Articles related to "Raja Yoga"

Raja Yoga classifies the mind into five states: kskipta, mudha, vikshipta, ekagra and niruddha.

Yoga is more than a way to be more flexible. Its therapeutic effects reach beyond physical fitness and mental relaxation. Yoga is, at its core, a spiritual discipline.

Vishuddha chakra connects us to the world through sound, ideas, exploration, and expression. It is attuned to the vibrating electromagnetic energy of the universe.

Taking the mystery out of the numerous types of yoga practice

Yoga is more than a workout. Rich Eastern philosophical traditions made accessible to Westerners through classical yoga's step-by-step guide to enlightenment.

An introductory brief history of yoga in North America.

Developed in India around 5,000 years ago, yoga is a spiritual practice born from a desire for personal freedom, health, long life and heightened self-understanding.

Meditation as a means to attain mental peace and physical well being has been universally accepted now. But those who undertake meditation know it is not really easy.

As North American interest in yoga crests a wave of popularity the movement negotiates a fine line between commercialization, politicization and spiritualism.

There are many styles of yoga on offer in the West these days. While no one style is better than the others, there may be a style that best suits you.