In addition to minimizing health risks, yoga helps you gain strong muscles. Here are poses that contribute to muscle growth: Chaturanga Pose – This is an excellent alternative to pushups that strengthens your shoulders, biceps, and chest. Chair Pose – Strengthen your quads, hamstrings, and calves...

10 February, 2017

  I like, 72% of people who had their televisions on, watched the Super Bowl. That is a very impressive number of people watching an event. Growing up in Iowa, Football was a big part of my history. My brother, #67 was the center of our...

07 February, 2017

It is difficult to do all of one's duties if you are tired or depleted. The other day I taught an Ayurvedic workshop and several questions and observations were, "I get tired in the afternoon," or, "there are moments or days where I can't keep...

25 January, 2017

I won't lie, it is not easy. But it should not hurt. One may feel a stretch and you most likely will feel it afterwards, but sharp pains during the practice are not wanted. The exercises done in a yoga class build stamina, strength and...

20 November, 2016

(Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness) Concentrate. When you can focus the mind on japa, using a mantra and mala beads to help silence the mind. Last month you learned to control your senses by turning inward to become more aware of your mind. Dharana is...

01 November, 2016