. Home | About Us | Services | Articles & Tips | Interactive | Events | Reviews | Houston Guide | Shop Check out our NEW web site!

Shop
Search Merlino Fitness
Join our e-newsletter: enter e-mail

. Home
. About Us
.... Company
.... Web Site
.... Press Releases
.... Our Team
.... Philosophy
.... Credentials
.... Advisory Board
.... Why Hire Us?
.... People Are Saying
.... Photo Galleries
.... Contact Us
.... Feedback
. Services
.... Initial Consultation
.... Fitness Assessment
.... Body Composition
.... Personal Training
.... Bowflex Training
.... Nutrition Consulting
.... Phone Consulting
.... Workshops
.... Seminars
.... Start Your Program
.... Michael's Schedule
.... New Client Questionnaire
.... Initial Consultaiton
. Shop
.... New Store Arrivals
.... What's On Sale
.... Fitness Services
.... Exercise Equipment
.... Resistance Training Equipment
.... Cardio Training Equipment
.... Heart Rate Monitors
.... Workout Gloves
.... Workout Gloves Wraps/Straps
.... Jump Ropes
.... Exercise Balls
.... DeFeet Sports Socks
.... DeFeet Aireator Socks
.... DeFeet Speede Socks
.... DeFeet Cush Socks
.... DeFeet Wool Socks
.... DeFeet Hiking Socks
.... DeFeet Accessories
.... Nutritional Supplements
.... Healthy Snacks
.... Sports Drinks
.... Running
.... Cycling
.... Flexibility
.... Rehabilitation
.... Software
.... Books
.... Miscellaneous
.... Policies/Shipping
.... Disclaimer
. Articles & Tips
.... Latest Articles
.... Article Archives
.... Tip Archives
.... FAQ Archives
.... Nutrition
.... Grocery Store Picks
.... Food & Cooking
.... General Fitness
.... Personal Training
.... Weight Training
.... Cardio Training
.... Running
.... Cycling
.... Fitness Equipment
.... Injuries & Rehab
.... Health & Wellness
.... Personal Growth
.... Career Development
.... Personal Finances
. Fitness Tools
.... Pace Calculator
.... Target Heart Rate
.... Caloric Needs
.... Nutritional Needs
.... Body Mass Index
.... Ideal Weight
.... Body Fat Percent
. Chat
. Reviews
.... Books
.... Compact Discs
.... Videos
. News



...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

 
Articles | FAQs | Ask a ? | Chat

General Fitness Articles & Tips

Banner 10000086
Kundalini Yoga : Incredible Benefits for Average Citizens
by Merric Bartosch

The word yoga comes from the ancient Indian language called Sanskrit, and it means union. It can be thought of as a yoke, of sorts, binding together the body, mind and spirit. Ultimately, yoga is the union of the individual's unit consciousness with the infinite consciousness. Although it can be practiced religiously each day, yoga is not a religion. A more accurate description of yoga would be to say that it is an ancient science. Classical yoga includes the well-known Hatha Yoga, which generally has emphases on Asana, or postures. The purpose of Hatha Yoga is to raise the consciousness.

Toward this end, Kundalini Yoga and Hatha Yoga are the same, as all rivers ultimately flow to the sea. The difference is how long it takes to get there, and what is experienced along the way. Originally, Classical Yoga was intended for monks, yogis, and those who withdrew from the world for spiritual practice. Kundalini Yoga, on the other hand, was designed for the householder, those who live in the world, who have families and jobs, and who want to balance the inner and outer world. It is the yoga that fits the busy lives most of us lead. Kundalini yoga which includes many asanas found in Hatha Yoga, is effective, efficient, and easy.

Those who practice it say they can feel changes in the body and psyche within a few minutes, and deeper changes through regular practice. I would rather have each person take a class and experience the yoga for themselves than continue to explain how amazing this ancient technology is. I tell my students, "Kundalini yoga is like taking a humane wash cloth and ringing him out so much that the humane has no more anxiety and his nervous system is so strong he can handle anything life presents him.

Merric Bartosch's Bio
View our frequently ask questions
Ask Merlino Fitness a Yoga question

Disclaimer | E-mail Merlino Fitness


" Train for Life"™

Merlino Fitness • PMB 267, 1302 Waugh Drive • Houston TX 77019 • 713.523.2577

Copyright © 1999-2003, Merlino Fitness, MerlinoFitness.com, all rights reserved
 The information, content, code and navigation contained on this and all pages throughout this entire web site
are protected by US copyright laws and cannot be duplicated in whole or in part without the express written consent of Merlino Fitness and MerlinoFitness.com