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5 Oct

10 Benefits of Yoga Practice

By Yogabeefits of yoga, yoga and meditation
Human body has amazing ability to heal itself. When it comes to health it is always better to prevent illnesses than going for costly treatments which not only burn a deep hole in the pocket but has varying degree of side effects depending on systems of medicine. Yoga has proved to be very effective in maintaining balanced physical and mental health. While its postures have direct positive effect on various body organs, the numerous breathing exercises calm the mind, alleviate the stress and they together help cope up with challenges of modern life. This is the reason popularity of yoga has spread far and wide and it is hardly possible to find any community in the world which is now not aware about its benefits. Unlike exercises in a gym, [...] Read More
2 Oct

What qualities and qualifications do you need to be a yoga instructor?

By Yogayoga and meditation
Over the past decade or so, yoga has become quite popular and its reach continues to expand. In order to meet the growing demand for yoga teachers and instructors, yoga schools have significantly grown in numbers. Some of the towns have developed into yoga hubs and students and learners have been joining them to acquire certificates in the ancient practice. But do all of them succeed as a good yoga teacher? The answer is No. Like any school or university teacher, only those yoga teachers make a good career in the field who remain consistent in their practice, master the skill, and specialise in the subject. In addition to this other attributes like keeping students engaged, being able to clearly communicate instructions and attention to detail go long way in [...] Read More
18 Sep

The Reasons Why Rishikesh is famous for Yoga

By Yogayoga and meditation
In the foothills of mighty Himalayas and the bank of the holy Ganga lies the quaint town of Rishikesh. It's one of the very few places where nature and tranquility meet to create perfect setting for spiritual journey. For thousands of years, saints and sages have found this place most suitable for spiritual practice and have attained enlightenment. One can feel the spiritual vibrations all around here. There was a time when Rishikesh had only wooden houses and huts where spiritual seekers constantly meditated. In secluded dwellings, seekers learnt the ancient vedic scriptures. In course of time, the small settlement grew into a town and now it has developed into a yoga hub with people all across the world thronging to experience the inner peace through yoga and meditation. Rishikesh [...] Read More
16 Sep

Why do so many foreigners come to Rishikesh?

By Yoga, yoga School in Rishikeshyoga and meditation
From the land of saint and sages to a melting pot of people from around the world, Rishikesh has evolved into a spiritual destination with global appeal over a period of time. It is called Yoga capital of the world not without a reason. The beautiful Uttarakhand city attracts people from various cities of the world for some or the other reason. Be it adventure activities like river rafting, Ganga aarti at Triveni ghat, or a spiritual vibe that attracts seekers from around the world, Rishikesh has something for everyone. A large chunk of tourists come for learning and practicing Yoga in Rishikesh as the natural beauty of the place merges beautifully with the deep spiritual knowledge and wisdom that the saint and sages living here possess. Rishikesh has a [...] Read More
16 Dec

How Yoga and Meditation Can Help Heal Addiction

By Yogadaily meditation, healing meditation, meditation, yoga, yoga and meditation

Imagine living a life when you are breathing, walking, surviving but not truly present, being remote controlled by an outsider. Except that outsider isn’t a person but a substance which you may take for a temporary high. Addiction to alcohol, drug, or even internet can change one’s personality for the worse and enslave one, preventing one from leading a healthy and emotionally satisfying life. While initially one may take it just for experimenting, feeling good, stop feeling bad or performing better at work or studies, once your brain gets used to it, it is very difficult to rewire it and convince it to stop craving for it. Even though your rational mind knows that your addiction is eating away your health, the urge to feel that high lurks around, chases […]

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