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The Beginner's Guide to Yoga & Meditation
The Beginner's Guide to Yoga & Meditation
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The Beginner's Guide to Yoga and Meditations
Many scholars believe that yoga dates back over 5,000 years to the beginning of human civilization. Scholars believe that yoga grew out of Stone Age Shamanism, because of the cultural similarities between Modern Hinduism and Mehrgarh, a neolithic settlement (in what is now Afghanistan). In fact, much of Hindu ideas, rituals and symbols of today appear to have their roots in this shamanistic culture of Mehrgahr.
Early Yoga and archaic shamanism had much in common as both sought to transcend the human condition. The primary goal of shamanism was to heal members of the community and act as religious mediators. Archaic Yoga was also community oriented, as it attempted to discern the cosmic order through inner vision, then to apply that order to daily living. Later, Yoga evolved into a more inward experience, and Yogis focused on their individual enlightenment and salvation.
Yoga is the most diversified spiritual practice in the world. Crossing over many cultures (including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the West), Yoga also extends over multiple languages such as Hindi, Tibetan, Bengali, Sanskrit, Tamil, Prakit, Marathi and Pali. The Yogic tradition continues to proliferate and spread its message of peace to this very day.
Contents
Introduction 3
What is Yoga 5
Why Do Yoga? 7
Types of Yoga 9
Getting Ready 15
Beginning Your Workout 19
Easy Pose 19
Downward Facing Dog 19
Sun Salutations 21
Tree Pose 23
Extended Triangle 24
Seated Forward Bend 26
Bound Angle Pose 28
Wide Angle Seating Forward Bend 30
Full Boat 31
Bridge 32
Legs Up The Wall 34
Corpse Pose 36
Meditation 38
Universal Mantra Meditation 41
Relaxation Meditation 43
Energy Healing Meditation 44
Color Healing Meditation 44
Centering 46
Desktop Yoga 47
Yoga For Headaches 50
Child’s Pose 51
Standing Forward Bend 52
Yoga for Menstrual Cramps 53
Reclining Bound Angle 54
Upward Bow 55
Seated Twist 55
Yoga for Depression 55
Headstand 56
Head To Knee Forward Bend 58
Conclusion 60
Many scholars believe that yoga dates back over 5,000 years to the beginning of human civilization. Scholars believe that yoga grew out of Stone Age Shamanism, because of the cultural similarities between Modern Hinduism and Mehrgarh, a neolithic settlement (in what is now Afghanistan). In fact, much of Hindu ideas, rituals and symbols of today appear to have their roots in this shamanistic culture of Mehrgahr.
Early Yoga and archaic shamanism had much in common as both sought to transcend the human condition. The primary goal of shamanism was to heal members of the community and act as religious mediators. Archaic Yoga was also community oriented, as it attempted to discern the cosmic order through inner vision, then to apply that order to daily living. Later, Yoga evolved into a more inward experience, and Yogis focused on their individual enlightenment and salvation.
Yoga is the most diversified spiritual practice in the world. Crossing over many cultures (including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the West), Yoga also extends over multiple languages such as Hindi, Tibetan, Bengali, Sanskrit, Tamil, Prakit, Marathi and Pali. The Yogic tradition continues to proliferate and spread its message of peace to this very day.
Contents
Introduction 3
What is Yoga 5
Why Do Yoga? 7
Types of Yoga 9
Getting Ready 15
Beginning Your Workout 19
Easy Pose 19
Downward Facing Dog 19
Sun Salutations 21
Tree Pose 23
Extended Triangle 24
Seated Forward Bend 26
Bound Angle Pose 28
Wide Angle Seating Forward Bend 30
Full Boat 31
Bridge 32
Legs Up The Wall 34
Corpse Pose 36
Meditation 38
Universal Mantra Meditation 41
Relaxation Meditation 43
Energy Healing Meditation 44
Color Healing Meditation 44
Centering 46
Desktop Yoga 47
Yoga For Headaches 50
Child’s Pose 51
Standing Forward Bend 52
Yoga for Menstrual Cramps 53
Reclining Bound Angle 54
Upward Bow 55
Seated Twist 55
Yoga for Depression 55
Headstand 56
Head To Knee Forward Bend 58
Conclusion 60
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