Since there is very little video footage (that I've seen) of Paramahansa Yogananda, I guess we have to be grateful for the video footage that we do have. While I really enjoyed reading Autobiography of a Yogi, as well as many of Yogananda's other works, I would have to agree with the comment on YouTube about this clip that said, " Uh... Let's just say this is a case of the book being better than the movie...." Don't get me wrong, I actually like the clip, but I think I would prefer to be able to … [Read more...] about Yoga Video: How to Sleep Correctly by Paramahansa Yogananda
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Final Primary Series Segment on Yoga Today
Just thought I'd let you know that Part 3 of the Ashtanga Primary Series on Yoga Today is ready for download. Right-click and save this link to begin downloading now, or click here to watch it on-line. I've enjoyed these practices, but out of curiosity, does anyone have a favorite Ashtanga yoga DVD to recommend? Leave a comment if you have a recommendation for our readers! … [Read more...] about Final Primary Series Segment on Yoga Today
Chant to Breathe Better
As a follow up to yesterday's popular post on how to gross out your friends with a steady stream of water out the nose, there may be a more mild-mannered method for clearing your head. Researchers have determined that the vibrations from chanting or humming can also have a beneficial effect on sinus health. Yoga Journal reported that a research team in Sweden discovered that "humming increased nitric oxide levels fifteenfold, compared to quiet exhalations without sound. The exhalations of … [Read more...] about Chant to Breathe Better
Don’t Touch My Neti Pot! The Ancient Practice of Nasal Cleansing
A dry heave would probably be the appropriate reaction from a person witnessing for the first time the ancient practice of nasal cleaning. While it's not a particularly pleasant event for a bystander, a good nasal cleansing session can lead to sighs of relief (out of both nostrils!) for the doer of the deed. Though nasal cleansing has been a technique used by yogis and Ayurvedic practitioners for ages, today it is an often recommended remedy by doctors for treating environmentally induced … [Read more...] about Don’t Touch My Neti Pot! The Ancient Practice of Nasal Cleansing
How to Clean a Yoga Mat
Child's pose is one of those poses that every time it's entered into acts as a reminder that it's okay to rest and accept the peace that comes from resting. At the same time, there's also a decent likelihood that the close proximty of nose to mat in child's pose acts as a reminder that it's NOT okay to have a stinky yoga mat. There's a big difference between a "sticky" mat and a "stinky" mat. The former is to be sought after, the latter is to be shunned. So, the big question is when was the last … [Read more...] about How to Clean a Yoga Mat
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