Meditation and Yoga

Monks attempt to meditate all the time. Of course, they only practice formal meditation for so many hours during the day, but they attempt to carry the peaceful, concentrated mind developed during formal meditation with them in all their activities.

I think he means to be mindful of what is present in the present moment. To be present. To be here by being mindful.

Yes..

A person having perfect control over sexual energy applied with Sacred breathing techniques or kundalini yoga can attain Super Natural Powers (Asthama Sidhis)

There are many ways to reach nirvana or enlightenment. Some Buddhists believe that it is possible for some people who, given the right causes and conditions, to become enlightened instantly. Even those who believe this is possible say it is very rare. More often, the path to enlightenment stretches over the course of many lifetimes. Practicing the Dharma (the path) helps to speed the process along, and it increases happiness in this lifetime. Some of the practices are meditation, analytical meditation, accumulating merit by reciting mantras, helping others and by other means, cultivating right views and generating compassion for all sentient beings. There are other practices and they all are aimed at training the mind to be able to understand in an authentic way that this life and the reality we perceive in everyday life is not the true nature of reality. Once we perceive the true nature of reality and cultivate compassion to the degree that we have loving kindness for all sentient beings equally, we will be enlightened. Yoga is a meditation practice which involves manipulating the mind and energies through assuming various poses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are some innacuracies in the answer above. Since 'I' am enlightened, let me explain: Enlightenment is not of the 'I' (or ego entity that we identify with). Rather it is from the 'I.' When this 'I' is seen as just another object in awareness, just like a pencil, a tree, your arm, or your thoughts -- then enlightenment has occured. At this stage identification with this ego or 'I' ceases, and one understands fully that what one really is, is the backdrop on or the awareness in which the 'I,' the thoughts, the arm, the pencil, and the tree appear. When this becomes known, all else becomes known as well. Therefore while all meditation and yoga is helpful as enabling practices and preparatory steps -- enlightenment occurs only as a result of an intense effort at self-inquiry, where the aspirant turns his own Self into an object of inquiry. Even then, the actual occurence is really causeless. That is, there is a jump! All other efforts just develop the fertile ground for the causeless to manifest.

Here is my disagreement:

The answer above is inclined toward Buddhist perspective.. even that in an inaccurate way. What is Enlightenment... the answer cannot be put in words... the words are mere indicators or a metaphor... you have to experience it for yourself...In fact in the words of my teacher Dr. Maruti Sharma meditation is Spiritual Enlightenment and Yoga is Spiritual Enlightenment. He says if Spiritual Enlightenment is missing meditation is a simple mind bending exercise just like without Spiritual enlightenment yoga is just a physical exercise. I will put it how I experience it as 'Being free and happy beyond time and space'. This is my experience. You have to find your own experience.

A spin instructor typically makes $25-30 a class on average. Possibly a bit lower if you are brand new to teaching.

Just practice practice practice and you WILL become flexible.

Padmasan is a posture.

Padma = lotus

asana = posture

it translates into lotus posture

Yes, wii fit has great yoga! We got it about a year ago, and its very good. There is a little trainer, who shows you what to do, and you can choose whther it is a male or female. Its certainly worth the money, as my brother is playing it now, and it has never let us down. They certainly stretch you! :D

Swami Vishnu Devananda established his Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Montreal in 1959. He has trained over 6,000 teachers, and there are numerous Sivananda centers around the world. This style includes a series of twelve postures, the Sun Salutation sequence, breathing exercises, relaxation, and mantra chanting.


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According to the official TM-Asheville web page, the certified teacher for that region is Tom Ball.

Meditation allows a person to relax. However Buddhists believe the practice can elevate a person to ultimate enlightenment.

Weight loss is as much as ten times slower.

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no its not

Mindfulness is a method of being extremely aware of things you wouldn't usually notice or focus on. It can help you in school, like focusing during class, and taking tests.

Surya = Sun

Namaskara = Greet or Salutation

Sun Salutation

The entire foundation of Ashtanga Yoga is based upon the dynamic flow of Surya Namaskara A and B.

Sury Namaskara is the birth of your practice.

Holly in Calgary

(taken from a great book Ashtanga Yoga, the practice manual, David Swenson)

There is an ancient yogic lore about Shiva being the first guru of yoga. This dates way back to 15'000 years ago!

Some of the benefits for Surya Namaskar are said to be improving posture, increasing muscle and strengthening muscles, and a general all round improvement of health.

you can do the exercise when ever you wish. Preferably after a shower

Yes, Yoga can be helpful for all human beings. But except of yoga you will have to take care of your diet, your daily routine, mental calmness, your lifestyle etc. Because yoga can make a difference but there is also something which is important. The effect of yoga comes slowly, so don't be frustrated. Once you continue with yoga for a long time, you will see that how yoga is improving your health at regular interval. Health doesn't mean only physical fitness but your mental peace, calmness, positive thought, good approach etc. And i can make sure you that there is nothing better exercise in this world except yoga. Because yoga works down on so inner level. So, go ahead with yoga, and you will feel the difference.

Follow a proper and health vegan diet.

hard on the knees

Yes. Yoga trains and builds up muscle in your abs, especially.

Mindfulness is about being aware of the 'now'. Your mind tends to drift to thoughts about the past or the future, and hardly ever aims its attention to this very moment. That's what mindfulness is about: being aware of the moment right here in front of you. You can train this in various ways. One way that you will come across when you do a little research is to focus your attention to your breathing. There are many books on the subject of mindfulness.

Yes, the Ontario College of Physicians approve of Yoga therapy. This method of teaching is very beneficial to your personal health, and will let you connect your inner conciseness , with the conciseness of the universe. Yoga has been around for almost 5000 yrs and is know to help you heal you body when in illness , only now is modern science just beginning to understand how beneficial it is for your health.
Yes they approve and it is shown on there website.