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How much harm does smoking have on the practice of pranayama?

How much harm does smoking have on the practice of pranayama? This question was asked by one of our Facebook friends and received several answers. Do you have any other comments? Jake: one of the worst thing you can do...I will say that pranayama w

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Using a tummy tightener belt during asanas

Namaste, can you please advise me if wearing a tummy tighter belt during performing asanas such as, paschimotanasana, dhanurasana, bhujang asana is good to bring a better impact on bulging stomach? One of our Facebook friends asked this question and

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How to share feelings of deep peace with others?

When I am alone, I feel enormous and deep bliss in my heart. When I am with others, people feel peace from me and I feel happy but I can´t connect with the profound bliss. In many occasions I prefer to remain alone. How can I share this feeling with

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Is there any proof that reincarnation is real?

I grew up in a religion that did not talk about reincarnation. Now I wonder if it might be true. Is there any proof that reincarnation is real? This question was asked by one of our Facebook friends and received several answers. Do you have any other

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What is tantra?

what is tantra yoga ? This question was asked by one of our Facebook friends and received several answers. Do you have any other comments? Deddy: positioning while having intercourse. In addition, an indepth analysis of joyful love thru mating. Gon

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Most important aspect of yoga practice

What is the most important aspect of my yoga practice in order to be successful? This question was asked by one of our Facebook friends and received several answers. Do you have any other comments? Claire: Be present Andrea: awareness Zak: Define

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Significance of chanting prayers 3 times

In my yoga class the teacher often chants the prayers 3 times. What is the significance of this? This question was asked by one of our Facebook friends and received several answers. Do you have any other comments? Shoumava: it depends...there are au

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Is it correct to say Om or Aum?

What is the proper way to pronounce Om? I hear some people say it Aum, and some people say it Om. Which is correct? One of our Facebook friends asked this question and received the following replies. Do you have anything to add to this? Shoumava: Om

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What is the definition of enlightenment

What is the definition of enlightenment? One of our Facebook friends asked this question and received the following replies. Do you have anything to add to this? Brett: Unattached interconnectedness within the world and universe; attaining freedom f

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Where does prana go when it departs from the body

When the prana departs from the body, where does it go? This question was asked by one of our Facebook friends and received several answers. Do you have any other comments? Dennis: The Prana goes back to the source of all existence.... Amira: Our l

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Yoga for colds and diarrhea

Hi!! i have, maybe, a tough question i hope you can help me: whenever I go home on vacation (or just days) I get a cold or what is more often i get sick in the stomach (diarrhea)... have you some advices what i can do?... i think more i need a soluti

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What is an ashram?

What is an ashram? Is it necessary for me to live on one in order to practice yoga? What is the benefit of being there?
This question was asked by one of our Facebook friends and received several answers. Do you have any other comments?



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Yoga for High Blood Pressure

When bp is 140/100 what yoga can one practise to lower the high blood pressure? plz advise One of our Facebook friends asked this question and received the following replies. Do you have anything to add to this? Judy: when you find an answer pls po

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Yoga to remove neck cramps

I have been having neck cramps for about a week. Dr.'s advise is ice to drop the swelling which, in turn, will reduce the pain. Anybody know if there are any asanas that I should avoid until I heal? This question was asked by one of our Facebook frie

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What would be good to lift the spirit?

What would be good to lift the spirit? One of our Facebook friends asked this question and received the following replies. Do you have anything to add to this? Valerie: lift your gaze! the spirit will follow shortly thereafter Zak: Backhands work fo

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Using sankalpa to change your life

Sankalpa is a chosen resolution or intention you set during Yoga Nidra in order to bring about positive change in your life. This article talks about how to determine your sankalpa and suggests using it at other times in order to change your life for

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The freedom or liberation or mukti is freedom from experiencing the duality [I or illusion ] as reality .

The freedom or liberation or mukti is freedom from experiencing the duality [I or illusion ] as reality .

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By accepting karma theory, one is accepting the unreal, as real, and permanently remains in the clutches of duality,

By accepting karma theory, one is accepting the unreal, as real, and permanently remains in the clutches of duality,

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The unreal [world] is created out of real [consciousness], sustained by real, finally it dissolves as real.

The unreal [world] is created out of real [consciousness], sustained by real, finally it dissolves as real.

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Until ignorance is there, he will remain experiencing illusion as reality

Until ignorance is there, he will remain experiencing illusion as reality

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