Depending on how you look at it, yoga is an art, a science, or a fitness technique. for some people it can be all three. It stems from ancient Indian practices for right living and is still practiced in many forms on the subcontinent. It has also become a popular way to mediate and exercise in the West. Most Westerns use a “flowing” style of yoga that is more conducive to strength training and weight loss. there is even a “hot” yoga that helps you sweat out toxins while you are doing your poses. while yoga is a very individualized way to exercise, it is often conducted in a group setting under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Because of this, there are many yoga classes that are geared toward a specific demographic so that the attendees will feel more comfortable in a group. for instance, there is prenatal yoga, yoga for women, and gay yoga.

Since you need to feel comfortable and relaxed in order to get the full benefit of yoga, besides tailoring classes to certain demographics of people, the entire structure of the yoga studio and class is geared toward a soothing atmosphere.

Generally yoga studios have low lighting and most instructors choose to play soft music before the class begins as well as during the final meditation period.

The studio room itself is generally neutrally furnished and even the floor is designed to give you the comfort and support that you will need to sustain complicated poses without injuring your joints. Even during your first few classes, a good yoga instructor will make you feel welcome and at ease. he or she should also be able to motivate you to try your hardest without stress.

You might even do some refreshing breathing exercises to cleanse your system before you start moving. Then, once you have eased into the class, you will start to do more and more difficult poses. Y

If you are doing a Pilates combination class, you will do those exercises toward the tail end of the classes when you are fully warm and ready to push yourself up to the next level.

Then, by the end of the class you should really be pushing yourself to take it to the next level. Finally there will be a period of cool down and relaxation that includes more breathing and relaxation exercises. by the end of a yoga class you should have an energetic body but a relaxed mind.

All yoga classes are designed to make you feel both relaxed and energized. They are truly exercises for both the mind and body. many yoga practitioners even begin to think of yoga as a lifestyle choice. that is why there are so many community oriented yoga classes such as gay yoga that further help to bring people together. if you want to explore deeper you can try gay tantra.

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God is your Guru – God gives you Diksha for Kriya Yoga

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Whatever you do – do it correctly or leave it. Kriya Yoga is extremely powerful and should be done 100% correctly. Kriya Yoga should only be started and practiced when God is your only goal in life – in your present incarnation. Kriya Yoga is for God-realization only – its power comes from your concentration and devotion to God. Kriya Yoga does dissolve and end your cycle of reincarnation – it requires the infinite power of true faith in Divine love from God. you need the readiness to truly and fully open for that love and let you carry by this Divine love on your path to God. you need to be ready to make decisions and changes in your life, and finally become ready to pass the “door of death” into the true life in God. This last step is done during Maha Samadhi and is mentioned in the “Autobiography of a Yogi”. Life on earth in a physical body is life in permanent imprisonment. Freedom and true life starts when you leave your physical body to become ONE with God. This Oneness however can only be achieved through the almighty power of Divine love.

This holy technique is herewith given to all mankind on earth -as a result of Divine love from God to all. This entireweb site of the Cyberspace Ashram is part of diksha you can use the online version – or the file god.zip or the Cyberspace Ashram DVD “Spiritual Treasures” for safe offline study – whatever you do it is your sole responsibility to secure all files of this teachings of love !.

All should be read in advance – before starting or practicing Kriya Yoga. Kriya Yoga should be practiced as explained in detail here and the related linked pagesof this page and the entire web site. if you do it – please do it all andcorrectly – or leave it. it is for your benefit to do it correctly,you may really need to reach for God before activating this diksha receivedhere. God will be your Guru and only if you can accept God as your Guru beyondphysical manifestation – you may proceed fast, easily and you may be upliftedwith great love from God. The powerful and love flooded practice of KriyaYoga is carrying you toward God-realization and Oneness with God. Changesin your awareness will occur within months and years to come and you needto be ready to accept these changes. more love will fill your life, more Blisswill make your life easier on earth as well as beyond – eternally.

