...There is an interesting article in the september 5th issue of Time magazine. This particular article covers a spectrum of opinions about mixing Christianity with Yoga. Even, if you dont agree with a single opinion, its a good read, as long as you remain objective.

Over the course of time, I have been lucky enough to teach, or practice, with someone from every known religious denomination; so the statement by a Professor Tiwari at the Hindu university of america, where he states that, Yoga is Hinduism, is surprising, coming from a scholar. Possibly, this statement was taken out of context, but fundamentalism exists, to a degree, in every form of religion.

If some Christians want to practice Yoga to make a closer connection to God, who are any of us to criticize it? Isnt one of Yogas pur...more

History of Yoga

...Yoga is a union of body, mind, and spirit. The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Yoga is an ancient system of health and fitness which originated in India. The word yoga has its first mention in the Rig Veda, the oldest of the sacred texts. Those that study Yoga estimate it's age to be four thousand year.

The history of Yoga can be divided into four main periods which are the pre-classical period, classical period, post-classical period and modern period. In the history of yoga, the book i...more

Styles Of Yoga - Choosing The Correct Style For You

...e, Salutation to the sun, is a dynamic aerobic stretching series of movements.

Using the guide below, you can learn about and choose a style or styles that seem to fit with your personality, level of fitness, your goals and your overall condition (Pre/Post natal, injuries, medical concerns). An attempt has been made to differentiate the styles from one another for comparison sake, however all styles have much in common.

Hatha: Good All-Around Approach.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular form of Yoga. Usually a Hatha Yoga class is a good entry into learning the postures and starting a practice and is not particularly aligned with any specialized style d...more

Practice Yoga for Anxiety Relief

...Could Yoga have all the answers to anxiety? Why is it that anxiety, stress, and unhappiness take over so many peoples lives? If you listen to a doubting thomas, nothing works, but if you read below, you will see some solutions.

In fact, all forms of Yoga are good for our mental health. This does not mean that anxiety will disappear, but Yoga gives us the tools to put anxiety in the back seat, wh...more

How To Wash A Yoga Mat