... to completely counteract the stress, and for many, yoga is the answer. As more people seek yoga for relief, more yoga styles are also being sought. I have provided a few of the different styles you have to choose from.

Yoga Styles

Ananda Yoga - Ananda Yoga is a class that helps you learns to quiet your body before meditation. You work to move your energy to your brain by aligning your body. Then you control your breathing to calm yourself for your meditative practice. This is great for a person who is not only trying to start as a beginner yoga participant, but also beginner in meditation.

Bikram Yoga - This is one of the more popular yoga styles, especially in the Chicago area, because of it takes on the style of a comprehensive work out, focusing on muscular strength, endurance and cardio exercises. The class was started by Bikram Choudhury, an Olympic gold medalist in weight lifting in the 1960s, who wanted to incorporate yoga into an exercise routine. His style of yoga is said to encourage flexibility, detoxification, and prevention of injuries. And it is unique because it is practiced in a heated environment for increased circulation.

Hatha Yoga - This is one of the more easy-to-learn styles of yoga and is more popular in the West than East. It incorporates several styles of yoga, including Asanas, P...more

Yoga - Its True Meaning and Purpose

... control over the creative forces of our mind. This is the practice of Kriya Yoga, which leads to Yoga.

The practice of Kriya Yoga is linked to an Indian philosophy of how the universe is wired, called Shankya Yoga. Thus, Kriya Yoga is the practice; Shankya Yoga is the theory. Though Kriya Yoga is linked to this philosophy, it is important to note that Kriya Yoga recognizes that there is Truth in each religious tradition and that each soul is where it needs to be to evolve. Kriya Yoga, however, does not require submission to a set of doctrines or to a particular individual or temple. Instead, it strives to develop independence in the individual, rather than dependence upon something that is external. The only dependence should be to the Truth, which is within each and every individual. Its just eclipsed by our thoughts and emotions. We need to get our selves out of the way so we can see our true Self. And the method for doing so is kriya Yoga!

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secrets To Performing Yoga Postures

...gging both of your knees to your chest and holding it for another ten seconds. Keeping repeating the set.

The upward boat yoga posture

This will help to strengthen your abs, help your digestion and improve your balancing ability.

First step: Sit on the floor. Bend your knees and place feet flat on the floor.

Second step: Breathe in, bend back and raise heels off the ground, straightening your legs as possible as you can.

Expand your arms with palms facing downward. If you find this difficult to perform, you can also rest your hands beneath your knees for support. This is difficult yoga posture to perform but after practising it a few times you will have less difficulty in carrying it out.

Third step: while you hold the pose for thirty seconds, you should also keep your back in a straight line as possible, and make sure your abs are doing all the work.

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Working Women & Their fitness Regime

... to heart and mind.

Hectic life of today can make it difficult for women to hit the gym as desired. So it is advisable to even take up a normal exercise at home itself. Certain exercises like squats push ups, stomach crunches, triceps dips, shoulder press, bent over lateral raise can actually help to stay fit.

Along with proper work outs it is necessary to also be eating a good and healthy diet. Working women at times are so busy with their work that they tend to skip their food. This is not a good habit. It can cause lots of problems later. Eating of fresh fruits, vegetables and drinking lots of water is advisable. More processed food gives the body more energy which is good for digestion.

Breakfast c...more

Yoga Houston Kripalu Yoga Myyogasecrets

... both inside and outside us. To find the best one for your skin type, you may have to actually try a few to determine which one provides the best results. Sunless tan are getting better and better all the time and they are an excellent way to achieve a natural-looking self tan and best of all they are extremely safe. Sunscreens provide excellent sun protection for children and adulds because of their ability filter the sun's UV light and allow for extended sun exposure. The use of sunscreen is always recommended to keep your skin looking young.

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The Benefits of Using tanning Lotions Before Going Into The Sun Or A tanning Bed

...peeling effects of UVA rays. They also protect the skin from environmental damage.

Be sure the tanning lotion you choose suits your skin color and type. If you have fair and untanned skin, you should use a tanning lotion with lots of UV protection. The darker and more tanned your skin, the less protection necessary; although keep in mind that some protection from these rays is still very important.

There are other choices to make -- some tanning lotions are meant to be applied before, and some after, tanning. Pay attention so tha...more

Discover Why Tanning beds Wed Technology With Cosmetics

...rge, programmable and expensive. Usually only Tanning saloons install these tanning beds.

There are many specifications laid down to regulate tanning saloons. Only well-trained saloon employees can handle and program these tanning beds for clients. They also suggest the number of treatments needed to achieve and maintain the desired effect.

Home tanning beds are normally smaller and most of them are foldable and consume very little space. They are easy to use and very effective even with their limited features. All members of your family can use it. Therefore, it is cheaper to use a home tanning bed.

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How To Make A Tan Last Longer

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Most natural tans that are acquired by exposure to sun, last for long. Generally, people desire to make a tan last longer regardless of it being a natural or artificial tan. Artificial tanning formulas give a longer lasting tan when applied evenly. The application is uneven and tends to wear off quickly in case the skin is not smooth. For this reason, users are advised to exfoliate their skin prior to application. This ensures smooth skin and provides an even base for application o...more

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