...The aim of yoga is to seek oneness with our source - God. We may prefer to use other terms for God; for example, Buddhists talk of realising our Higher Self and entering into Nirvana. However, whatever term we prefer to use, the underlying essence of yoga is to achieve oneness with our highest extended Self.

yoga is the science of going from our limited egoist self, to the unlimited transcendental consciousness, which is our real self. The practice of yoga enables us to discover the hidden meaning of life; yoga is a path to discover our real identity. In a sense there is nothing to realise, we only need to rediscover that which is currently hidden from our perspective.

"yoga is union. It is the union of the individual soul with the Supreme Self. yoga is the spiritual science that teaches us how the Ultimate Reality can be realised in life itself."

- Sri Chinmoy [1]

On the path of yoga, meditation plays a key role in helping us to seek union with God. Meditation is the process...more

Anatomy Of yoga - Getting A Solid Foundation

...t affects the human anatomy.

When looking for a good yoga teacher always check if the teacher has received training in basic anatomy. An incompetent and over enthusiastic teacher may try to push your body into positions it simply will not go, and this can of course cause serious injury.

A good place to start is comparative anatomy - which is understanding the underlying skeletal structure of the body, how the bones differ significantly from person to person, and how to use that knowledge in gaining a much deeper understanding of our individual yoga practices.

A good curriculum for learning more about the anatomy of Yoga could look som...more

Teaching Yoga For Parkinson's Disease

...o the trunk of the body, become affected.

This disease often is attributed to having no cause. Some factors can play a role, such as head trauma, drug use, toxins, or genetic predisposition. While there are several pharmaceuticals on the market, some of them seem to become counter-productive, but there are new and encouraging development trials.

At present, there doesn't seem to be a break-through drug to stop the advancement of Parkinson's disease. However, physical activity and therapy can allevi...more

Yoga For Arthritis - Yoga Contributes To Pain Relief As It Builds Your Confidence

... and if they don't the instructors will make sure that you're comfortable with the right props during a class, and that you exercise at your own pace.

If you're not near a studio, or if you find it hard to travel, you can learn gentle yoga exercises for arthritis from DVDs, in which the models performing the exercises have arthritis - so you can see what's possible for you.

Try yoga for your arthritis. Not only will yoga contribute to pain relief, but you'll be much healthier, and much happier and more confident.

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Benefit Of Yoga During Pregnancy