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Vlad Moskovski - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I have been a student of yoga and meditation for over nine years. Having sought out the best teachers, I have been very fortunate to study with highly talented and accomplished yoga and zen meditation teachers. My experiences with Tai Chi, Qiqong, and Aikido have broadened and deepened my understanding of different meditation traditions. Both Tai Chi and Aikido have mindfulness practices at their core while Qiqong teaches subtle energy manipulation and bodily control ... [More]
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- Best Book on Taoism - The Tao Te Ching by Stephen Mitchell
[Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] I have flipped through many different versions and translations of the Tao Te Ching, but this one always strikes me as the best and clearest of them all. The author has had years of experience as a Zen practitioner and meditator. I believe that this background and experience has helped him understand the deeper meaning behind the paradoxical language found in the Toa Te Ching.
- The Ojai Yoga Crib - A Yoga Retreat Like No Other
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] The teacher's voice is like a soft whispering hum filling the room, it tickles the skin and nourishes just the right place within. To be in the presence of such a brilliant, loving, and soulful teacher is a rare opportunity. As we move from pose to pose, sweat dripping from our faces, there is an internal smile that awakens with gratitude and joy at the awesomeness of such a class. This is no regular yoga class, here, we are a community, we are loved, and we feel at home.
- Beginners Guide to Out of Body Experiences - Part 3
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Beginners should be very motivated but not easily discouraged. On the other hand, you should be prepared to have an experience. Fears and anxieties are common, try to address these beforehand. Excitement may result in reducing the chance of getting an obe because the physical body will not be able to relax enough to allow the separation from the astral body.
- Meditation Techniques - An Easy Way to Release Stress
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] How do you get ready for meditation? What are the steps necessary to get into the proper mind set and how do you release stress from your busy day? You want the body to be so relaxed and comfortable that you can forget all about it. The mind should be alert, focused, and present in the moment.
- Beginners Guide to Out of Body Experiences - Part 2
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] The major difference is that dreams are illusory creations of the brain, whereas the obe is real, in the sense that it can be objectively shared with others like physical life. The average person goes through a partial disconnection while sleeping. When we dream, our astral body hovers just slightly above the physical body. What is missing is the awareness and intention to fully project out.
- Beginners Guide to Out of Body Experiences - Part 1
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] An out of body experience (obe) is when the consciousness, meaning the individual himself, makes a transition from operating with his - her physical body to operating with the astral. Another way to put it is that person transitions from the physical, everyday reality into a parallel but different dimension. This dimension is more subtle than ours, but always there. It remains invisible to many of us because we lack the psychical perception to see into it.
- Is Yoga a Modern Fad? - Part 2
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] The sole purpose of yoga poses as they were developed in India, was to work the body to make it strong and healthy to enable the yogi to meditate for a long time. Few of us can claim that we have completely healthy bodies. Even those that eat well, get plenty of physical exercise, and have little stress are still effected by outside conditions and our modern lifestyle.
- Is Yoga a Modern Fad? Part 1
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] Yoga has evolved, shifted, and changed dramatically in its long history but never has it seen the type of growth and explosion of interest as in the last decade. As a philosophy and a physical practice, it has spread throughout the globe, far from its original home in India. It has taken the United States by storm and millions of us practice on a regular basis. What is the explanation for this sudden interest?
- Astral Dynamics by Robert Bruce - A Guide to Out of Body Experiences
[Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] This is a must read for anyone interested in having or learning more about OBE and astral projection. It is also a great resource for subtle energy work and personal transformation through energy and chakra manipulation.
- Coping With Stress & The Law of Resolving Tension
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] We have all experienced stress and tension at one point or another in our lives. It is the feeling of our thoughts racing a thousand miles a minute that keeps us up at night. It follows us no matter where we go. And just when that stress becomes unbearable, as we prepare to break - a magical epiphany appears. A resolution to the tension becomes clear. This stress and tension is actually part of the resolution, it is the motivator and the force behind the need to change.
- Stress Relief at Work & Home Through Eye Exercises
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Working at a computer all day can be difficult and puts strain and stress on the eyes leading to blurriness, redness, reduced vision, and headaches. To undo this strain, our eyes need exercise just like our bodies and minds. Here is a quick eye movement exercise to reduce stress, sooth, relax, and promote healthy eye motion.
- Dealing With Emotional Pain Through Kriya Yoga Purification
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] Sometimes, a thing can be pleasurable but eventually lead to something painful, however in this practice, we are taking something painful and turning it into something positive and good. By practicing taps we take pain into our lives and turn it into a burning fire of purification to strengthen our minds and hearts.
- Meditation Guide - 7 Steps to Establishing a Great Meditation Practice
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] Meditation is like a vast unexplored continent, the further you travel the more splendor and beauty you will see. To begin the great adventure, one must prepare for the journey and bring appropriate equipment, clothing and fuel. A well equipped expedition will ensure minimal setbacks and determine the success of the journey. Here is an inventory list of some "equipment" you will need on your meditation journey in order to establishing and maintaining a successful meditation practice.
- Mind Altering & Meditation Technology - The Psyleron Mind Lamp
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] There are many products out there, on the internet, that boast the ability to help you achieve a meditative state or teach you how to meditate, but non compare to the fantastically simple, elegant, and beautiful Mind-Lamp produced by Psyleron Inc. This product not only helps you learn how to attain a meditative state, it also allows you to get in touch with your unconscious and intuitive mind.
- The Law of Attraction Part 2 - Powerful Meditation Techniques to Manifest Intention
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] In my last article about the Law of Attraction, I outlined 4 steps in a process of manifesting intent in your life. In this follow up article, I want to give specific ways that you can make your intentions more powerful and real. The more vivid, clear, and concrete your intention is, the quicker and closer the outcome will be to what you imagine.
- Meditation Techniques - How to Raise Awareness
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] Many people would like to become more aware and sensitive but find it difficult to change. Below are a few simple meditation techniques that use guided meditation and visualizations to raise awareness without demanding dramatic changes to your lifestyle or personal habits.
- Meditation Technique - Developing Awareness & Sensitivity
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] Many people go through their day with tunnel vision, I mean this both literally and figuratively. By tapping into the power of the unconscious mind through the training of the peripheral field of vision it is possible to enhance awareness, sensitivity, concentration and focus.
- Meditation Techniques - The Joy of Being Present
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] To be present in the moment is a joy that all can experience. Learn to go into this state and get tips on how to stay there.
- Meditation Techniques For Beginners - Watching the Breath
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] One of the simplest ways to begin learning meditation is to watch your breath. This meditation technique is perfect for beginners because it is natural, easy, and can be done anywhere and anytime. Begin by paying attention to the breath as it leaves and enters your lungs.
- How to Use the Law of Attraction - 4 Ways to Manifest Intention
[Self-Improvement:Attraction] Whether we are aware of it or not, we all create and draw events, actions, and people into our lives. Begin consciously attracting what you want by following these four simple techniques.
- Change Your Mood - 6 Easy Techniques Revealed
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Learn to change your mood quickly and easily with these six simple techniques. Give them a try, you have nothing to lose!
- Meditation Myths - 6 Common Beliefs About Meditation
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] Having studied yoga scriptures and practiced meditation for many years I can say that most people have a very narrow and mistaken view of meditation. This article explores common myths associated with meditation and delves into new ways to integrate meditation into daily life.
- Learn to Play - It's Fun & Good For You!
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Learn to cultivate a playful and curious attitude towards new and familiar things; it's the best recipe for staying young, active, and smart. Be free to explore without self doubts and fears, don't let these hold you back.
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