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History of Yoga and its Trends

thrust behind this discipline is that it involves slow stretches, that are timed, along with deep breathing. Those who are yoga ad...

Rene Descartes' First and Second Meditations

being and his conviction that he is in a certain location, dressed in a certain way, but then goes on to compare his situation wit...

Western Medicine and Metaphysical Medicine

In forty five pages this paper presents a literature review in which the incorporation of eastern medical practices including t'ai...

Human Knowledge and Three Meditations of Rene Descartes

In six pages Descartes' knowledge philosophy is examined in terms of dreams and reality as it pertains to the principles he outlin...

Meditations on First Philosophy by Rene Descartes

The revolutionary philosophy of Rene Descartes as it is presented within Meditations on First Philosophy is explained in an essay ...

Meditations of Rene Descartes

In six pages this essay examines the preface and each of the Meditations in terms of its primary points, the relationship that exi...

First 2 Meditations of Rene Descartes

In five pages Meditation I and Meditation II of Rene Descartes are analyzed. There is no bibliography included....

History and Practice of Zen Meditation

beginning of all things--the Buddha. And for those in a hurry --there developed the satori-- or sudden enlightenment. It was often...

Present and Future Significance of Meditation

components of our existence. From a historical perspective meditation has played a tremendously important role even in the United...

History of Vipassana Meditation

apply to all of them. First, in the Buddhist tradition, there is no charge for any part of the program. Hosts not only do not ch...

Rene Descartes/Proving God Exists

the fire next to him. Therefore, he reasons that the effect, the idea of God, must have a cause in reality. Descartes writes, "B...

Healing the Body and Mind with Yoga

This 3 page paper gives an explanation of how meditation can help healing. This paper includes the practice of meditation for heal...

Yoga: Chapter Synopsis

it strengthens another. While it promotes strength, flexibility and stamina, yoga also heightens body awareness: The individual b...

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

In a paper of nine pages, the writer looks at Patanjali's yoga sutras. Western interpretations of the sutras which often miss the ...

Forms of Treatment for Parkinson's Disease

In nine pages this paper provides a description of Parkinson's disease and then examines various types of treatment and therapeuti...

The Medical Benefits of Yoga

the niyamas which are the individual observances, the asana which are postures, pranayama which is breath control, pratyahara whic...

Benefits of Yoga for Asthma Sufferers

typical medical interventions in treating illness. Yoga can be can be performed in absence of health care professionals, complex e...

Older People and Yoga

is concerned with their fitness and well being. In the Tummers and Hendrick (2004) article the authors note that in a study cond...

Relaxation Techniques

Reading a book is also a relaxation technique for many people. Often, people read before going to bed, allowing them time to unwi...

Fitness and Its Hypertension Benefits

and spans a 12-year period (2004). He discovered that people who claimed to be physically active--even on occasion--were found to...

Dance and Daily Life Movement

up his body from the legs, then the hips, shoulders, arms, wrist and finally the fingers as the ball is released from the pitchers...

Hinduism Practices and Rituals

many other types. It all started, at least in Hinduism, with Krishna who suggested that the practice of a variety of yogas can hel...

Exercise Comparison of Traditional and Nontraditional Approaches

exercise, and the traditional Calisthenics and swimming. At 177 calories per half hour is stair climbing, with the use of a machin...

Homeopathy and Latin American Folk Healers

the counter medicines do not offer this flexibility. In many countries where modern medicine is trying to gain a foothold...

Yoga in Buddhism and Hinduism

from around A.D. 300, which is one of six classical systems of Indian philosophy. The literature on Yoga stems from the set of sut...

Eastern Religions Vedanta and Yoga

possible, but the direct and necessary pursuit of each man demonstrates the underlying similarity in the Hindu message. It is r...

Spiritual Growth Through Yoga

In eleven pages this paper discusses how spiritual growth can be enhanced through the principles of yoga. Eight sources are cited...

Aerobics v. Yoga

disease management, as well. Anyone who is familiar with other floor-type exercises will have a general sense of the postur...

Psychology and Alternative Medicines

with step aerobics or jogging, yet the benefits to the body are comparable. This makes it ideal for those who either do not prefer...

Disease and Pain Management Through the Holistic Approach of Yoga

In twelve pages this paper examines managing pain and disease holistically through yoga. Nine sources are cited in the bibliograp...