hips, s...more

Yoga teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush - Part 1

...The doors will fly open on January 2nd with enthusiastic mobs of Yoga students. What can you do to prepare for the busiest stretch of the year? How can you keep their interest all year long?

If there was ever a time to clean up your Yoga studio or health club, now is the time. Depending on where you live, most of your Yoga students may be out Christmas shopping right now. This season is like the eye of a hurricane. It is a temporary slow spell before the busiest season for Yoga and fitness.

Bear in mind, there is a second wind in spring, when many Yoga students ...more

Best Effective Yoga Exercises For Slim waist

...Yoga in the latest discovery of the contemporary world and people are following the various asana's of yoga and it is giving them spiritual healing. Women have also started doing yoga, commonly yoga exercises waist as it is giving them peace and health. Yoga exercises waist is giving them what they most require and that is peace.

One thing which is very important about yoga exercises waist or any other exercises as it that it has to be practiced in the pr...more

Yoga vs Gym Workouts - Which is Better?

...ng through this routine for months, only to see that your efforts produced little to negative results. So, here are 5 truths that will help you achieve that lean and taut body you desire in less time...

1. The Benefits of Yoga

The two most effective benefits of yoga are increasing flexibility and increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons - yoga has positions that act upon the various joints of the body including those joints that are never really on the 'radar screen' let alone exercised.

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2. The Redundancy of Long, Slow Workouts

The 60-90 minute lackadaisical workout you've been doing is redundant and useless because of your yoga training. Yoga is aerobic in nature. If you aren't pushing yourself hard enough during your workout, then that too becomes aerobic in nature.

Experts suggest suppleme...more

Ateeka Yoga Positions