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By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Is Yoga exercise Yogic? In ancient India, Yoga was a way of living that included moral, ethical, spiritual, and physical components. Postures (asana) were an important, but small segment of the ancient practice. Today, many people use the word "Yoga" to mean a particular type of physical exercise, while being totally unaware of its spiritual aspect, which makes the modern version of Yoga a shadow of its former self. Some classes end with no time invested in the value of pranayama, relaxation, or meditation.

By Kimaya Singh Yoga is an ancient physical and spiritual practice that has become a part of the western mainstream culture. A regular practice of Yoga has many physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. A Yogic workout is also quite easy to customize to a particular group of people. Since a regular practice is so beneficial and easy to modify in order to accommodate different flexibility and strength levels, Yoga training has become one of the most popular offerings in the fitness industry today. Many health clubs offer at least a few Yoga classes per week, if not per day.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 How can we create a state of emotional resolution? Yoga Nidra is an ancient Yogic practice that has been utilized, for hundreds of years, by spiritual seekers. It was used to support the rejuvenation of the body and for a balanced, healthy mind, by promoting the emotional resolution of a variety of life experiences. Yoga Nidra means - the sleep of Yoga. The goal of Yoga Nidra is not actually sleep, but a state of deep relaxation and witness consciousness. So, although the Yogi or Yogini is resting in a deep, dreamless state, he or she remains awake and alert of body sensations, thoughts, and emotions.

DESCRIPTION A Yogi (shaping his mind for enlightenment) who blogs about Yoga postures, Meditation, Pranayama, Memory tricks and sometimes his personal struggle.

Studies about yogic methods reveal that ancient teachers knew how to heal without the benefit of today's medical science and instruments. Those who study yoga may be doing so for the health benefits it provides; yoga has been touted as a way to increase metabolism, strengthen muscles and leads to reduced stress.