Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Amrita
The sweet nectar that yoga teaches is at the core of one’s being.
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Ajna bhedana
Piercing the command center; the process of directing one’s energy and awareness of mundane, temporal concerns into the third eye (one’s internal, higher vision) to gaze upon the infinite nature of one’s existence
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Ajna
A subtle energy center located near the pituitary gland, the “point of command,” the point through which divine inspiration, creativity, and karma (actions to be completed) are initiated; thoughts are quieted by focusing on this area, intuition (one’s internal, or third eye) is revealed by directing one’s attention to this area.
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Ahamkara
The part of the mind that contains ego or the quality of I-ness (It asks “What does this have to do with me?”)
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Abhyasa
With “best effort,” a clue as to how to approach one’s yoga practice.
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Yoga
Yoga is a system built on three main structures: exercise, breathing, and meditation. When yoga is practiced regularly, these systems are designed to work in unison and produce a clear mind and a strong body. There are four types or “paths” of yoga: Jnana, the path of knowledge; Bhakti, the path of devotion; Karma, the…
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Weight cycle
Losing and gaining weight over and over again. Commonly called yo-yo dieting.
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Weight-bearing activities
These activities involve lifting or pushing a person’s own body weight.
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Weight control
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight by eating well and getting regular physical activity. The process of controlling one’s weight through proper nutrition and exercise.
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Warmup
Three to five minutes of low-level activity followed by a few minutes of stretching to prepare for exercise.
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