All chapters of the directory “for Meditation ” and all chapters of the text “on your wings of love – on your way to God ” as well as the general information about Kriya Yoga are part of diksha received here. Please read and understand it all before starting to practice and before continuing to read this page – it is for your very own benefit to follow the rules exactly. it is your true and honest love and devotion for God, your sincere striving to learn to love all mankind, all creation – that will open all the doors to God and it will be God’s Divine love and Bliss poured upon you that will help you to understand all truly and fully. A clear understanding of God, God’s creation in its very basic form as well as a true understanding of “life” and “death” is required to truly success on your path of love to God. All the chapters written on this Web Site gives you all this basic understanding necessary to find the right questions needed to find the correct and helpful answers from God to guide you correctly on your very individual path. are you truly ready to dissolve all in love – are you truly ready to end the cycle of reincarnation by the end of the present incarnation.

Kriya Yoga is the “vehicle” – love your “fuel” on your path to God

When starting to practice Kriya Yoga as outlined here on this page- do it all – all the time. All the rules described on this page mentionedearlier are a permanent part of Kriya Yoga – ALL.

All necessary explanations are either published in the various chaptersmentioned before or given directly from God to you – if additional explanationseem necessary. but all you need to start Kriya Yoga successfully and correctly is written in letters here on this web site of the Cyberspace Ashram. may God Bless you.

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How to use this information about diksha given to you from God

Rules for Diksha – initiation – to Kriya Yoga

HOW TO Prepare yourself for YOUR self selected day to receive from God the holy initiation and blessing to this sacred technique of Kriya Yoga as published HERE to achieve God Realization !!

Kechari Mudra – with Talabya Kriya as preparation. see and understand the text about Kechari Mudra. The alternative technique to Kechari Mudra is to dissolve all in love to create complete silence of your mind. This alternate technique is extensively described in all the pages of the text ” on your wings of love – on your way to God” from the Cyberspace Ashram. Kechari Mudra itself needs to be learned under the direct physical guidance of a guru. to dissolve in love however can be practiced by all mankind under God’s direct guidance!

Diksha for Kriya Yoga: initiation to Jesus secret teachings

A friend invited me to attend a hot yoga class with her today and ive never taken a yoga class before let alone one in a 100 degree room.

what was your experience?

I had the chance to try out yoga 3 years ago. it was amazing. Within the first 5 minutes I felt nothing has changed but once that 7-9 minutes hit, it was great. you feel more calm and comfortable within your own zone. you get the chance to learn more about your body and things that it can do that you thought it was impossible. Every time when I get stressed out or angry, I do yoga. Even if you do not get into it, you will surely enjoy the experience.

I haven't experienced it yet.

What was your first hot yoga class like?

Where do I start? How do I start? I can't even touch my toes. if I stand on one foot for longer than .0003 milliseconds I fall over.

Back injuries prevent me from doing a lot of the poses. I can't even do one push up. I'm 300 pounds overweight and suffer a lot of back and joint pain.

I can't even do the child's pose properly.

But I want to do yoga, and I'm so confused about the information out there.

Do I *really* need a mat? do I *really* need those yoga blocks, and do I *really* need a yoga strap?

I'm not flexible or fit enough take a class. Besides- I feel stupid not being able to do half the stuff the rest of the class can. last time I even tried to attempt downward facing dog I had a back cramp for a almost a week!

But like I said, I really want to do yoga, and start. but I'm overwhelmed with all the info out there and am clueless about where to start.

I've had people tell me I need yoga pants and a yoga top before I start yoga, but HA! No store sells them in my size-I need at least a 6x, and the stores only sell yoga pants/shirts up to a Large. 1 x if I'm lucky.

And straps, mats and blocks!!! I've been told I need them, and been told I don't. my head is spinning. do I start off with a book? do I start off with a video?

Do I need a mat, a block and/or a strap? Will it help? Will it not help? and what are some good books and videos for someone who's wanting to do yoga but is fat, overweight and has chronic pain issues that can't even touch their knees, much less their toes?

Thanks!!

I'm confused about yoga!!?

I mean, to do yoga one needs an empty stomach. one is advised to wait atleast 4 hours after eating something to do yoga. But a pregnant woman will never have an empty stomach right. She can not stay without eating something or the other for 4 hours straight. any ideas anybody?

I'd say just to eat something small, and you don't have to wait 4 hours. I've done yoga within an hour of eating and was perfectly fine, so don't worry yourself over it. If you're pregnant and hungry, eat! just eat healthy. Good luck.

my yoga class is at 12pm. so i eat no later then 1030am. i give it about an hour or up to an hour and half to let my food settle. I dont think you should have a problem doing yoga while pregnant. You should ask your doctor is it okay just to be on the safe side.

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