Tara Stiles: Sleep Tips: Bedtime Yoga (VIDEO)
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
YouTube - Kriya Yoga Lesson 1 of 3: Kriya Yoga Physics Nowhere NowHere
NOTICE:
I am thinking about deleting this post.
The following THREE videos (in this one post) seem to only be advertisements and not really offer instruction.
I will give them one more viewing....
- Kriya Yoga Lesson 1 of 3: Kriya Yoga Physics Nowhere NowHere
I am thinking about deleting this post.
The following THREE videos (in this one post) seem to only be advertisements and not really offer instruction.
I will give them one more viewing....
- Kriya Yoga Lesson 1 of 3: Kriya Yoga Physics Nowhere NowHere
Monday, May 18, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Yoga Cobra Pose for Healthy Back
Yoga Cobra Pose for Healthy Back:
Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose Practice Details:
a. Step-by-Step Instructions for Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose:
Lie flat on the floor, stomach down and feet extended.
Place your hands near your shoulders and then raise your upper body and torso up off the ground. The upper thighs should remain on the floor. You back should arch up.
Turn your head up and look upwards as well. Stretching your neck.
You can either do Long Deep Breathing or do the Breath of Fire Breathing Exercise.
As a variation, you can go up and down in cobra pose. Coming up and breathing in, holding the position for a few seconds and then coming back down and exhaling.
b. Duration for Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose:
15 Seconds - 7 minutes.
Start slowly and build up your time steadily from there.
c. Benefits of Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose:
Very good for improving the health of the back and spine. Good for toning all the back muscles and tissue related to the vertebrae.
Massages all the digestive organs improving both digestion and elimination. Works on balancing both the manipura (navel) chakra and the swadhisthan (sex) chakra.
Works on all the nerve junctions that lie along the spine, as well as the important psychic channels that run through the spinal cord.
Works on improving functions of the ovaries and reproductive glands.
Works on the thyroid and para thyroid glands and the vishuddhi (throat) chakra.
Opens up the heart chakra (anahata) promoting softness of character.
Good for improving vision and toning the optical nerve.
Builds upper body strength. Specially the shoulders (deltoids), triceps and chest (pectoral) muscles. This is more true if you use the modified version of cobra pose where you go up and down.
d. Practice Tips for Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose:
Careful with your lower back! Do not over strain.
Also, careful with the elbows if you are using the bent arm version.
Going up and down in cobra pose is excellent for building strong arms, shoulders and chest muscles without risking injury."
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This is from an excellent website!! Go there for much, much more!
Remember: The craving stops... whether you smoke or not. So DONT!
Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose Practice Details:
a. Step-by-Step Instructions for Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose:
Lie flat on the floor, stomach down and feet extended.
Place your hands near your shoulders and then raise your upper body and torso up off the ground. The upper thighs should remain on the floor. You back should arch up.
Turn your head up and look upwards as well. Stretching your neck.
You can either do Long Deep Breathing or do the Breath of Fire Breathing Exercise.
As a variation, you can go up and down in cobra pose. Coming up and breathing in, holding the position for a few seconds and then coming back down and exhaling.
b. Duration for Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose:
15 Seconds - 7 minutes.
Start slowly and build up your time steadily from there.
c. Benefits of Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose:
Very good for improving the health of the back and spine. Good for toning all the back muscles and tissue related to the vertebrae.
Massages all the digestive organs improving both digestion and elimination. Works on balancing both the manipura (navel) chakra and the swadhisthan (sex) chakra.
Works on all the nerve junctions that lie along the spine, as well as the important psychic channels that run through the spinal cord.
Works on improving functions of the ovaries and reproductive glands.
Works on the thyroid and para thyroid glands and the vishuddhi (throat) chakra.
Opens up the heart chakra (anahata) promoting softness of character.
Good for improving vision and toning the optical nerve.
Builds upper body strength. Specially the shoulders (deltoids), triceps and chest (pectoral) muscles. This is more true if you use the modified version of cobra pose where you go up and down.
d. Practice Tips for Kundalini Yoga Cobra Pose:
Careful with your lower back! Do not over strain.
Also, careful with the elbows if you are using the bent arm version.
Going up and down in cobra pose is excellent for building strong arms, shoulders and chest muscles without risking injury."
BLOGGER NOTES:
This is from an excellent website!! Go there for much, much more!
Remember: The craving stops... whether you smoke or not. So DONT!
Panting Dog Breath of Fire
Cleanse and Detox Your Body with Powerful Yoga
"a. Instructions for practicing Detoxifying Panting Dog Breath of Fire:
Yes the pose is called Panting Dog Breath of Fire!
