Is it a Bicycle? Fun TV/Film Podcast I look forward to this coming out each week, the guys tend to epicly disagree on most movies leading to a pretty deep dissection of why they each think the other is wrong! On the TV side they are very current on new TV coming out and have steered me to a number of TV shows I might otherwise have missed.
They each have a segment within the show that breaks up the podcast nicely, all in all its a great show - only complaint is each episode is usually only an hour, they could easily go longer.
The Dork Night Podcast Great Chemistry Really fun to listen to; the varying hosts have a very good chemistry/rapport, and their interactions are genuinely fun to listen to. The episodes I've listened to have been well structured, and the host has a great grasp of how to keep things moving. I'd check it out if I were you. Audio quality varies due to the teleconference-y recording (which is more than excusable); all the same, a perfectly enjoyable podcast.
Can practicing Hot Nude Yoga really create spiritual transformation? Is practicing Hot Nude Yoga the correct and "proper way" of doing yoga? Can you actually achieve great change while doing nude yoga?
These podcasts are recorded Live from New York and around the world with Hot Nude Yoga founder Aaron Star and his students. Hear for yourself from real students how the practices of Hot Nude Yoga have profound effects on their bodies, minds and souls.
What is Hula? Why is it taught and why is it past down. There is so little written about this tradition and art, and yet it is such an integral part of the Hawaiian People's tradition and lives.
So enjoy this wonderful podcast and come to Hawaii with HNY to learn the Art of Hula on our next retreat there.
Namaste
Prana, in the Yogic Science, is what gives life to all things. Prana is the force of life. In yoga it is everything essential. Without its grace, transformation would literally be impossible. The science of Prana (Prana Vidya) is the knowledge of awakening the fullest potential of yoga and life.
These teachings and techniques - collected since time immemorial and detailed in the Vedas, Upanishads, Tantras and many other key texts – describe with incredible detail and nuance the hidden keys to happiness, power and success. In the hands of a capable practitioner or teacher they empower us at every level. They show us how to change the quality of the Pranic (subtle or etheric) body to affect everything from health, to state of mind, to a deepening of spiritual awareness.
The Five Vayus of Prana
Prana is the master form (also known as subtle form) of the Vata dosha. The five divisions or sub-doshas of Prana are known as the Prana Vayus which are as follows:
Prana Vayu - Pran is the vitalizing and internalizing force, located in the head and heart. It is what feeds you and gives you energy and stamina. If you feel sluggish and exhausted, you could be low in Pran. The yogi's describe Pran as a soaring eagle.
Nature Upward Flowing
Seat Head Marmas and Heart (to a lesser degree)
Physical Nerves
Aspect Solar, Masculine
Asana related postures: Backbends, Laterals
Apana Vayu - Responsible for the downward movements of prana, elimination of Malas-waste products from the body via the excretory systems, and the lungs. Controls menstruation. Governs Vatas site of accumulation in the large intestine.
Nature Downward Flowing
Seat Abdomen, Base of Spine, Legs and Feet
Physical Bones
Aspect Moon, Feminine
Asana related postures: Forward Bends, Twists, Extensions
Udana Vayu - Udana is located in the throat and is the ascending force. It is concerned with speech and the production of sound. Udana is also responsible for growth and enthusiasm. Growth of new cells and healing is also governed by Udana. A more subtle aspect of this type of prana is that it represents the conscious energy required to produce sound, the intention behind the words or noise.
Nature Upward Moving
Seat Marmas on Neck and Throat
Physical Muscles
Asana related postures: Backbends, Twists, Inversion
Samana Vayu - Responsible for inward movements of Prana such as digestion of food and cellular catabolism (break down and recycling of old cells) and thermo-regulation. A visible source of the Samana current is the Aura. By meditating on Samana Vayu yogis can produce a lively aura.
Nature Inward Movements
Seat Marmas of the Abdomen and Digestive Organs
Physical Adipose Tissue (Fat)
Asana related postures: Forward Bends, Backbends, Twists
Vyana Vayu - Responsible for outward movements of Prana, extending the muscles and the pumping action of the blood vessels in the arteries. Governs circulation and the skin. This vayu represents the current that Reiki practitioners and hands on healers of all types use for energy medicine.
Nature Outward Moving
Seat Chest, Arm and Hand Marmas
Physical Ligaments
Asana related postures: Backbends, Laterals, Extensions, Inversions
PRAYER TO THE FIVE PRANA VAYUS (this chant is towards the end of the podcast.
OM NAMO PRANAYA
PRANAYA NAMAH OM
OM PRANAYA SWAHA
OM NAMO APANAYA
APANAYA NAMAH OM
OM APANAYA SWAHA
OM NAMO VYANAYA
VYANAYA NAMAH OM
OM VYANAYA SWAHA
OM NAMO UDANAYA
UDANAYA NAMAH OM
OM UDANAYA SWAHA
OM NAMO SAMANAYA
SAMANAYA NAMAH OM
OM SAMANAYA SWAHA
OM SWAHA
HARI OM
