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...f sand bars, from Chatham to Provincetown. You can easily see them from the cliffs, on a clear summer day.

Unfortunately, for sailors of the past, there have been over 1000 ship wrecks off that stretch of coastline because of poor visibility and rough waters. The storms and high surf would cause an average of two ship wrecks per month in the early 1800s.

The brain waves in your mind are much similar to the turmoil of the ocean, but with training in meditation you can learn to harness the power of your mind from within. During a meditation session, you can focus on an external object or on yourself.

Whatever you do, when you practice meditation, your thoughts must be positive, and you must make the time. The focused mind is productive, can make a difference, and does not...more

Crash Course on Yoga

...Although yoga has always been associated with Hinduism, it is actually even older than the religion. In fact, yoga is considered to be the oldest physical discipline in the world. This is perhaps the reason why there is no clear answer where it came from and when it started.

Some believe that it started about 3000 BC, used to relax the muscles and the whole body as people prepare for meditation. Until now, yoga is considered to be one of the ways to meditate or to attain a state of being.

What is yoga?

Yoga is a form of exercise and relaxation technique where the mind is used to control the body and the breath. Its name is taken from the Sanskrit word that means unite. Practitioners believe that the different yoga poses, called asanas, can help a person attain an inner balance and harmony, uniting the ...more

lose Weight from Yoga

...As for movements or Asanas, your teacher or Guru is the supreme master. Try them under his guidance till they are perfect. Remember, flawed movements may do more harm than good. In the beginning you may practice for half an hour every alternative day and then do it daily. It is good to start the day with Surya Pranam (salutation of the morning sun) before starting your yoga.

Food for thought vis--vis food for Yoga

Along with yoga, you must consume the right food to lose weight from Yoga. Many foods, however attractive and delicious, contain additives and preservatives that are harmful for the body since they invariably contain some amount of toxic materials within them. Try to avoid them as much as possible. Ho...more

The Purpose of Yoga - spiritual Health

... which usually focuses on physical, mental, and emotional health.

Hatha Yoga classes in the west, contain Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, Buddhists, and others, practicing Yoga in harmony. Intolerance is put aside, and Yoga practitioners appreciate each other as equals. This is the way it should be.

The path of intolerance is full of ignorance. Intolerance breeds hate and polarization. Who cares what religion your neighbor is? Especially, if he or she is responsible and has a moral code of conduct. While religious leaders are arguing over interpretations, the power within our governments is being undermined by those who would have our children believe in nothing.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications<...more

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