As illustrated above, sit up on your heels in Rock pose, except lean forward slightly. Rest your hands on your knees as shown.
Now open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out as far as it will go. Now begin to pant like a dog. Remember what I said above and don’t hold back. You are a Kundalini Yogi, just stick your tongue out and pant like a dog. All the breathing should be taking place through the mouth.
Emphasize the exhalation, and with every exhalation your stomach should be contacting in towards your spine sharply (similar to Kapalbhati Yoga Pranayama in this way). The pace should be fast, just like a tired dog panting.
If you feel a metallic taste emerging on the back of your tongue, this is toxic heavy metals being release and cleansed from deep within your tissue, keep going!
b. Duration for Detoxifying Panting Dog Breath of Fire:
1 - 5 minutes. If 1 minute is too much you can start with 15 seconds and build up from there as well.
c. Benefits of Detoxifying Panting Dog Breath of Fire:
Detoxifies and cleanses your system of garbage, toxins and heavy metals.
Strengthens and tones your abdominal muscles.
Builds your respiratory capacity.
Promotes good health and longevity.
d. Practice Tips for Detoxifying Panting Dog Breath of Fire:
Like I mentioned above, you can add this exercise to the end of any Kundalini Yoga Kriya. It helps your system purge itself of any toxins that have been released into the blood stream as a result of the Kriya.
After doing this cleansing exercise, I also recommend drinking plenty of water once your yoga session is completed, to further help wash out any released toxins.
Given the amount of pollution in our air and water, we can’t afford not to incorporate Panting Dog Breath of Fire into our routine from time to time. It really will help cleanse and detoxify your entire system."
"a. Instructions for practicing Detoxifying Panting Dog Breath of Fire:
Yes the pose is called Panting Dog Breath of Fire!
As illustrated above, sit up on your heels in Rock pose, except lean forward slightly. Rest your hands on your knees as shown.
Now open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out as far as it will go. Now begin to pant like a dog. Remember what I said above and don’t hold back. You are a Kundalini Yogi, just stick your tongue out and pant like a dog. All the breathing should be taking place through the mouth.
Emphasize the exhalation, and with every exhalation your stomach should be contacting in towards your spine sharply (similar to Kapalbhati Yoga Pranayama in this way). The pace should be fast, just like a tired dog panting.
If you feel a metallic taste emerging on the back of your tongue, this is toxic heavy metals being release and cleansed from deep within your tissue, keep going!
b. Duration for Detoxifying Panting Dog Breath of Fire:
1 - 5 minutes. If 1 minute is too much you can start with 15 seconds and build up from there as well.
c. Benefits of Detoxifying Panting Dog Breath of Fire:
Detoxifies and cleanses your system of garbage, toxins and heavy metals.
Strengthens and tones your abdominal muscles.
Builds your respiratory capacity.
Promotes good health and longevity.
d. Practice Tips for Detoxifying Panting Dog Breath of Fire:
Like I mentioned above, you can add this exercise to the end of any Kundalini Yoga Kriya. It helps your system purge itself of any toxins that have been released into the blood stream as a result of the Kriya.
After doing this cleansing exercise, I also recommend drinking plenty of water once your yoga session is completed, to further help wash out any released toxins.
Given the amount of pollution in our air and water, we can’t afford not to incorporate Panting Dog Breath of Fire into our routine from time to time. It really will help cleanse and detoxify your entire system."
Hatha Yoga Poses | Free Online Galleries
Hatha Yoga Poses | Free Online Galleries
Example:
Hatha Yoga Back Stretching Pose
Instructions at website
Example:
Hatha Yoga Back Stretching Pose
Instructions at website
English Tvameva Mata Vedic Mantra for Expressing Divine Love
YouTube - English Tvameva Mata Vedic Mantra for Expressing Divine Love:
O Lord!
You are my mother and You are my father,
You are my relative and You are my friend,
You are my wisdom and You are my wealth,
Thou art my all-in-all, O Lord of Lords.
O Lord!
You are my mother and You are my father,
You are my relative and You are my friend,
You are my wisdom and You are my wealth,
Thou art my all-in-all, O Lord of Lords.
Knees, Chest, and Chin Yoga Pose- Ashtanga Namaskara Yoga Pose
Knees, Chest, and Chin Yoga Pose- Ashtanga Namaskara Yoga Pose
Also known as: Salute with Eight Limbs
Type of pose: Backbend
Benefits: Increases the flexibility of the spine.
