Yoga has so many good health aspects for a person to benefit from. Yet, some people see it only as a "workout," and as a result, Yoga has become classified, in the west, as an exercise. Although Hatha, Kundalini, and Raja Yoga contain many breathing exercises (Pranayama) and postures (Asanas), Yoga is not merely another physical exercise system.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular form of Yoga outside India. Hatha Yoga is also known as the unity of mind, body, and spirit, through physical mastery. The initial results of regimented Hatha Yoga practice are physical fitness, motivation, clear thought, and increased energy.
There are many more benefits from long-term Hatha Yoga practice. If I could make a "Hatha Yoga Pill," I would be a billionaire! When some people hear the words, "physical fitness," they think of torture, so they avoid Yoga of any kind.
Yet, the masses will gladly spend billions of dollars on ineffective, over the counter drugs, fad diet products, ineffective exercise gadgets, and life endangering pills, to try to manage their body weight.
So, a Hatha Yoga pill, with no side effects, would "sell like hot cakes."
However, the Hatha Yoga pill is only part of my imagination and the dream of "couch potatoes." Yet, couch potatoes do not have to worry because Yoga is not physical fitness, but it is complete health on the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional planes of existence.
The benefit of motivation from Yoga practice is what makes Yoga so different from all other health maintenance systems. Yoga can become a lifestyle because there is no torture.
Why do most diets fail? Why do most exercisers quit? Lack of motivation is the reason for diet and exercise failure. People already know they should eat better, walk more, exercise, and drink more water, but they need to maintain their level of motivation, without "burning out."
In Yoga practice, positive energy is all around the classroom. Positive energy creates motivation and creates powerful visions of success. The next step is to believe the powerful visions of success, which you see.
Some people have a fear of success. Maybe they inherently feel a lack of self-worth, but Yoga also works on improving this aspect of life. It is normal for people to feel apprehensive about change, but change is often one of the gateways to success.
Lastly, regular Hatha Yoga practice will lower stress levels, allowing you to sleep better, and feel energized the next morning. No wonder Yoga teachers and students are so full of motivation.
Copyright 2007 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
The ever-rising serious health problems like cancer; diabetes and addiction to smoking and drinking and consumption of large breast poultry that is injected with estrogen and injecting artificial testosterone are seriously decreasing the production of natural testosterone level largely that further lead to depression and deficiency of interest in sexual activity. It is sad to see that the benefits of testosterone is being overlooked.
Testosterone plays a major role in the wellness in a man. Among the different benefits that testosterone provide us are: decrease the fat levels and bad cholesterol in the body and increase muscle size, strength, sex drive and sexual endurance and mood. Generally the level of testosterone start decreasing and male menopause start at the age 45 and continues up to the age of 80. The production of testosterone originates from the brain. The brain releases a substance called Luteinizing Hormone (LH" for short) that basically regulates the body to start producing testosterone. The released LH and DHEA that is released from the adrenal glands into the bloodstream start traveling together to the testes where testosterone production begins and the action could be seen after it enters the blood.
There are some methods that can help you to maintain natural level of testosterone and allow you to enjoy its amazing benefits. Simple ways to step naturally step-up energy and libido is by consuming nutritious supplement, exercise and sufficient sleep. Increase the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, essential fatty acids from sources like fish, avocadoes, and peanuts and healthy oils extracted from like flax seed, olive and canola. They are the sure way to naturally hike up your testosterone levels. Any exercise is beneficial until you breathe hard. Exercising till you get exhausted helps to increase your testosterone level but it is recommended to consult with your doctor. Supplements such as Zinc and African Fly front assist in releasing the testosterone that becomes bound to as men reaches their more mature age and wants to lead healthy gender life even in their 80s. Sexual stimulation also causes the body to increase the production testosterone. It is also essential to take adequate sleep and rest. Apart from these essentialities there are some other activities that should be strictly avoided and they are reduce the intake of soy protein, consumption of alcohol, and try to be tension free though sometimes in some cases it becomes unavoidable.
Following these Do's and Don'ts need commitment and at the same time it is difficult to follow sometime but it is always true that to get anything you need to sacrifice something.
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Jackie has sinced written about articles on various topics from Yoga Practice, Anger Control and Yoga Practice. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995.http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org. Jackie's top article generates over 74000 views. to your Favourites.