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Yoga
Yoga is an Indian method of self-realisation, it's name derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "union". It has been defined as "the control of the activities of the mind". The definition continues," Yoga methods encompass the entire field of our existence, from the physical, emotional and mental to the spiritual. Its methods include ethical disciplines, yoga poses, breath control, as well as meditation."
It is an eight stage process of spiritual development encompassing ethical disciplines, postures and breathing exercises in the physical arena and control of the sense, concentration, meditation and enlightenment in the area of the mind.
Most yoga seen in the west is Hatha yoga which concentrates on the more physical aspects of the discipline to achieve healthiness
Life and Health Problems Helped
The life and health problems shown below have been noted as being helped by Yoga:-
| Addictions |
| Babies |
| Cancer |
| Diabetes |
| High Blood Pressure |
| Infertility |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| Menopause |
| Multiple Sclerosis |
| PMS |
| Self Harm |
| Stress |
Yoga Practitioner List
As the relationship between practitioner and the person consulted by them is a very personal one we would recommend that you check out their qualifications and, if possible, decide whether you have suitable empathy with them. This listing does not imply any special competence.
Practitioner lists for Yoga:-
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | The United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
How to Help your Practitioner
You will have certain questions that you want to ask your practitioner about the therapy or natural cure and your practitioner will have standard questions to ask you about yourself.
The "How to Help Your Practitioner" page for Yoga
Yoga Blog
Add your contributions to the blog for this page. The button is at the bottom of the page or follow this link to the blog for this page. These can be absolutely anything related to this therapy or "natural cures" that needs an answer from other members of the community, or a space for you to complain about or comment on anything related to that topic.
Yoga Practitioner Organisations
The qualifications and requirements for a practitioner to be registered may vary markedly from organisation to organisation. We would strongly recommend that you visit the organisation's website to ensure that your chosen practitioner is registered with an organisation which has requirements with which you approve.
The home country of the organisation is listed. Although their practitioner lists are likely to be limited to their own countries most will provide more information, advice, contacts and help wherever you live:-
| British Wheel of Yoga | Great Britain | National |
| Yoga Biomedical Trust | Great Britain | National |
| Thai Yoga Massage Association of New Zealand | New Zealand | National |
| The New Zealand Ayurvedic Association | New Zealand | National |
Yoga Practitioner Schools
Various schools and colleges will train people to be practitioners of Yoga. Although their courses may be limited to their own countries some may provide international distance learning. Please check them out carefully to ensure they meet your requirements
Please email editor(at)shared-care.com with the name and URL of your suggestions for additional organisations.
Lists of Practitioners and Practices
Please access the list of practitioners listed by therapy from the Therapies Home page
The practitioners and practitioners' organisations lists for the following countries.
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
The full searchable practice list for the following countries.
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
Shopping Zone
There are lots of good things related to Yoga in the stores accessed below. Please have a look.
Please check both the British and the US stores as the items are likely to be different in each.
Yoga Books |
Yoga Products |
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Yoga Books |
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Books, Bits and Other Helpful Things
Not all good things come from Amazon. The following are my choices of goodies relevant to Yoga. If you want to add anything please email me (editor(at)shared-care.com) with details.
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