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A cloud does not know why it moves in just such a direction and at such a speed, it feels an impulsion....this is the place to go now. But the sky knows the reason and the patterns behind all clouds, and you will know, too, when you lift yourself high enough to see beyond horizons.

Richard Bach
Illusions, The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

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Yoga and Menopause PDF  | Print |
Written by Sevadevi   

From my personal experience I found the symptoms of menopause were mild and manageable. I had been practicing Yoga regularly for 10 years before reaching this time of life and was fully established in the practise of asanas, pranayama and meditation. I understand that I was the fortunate one and there is real suffering for many women at this time including bouts of depression, hot flushes, fatigue, night sweats and anxiety. Your yoga practice during menopause is an empowering life tool for you to focus on the positive to manage and control menopausal symptoms. Think of your symptoms as a burning of old energies to make way for the new, a tapas, an inner purification process.

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Practising Yoga During Menstruation PDF  | Print |
Written by Sevadevi   
During menstruation a gentler practise of yoga is recommended. Menstrual pain is a sign of hormonal imbalances that occur at this time. Through Yoga we can take positive action to eliminate this pain. Hormonal imbalance is the cause of emotional vulnerability before and during menstruation. It is essential not to strain, do inverted postures or engage in strong practice but to take advantage of heightened awareness felt at this time for nurturing and healing. The following exercises may be beneficial during menstruation (from the book Yoga in Daily Life by Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda).
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Nauli - Kindling the Inner Fire PDF  | Print |
Written by Dharmpuri   

Nauli is one of the six Hatha Yoga Kriyas.  

For an exercise that only takes a few minutes each day to practice yet brings such enormous benefits, Nauli could be considered as the door to a miraculous inner fountain of health and vitality. To find this door, to master the practice, may take days, many weeks, months, or even years but is well worth the persistence and perseverance. Once discovered you will come to understand the great advantages gained and will find it hard not to make this practice part of your daily life.

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Agnisar Kriya - Stimulating the Digestive Fire PDF  | Print |
Written by Sevapuri Hurst   

Agnisara Kriya is not strictly one of the 6 main Hatha Yoga Kriyas but is the preliminary practice for Nauli - churning of the stomach muscles. It's good to practice Agnisara Kriya for a few weeks to strengthen the abdominal muscles for the practice of Nauli.

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Iron and the Vegetarian Diet PDF  | Print |
Written by Tulsi   
Do you get enough iron in your diet? Most vegetarians have healthy iron levels if they have a balanced diet with plenty of legumes, whole grains and vegetables. Iron levels in the body depend not only on how much iron is consumed in the diet, but also on the strength of the digestion. 
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