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Meditation and Yoga

The ancient Indian disciplines of yoga and meditation boast many health benefits. Ask questions about types of yoga practices and positions as well as its history and religious connections.

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What is the target age group for meditation?

There is no target age group. One is never to young, nor to old, to learn the art of stillness.

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Who is the author of yoga sutra?

Maharishi PATANJALI through his book Yog Rehasya

Who else meditates on Adderall and what are your experiences Meditation on Adderall for me is very effective it is much easier to maintain awareness and no-mind or beginners mind.?

While I've never done meditation on stimulants, I have some perspective on this as I happen to be a psychiatrist who also practices Zen. I think for someone who has legitimate medical problems with attention a stimulant such as Adderall can be very helpful for meditation. However, if used improperly or used without the careful direction by a competent physician, it can be harmful to both a person's health and to meditation. My personal feeling is also that self-directed use of a stimulant for purposes other than a legitimate medical need would also violate the precept on abusing intoxicants.

How to get fat by yoga?

Yoga is a wonderful source of exercise. It is not advised to try to get fat by yoga. People who practice yoga find that they burn fat, not gain it.

What is the point of meditation?

To calm oneself or empty one's mind.

Within Indic religious doctrine, it is meant to help with non-attachment, but outside of that it's just a calming technique.

What is asceticism?

Asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic, including extreme self-denial and austerity.

Is it ok to do yoga and winsor Pilates?

Both yoga and pilates offer benefits to your body and there is no reason you cannot do both forms of exercise. Participating in one activity will not harm or undo benefits of the other - any trainer or GP who tells you can only do one is more concerned with their revenue and less with your physical well being. The golden rule of all exercie is ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR BODY don't do exercises your body can't cope with.

What is the best natural cure for acne?

Tea tee oil, aloe vera, squashed bananas, raw papaya juice, cucumber and tomato pulp are some of the natural home remedies for pimples.

Is the word YOGA derived from Latin?

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word 'yuj' meaning to yoke, join or unite.

Can bodybuilding and yoga be done together?

Yes. Physical exercise, both fitness training and strength training, go well with spiritual training. The danger with some kinds of yoga, however, is that one can become so flexible that serious strength training becomes more dangerous. However, this is not a difficulty for most people.

What is duka in yoga?

Dukkha is a fascinating word in the worlds of Yoga and Buddhism.

Does people need to be in the Hindu religion to do the yoga?

no. Yoga, to be sure, is more than an exercise, or even a philosophy of exercise. Yoga actually encompasses ways of living and developing one's potential as a human being. Anyone can practice yoga and receive benefits from it, on whatever level they want to approach it.

What does meditation with an old enemy advised mean?

maybe old enemy meant something that we really hate about our self. our weakness or foolishness

What are the benefits of Christian meditation?

Meditation helps strengthen awareness. Meditations helps us see that we are not the mind. Also, the benefits of Christian meditation, is another way of relaxing your spiritual mind.

What is the disadvantage of padmasana?

  1. If you have weak or injured knees avoid doing this posture as it places lots of strain on the knees.

  2. If you suffer from sciatica it is preferable to not attempt this yoga posture.

  3. In the case of ankle injury do not practice this posture.

  4. In the case of ankle injury do not practice this 4)In the beginning, don’t practice this pose more than a few

Are yoga back bends harmful to your back?

I don't know but i do care um i am pretty sure it can but it depends if you have done gymnastics for a long time and you are perfect at flips than I am pretty sure you can

When would one use a Gaian mat?

A Gaiam mat is typically used for Yoga practices. The Gaiam mat is placed on the ground in front of the participant before yoga stretch and practices are began.