...s on the other specific muscles. It helps in strengthening your lower back, buttocks, abdomen, chest and arms. By using these yoga balls the yoga poses becomes extremely easy and comfortable. It is a great instrument for having a healthy body with strong muscles to complete the yoga poses.

The ball helps in stretching and removing the stress which is one of the grave issues for many. This helps in achieving stability by controlling the ball. It gives a proper shape to you...more

Yoga Primer 101

...g truthful
------ Asteya or non-stealing
------ Bramacharya or moderation
------ Aparigraha, meaning not taking advantage of others

2. Niyamas: This is all about self examination and how you treat yourself
3. asana or physical poses
4. Pranayama or breathing exercises
5. Prathayara or withdrawal of the senses-this is part of meditation
6. Dharana or Concentration
7. Dhyana or Meditation
8. Samadhi or Enlightenment-the final peak of your disciplines

As you can see, practice of each branch of Yoga encompasses facets of your entire health a...more

nude Yoga and Naked Aerobics

...We all came in our birthday suits - That's how God made us! Nudity is completely natural. In fact clothes can be disturbing, certainly so in aerobics - it prevents airflow around the body. Clothes also invite - encourage growth of germs - microscopic fungi and bacteria, especially in warm humid areas. people who do naked aerobics can sweat freely people who perspire in clothes are not pleasing to our nose. Those who perspire naturally smell better!

There are benefits of being nude too. For instance, wearing shorts and trousers will raise the temperature of the testicles (in males, of course). This then res...more

How to Get Started with Yoga Classes

...You also have to take off your shoes and any stockings, and if you will practice it at home, you should be in a dim lightened, quiet and peaceful room. This will help in relaxation of your body, exactly as if you are going to bed at night. In addition, remove your contact lenses, your watch, and any accessories, tie up your hair, and turn off your mobile phone or any device functioning with waves. You should not attend the class on a full stomach, if you had your lunch or any meal; you have to stay at least an hour before attending the class, and do not eat after being done with your class by 1/2 an hour. Use a non-slip mat that is long enough for your body to lie fully stretched on it. Make sure that you do a warm-up session; this makes your muscle to be ready for the stretches. Anyways, your teacher will ...more

Certification Overview Anusara Yoga