June 2010
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Ahimsa - Non-violence
Ahimsa – Compassion for all living things
The word ahimsa literally means not to injure or show cruelty to any creature or any person in any way whatsoever. However, ahimsa is more than just lack of violence. It means being kind and thoughtful. It implies that we should adopt a considerate attitude in every situation of our lives.
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Create a sacred place
Pick a place for the feet and plant them connecting with the earth beneath.
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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy,...
– Dalai Lama
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Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at...
– Dalai Lama (via meeahlove, handonyourheart) (via parkstepp) (via heartmindspirit)
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Now you can submit posts to yogaislife. I'd love...
You can also ask me anything you want.
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I tried yoga once but took off for the mall halfway through class,
as I had a...
– Terri Guillemets
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Yoga and football →
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What is your favorite asana?
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Hey followers! :)
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I posted something about Buddhism and thought you might be interested.
You can also ask me anything!
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If you put Buddha, Jesus Christ, Socrates, Shakespeare, Arjuna, Krishna at a...
– Hugh Jackman (via commondense) (via constantflux)
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Virasana
Instructions
1. Bring the knees to the floor with the knees together and the feet hip’s width apart. Carefully sit back on your heels with the heels touching the outside of hips. Rest the hands on the knees with the palms facing up or down.
2. Press the lower legs down into the floor and reach the crown of the head up to lengthen the spine. Drop the shoulders down and back, and press the...
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Yoga is not a religion.
But it is IN some religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.
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Man = constant, continuous thinking
Tra = to free
Mantras are instruments or processes to free our minds from worries and doubts.
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Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the...
– The yoga sutras of Patanjali