...Whats next; will we have to pay a toll to meditate? How can it be morally correct to gain a US patent on a 5,000 year old system founded in India? Who should have the right to claim Yoga?

What about the cultural heritage of the Indian people? It is obvious to see, Yoga is definitely part of the heritage of Indian culture.

Most of us believe that the theft of intellectual property is wrong, but let us combine this wrong, with theft of someone elses cultural heritage for profit.

According to the Times of India, The US Patent and Trademark office has reportedly issued 150 Yoga-related copyrights, 134 trademarks on Yoga accessories, and 2,315 Yoga trademarks.

As a result, the Indian government has organized a group to gather Sanskrit and Tamil texts, which will catalog Yogic techniques and Ayurvedic medicine in multiple languages, to prevent patents of Yoga and Ayurveda. This action would make information about Yoga, and Ayurveda, more accessible to patent offices around the world.

What can happen if corporations buy up every Yoga technique? It seems silly to think about, but would we be obligat...more

Using Yoga meditation states To Create Your Dream Life

...There are different yoga meditation states. Each one contributes to incredible peace of mind and mental stability. Let's have a look at three of them now.

Yoga Nidra is the deepest state of meditation. It induces utmost stillness of mind and the highest insight. This yoga mediation state is beyond simple relaxation. However, it's not possible to attain this state with just a few meditation sessions. It requires persistent practice of this technique to achieve the ultimate purpose of it.

The meaning of Yoga Nidra is "Yogic Sleep". When you practice this technique, you are in state of conscious deep sleep. There is a difference between regular meditation and Yoga Nidra. In the former, you are in waking consciou...more

The Benefits Of Yoga: Efficiency In Work Is Yoga!

...omain of silence can only be achieved through silence!

Yoga is intensely linked to breathing. It is about channelizing the energy through breath. Another intimate alley of yoga is meditation. You can not think of yoga without understanding at least some of the basic techniques of meditation! Spiritual appreciation as to the nature of the human body who controls it all the times is absolutely essential for proper understanding of various practices that make the science of yoga.

A word about Karma Yoga here: The fundamental principle of Karma Yoga is do your duty and do not ask for the reward.

The word Yoga makes its entry at th...more

Yoga and Losing Weight

...Hatha Yoga instructors must learn to adapt their teaching styles to accommodate students with a variety of health conditions. Obesity is a common, but serious, health risk factor, which has to be addressed by teachers, in a compassionate way.

Any student who walks through the door of your studio is taking a pro-active stance toward his or her health. Compassion and mutual respect are the foundation of the student / teacher relationship. Therefore, adapt and modify to meet any student's needs.

If you are a student, begin your yoga practice with a knowledgeable yoga instructor, who is familiar with your goals....more

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