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Interesting Yoga, Naturopathy & Health Articles
What is a healthy diet?
We all know that we eat for energy, so it makes sense that the food we eat must contain good energy to supply this.
The Medicalisation of Women’s Health
Medicalisation: the practice of defining life’s problems and experiences as medical problems. It treats all discomforts and complaints with complex medical procedures and technology. It medicates normal life events.
Naturopathic Detoxification
The health of an individual is determined by their ability to detoxify.
MSG
MSG, or monosodium glutamate, (also called flavour enhancer 621) is a synthetic chemical which is commonly added to processed foods.
NON-VIOLENCE IN YOGA
Ahimsa – the practice of non-violence. I am often surprised when I see people attached to the belief : ”No pain – no gain”. This belief requires you to over-rule common sense, telling your body to continue doing something which is causing it pain. It requires you to ignore the messages from the body, rather than integrate them into your practice.
YOGA IN DAILY LIFE
Your yoga practice is a microcosm of your life. By developing the skill of witnessing in your asana practice, you see habits of movement in your body, thoughts and feelings.
RIGHT EFFORT
Right effort in your yoga practice requires you to be aware of your energetic habits. If you are the kind of person who is very driven, then you need to practice with moderation, perhaps taking the easier options in class. If you are someone that gives up easily then you may need to challenge yourself more often.
THE EIGHT LIMBS OF YOGA by Patanjali
Patanjali was an ancient sage who described the paths we need to take for optimal human living, which is the goal of yoga. The first limb is the yamas or external disciplines and ethical practices, which deal with our relationships with other people and to society as a whole.
YOGA AND GLOBAL WARMING
While we were away in Canada and Alaska, we were witness to the melting of glaciers and the changes in climate that were affecting the land, the sea and the animals that live there.
PILGRIMAGE TO INDIA
West Meets East - thoughts on yoga in India and Australia.