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Sahaja Yoga to Offer Meditation Workshop at NBC-King 5 Alternative Health Expo

Seattle, WA ( Source PRWEB) March 12, 2007 — Sahaja Yoga, an internationally acclaimed meditation founded by Her Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970, has been invited by NBC-King 5 Healthy Living Expo to teach people to meditate. Sahaja Yoga is an easy, “user friendly” meditation which is being followed in over 90 countries today. The Expo will be held at the Seattle Qwest Field, March 17 and 18.

Sahaja Yoga employs scientific and anatomical knowledge of the human body to harness a powerful energy present in each human being. This energy is called the “Kundalini”. It is a compassionate, innocent and motherly energy, lying dormant at the base of one’s spine. The Kundalini works by stopping unnecessary thoughts of the past and future afflicting one at all times. By bringing the seeker “in the moment”, this energy soothes restless minds and corrects the emotional, mental and physical imbalances that arise as a result of today’s chaotic lifestyles. Kundalini awakening (called Self Realization across ancient cultures), empowers the individual to integrate his/her strengths. One feels strong, positive and nimble to handle the challenges that the day brings. Sahaja Yoga is always taught free of cost worldwide and Shri Mataji has designed it to fit in with today’s busy lifestyle. It takes about 10 minutes to awaken the Kundalini and for the seeker to reach a blissful state of meditation, while remaining completely aware and in control of his/her surroundings. The mind and heart become clear, feel light and strong to focus their energies on the task at hand.

Shri Mataji is the wife of a very senior United Nations diplomat Sir C.P. Srivastava, who received the Lal Bahadur Shastri award from the Government of India in 2005.
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The world has accoladed Shri Mataji as a deeply humanitarian and spiritual personality. The United Nations has invited her for four consecutive years to speak on ways to achieve world peace, as did the Government of China. She was presented with the key to the City of Brasilia following official sponsorship of Sahaja Yoga programs in Brazil, and named “Personality of the Year” by the Italian Government in 1986, apart from many other honors bestowed upon her. Claes Nobel, (grandnewphew of Alfred Nobel, Nobel Peace Prize Foundation), and Chairman of the United Earth Organization says “Shri Mataji’s discovery brings genuine hope to humanity.” Her father, Prasad Salve, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and helped write free India’s first Constitution. http://www.sahajayoga.org/ShriMataji

Many high profile physicians and scientists, in addition to countless people around the world from all age groups, race and nationalities have come together to benefit from this meditation which is heralded as “profound but simple enough for even children to follow. Just like breathing!”

Sahaja Yoga runs several non profits and clinical research centers in London, Paris, Mumbai, Vienna, Moscow, Kiev, Toronto and Sydney. Many acclaimed physicians have researched and applauded the effects of Sahaja Yoga on stress related and other ailments like Asthma, ADHD, Diabetes, Migraine, IBS, Infertility, MS, Spondylitis et al.

Sahaja Yoga has a large presence coast to coast in America. Pls visit http://www.sahajayoga.org/worldwidecontacts/default.asp or call 1-800-745-YOGA. Sahaja Yoga’s Greater Seattle area programs can be seen at http://www.sahajseattle.org

Shri Mataji says that after Kundalini awakening, one finds a deep peace inside, and radiates joy and security. Global unity of mankind can be achieved through it, as more and more people transform to become wise, tolerant, forgiving and loving.

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The Beginning of Pilates

Joseph Pilates was a German who developed the pilates exercise regimes. While serving the World War I victims, he developed this system to help patients in rehabilitation programs. New York city saw  first pilates exercise school in 1926. His wife Clara helped him to establish and run the exercise sessions. Today there are more than 500 such schools all over the United States and Pilates has become the most sought after exercise regime.

Similarity between Yoga and Pilates

Recently people have started referring to pilates as yoga. However, both these methods of exercises have entirely different approaches, the common factor between the two being emphasis on breadth control and mental focus during exercise. People refer to pilates as yoga with machines or even yoga with movement.

Merger of Pilates and Yoga

In the fast moving world today, whatever appeals to all becomes popularized. The merger of pilates exercises with the techniques of yoga has enhanced the effects of pilates. This in turn has attracted people to try out this unique exercise regime. These exercise regimes are different from each other. While yoga involves and encompasses much more than just exercises, pilates also has numerous health advantages. However, through both these powerful tools one can derive advantage of feeling and looking better.
 
All about Yoga

To help you make a choice between pilates and yoga, it is necessary to understand both these exercise techniques thoroughly. Yoga has been around much longer than pilates—for 5000 years. It can change your whole lifestyle Spiritual healing, ethical positivism, and physical benefits all are achieved by practicing yoga.

To get the body into its targeted range, a large combination of breathing and movements are used. Yoga is basically intended for meditation and all of the postures are meant to increase concentration and aid in better meditation abilities.
 
A Theory of Pilates

Pilates, on the other hand, uses breathing and movements for physical healing. A fluid change is used to gracefully shift from one movement to another. This helps in continuous improvement of the body. The use of contrology and natural movements is reflected in this exercise technique.

Proper breathing techniques allow individuals to improve their health and well being with both yoga and Pilates. Controlled and regulated breathing is essential for effective working of both these exercise techniques. It is difficult to decide which form to opt for. The best method to decide is to try both the methods one after the other. Choose the one that you feel benefits you more. So, good luck for your new exploration.

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