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"Freedom comes into being only through self-knowledge in one's daily occupations, that is, in one's relationship with people, with things, with ideas and with nature. It is the understanding of the total process of existence that brings integration. When there is self-knowledge, the power of creating illusions ceases, and only then is it possible for reality or God to be. Teaching should not

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"...A school is a place of learning and so it is sacred. The churches, temples and mosques are not sacred for they ave stopped learning. They believe; they have faith and that denies entirely the great art of learning, whereas a school...must be entirely devoted to learning, not only about the world around us, but essentially about what we human being are, why we believe the way we do, and the

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The secret is in simplicity, living, creating and loving. I mean, it is fine to play with complexity, as a way to stretch and play with our minds, but beyond that there is really nothing more. However, our mind can become tired, and when we really need its energy, clarity and support we find it confused and drunken. The mind, which is supposed to work as a clarifier, as a pair of lenses to be

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Colon The "solid-waste management-organ" of the body. As many as several pounds of mucous and rubber-like waste can be impacted along the wall of this organ! (From the Hippocrates Health Institute) Cleansing Aids Colon-hydrotherapies that use wheat-grass juice implants are very effective in minimizing cleansing-reactions.  Kidneys The "water-management" organs. The kidneys are responsible for

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Yoga comes to this place to increase self-awareness, with the system aid of the 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga.            This includes a universal code of conduct: 1.      Yama: codes of conduct;2.      Niyama: recommendations for spiritual living;3.      Asana: essence of starting with the body--steady and comfortable and balance of Abyasa (effort) and Vayragya (surrender); 4.      Pranayama:

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Months ago I found a site that explained how to replace Ibuprofen with a natural remedy to pain, such as a headache: Bromalain: go with 1,800-2,400 (MCU) or 1,080-1,440 (GDU); take 500 mlg a day, 3 times, between meals; Ginger: antioxidant - (tincture or capsule) for serious pain: 6,500 mlg (concentrate extract); Vitamin C: (pain prevention) 2,000 mlg every day; Vitamin E: 400

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In the last months I have done some research and realized the importance of amino acids in our diet not just for rebuilding but for cleansing our body. Recently I have started to think of a metaphor for the role that amino acids have within our organism. Like the ancient Greek Roman Gods, each god had a specific role to maintain a strong and healthy body and mind based on each individual need.

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Hero I                                        by Alessandro Rutigliano To lengthen your hip flexors and ease back pain, add Warrior 1 to your short list of poses. When you have only a short time for your daily practice, which poses do you choose? Whether you opt for a simple Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog), the paired inversions Sirsasana (Headstand) and Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand

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Altered State of Consciousness There are different eastern approaches and different forms to achieve control over the mind—usually through Altered State of Consciousness. “Yoga, hypnosis, meditation, autogenic training, Zen…are usually included in the category of ‘altered states of consciousness.’ From a western perspective, what is really happening in the mind during meditation and what is

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La gran parte dei nostri stili di vita vengono formati in modo esteriore dall’esigenze della società, della famiglia, dalle nostre sofferenze, dalle nostre esperienze, conformandosi a certi schemi ideologici o di fatto. Questa forma di disciplina è molto spesso un oggetto stagnante, che fa’ morire l’interiore. (facendo assopire così ogni aspettativa della nostra vera personalità) La disciplina

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The Pelvis is the foundation from where the practitioner begins the journey of practicing and understanding asana. An unstable pelvis is equal to an unstable spine. Also an unstable pelvis while practicing yoga can cause more damage to the body. The psoas muscles originate and attach at the lumbar region ( and insert at the femur. When tight they can pull the lumbar down, unstabilize the pelvis

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The pelvis: A keystone for yoga By Liz Koch The pelvis is the keystone of our physical structure and the foundation of a centered yoga practice. To feel centered and supported from within, our pelvis needs to be balanced and functioning as part of our torso without torques or twists. A balanced pelvis becomes a base of support for the spine, rib cage and head. It becomes a bowl containing and

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Mindfulness             The practice of mindfulness could look at the possible causes of separation, stress, illness and seek for mind/body reintegration, or somatic/cognitive/emotional healing, which can be very beneficial for trauma survivors, rather than relying totally on symptoms’ relief drugs. Thich Nhat Hanh wrote “Mindfulness is the miracle by which we master and restore ourselves…

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Counting backward from 10 to 1.  Phase 1: Heaviness -My arms and hands feel heavy. -My legs and feet feel heavy. -My arms and legs feel heavy. Phase 2: Warmth -My arms and hands feel warm. -My legs and feet feel warm. -My arms and legs feel warm. Phase 3: Heart -My heart is calm and relaxed. -My heart beat is slow and relaxed. Phase 4: Breathing -My breathing is slow and relaxed. -My

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Autonomic Nervous System and Stress The natural balance of opposites in relation to stress is seen very clearly within the human nervous system. The physical reaction of stress in the body is regulated by the autonomic nervous system. This system has two divisions: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems. "A stressor can be defined as anything that throws your body out of

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The Practice of Mind and Body ArtsIt starts with a slow centering and several minutes of gentle breathing, sometimes with the back on the mat. Apparently nothing is happening in my mind, and if I become distracted I return to my breath. Then, warm-up follows with a more energizing Vinyasa flow, Sun Salutation, a gradual deep stretching and a gentle cooling with a few moments of breathing and

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I have asked myself why I have decided to open a blog. The major reason is to share information that I have gathered about yoga, postures, stretches, nutrition and especially on topics such as 'whole foods' and vegetarian food options. The blog will not be a cult that preaches what to do or how to live but instead will only show options available. It feels like humanity is going through a similar

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In Spring 2001 I joined, for the first time, a yoga class in Olympia, Washington. I decided to continue taking yoga classes as it improved my level of concentration and assisted my education. Since then I have maintained a steady practice as it continues to foster my personal development, health education and opens a sense of closeness with nature and my surrounding community. In March 2004

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