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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Doubt regarding doing yoga and gym every day | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: .. is it possible doing yoga and going gym every day...... ANSWER: Hello Murali It is possible ... A: You must not do any other exercise after doing yoga. You can do yoga for one hour in the morning ... | |
| Doubt regarding doing yoga and gym every day | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: .. is it possible doing yoga and going gym every day...... A: It is possible to do gym and yoga every day. Here are my suggestions: - 1. What is your priority ... | |
| Breathing Techniques | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I have been trying to get the hang of my breathing for some time now in my meditation. I am not ... A: If you are habitual to clavicular or upper chest breathing, this will be associated with stress in ... | |
| height increase with yoga | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: hey daljit, i am 17 and am 5'2ft tall.. i want to get taller atleast of 5'5.. so can you please ... A: Yoga practice promotes overall growth of your body and improves the working of endocrine glands too. ... | |
| pranayam | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: my q is in winter we can do kapalbhati to 20 minutes its ok but in summer can we do it at 4 am upto ... A: It is recommended to do kapalabati along with practice of other asanas and pranayama. Therefore ... | |
| want your views on my problem | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a great interest in bodybuilding i want to gain proper size and then want to maintain it, i ... A: There is no problem if you continue with your body building and also do yoga for more flexibility ... | |
| Yoga and Migraines | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Unfortunately, after each one I have suffered debilitating migraine headaches. I was unable to ... A: If you are getting migraine after yoga practice only and you feel fit without yoga, you must stop ... | |
| Ujjayi breathing question | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have started to practice Ujjayi breathing for anxiety in sessions of 25 minutes (2) during the ... A: I will try to answer based on your question about ujjayi pranayama and anxiety. With ujjayi ... | |
| Is Muscle building bad for body | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i heard many times from yoga instructors that body building is bad for body and have bad effect in ... A: 1. I guess you must first decide on your health objectives. I understand that you want to achieve a ... | |
| Benefits of hot yoga | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I've just started to go to hot yoga and i'm inlove with it! What does yoga do for your body? and ... A: Hot yoga does include asanas which are similar to hatha yoga. A slow paced hath yoga routine ... | |
| pranayama timing in morning | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: sir i want to practice pranayama in morning at 6:00 AM is it ok to do pranayama at this time and ... A: 1. Practicing pranayama at 6:00 AM is fine, but it will be more beneficial if you can do it earlier ... | |
| age limit but for a young one | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: sir I am a 22 year young male and want to ask you that I am doing harder asans such as ... A: You are quite young and it is fine to do these asanas. But ensure that you are doing it correctly ... | |
| Queston regarding jal neti and sutra neti | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I really appreciate the effort spent by you to help others live a better, disease free life. I am ... A: If you are not able to breathe due to blockage in one nose of the nostril, it is advisable to ... | |
| timing of prannayama | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: "sir i want to do kapalbhati pranayama specially for health benefit and kundali jagaran how much ... A: Fist of all pranayama practice can be fruitful if you are in good health and fortified your body ... | |
| tibetian yoga | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: how is tibetian yoga different frm otheryogic practices?.is it more advantageous to practice it? pl ... A: Though Tibetan Yoga style has similarities to classic yoga, it is a set of exercises known as 'Five ... | |
| Type of yoga | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I want to start to take yoga classes with the focus on stretching and flexibility primarily and ... A: I think simple hatha yoga class and pranayama for an hour will do you good. You can select the ... | |
| Tips | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Kaur, Hi. I'm 16, female, and I would like to ask you for some tips on practicing yoga. I'm a ... A: Your interest in yoga is commendable. The time you have earmarked for yoga is quite less, one hour ... | |
| herniated disc | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I herniated a disc in my lower lumbar area about 4 weeks ago. I am an avid exerciser... but someone ... A: Yoga for herniated disk. As in case of any other disease, first you have to consult your doctor and ... | |
| Asanas and Pranayama For Hypertension | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Last week i sufferd from palpitations ans i went to the doctor and he told that i am suffering from ... A: 1. First of all, do not take your blood pressure lightly. Start your medication as prescribed by ... | |
| GROIN PAIN | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: since last 2 months i am suffering from groin pain.The pain is not so sharp and it is mild but it is ... A: 1. The most common cause of groin pain in males can be due to muscle strain due to injury during ... | |
| weakness in fingers and thumb{right hand} | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: mam i have weakness in my right hand fingers and thumb. they are so weak that i could not take my ... A: I feel you must straight away consult your doctor and it is imperative to seek appointment with a ... | |
| Yoga Asana Pics | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My niece is doing Bachelor in Physical Education from Allahabad University [final year] and has been ... A: I must thank you for asking this question. There are lot of sites that give yoga poses pictures. ... | |
| yoga and tingling fingers | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Whenever I raise my arms above my head and then lower them, as in the salute to the sun, I get a ... A: Tingling sensation during yoga practice is not common in yoga. Consult your yoga instructor. If ... | |
| high bp, high cholesterol, over active thyriod | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am very much pleased to see your website and the way questions are answered. Recently my bood test ... A: You have not mentioned your blood pressure. Take your doctors advice for best treatment. In addition ... | |
| Pranayam and morning walk | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: (1) I go for a morning walk. I want to know whether pranayam should be done before or after morning ... A: Yoga diet philosophy stresses on simplicity of food. What you eat is not a major issue with yoga if ... | |
| Pranayam and morning walk | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: (1) I go for a morning walk. I want to know whether pranayam should be done before or after morning ... A: 1. There is no hard and fast rule, you can for a walk after prananayama practice. But I feel it ... | |
| feet | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a beginner yoga person. Trying to read books and videos. I notice my feet go out at an angle as ... A: Maybe your peculiar angle of feet as you walk is due to incorrect posture. (If you feel discomfort, ... | |
| Help with posture | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am a 56 year old female suffering from Levator Ani Syndrome. Can you give me advice as to which ... A: I am not aware of your general health. Presently are you practicing yoga or totally new to yoga ... | |
| downward dog question | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: While doing Ashtanga yoga in downward dog position, how do I know how far to put my feet from my ... A: First practice upward dog and get an idea to place your palms on the floor beside your waist. Make a ... | |
| Tai Chi and Yoga together? | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have become very interested in Tai Chi and Yoga. I was wondering if I should try both or one of ... A: I willl not be able to advise you on Tai chi..I will suggest you should try one thing at a time. It ... | |
| Lotus position and weight loss | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: My cousin says she lost 30 pounds in one month by practicing the lotus position of yoga for 4 hours ... A: In your question it is not clear for how long you are doing yoga? For answering this question ,I ... | |
Yoga & Tai Chi
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Daljit Kaur
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Expertise
I am a qualified yoga teacher. I would love to answer beginners questions about yoga. How to start pranayama or asanas? What are the essentials of a yoga practice? How to stay focused for yoga practice? How to avoid lifestyle diseases by adopting yoga? Health benefits of yoga.
Experience
Practicing yoga for last 7 years. Conducts community yoga classes.
Publications
I am webmaster of http://www.yoga-for-beginners-a-practical-guide.com.
I write articles at ezinearticles.com http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Daljit_Kaur
Education/Credentials
Post Graduate in Chemistry, Qualified Chemistry teacher.
Undergone yoga teachers training course.
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