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Yogamint articles relating to Yoga & Meditation
04-Jul-2010
Tongue-Wagging Yoga
Yogis, Meet Your Central Vagus Nerve
Do you know what the central vagus nerve (CVN) is or where it’s located in your body? If the answer is no, you are in the majority.
27-Jun-2010
Moments of Wonder
Yoga For Special Needs Children
Children with special needs benefit greatly from the practice of yoga. With these kids, the first rule is that the child feels no pressure to compete.
13-Jun-2010
Your Yogic Diet
Foods to Increase Your Flexibility
A diet promoting a healthy body and mind is vital to living your yoga. Your body and mind perform best when fueled by healthy and satisfying foods.
06-Jun-2010
Accept Your Imperfections
In the Face of Distraction
Practicing yoga alone in the privacy of one’s one sacred space can be a wondrous experience. Private practice without an instructor’s guidance represents the true spirit of oneness...
16-May-2010
Breathe the Sunshine
Balance Prana and Apana
As we slip into summer—with its longer and lighter days—you will need more stamina to keep up all day long. There are ways to increase your energy to keep up. . .
09-May-2010
Between Work and Play
Find Balance in Asana
You know that there is a delicate balance between challenging yourself and taking it easy. Spending too many hours working at the office can cause stress and fatigue...
21-Mar-2010
Breathing 101
The Flow of Life
Breathing is the first thing we do when we come into life and the last thing we do upon leaving it. In between...
14-Mar-2010
Training Wheel
Ease into Elevation
This dynamic back bend brings an enormous sense of exhilaration that evokes the freedom we experienced as kids. On a physical level, Wheel is a yoga super-pose!
31-Jan-2010
Sultans of Swing
Big Leg Swings
When you are healthy, your body is both flexible and strong. The core area of your lower back and belly (or ‘hara’) should be strong, but not rigid. . .
24-Jan-2010
Why Do Yoga
And What is Kundalini, Anyway?
People are often afraid to try yoga, and no wonder. Yoga magazines and books are filled with images of rubber-bodied yogis in acrobatic twists...
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