Yoga and Relaxation Tips: What is it?
September 3rd, 2008 Shaka Posted in Health | 1 Comment »
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Yoga and Relaxation Tips: What is it?
Meditation is the seventh state, or limb, of yoga – Dhyana. It is the attempt to reach pure consciousness.
To meditate, you need to calm the mind and focus on a specific object or word. For example, you may have heard of people saying, “Om” continuously during meditation. Your eyes can be open or closed. The important thing to remember is that your goal is to reach that state of “pure consciousness” when you meditate.
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September 3rd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
[...] You may wonder why “relaxation” is identified as a specific part of yoga. Don’t we all know how to relax already? In yoga, relaxation is the way you clear your mind of everyday thoughts and distractions. Before you begin, it readies you for the practice. When you relax between series of postures, it allows you to pause and re-energize before the next series. At the end of your session, yoga helps you to prepare for returning to everyday life. I’ve found that the “relaxation” during my yoga practice often carries into my other daily activities. I’m more calm and self-assured; little difficulties and distractions don’t bother me. Previous Yoga Tip [...]