...itating on bad thoughts, meditation would be a bad experience.

To be honest, it depends upon what you meditate about; and in truth, within some schools of Yoga, Hinduism, or Buddhism is taught. For me, this has always been a conflict, as I love Yoga, but have no desire to change my faith.

The many teachings of Yoga and meditation, are non-sectarian. Now, if Yoga were a religion, which would it be? The principles of Yoga are universal.

The Yamas and Niyamas are similar, in principle, to the Ten Commandments, but as a christian you have the right to pick and choose what you want from Yoga. You also have the right to avoid sectarian ashrams.

Yoga practice, and meditation, give many ...more

Yoga Questions and Answers

...mately 5000 years. More and more medical practitioners and therapists are using Yoga as a remedy for many kinds of poor health conditions. The rewards of Yoga practice are numerous and consist of increased strength and flexibility, cardiovascular vigor, healing injuries, produces mental clarity and emotional balance.

Most significantly, its a complete exercise. Yoga practice can replace various exercises such as: . 1.Weight lifting drills for strength.
2.Jogging or aerobics for cardiovascular workout.
3.Tai Chi for building awareness of balance and harmony.
4.Stretching exercises for flexibility.
5.Meditation for relaxation and tranquility of ...more

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - Warrior III

...you have high blood pressure do not do this posture.

3) In case of any problem with your foot, ankle or hip do not attempt this posture.

Note: Do not let your body, head or hip to rotate.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this posture for you. It is best to perform this yoga posture in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga expert based in London.

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Explore The History Of Yoga - The beginning

...of different schools of thought. All share a common origin in the Vedas and all have certain characteristics in common.

They differ, however, in what they emphasize as the primary goal or road to enlightenment. For example, karma yoga focuses on service while raja yoga concentrates on transformational knowledge. hatha yoga is the practice of physical postures and breathing exercises while those engaged in dhyanya yoga meditate on the absolute.

The father of yoga

Patanjali is sometimes known as the father of yoga. Between AD 200 and 200 BC, this noted physician and sage recorded 195 sutras or aphorisms. We can trace the history of yoga back to these concise guidelines, which continue to serve as relevant guidelines to anyone hoping to integrate yoga more fully into his or her life.

The eight limbs of Patanjali

1. Yamas: The five yamas are social behaviors or moral guidelines: non-violence, truth and honesty, non-lust, non-stealing and non-possessiveness. If you have a Judeo-Chri...more

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