...In the wake of films like Morgan Spurlock's "Super Size Me" and increasingly worrying figures on the level of global obesity, the world seems to have been delivered a swift electric shock and told to get back into shape - or else. But if you think that keeping fit is all about bench-pressing and weight-lifting in soulless gyms, you might be surprised to learn that you're more suited to a comprehensive yoga or Pilates regime. A dedicated stay fit routine has to involve a lot of effort if it's going to work; but, if you choose to take up fitness regimes like yoga or Pilates, you'll be sure to have a fulfilling spiritual experience as well as a physical one.

yoga, for instance, has become an increasingly popular pastime of choice in America. yoga itself is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy and refers to a particular set of ancient spiritual practices that originate in Ind...more

yoga Instructor Certification Courses: How Important is a 200 Hour Certification for yoga Teachers?

...When choosing a yoga instructor program, you have to determine what it is that you want to get out of it. Do you want a comprehensive yoga instructors course or a quick yoga instructor diploma to teach yoga classes?

Are you looking for continuing education credits for the yoga Alliance -The yoga Register, British Wheel of yoga, The International yoga Federation, or another registry of yoga teachers? Do you want to enhance your knowledge and teach Yoga to your friends?

It is really all about evaluating what your primary motive is to teach Yoga. You should be aware that many places, which hire Yoga instructors, are requiring a Yoga teachers diploma from a 200 hour certification course....more

Yoga of Sri Chinmoy

... will certainly help you. But if you want to complete your course in the inner life, you have to enter into the school of concentration, meditation and contemplation."

But Sri Chinmoy does place great stress on the importance of physical health. A healthy body is of great benefit in the spiritual life. To this end Hatha Yoga can complement meditation very well. Several of Sri Chinmoys students offer Hatha Yoga classes such as Lotus Yoga in Ireland and Yoga centres in San Francisco and Seattle.These hatha yoga classes are held independently of meditation classes, but often there is an overlap with people benefiting from both.

Karma Yoga

Karma yoga is the yoga of dedicated action or selfless service. The aim of Karma Yoga is to engage in activities without attachment to the result. An example of this selfless service is the humanitarian aid programme founded by Sri Chinmoy called Oneness Heart Tears and Smiles. Staffed by volunteers from the Sri Chinmoy Centres the OHTS has collected aid for distribution in over 100 countries. In the spirit of Karma Yoga the OHTS programme aims to be more than charity but to extend a feeling of oneness with those less privileged in material needs...more

How Practicing Yoga Can Lead To A Healthier Heart For Baby Boomers

...and other low impact tapes that will guide your new exercise routine or got to your local library and see what information and media products they may have on the subject.

It doesn't matter which exercise you start with, what's important is to make it a regular part of your daily routine. Walking is possibly the easiest and least expensive way to start exercising and just about anyone can do it. Be sure to buy a good pair of walking shoes to protect you feet and you're all set.

Before starting any physical exercise routine, contact your doctor. He may also recommend the right exercise just for you.<...more

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