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...eing prescribed for phobias, it will help, but a doctor, therapist, or counselor, should be working in conjunction with Yoga practice. If a Yoga teacher has one of these qualifications, everything should be fine. If this is not the case, two individuals may be needed. Self-prescribing, in the case of extreme reactions to phobias, is definitely not recommended.

Yoga therapy for phobias consists of pranayama, mantra, asana, meditation, and more. The mind can be re-programmed for success, but face-to-face Yoga guidance, and professional counseling, should be sought.

Let's look at a common fear that most of us take for granted, which might be a phobia in some, but leaves its traces in many of our personalities. We might call it "fear of rejection." This is a fear we learned as children. We wanted to be accepted by our peers, give the right answer to our teacher, or make our parents proud of us.

For one reason, or another, we discovered disapproval. We buried it in our personality, and now we hesitate to take chances. We learn to "play it safe" and avoid taking risks for fear of rejection. This one fear has held back many cre...more

Yoga is a safe Solution to Weight Control

...ion, control, and moderation. We have to stop mindless eating habits.

Recently, researchers found that women who received a 1200 mg. calcium supplement, on a daily basis, reduced their number of premenstrual food cravings by 54%.

On another note: When you have anxiety, your body produces more of the hormone cortisol, which may increase the volume of carbohydrates you eat. Carbohydrates temporarily increase our levels of serotonin, making us feel relaxed for the short term.

Learn the art of substituting foods for more nutritionally dense variations. I cover this, in detail, in my ebook, 14 Days to Change Your Life, which will be released in August 2005.

Being in the best shape you can be is also connected to positive thinking. Therefore, use self-improvement sources to keep you on the right track toward optimum health.

Patterned Yoga Mats

...Yoga mats are the small rugs that are used while doing yoga. Rugs provide not only cushioning for the body against the hard flooring but also insulation. Yoga mats are the only equipment used for yoga; hence, buying a good mat is a reasonable investment.

Yoga mats are of different kinds, depending upon the models, patterns, styles, fabrics and textures. Traditionally, yoga mats were made of cotton or jute, but these days, many other materials like silk, velvet and PVC are being used for yoga mats....more

How to Borrow from Yoga for Weight Loss

...11. Raise the arms overhead and bend backward inhaling. As in Position 2

12. Exhale and drop the arms and relax.

You have now completed one round. Perform as many rounds as possible in multiples of 3. Ideally you want to aim for 6 rounds minimum and up to a maximum of 30. It only takes about 5-10 minutes, depending on your speed and intensity and is best practiced with as little clothing as possible before an open air window first thing in the morning.

You could do a search in Yahoo! images for Sun Salutations to see a visual representation of these powerful exercises and be rest assured that with a sensible diet and a wise combination of these exercises-with any other fitness regimen you may choose- you are well on your way to attaining natural weight loss, increased strength and overall fitness with the help of yoga.

So dont get intimidated when you see a seasoned practitioner in a seemingly tough pose. Yoga is for everyone and can help you lo...more