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Chronic Stress – Dangers and Relief
Chronic Stress can be fatal! Chronic stress is a result of prolonged physical, mental and emotional pressure, and when left unattended can result in a variety of health issues – both mental and physical. Chronic stress is not age governed, especially in the modern society where pressures are felt by all age groups in school, home…
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Modern Yoga VS Authentic Indian Yoga
Modern Yoga VS Authentic Indian Yoga Finding Life’s Meaning Through The World Of Yoga The word “Yoga” in Sanskrit (the language of ancient India – where yoga originated) is defined as “UNION.” Yoga is the true union of mind, body and spirit. . The critical aspect of yoga is to bring ones attention inwards (the…
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Stress-Free Life
Stress-Free Life Make your life joyful – one baby step at a time. The key to a simple and joyful life is hidden within us and yet we are often left confused. In the day to day running around we forget why we started running around in the first place – to achieve a life…
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Gentle And Easy Yoga
Gentle And Easy Yoga – for the aging, stiff, inflexible, overweight, imbalanced, stressed, injured, facing chronic pain and fatigue This is the comment we got from a student in our ‘Gentle Yoga Class’ at Wellness Haven Yoga: “It was a complete body workout!” This class changes the quality of your life. It provides the much…
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Meditation
The Art and Science of Meditation Many have not even begun to reap the benefits of a simple meditation practice simply because they are under the mis-conception that it is a difficult practice or not possible for everyone! Here is my attempt to eradicate the myth that “not everyone can meditate.” What is meditation?…
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Yoga And Reflexology
Yoga and Reflexology At Wellness Haven we believe in staying away from medicine as much as possible for we believe in the natural healing capacity of our body when supported by natural and healthy alternatives to medicine. These alternatives are: Daily Yoga Asanas Pranayama Meditation Eating Natural Food Chiropractic Care Homeopath Ayurveda Massage Reflexology…
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Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri Mantra Students are welcome to join in the Gayatri Mantra that Umang chants at the end of each class to create wonderfully calming, peaceful and therapeutic vibrations in the surroundings that one can soak into every cell of ones being even without chanting. It has absolutely nothing to do with religion and so is the…
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Beware Of Toxins In Our Homes
Beware Of Toxins In Our Homes We all live in a world where the manufacturers are busy creating toxin products that we use in our homes daily, and we don’t even know! We face all kinds of health issues, never knowing that they may be because of the toxins lurking in our own homes. Whether it…
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Self Love Enables Weight Loss
Yogic principles enable self-love and self-love enables weight loss “Self love is the only weight-loss aid that really works in the long run.” ~ Jenny Craig So very true for being in shape takes intense desire, dedication, discipline with both food control and daily exercise. Because we are human beings we need the motivation and inspiration…
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Solitude Is Self Love
Solitude Is Self Love Only when you learn to love yourself do you love your solitude. There is a difference between loneliness and solitude. Solitude allows you to reflect and understand yourself, which is one of the most difficult things to do for those who find their pleasure only when they are with someone. Such…
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Life’s Challenges
Life’s Challenges are the perfect opportunities for Self- Growth You may have often found yourself facing Life’s Challenges. You may have even said to yourself, “Why me?” You may have wondered when this challenge will go away. You may have faced anxiety or worse depression as a result… Life’s challenges have a way of…
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Yoga Is For All Ages!
Yoga is for all age groups – Toddlers to Seniors! The benefits of a wholesome yoga practice impacts all age groups. Whether you practice yoga with your toddler in a “Mommy and Me Yoga” or a Senior, yoga improves the quality of life for all its participants. Toddlers love yoga with their parent. It is…