Yoga in Kerala

yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "Union". It is a combination of Physical and Mental Exercise designed to hone ones concentration, improve health and attain eternity. yoga and Ayurveda are interlinked and both have equal tradition of about 5000 years. yoga is encompassed with body, mind and spirit, involving exercise, breathing and meditation. As in the case of Ayurveda, yoga is also originated in India and yogis (sages) are the originators. The first archaeological evidence of yoga was detected in stone seals excavated from Indus valley in which yoga postures were carved. It is achieved by 08 fold yogic practices.

yoga has three approaches power, meditation and therapy.

Power
The wholesome objective of yoga is to gain control over body and mind. The physical and mental exercise results in the linkage of body and mind. yoga - vigorous and disciplined exercise - provides controlling power over body and breath. At this state the mind gets glued to concentration. The power of control is derived from three sources. A) Control of the body via physical postures. B) Control of the breath by breathing techniques. C) Power of concentration by mental techniques or say willpower.

meditation
Self inquiry is the primary focus of meditation. Here yoga acts as a tool for deeper relationship with ones sense of soul severing unwanted thoughts and feelings and underlying in deep concentration.

Therapy
yoga acts as a restorative and preventive therapy to overcome emotional and health problems. It makes the body viable to cure diseases and disease resistant in many cases. Power, meditation and therapy are complimentary to each other in maintaining physical fitness, psychological up-keep and spiritual upbeat.

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Bikram Yoga Explained

There are numerous styles of yoga around today and by far one of the most popular is that of bikram Yoga. It is a style of yoga that was developed by bikram Choudhury and a company based in los angeles, California. bikram Yoga is more commonly known as hot Yoga and is practiced in a room that is heated to 105F (40.5C) with a humidity of 40%. classes are guided by a specific set of postures and dialogue including 26 postures and two breathing exercises. The classes last approximately 60-90 minutes and people of all ages and yoga experience practice and work together in this yoga class.

Choudhury is a self-proclaimed Yogi to the Stars living in Beverly Hills and teaching at the yoga college of india in los angeles and he also makes the trip to Calcutta, india,to teach, as weel as other cities across the world, including san francisco, London, Paris and Tokyo. His book Bikram's Beginning yoga class was best seller and consists of a sequence of 26 yoga postures (or asana) along with two breathing exercises.

The following are the 26 Asana that make up bikram Yoga:

# Sanskrit English

1 Pranayama Series Standing Deep Breathing

2 Ardha Chandrasana with Pada-Hastasana Half Moon Pose with Hands To Feet Pose

3 Utkatasana Awkward Pose

4 Garurasana Eagle Pose

5 Dandayamana - JanuShirasana Standing Head To Knee Pose

6 Dandayamana - Dhanurasana Standing Bow Pulling Pose

7 Tuladandasana Balancing Stick Pose

8 Dandayamana - Bibhaktapada - Paschimottanasana Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose

9 Trikonasana Triangle Pose

10 Dandayamana - Bibhaktapada - Janushirasana Standing Separate Leg Head To Knee Pose

11 Tadasana Tree Pose

12 Padangustasana Toe Stand Pose

13 Savasana Dead Body Pose

14 Pavanamuktasana Wind Removing Pose

15 Sit Up Sit Up

16 Bhujangasana Cobra Pose

17 Salabhasana Locust Pose

18 Poorna - Salabhasana Full Locust Pose

19 Dhanurasana Bow Pose

20 Supta - Vajrasana Fixed Firm Pose

21 Ardha - Kurmasana Half Tortoise Pose

22 Ustrasana Camel Pose

23 Sasangasana Rabbit Pose

24 Janushirasana with Paschimottanasana Head To Knee Pose with Stretching Pose

25 Ardha - Matsyendrasana Spine Twisting Pose

26 Khapalbhati Blowing In Firm

bikram Choudhury has aggressively attempted to enforce claims of copyright and trademark protection, including his claim that the sequence of asanas in Bikram's Beginning yoga class book all fall under his copyright. This development is very controversial within the United States yoga community as the poses are not something one can or should copy write.

Some practitioners strenuously object to the idea that bikram seeks to have exclusive control over a series of postures that are just derived from traditional practices. It would be like a baseball pitcher attempting to copy write a curve ball or David Beckham trying to copy write his famous curving kick. Also, some object to Bikram's long term goal to create a formal nationwide potentially even worldwide franchise of studios.

Whether you agree or disagree with Bikram's copyright claim it is certainly worth trying the method in class or at home. There is no doubt the sequence and breathing is helpful to any yoga practitioner.

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Strategic Alliances - Ten Tips to Developing Outrageously Successful Partnering Relationships

Strategic alliance development is a wonderful method for growing your business, especially when you have limited resources. In developing strategic alliances, implementation is always the challenge. Communication follows closely behind. If you want to develop a successful strategic alliance, consider the following ten tips:

1. Behave toward your alliance partner the way you want them to behave toward you.

2. Its more important to be a good alliance partner and get things done, then to obsess on being right.

3. Make relationship bank deposits before you try to make a withdrawal.

4. Regularly share relationship value updates with your alliance partner.

5. Know what your partner needs.

6. Be clear about what you want from your alliance relationship and what you are willing to give to it.

7. Be committed, always show your confidence and passion toward your alliance.

8. Do more for your alliance partner than you promised, exceed their expectations.

9. Resolve conflict immediately.

10. You cant partner with an organization or individual that doesnt want to be a good partner.

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