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Maeploy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:51:37 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNvHOiQB4jA

Yoga for life

Maeploy — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:40:09 +0000

Yoga (Sanskrit, Pāli: योग yóga) refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India.[1] The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.[2][3][4] Within Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal towards which that school directs its practices.[5][6] In Jainism, yoga is the sum total of all activities — mental, verbal and physical.

Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Rāja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga.[7][8][9] According to the authoritative Indian philosopher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, yoga, based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, comprises one of the six main Hindu schools of philosophy (darshanas), together with Kapila’s Samkhya, Gautama’s Nyaya, Kanada’s Vaisheshika, Jaimini’s Purva Mimamsa, and Badarayana’s Uttara Mimamsa or Vedanta.[10] Many other Hindu texts discuss aspects of yoga, including the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita and various Tantras.

The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings,[11] and is derived from the Sanskrit root “yuj”, meaning “to control”, “to yoke” or “to unite”.[12] Translations include “joining”, “uniting”, “union”, “conjunction”, and “means”.[13][14][15] It is also possible that the word yoga derives from “yujir samadhau,” which means “contemplation” or “absorption.”[16] This translation fits better with the dualist Raja Yoga because it is through contemplation that discrimination between prakrti (nature) and purusha (pure consciousness) occurs.

Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy to a high level of attainment is called a yogi or yogini.[17]

Fresh Idea on Eating Right

Maeploy — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:51:21 +0000

These days, it seems as if you can hardly turn on the TV or your computer without hearing about the benefits of organic foods. And the truth is that there’s a lot to be said for eating organic. From a health standpoint, you’re ingesting fewer pesticides and unnatural chemicals. From an environmental perspective, you’re helping prevent toxic chemicals and greenhouse gasses from entering the ecosystem. But when you look at it from your wallet’s point of view, you might feel as if these benefits are out of reach.

Fear not! It is possible to eat healthy organic food on a budget. Let’s look at a few ways to get the best bang for your organic buck:

Prioritize Your Organic Spending

Although eating entirely organic is an admirable goal, it isn’t always a possibility – whether because you don’t have ready access to organic foods or because you simply don’t have the budget to shop at Whole Foods every week. Don’t let this stress you out – you can still reap the benefits of eating organic even if you aren’t able to do it 100% of the time.

For example, which product do you think has a higher probability of being contaminated with pesticides – an apple or a box of wheat crackers? Clearly, the more likely candidate is the apple, which has probably been sprayed with a variety of chemicals throughout its life.

Following this example, you’ll get the most value for your money if you focus your organic spending on items that are likely to carry the highest concentration of pesticides and other chemicals. In most cases, this means stocking up on organic produce and meats before most boxed goods, although you’ll want to tailor your spending plan to your family’s priorities. For example, if you go through gallons and gallons of milk each week, upgrade this one item to organic status. Or, if there’s a particular cereal you consume frequently, try to find an organic equivalent for this item before wo