Knees, Chest and Chin is usually done as part of the Sun Salutation vinyasa sequence. It is can be done as an alternative to Chaturanga Dandasana in the sequence for beginners.
Instructions:
1. From Plank position, drop the knees to the floor.
2. Bring the chest and chin forward and down to the floor, placing the chest right between the hands.
3. Keep the elbows hugging into your sides.
4. The hips should stay high.
Beginners: This pose is like a half push-up, and will help you build the arm strength necessary to move onto Chaturanga Dandasana
Advanced: You may want to include Knees, Chest, and Chin in your first few Sun Salutations as you warm up before going on to Chaturanga.
Also known as: Salute with Eight Limbs
Type of pose: Backbend
Benefits: Increases the flexibility of the spine.
Knees, Chest and Chin is usually done as part of the Sun Salutation vinyasa sequence. It is can be done as an alternative to Chaturanga Dandasana in the sequence for beginners.
Instructions:
1. From Plank position, drop the knees to the floor.
2. Bring the chest and chin forward and down to the floor, placing the chest right between the hands.
3. Keep the elbows hugging into your sides.
4. The hips should stay high.
Beginners: This pose is like a half push-up, and will help you build the arm strength necessary to move onto Chaturanga Dandasana
Advanced: You may want to include Knees, Chest, and Chin in your first few Sun Salutations as you warm up before going on to Chaturanga.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
YouTube - Meditating On The Chakras
YouTube - Meditating On The Chakras:
Root Chakra or Muladhara:
This chakra is located at the base of the spine and
aids us in our ability to survive and adapt
This area once opened is also considered to give us the stability
we need to endure the trials of our everyday lives.
When this chakra is blocked it makes us afraid of change but
once opened will open us up to the beauty and wondrous
opportunities that life has to offer.
Root Chakra or Muladhara:
This chakra is located at the base of the spine and
aids us in our ability to survive and adapt
This area once opened is also considered to give us the stability
we need to endure the trials of our everyday lives.
When this chakra is blocked it makes us afraid of change but
once opened will open us up to the beauty and wondrous
opportunities that life has to offer.
Knees, Chest, and Chin Yoga Pose- Ashtanga Namaskara Yoga Pose
Knees, Chest, and Chin Yoga Pose- Ashtanga Namaskara Yoga Pose
Also known as: Salute with Eight Limbs
Type of pose: Backbend
Benefits: Increases the flexibility of the spine.
Knees, Chest and Chin is usually done as part of the Sun Salutation vinyasa sequence. It is can be done as an alternative to Chaturanga Dandasana in the sequence for beginners.
Instructions:
1. From Plank position, drop the knees to the floor.
2. Bring the chest and chin forward and down to the floor, placing the chest right between the hands.
3. Keep the elbows hugging into your sides.
4. The hips should stay high.
Beginners: This pose is like a half push-up, and will help you build the arm strength necessary to move onto Chaturanga Dandasana
Advanced: You may want to include Knees, Chest, and Chin in your first few Sun Salutations as you warm up before going on to Chaturanga.
Also known as: Salute with Eight Limbs
Type of pose: Backbend
Benefits: Increases the flexibility of the spine.
Knees, Chest and Chin is usually done as part of the Sun Salutation vinyasa sequence. It is can be done as an alternative to Chaturanga Dandasana in the sequence for beginners.
Instructions:
1. From Plank position, drop the knees to the floor.
2. Bring the chest and chin forward and down to the floor, placing the chest right between the hands.
3. Keep the elbows hugging into your sides.
4. The hips should stay high.
Beginners: This pose is like a half push-up, and will help you build the arm strength necessary to move onto Chaturanga Dandasana
Advanced: You may want to include Knees, Chest, and Chin in your first few Sun Salutations as you warm up before going on to Chaturanga.
Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskara
Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskara
Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara in Sanskrit) are the core of a Vinyasa style yoga practice. A sun salutation is a series of poses done in succession so that one pose flows into the next. The pace of the flow and how long the poses are held may vary, but the movement is done in accompaniment with the breath. The purpose of the Sun Salutation is to warm up the body for more intense stretches.
First, a basic Sun Salutation sequence for beginners. Click the link if you don’t know the pose.
