http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com Yoga classes Dallas, yoga teacher training, yoga studios dallas, yoga studio franchise opportunity and hot yoga by Gaia Flow Yoga in Dallas Metroplex, Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Copell, Lewisville, Mckiney Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:21:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Saucha: (First Niyama) Purity/Clarity Purity of body, cleanliness, good health habits, a clear and orderly environment.  Saucha (purity) means both bodily and moral purification.  Purification is much in evidence in Yogic practice.  The breath controls, postures, hygienic processes, ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/28/saucha-first-niyama-purityclarity/ Saucha: (First Niyama) Purity/Clarity Purity of body, cleanliness, good health habits, a clear and orderly environment.  Saucha (purity) means both bodily and moral purification.  Purification is much in evidence in Yogic practice.  The breath controls, postures, hygienic processes, and ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/28/shaucha-first-niyama-purityclarity/ Aparigraha: Non-Possessiveness, Greedlessness, SimplicityFulfilling needs rather than wants. Non-possessiveness (Aparigraha) rather than the absence of all possessions, Aparigraha is the practice of not clinging to them or craving unnecessary things.  At the same time the Yogin is expected to reduce his possessions to a reasonable simplicity.  This rule counters the ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/21/aparigrapha-non-greed-non-possessiveness-simplicity-3/ Aparigraha: Non-Possessiveness, Greedlessness, SimplicityFulfilling needs rather than wants. Non-possessiveness (Aparigraha) rather than the absence of all possessions, Aparigraha is the practice of not clinging to them or craving unnecessary things.  At the same time the Yogin is expected to reduce his possessions to a reasonable simplicity.  This rule counters the ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/21/aparigrapha-non-greed-non-possessiveness-simplicity-2/ Aparigraha: Non-Possessiveness, Greedlessness, SimplicityFulfilling needs rather than wants. Non-possessiveness (Aparigraha) rather than the absence of all possessions, Aparigraha is the practice of not clinging to them or craving unnecessary things.  At the same time the Yogin is expected to reduce his possessions to a reasonable simplicity.  This rule counters the ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/21/aparigrapha-non-greed-non-possessiveness-simplicity/ Brahmacharya: moderation,channeling emotions, self-containment (Continence)Brahmacharya (Continence) can be translated as an advanced Hindu yoga practice of abstinence from sex as a means of joyfully funneling sexual energy to spiritual ends.  This is never a sacrifice, but rather a joyful choice.  However, on another level, Brahmacharya also refers to a continence ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/14/brahmacharya-moderation-channeling-emotions-self-containment-and-continence-3/ Brahmacharya: moderation, channeling emotions, self-containment and continence.Brahmacharya (continence) can be translated as an advanced Hindu yoga practice of abstinence from sex as a means of joyfully funneling sexual energy to spiritual ends.  This is never a sacrifice, but rather a joyful choice.  However, on another level, Brahmacharya also refers to ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/14/brahmacharya-moderation-channeling-emotions-self-containment-and-continence-2/ Brahmacharya: moderation, channeling emotions, self-containment and continence.Brahmacharya (continence) can be translated as an advanced Hindu yoga practice of abstinence from sex as a means of joyfully funneling sexual energy to spiritual ends.  This is never a sacrifice, but rather a joyful choice.  However, on another level, Brahmacharya also refers to ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/14/brahmacharya-moderation-channeling-emotions-self-containment-and-continence/  Brahmacharya: Moderation,channeling emotions, self-containment (Continence)Brahmacharya (Continence) can be literally translated as an advanced Hindu yoga practice of abstinence from sex as a means of joyfully funneling sexual energy to spiritual ends.  This is never a sacrifice, but rather a joyful choice.  However, on another level, Brahmacharya also refers to a ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/14/brahmacharya-moderationchanneling-emotions-self-containment-continence/ Asteya: Non-Stealing Non-stealing (asteya) extends beyond physical objects to the psychological sphere—taking undeserved credit for example. Practice: Use objects the right way. Strive for proper time management. Cultivate sense of completeness, self-sufficiency, and let go of cravings.  If we value material goods too much, there is a temptation to hoard ... http://www.gaiaflowyoga.com/2010/02/07/asteya-non-stealing-8/