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	Yoga (alternative medicine) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Yoga when used as a form of alternative medicine is a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation, practiced for over 5,000 years.
		A survey released in May 2004 by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine focused on who used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), what was used, and why it was used in the United States by adults age 18 years and over during 2002.
		Yoga is considered a mind-body intervention that is used to reduce the health effects of generalized stress.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yoga_(alternative_medicine) (453 words)

	Yoga System, Natural Medicine, Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The healing science of yoga is a centuries-old tradition of practices for personal fulfillment and self-realization, while living a healthful and stress free life.
		Yoga practice helps to bring about total relaxation of the body and the mind, which enables healing to occur at a deeper level of the human personality.
		Yoga is a comprehensive system of practices to promote integrated growth at all levels of human personality: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual.
	www.yogasystem.com /yoga_new/default.shtml (115 words)

	Alternative Medicine - Herbs, Yoga and Nutritional Supplements - Health And Age (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "union," is a spiritual practice that uses the body, breath, and mind to energize and balance the whole person.
		Raja Yoga -- known in India as "the royal (raj) road to reintegration." The goal of this type of yoga is to blend the four layers of self: the body, the individual consciousness, the individual subconsciousness, and the universal and infinite consciousness.
		Yoga is a complementary therapy that has been used with conventional therapies to help treat a wide range of health problems but it is not, in and of itself, an effective cure for any particular disease.
	www.healthandage.com /html/res/com/ConsModalities/Yogacm.html (2022 words)

	Reiki Yoga Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Quietness is a great deal desirable, and Alternative Medicine some masses use repetitive actions such as deep breathing, buzzing or intonating to help cause a pondering state.
		Another common approach Alternative Medicine is to attempt to prevent all sensory input (visual, auditory, tactile being key) and concentrate on something additional than yourself.
		Omaha, Nebraska alternative sources practitioners and medicine Alternative Medicine spa, Omaha and the Midwest.
	energy-spiritual-healing.com /1xab/Reiki-Yoga-Alternative-Medicine.htm (1835 words)

	WebHealthCentre.com - Alternative Medicine - Yoga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Yoga lays great emphasis on asanas and pranayama to prevent illness and, more important, to preserve health.
		Yoga is particularly valuable as one grows older.
		It is obvious that yoga, which so amply fulfils the criteria for a system of health care, has come to stay.
	www.webhealthcentre.com /altmed/yoga/yg_care.asp (459 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Yoga
		Yoga has the added advantage of being a low-impact activity that uses only gravity as resistance, which makes it an excellent physical therapy routine; certain yoga postures can be safely used to strengthen and balance all parts of the body.
		Hatha yoga is the most commonly practiced branch of yoga in America, and it is a highly developed system of nearly 200 physical postures, movements and breathing techniques designed to tune the body to its optimal health.
		The yoga philosophy believes the breath to be the most important facet of health, as the breath is the largest source of prana, or life force, and hatha yoga utilizespranayama, which literally means the science or control of breathing.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0001/ai_2603000140 (1028 words)

	Alternative Medicine > Yoga
		Yoga means a holistic approach towards the cause and treatment of disease.
		Ashtanga Yoga is the eight fold path of Yoga, and is called this Ashtanga Yoga for all round development of human personality.
		Yoga is a science as well an art of healthy living physically, mentally, morally and spiritually.
	www.emaxhealth.com /62 (458 words)

	Medical Intuitive Yoga Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Tranquility is typically worthy, and Alternative Medicine some hikers use reiterative natural process* such as deep eupneic, buzzing or intonation to help bring on a reflective state.
		Shui, Yoga, Zen, Feng Meditation, Astrology, Aromatherapy, Reiki - - The prominence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is now - Medical Intuitive and Empath a new approach to health care and wellness.
		CAMLAW : Complementary Law Alternative Medicine And Blog: Yoga - - and alternative medical in modalities generally," Michael wrote (CAM) Yoga - one-on-one and she is absolutely a brilliant intuitive yoga therapist.
	energy-spiritual-healing.com /1xab/Medical-Intuitive-Yoga-Alternative-Medicine.htm (1891 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Hatha yoga
		Hatha yoga is the path which has physical health and balance as a primary goal, for its practitioners believe that greater mental and spiritual awareness can be brought about with a healthy and pure body.
		Yoga was brought to America in the late 1800s, when Swami Vivekananda, an Indian yogi, presented a lecture on yoga in Chicago.
		For instance, power yoga is a recent Americanized version of yoga which takes hatha yoga principles and speeds them up into an extremely rigorous aerobic workout, and many strict hatha yoga teachers oppose this sort of change to their philosophy.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0000/ai_2603000064 (1191 words)

	Complementary Health and Alternative Medicine - Yoga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Yoga is an ancient Indian practice using physical postures to obtain a harmony of mind, body and spirit.
		Bikram - A form of yoga that teaches 26 postures in a set sequence in a room heated to about 38 degrees C. It is both suitable for the beginner or the advanced student as the same pattern is always followed.
		The Yoga for Health Foundation is a registered charity promoting the practice of yoga for all - from the fittest to the most seriously disabled
	www.chisuk.org.uk /bodymind/whatis/yoga.php (571 words)