1. Come to stand in Tadasana
2. Inhale - Bring the arms out to the sides and up to Urdhva Hastasana
3. Exhale - Swan dive down hinging at the hips bringing the palms flat on either side of your feet to Uttanasana*
4. Inhale - Come up to a flat back bringing the chin up and the finger tips to the floor
5. Exhale - Bring the palms flat, forward bending again into Uttanasana
6. Inhale - Bring the right foot to the back of the mat, come up on to the finger tips into a low lunge
7. Exhale - Bring the left foot back to meet the right coming into Downward Facing Dog
8. Inhale - Come forward to a Plank position
9. Exhale - Drop to your Knees, Chest, and Chin
10. Inhale - Come forward to a low Cobra
11. Exhale - Back to Downward Facing Dog
12. Inhale - Bring the right foot next to the right hand into low lunge*
13. Exhale - Bring the left foot forward next to the right and forward bend into Uttanasana
14. Inhale - Bring the arms out to the sides and up, reversing the swan dive to Urdhva Hastasana
15. Exhale - Drop the arms back to Tadasana
Repeat on the left side.
*Tips for beginners :
-In Uttanasana, bend the knees if you need to in order to bring the palms flat. When you come to a flat back, bring the hands off the floor onto your shins.
-When you bring the right foot back up to the front of the mat, help the foot up with your hand if it doesn’t make it to the front.
Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara in Sanskrit) are the core of a Vinyasa style yoga practice. A sun salutation is a series of poses done in succession so that one pose flows into the next. The pace of the flow and how long the poses are held may vary, but the movement is done in accompaniment with the breath. The purpose of the Sun Salutation is to warm up the body for more intense stretches.
First, a basic Sun Salutation sequence for beginners. Click the link if you don’t know the pose.
1. Come to stand in Tadasana
2. Inhale - Bring the arms out to the sides and up to Urdhva Hastasana
3. Exhale - Swan dive down hinging at the hips bringing the palms flat on either side of your feet to Uttanasana*
4. Inhale - Come up to a flat back bringing the chin up and the finger tips to the floor
5. Exhale - Bring the palms flat, forward bending again into Uttanasana
6. Inhale - Bring the right foot to the back of the mat, come up on to the finger tips into a low lunge
7. Exhale - Bring the left foot back to meet the right coming into Downward Facing Dog
8. Inhale - Come forward to a Plank position
9. Exhale - Drop to your Knees, Chest, and Chin
10. Inhale - Come forward to a low Cobra
11. Exhale - Back to Downward Facing Dog
12. Inhale - Bring the right foot next to the right hand into low lunge*
13. Exhale - Bring the left foot forward next to the right and forward bend into Uttanasana
14. Inhale - Bring the arms out to the sides and up, reversing the swan dive to Urdhva Hastasana
15. Exhale - Drop the arms back to Tadasana
Repeat on the left side.
*Tips for beginners :
-In Uttanasana, bend the knees if you need to in order to bring the palms flat. When you come to a flat back, bring the hands off the floor onto your shins.
-When you bring the right foot back up to the front of the mat, help the foot up with your hand if it doesn’t make it to the front.
Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
Type of pose: Backbend
Benefits: Increases the flexibility of the spine. Can help relieve back pain.
Cobra is usually done as part of the Sun Salutation vinyasa sequence. It is can be done as an alternative to Upward Facing Dog in the sequence for beginners.
Instructions:
1. From Knees, Chest, and Chin position, release the tops of the feet to the floor and press them down.
2. Slide your chest forward and up keeping your hands exactly where the were.
3. Roll your shoulders back and lift the chest higher, while keeping the low ribs on the floor.
4. Keep your neck neutral, don’t crank it back.
Beginners: Strongly engaging the legs and pressing them down will help you bring your chest higher.
Advanced: Keeping the chest high, bring the palms off of the floor. Or keep the palms on the floor and start to straighten the arms for a more intense backbend.
I name this blog Yoga Cobra after seeing the Cobra Pose in yoga.
This pose may be key to my structural soundness.
I have been suffering from a bad back for about 1/2 my life now....since the early to mid 80's.
I will be using this blog for my yoga journal.
I have found some nice meditation music, zen and buddist tweets and other inspirational writings that would best be saved in a blog.
I envy the smooth flexibility of the cobra....it is so effortless. I want to be well again, maybe I can learn from our brother the Cobra.......
This pose may be key to my structural soundness.
I have been suffering from a bad back for about 1/2 my life now....since the early to mid 80's.
I will be using this blog for my yoga journal.
I have found some nice meditation music, zen and buddist tweets and other inspirational writings that would best be saved in a blog.
I envy the smooth flexibility of the cobra....it is so effortless. I want to be well again, maybe I can learn from our brother the Cobra.......
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Serpent vertebrae
Oh to so limber!
