...In Sanskrit, the second chakra is known as "Svadhisthana." meaning "dwelling place of the Self." It is from the second chakra that our sexuality, sensuality, emotion, creativity and passion flows as you can well imagine it is a deeply powerful and instinctual place in our energy, so much of our energy germinates in this chakra.

Ruled by the element of water, the second chakra governs all of the fluids in the body, the reproductive organs and the pelvic cradle/hips. More specifically organs/glands/parts of the body associated with this chakra are:

Reproductive organs;

All liquids in the body - the circulation of blood, urine, menstruation, tears;

Hips, s...more

What can a Hatha Yoga Teacher Offer a Middle-aged Student for Optimum Physical Health?

... and ignores the side effects.

What can a Hatha Yoga teacher offer for those who are interested in improved fitness? Hatha Yoga teachers offer many things including exercise where students learn to bear their weight. This Yogic weight bearing exercise is good for middle-aged Yoga students, right now, and when they become seniors, as this will help increase bone density.

Hatha Yoga is also excellent for flexibility, but the flip side of flexibility is strength. Holding a Yoga posture (asana), longer than 20 seconds, will help you develop strength, without gaining size. How else can you explain an average sized woman, over 60 years of age, who can balance on her hands?

Some Hatha Yoga instructors also teach Sun Salutations and Vinyasa Yoga. These flowing movements are good for cardiovascular heath, ev...more

Another Reason to Get to Your Nearest Yoga Class

...me is one of the biggest causes of premature aging, heart disease, and nearly every other disease that we could think of. It is a catch all phrase that describes symptoms such as high blood pressure, obesity, high triglycerides (bad cholesterol), high blood sugar, and fatigue. While these are health problems themselves, they can also lead to a variety of other serious health issues such as diabetes, heart attacks, and even cancer.

A study by Dr. R.P. Agrawal, ...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga - Reaching Happiness and Good Health From Within

...sult. For example: If I do my neighbor's landscaping, when he or she is ill - gratification occurs, because I want to do it.

On the other hand, if my neighbor shames me into doing his or her landscaping, because of his or her bad health, and I really do not want to, there is no gratification and no happiness. In fact, maybe the second scenario could become a weekly trap of obligation. One might say it is a form of Karma Yoga (selfless service), but there is no joy in it.

In life, there are many obligations, but we have to accept them as they are, and make the most of it. However, the quest for happiness will take place when we purposely make it our objective. Seeing the...more

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