	Energy Healing Yoga Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Tranquillity is ofttimes suitable, and Alternative Medicine some multitude use repetitive activenesses such as deep eupnoeic, buzzing or chanting to help hasten a reflective state.
		Another most common approach Alternative Medicine is to attempt to prevent all sensory input (visual, auditory, tactile being key) and concentrate on something more than yourself.
		Alternative healing energy - an alternative Energy using energy healing that can reduce your stress and - Center Alternative medicine Healing Yoga Meditation Yoga Class Pilates.
	energy-spiritual-healing.com /1xab/Energy-Healing-Yoga-Alternative-Medicine.htm (1888 words)

	Alternative Medicine
		Alternative medicine describes health products, practices, and approaches that are not part of conventional medicine.
		But in the same way that an alternative band can be outside the establishment one year and part of the mainstream the next, the list of once alternative healing practices accepted by conventional medicine changes frequently, as new therapies and treatments are found to be effective.
		Alternative medicine differs from traditional Western medicine in several important ways: there have been few rigorous studies of the effectiveness and side effects of alternative medicine.
	kidshealth.org /teen/your_body/medical_care/alternative_medicine.html (937 words)

	Alternative Medicine - Allergies: allergy symptoms, treatment, and medications by MedicineNet.com
		Complementary medicine is a group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with conventional medicine.
		Whereas complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.
		Alternative medicine is distinct from complementary medicine which is meant to accompany, not to replace, standard medical practices.
	www.medicinenet.com /alternative_medicine/article.htm (668 words)

	Yoga in Alternative Medicine for Holistic Health. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Yoga is a maintenance tool for the Mind-Body-Spirit as the physical postures and stretches, breathing exercises, and meditation practices are all designed to integrate a person's mind, body, and spirit.
		Yoga can form the basis for an entire physical, mental and spiritual fitness program or it can be the flexibility component of a balanced physical fitness program.
		Yoga is among the oldest known systems of health practiced in the world today and archaeologists have found 4,000 year-old figurines in what paper to be yoga poses.
	www.cyberparent.com /alternativehealth/yoga.htm (255 words)

	alternative health practice
		Because truly "alternative" medical practices would be ones that are known to be equally or nearly equally effective, most "alternative" medical practices are not truly "alternative," but quackery.
		Alternative" practitioners are often "holistic," claiming to treat the mind, body and soul of the patient.
		Those who seek "alternative" medicine often are attracted to the personality and worldview of their practitioner.
	skepdic.com /althelth.html (3323 words)

	WebHealthCentre.com - Alternative Medicine - Yoga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Patanjali calls his advice 'ashtanga yoga', or the eight limbs of yoga.
		This settling of the mind is the heart of yoga, where the senses have been transcended by complete refinement of the body and mind.
		Yoga is not just a set of esoteric exercises to keep physically fit.
	www.webhealthcentre.com /altmed/yoga/yg_asht.asp (751 words)

	Yoga > Yoga Concepts
		Unlike earlier, Yoga today is no longer restricted to a privileged minority of hermits; it has taken its place in our every day lives and have undergone a world wide awakening and acceptance in the last few decades.
		Yoga is not a religion; it's a philosophy of life based on certain psychological facts and it aims at the development of a perfect balance between the body and the mind that permits union with the divine i.e.
		One of the classic definition of Yoga is "to be one with divine." It does not matter what name we use for the divine-God, Allah, Ishvara, or whatever- anything that brings us closer to understanding that there is a power higher and greater than ourselves is Yoga.
	www.emaxhealth.com /62/643.html (477 words)

	Medicine and Yoga :: Yoga.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Holistic and alternative medicine is currently defined as “non-traditional” systems of health care; such as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine and yes, even yoga.
		Holistic and alternative medicine centers on a cooperative relationship between a person and “healer” leading towards optimal attainment of physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of health.
		To me, yoga comes nothing close to resembling a religion; but is instead a series of exercises designed to accommodate my body’s changing flexibility, strength, and endurance as it presents itself at any given moment.
	www.yoga.com /ydc/enlighten/enlighten_document.asp?ID=256§ion=9&cat=0 (749 words)

	About Thailand : Alternative Medicine, Yoga, Holistic Therapies . (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bikram yoga is a sequence of 26 traditional hatha yoga postures designed to scientifically warm and stretch muscles, ligaments and tendons in the order in which they should be stretched.
		With yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, herbal cleansing, herbal steam room, food education and workshops, we offer an alternative and successful drug and alcohol addiction treatment program.
		Herbal tea and herbal medicine, an alternative beverage and alternative medicine of your health.
	www.aboutthailand.info /alternative.asp (984 words)

