...Karma Yoga, or the "discipline of action" is based on the teachings of the Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita, the holiest of Hindu scriptures. As one of the four pillars of yoga, Karma yoga requires the adherence to ones duty (swadarma) while remaining detached from the reward. Simply, It is the yoga of performance of right action.

What is right action?

You might glance over the Sermon the Mount, as Jesus was very specific on what He considered right action. He mentions not to kill, or even speak badly about another. He mentions about sexual fidelity, and even not to think about it (as having the same result as committing it).

He says what is correct f...more

Teaching Yoga for Teen Stress Management - What Parents Should Know

...ion. There are times, when the local pharmacist knows more about the side effects of a prescription than anyone. So, it is worth your while to discuss the subject with him or her.

Prescribed medicine may also be addictive. In order to lower stress levels, CNS (central nervous system) depressants can be prescribed to slow the brain functions down. Some of these are very addictive, so this may be a temporary solution. Yet, pr...more

All You Need to Know About Yoga Mats

...oga mat, you dont want a yoga mat that constantly slides around and which can make you fall. You should be able to maintain a good hold on the ground during your exercise. During Yoga exercise activity youll also sweat a lot so you need a mat that absorbs some of your sweat as you exercise. This in turn will prevent you from slipping on a mat.

The padding of the mat is something that youll have to decide for yourself. If you make use of extra padding youll have a lot more cushioning when youre shifting from one pose to the other. You may also require extra padding if you have a physical problem or an injury. Ultimately, the length of your body will be what determines the sort of mat that you buy. The important thing is that mat should cover the entire area that body remains in when youre completely ly...more

Yoga Teacher Guidelines for Assisting, Part 3

...r students; while some students leave Yoga classes that have hands on assists. This hang up about touching may seem ridiculous to some Yoga teachers, while other Yoga instructors avoid touching like the plague. Remember that touching another person can be difficult if you have a personal history where touching was used to gain trust, and later betrayed. It is also not looked upon favorably by some cultures.

For example: As a child and a younger adult, when I met martial arts masters, from Okinawa and Honshu, students were informed to bow and keep the small talk to a minimum. Hand shakes were not to be offered,...more

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