Accessories used in Yoga and Meditation

Nov 25
08:11

2009

Karan Khalsa

Karan Khalsa

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The article discusses about the importance of the accessories required for the practice meditation and yoga

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Yoga and its practice is a part of Indian spiritual heritage. Yoga refers to the union of mind,Accessories used in Yoga and Meditation Articles body and the soul. With the practice of yoga, the body and the mind can be relaxed and in the process, the nervous system of the individual is re-vitalized. In addition, yoga practice and meditation develops greater discipline and more self control. The mind and the spirit is benefited with increased self determination, which flows into other aspects of life. Meditation helps in increasing the concentration while with yoga asanas, the muscles of the body becomes flexible. Together, with the practice of meditation and yoga, an individual paves himself the way to attain a stage of eternal bliss. With breathing practices (Pranayama), dhyana (meditation) and different yoga postures (asanas), one can free himself from the grasp of consciousness and realize the state of liberation or 'Moksha'.

The yoga accessories enhance the overall yoga practice with convenience and comfort. Wearing proper yoga clothes is the key to comfortable asanas that help in perfecting the yoga poses. Clothes for Yoga must be comfortable enough so as to allow proper blood circulation within the body of the practitioner. Preferably, they should be made from natural fabrics like cotton, linen, khadi, etc. The clothes must not cling to the body and should allow the practitioner to perform all the yoga poses with utmost ease. It is essential to have a good surface that supports yoga postures and asanas and thus Yoga mat is also an essential accessory for Yoga practice. A yoga mat helps to sharpen the focus and awareness and creates right mental state for a yoga session. A body of the human being is the store house of energy and practicing yoga creates a positive energy within the body. With the yoga mat, the body of the practitioner remains warm. The yoga mats prevent the positive energy of the body getting neutralized by reaching the floor and thus retaining it within the body of the practitioner. Furthermore, the yoga mats provide proper cushioning and stability for daily yoga practice. The yoga cushions are excellent companion for meditation and perfect for practicing the Kundalini Yoga. The cushions make sitting postures and meditation much easier, relaxing the knees, ankles and back. Yoga rugs are also amongst the important accessories that are essential for the practice of yoga and meditation. The yoga rugs are perfect for absorbing perspiration and avoid slipping on hardwood floors.

Spirit Voyage is a company which is into offering various kinds of yoga and meditation accessories. The yoga clothing for men includes cotton pants, capri pants, kurtas, linen shirts and many more. Likewise, Spirit Voyage offers yoga apparels for women including Embroidered Blouse, Chuni, Cord Embroidered Kurta, Cotton Knit Flare Shorts, Rajasthani Wrap Pants and others. Spirit Voyage yoga clothing are made of natural fibers. These clothings enhance the energy levels and stimulate the entire nervous system.

Spirit Voyage offers cozy cushions that aptly complements the meditation practice. These cushions are made of filled with buckwheat hulls that mold to the practitioner's body and provide cushioning and insulation. The cushions have convenient handle for carrying. Spirit Voyage's cosmic cushions are uniquely designed that tilts the hips slightly forward, helping the practitioner to maintain the proper upright posture for the lower back. The tapering wings of the cushions support the entire length of the thighs during long meditations. The central cutout allows the heels to rest naturally close to the body.

Spirit Voyage offers yoga rugs that are tightly-woven with thick weave cotton fibers. These rugs are available in multi-color stripes and can be your companion as you practice meditation and yoga.

Spirit Voyage offers a range of yoga mats that offers non-slip performance with superior cushioning and resilience. These yoga mats are durable and sturdy and are made of natural rubber. The yoga mats from Spirit Voyage yoga accessories collection are light weight and are available in different colors. The mats can be kept clean and tidy as these are washable products.

White-Banded Cotton Head Cover, White Cotton Triangle Bandana are among are other accessories offered by Spirit Voyage for your daily yoga and meditation practice. The yoga blankets offered by the company keeps you warmth and are comfortable. The extra padding lends support for different yoga positions.

Yoga is believed to be the practice of quieting and calming the mind and the body of an individual. When the practice of yoga is complemented with a soothing music, it aids in the spiritual upliftment of the practitioner. Music can calm a wandering mind, relieve the stress and transcends it to a peaceful state. Spirit Voyage as a record label company, is into offering various kinds of meditation and yoga music. Spirit Voyage artistes like Deuter, Snatam Kaur, Wah, Hari Bhajan Kaur and others tends to take the listening mind to a deeper spiritual insight. The meditation music CDs and the Yoga DVDs helps to mold the listener and he can realize an union with the supreme. Music of a multiple genre are available with Spirit Voyage. You can rejuvenate your senses as you listen to the Sanskrit Mantras or Buddhist chants. General Yoga DVDs or Native American Yoga Music have the capacity of evoking the boundless peace of life and the feeling of ecstasy within them.

Spirit Voyage also offers different yoga books. These yoga books contain detailed instruction, information and images that helps in the yogic practice. This category includes an exclusive selection of best Yoga books from the paths of Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, and Sivananda Yoga.

Heal yourself with meditation music and re-vitalize your senses. Enliven your inner self and let it merge with the supreme as you refresh your body, mind and soul with Spirit Voyage music. With its collection of yoga accessories, yoga music and yoga books, Spirit Voyage tends to take all yoga lovers to an enlightened journey and fill up the senses with eternal joy.