	Yoga - alternative medicine information at HIP
		Yoga strengthens and tones muscles, improves balance and flexibility, and increases blood flow and vitality.
		A physical therapist and internationally known yoga teacher, Judith Lasater has a Ph.D. in East-West Psychology and is in private practice in San Francisco, California.
		Certified yoga trainer Lisa Holt is Director of the South Bay Yoga Center in Redondo Beach, California, where she also teaches group and private yoga classes.
	www.hipusa.com /Altmed/yoga.html (587 words)

	Alternative medicine under the microscope
		Although alternative medicine includes practices that Western science can't explain and doesn't accept, patients are voting with their feet.
		But the JAMA reports were the latest and most convincing evidence that conventional medicine, whether motivated by competition or a desire to heal, is starting to embrace -- or at least test -- alternative therapies.
		The dangers of alternative medicine include untested drugs, unknown drug interactions, and reliance on snake oil when proven cures could help.
	whyfiles.org /076alt_med (482 words)

	Preparing for Parenthood With Yoga
		Yoga is like running in that it gives you time to reflect -- it clears your head.
		Frances' love affair with yoga didn't end with her pregnancy: when her son Jamie was 2 months old, she signed them both up for a postpartum class.
		While there are no hard statistics, more and more women are turning to yoga both pre- and postpartum, as is evidenced by the growing number of yoga studios popping up around the country that offer those specialized classes.
	my.webmd.com /content/article/11/1668_51264 (2176 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide (2nd Edition) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The first profiles 43 alternative therapies--acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, qigong, hyperthermia, and yoga among them--including their development, how they work, proven uses, and controversial or yet-to-be-proven uses, along with contact information for organizations.
		In the face of an increasingly inadequate system of conventional medicine, a growing number of people are turning to alternative medicine to address their needs.
		This has to be one of the most useful books on alternative medicine ever published, and now it's been completely updated and revised in 2002.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1587611414?v=glance (1487 words)

	Clickabove.com
		Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies: University of Virginia Health Sciences Center School of Nursing; NIH-funded to study the effectiveness of various CAM therapies with special emphasis on treatment of acute and chronic pain.
		Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at Stanford: CAMPS is researching the topic of successful aging.
		Oregon College of Oriental Medicine: Accredited college of Chinese medicine in Portland, Oregon, and at the forefront of education and training.
	www.clickabove.com /alternative.htm (2217 words)

	WebHealthCentre.com - Alternative Medicine - Yoga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Yoga is primarily a philosophical science, born out of man's need to fathom the meaning of existence.
		Patanjali, the father of yoga, states in the second sutra, (the yoga sutras):"Yogah cittavrtti nirodhah." (yogah = integration of all levels of our being; citta = consciousness; vrtti = fluctuation or state of mind; nirodhah = restraint) - meaning, "Yoga is the cessation of consciousness." The ultimate aim of yoga is self-evolution.
		Patanjali explained that uncertain action, giving rise to violence, whether done directly or indirectly, or condoned, is caused by greed, anger, or delusion in different degrees.
	www.webhealthcentre.com /altmed/yoga/index.asp (194 words)

	Complementary Health and Alternative Medicine - Thai Yoga Massage
		Traditional Thai Medicine is based on the concept of an energy system comprising 72,000 'sen' lines through which energy is transformed and distributed in the human body.
		Thai Yoga Massage works to stimulate, open and balance the flow of energy through the sen lines to assist the body in its natural tendency towards self-healing.
		Thai Yoga Massage is traditionally taught and practiced with the aim of embodying these states in action.
	www.chisuk.org.uk /bodymind/whatis/thaimassage.php (288 words)

	Health > Alternative Medicine > Yoga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation - Yoga is a system of mental and physical exercise.
		VK YOGAS has been set up to examine the efficacy of yoga practices and to develop yoga courses to solve the basic problems of the high-tech era.
		Yoga Anand Ashram - A free resource for Yoga information including the philosophy of Yoga, practice and benefits of Yoga postures, meditation, and much more.
	www.naxa.com /Health/Alternative_Medicine/Yoga (702 words)

	YOGA (ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE) FACTS AND INFORMATION
		A survey released in May 2004 by the National_Center_for_Complementary_and_Alternative_Medicine focused on who used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), what was used, and why it was used in the United States by adults age 18 years and over during 2002.
		Yoga was the 5th most commonly used CAM therapy (2.8%) in the United States during 2002 (See CDC Advance Data Report #343 below, table 1 on page 8) when all use of prayer was excluded.
		In The West, hatha_yoga has become popular as a purely physical exercise regimen divorced of its original purpose.
	www.gottogetflowers.com /Yoga_(alternative_medicine) (419 words)

	Open Directory - Regional: Asia: India: Health: Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Alternative Medicine - Alternative treatment clinic based on techniques such as Chakra Healing, Su Jok, herbal medicines, aromatherapy and other techniques.
		Alternative Medicines and Research Institute - Institute that offers correspondence courses, international conferences and world wide research on alternative medicines.
		Open University of Alternative Medicines - One of the few universities in India providing alternative medical education at national and international level.
	dmoz.org /Regional/Asia/India/Health/Alternative_Medicine (521 words)

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