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Stand in Mountain Pose (Tadasana) with feet together or hip width apart. Inhale your arms overhead and clasp the hands together, interlacing the last three fingers and thumbs while pointing your index fingers skyward. Exhale to one side, looking up slightly into your elbow and tucking the chin...

Because your core, or torso, must be engaged to maintain balance and spinal alignment, any asana involving these two principles will strengthen the abdominal region when done correctly. Assume the same arm position as in dolphin pose, but place your head on the ground with the back of the skull...

Begin sitting on your heels. Lean forward and place your forearms on the floor with your elbows about a foot apart. Clasp your hands, forming a tripod between your elbows and hands. Curl your toes under and lift the sit bones in the air until the legs are straight. As you exhale, bring your head...

From the Downward Dog posture or from lying face down on the floor, come into a high push up position, arms straight, hands directly beneath the shoulders, and spine aligned from tailbone to head. Bend the elbows, being careful to keep them pressed firmly against the sides of the body. Lower...

Jnana yoga is the path of knowledge or wisdom. Devotees of this path must understand the difference between the body and the soul follow four strict paths to salvation

Raja yoga is known as the path of meditation. There are eight clearly defined aspects that one must follow in order to achieve liberation. These include self restraint and religious study

This is spiritual form of yoga that uses astrology, numerology and other sciences to better examine the nature of the universe from the point of view of the individual.

Ashtanga is a vigorous yoga that is intense and face paced. There is constant movement from one pose to the next. Power Yoga is based on Ashtanga.

Moksha Yoga is performed in a heated room. The participant goes though a series of poses to help strengthen and detoxify the body. It is said to have many health benefits such as improved digestion and reduction of muscle pain.

The key to meditation is proper breathing and tantric yogis believe that breathing through the left nostril, (known as moon breath,) allows for greater creativity and intuitiveness, while breathing through the right nostril, (referred to as sun breath) increases physical energy. It is also...

Kundalini is a very powerful energy that often remains asleep in one's body. Through meditation, it's possible to awaken this energy. Known as the Serpent Power, when awakened, kundalini passes through the chakras, (energy points,) in the body. Hindus believe that each chakra possesses a special...

These are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius

Taurus With Capricorn - The Taurus man has a warm sensitive side which melts the often cold Capricorns heart.

Both the zodiacs have strong physical attraction between each other. The Taurus man has to remember not to step on Scorpio's tail or the relationship might turn deadly.

Taurus With Leo - Taurus and Leo are charmers. They are highly attracted to each other on a physical level.

Another Taurus would understand the slow odd nature of the other. On a physical level they would be very compatible. On a mental level there may be a battle for control between two very stubborn people.

Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces and the three water signs. Like the element water, they often absorb their surroundings and provide necessary spiritual nutrients and care to loved ones. Water signs are intuitive and often quite psychic. Cancer is the first water sign of the zodiac, and they...

Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are the three air signs. Like the element air, they are lofty thinkers with strong intellectual abilities and social natures. Air signs are all about communication and exchange of ideas. Gemini is the first air sign of the zodiac and they represent the initial makings...

The Brahmavaivarta Purana is one of the six Mahapuranas that glorify Brahma and hence it is a Rajasika Purana. Actually the Purana glorifies Krishna as the Supreme God and the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva function under him as mentioned in this Purana.

The creation of the universe after its destruction begins when Krishna wills it to happen. From the right side of his body Vishnu emerges and takes up residence in Vaikunthaloka. While from the left side of his body Shiva emerges and takes up residence in Shivaloka. From the lotus on Krishna’s...