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Yogic Principles, Philosophy & Practice
We hold the World in which we hold Ourselves sending loving kindness to our Mother Earth and all living beings....
Namaste
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Some Upcoming Events
May 12, 2012 Houston
Breakfast Yoga Club Houston
here
May 18, 2012 Houston
Matthew Schoening: Solo Electic Cello Live Concert + Yoga
here
May 24, 2012 Houston
Blindsided by God: Unexpected Lessons of Faith
with Radhanath Swami & Dr. Jim Bankston.
here
May 12-13, 2012 Austin
Pranayama, Asana and Philosophy with Paul Dallaghan
here
May 13, 2012 Austin
Indian Bamboo Flute Concert
with Surmani Rajendra Teredesai.
here
May 26, 2012 Allen
Sanskrit Workshop with Varsha Jahagirdar.
here
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What's Happening:
May 12, 2012 Houston
Breakfast Yoga Club Houston
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May 18, 2012 Houston Yoga One Studios
Matthew Schoening:
Solo Electic Cello Live Concert + Yoga
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May 24, 2012 Houston - Rothko Chapel
Blindsided by God: Unexpected Lessons of Faith
with Radhanath Swami & Dr. Jim Bankston
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May 13, 2012 Austin - Radha Madhav Dham
Indian Bamboo Flute Concert with Surmani Rajendra Teredesai
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In The News:
 How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body
Published: January 5, 2012
New York Times
"Yoga is for people in good physical condition. Or it can be used therapeutically. It's controversial to say, but it really shouldn't be used for a general class."
For full article or to respond click here.
Response to Above Article:
Don't throw the baby with the bathwater - even if the baby is
5,000 years old!
By Shriram Sarvotham, Houston Yoga Teacher
"Like all powerful tools and techniques, Yoga practices should be used in the way it was intended in order to reap true benefits. A kitchen knife is a very useful tool, but it can cause harm when used without care or lack of awareness." For full response, click here
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New Study Shows Relief of  Premenstrual Syndrome with Regular Isha Yoga Practice
Houston, TX (PRWEB) January 23, 2012
A new study demonstrated significant improvement in premenstrual syndrome and other menstrual disorders, such as cyclic irregularity, as the result of at least six months regular practice of Isha Yoga, a system of yoga designed by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev - Founder of Isha Foundation. For complete article click here. Sadhguru will be offering a workshop on Inner Engineering here in Houston May 4-6. Click here for more info.
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Brain Imaging Illuminates Neuro Basis of Meditation
ABC News Medical Unit
Nov. 22, 2011
A new study from Yale University suggests that the brains of experienced meditators like Salzberg may actually work differently than brains of those who don't meditate. The study gives scientists a window into the meditating mind, providing evidence that the practice appears to change the way the brain works and could give meditators a leg up when it comes to dealing with mental disorders. For Full Article click here.
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Yoga helps Mexican inmates tackle aggression
BBC News
Liliet Heredero
Nov. 17, 2911
A dozen inmates at a juvenile detention centre in Mexico City, have been taking yoga classes, as a way to curb aggression. Prison officials have praised the programme for calming the young men and preparing them for eventual release.
To watch video click here
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 Where is Yoga Headed These Days? The Experts Discuss its Evolution, and Future
ForbesWoman 9/07/2011
"One of the problems that yoga continues to face is the Westernization-commercialization issue..." "That yoga has lost some of its oomph as it becomes more a business and less a practice is no secret. But whether this change is a good or bad thing is up for debate." For full article click here.
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 Yoga May Help Control Blood Glucose Levels
DiabeticLive.com 9/6/2011
"Good news for diabetics who love the calming and relaxing influence of yoga - a recent study suggests that yoga classes could help Type 2 diabetics lose some weight and, more importantly, help regulate their blood sugar levels. The study was published in the journal Diabetes Care." For full article click here
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Project Air: Yoga Helps HIV-Positive Rape Victims In Rwanda
Laura Stampler,
Huff Post Women,
Aug. 27, 2011
Project Air, an initiative that uses yoga to help over 400 HIV-positive Rwandan women and their families cope with the trauma they endured when an estimated 800,000 Rwandans were killed and countless women were raped. An amazing story! To read full article click here.
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Yoga & Degenerative
Disc Disease in Cervical & Lumbar Spine: An MR imaging-based case control study
Source: European Spine Journal,
Mar 2011
ProHealth.com by CM Jeng, et al.
March 9, 2011
"Magnetic resonance imaging showed that the group of long-term practitioners of yoga studied had significantly less degenerat ive disc disease than a matched control group." To read full article click here.
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 Yoga May Improve Balance of Stroke Patients
Study Shows Yoga Classes May Help Prevent
Falls in Older Stroke Patients
By Jennifer Warner
June 6, 2011 WebMD Health News
"Practicing yoga after a stroke may help rebuild balance and prevent potentially disabling falls among the elderly, a study shows. The study shows stroke survivors who participated in a specialized post-stroke yoga class improved their balance by up to 34%." For full article click here.
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The Deepak Chopra Project 
A Meditative Interactive Journey
June 7, 2011
"Now Xbox players can practice playful yoga-inspired activities, breathing exercises and meditation. Their journey is set to mood-enhancing music and infused with Deepak's teachings and philosophies. Much more than a game, The Deepak Chopra Project helps players let go of their stressful lives and take an amazing journey of mind and body using the Kinect for Xbox 360. " For more info click here.
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 Meditation May Help Women
Cope With Hot Flashes
Health Day News
June 3, 2011
"An easy-to-learn meditation technique can help ease the hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia of menopause, a new study says. No other treatment has been found to substitute for hormone therapy, according to the study, but mindfulness training appears to allow women to be "less reactive" to menopausal symptoms." For full article click here.
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Vitamins That Help You Build a Yoga Body
Yoga Flavored Life
June 3, 2011
"Have you ever wondered why (aside from genetic disposition) some find it easier to stretch than others? One of the many factors within our control when it comes to muscle and tendon elasticity is our diet. We know there are supplements that improve joint lubrication but there are also vitamins that play a primary role in our Yoga body. " For full article click here. |
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FYI:
Neti-Pot Usage and Instructions
Using the Neti Pot daily will cleanse sinuses and give temporary relief from allergies. This video is intended to be a guide to using a Neti-Pot. This demo video was created in Honesdale, PA at the Himalayan Institut
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Freeing the Body-
Freeing The Mind
Writings on the Connections between Yoga and Buddhism
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