aura: The luminous colorful field of subtle energy radiating within and around the human body, extending out from three to seven feet. The colors of the aura change constantly according to the ebb and flow of one's state of consciousness, thoughts, moods and emotions. Higher, benevolent feelings create bright pastels; base, negative feelings are darker in color. Thus, auras can be seen and "read" by clairvoyants.

The general nature of auras varies according to individual unfoldment. Great mystics have very bright auras, while instinctive persons are shrouded in dull shades. The aura consists of two aspects, the outer aura and the inner aura. The outer aura extends beyond the physical body and changes continuously, reflecting the individual's moment-to-moment panorama of thought and emotion. The inner aura is much more constant, as it reflects deep-seated subconscious patterns, desires, repressions and tendencies held in the sub-subconscious mind. Those colors which are regularly and habitually reflected in the outer aura are eventually recorded more permanently in the inner aura. The colors of the inner aura permeate out through the outer aura and either shade with sadness or brighten with happiness the normal experiences of daily life.

The inner aura hovers deep within the astral body in the chest and torso and looks much like certain "modern-art" paintings, with heavy strokes of solid colors here and there. In Sanskrit, the aura is called prabhamandala, "luminous circle," or diptachakra, "wheel of light."

See: mind (five states of mind), papa, punya.

(See also: Aura , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

The Alexander Technique is movement education in which the student is taught to sit, stand, and move in ways that reduce physical stress on the body.

Alexander Technique teachers use gentle manual guidance and verbal cues to improve students’ posture and movement patterns. A lesson or group class typically involves basic movements such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, and lying down. It may also involve more specialized activities such as playing a musical instrument, working at a computer, etc. T

he teacher’s manual guidance stresses the adjustment of the head, neck, and torso relationship. In beginning lessons, the teacher closely monitors the student. Later, the student learns to monitor herself, ultimately learning a unique self-management process - an understanding of balance and dynamic postural control. F. M. Alexander, an Australian actor, developed the technique in the late 1800s as a result of attempting to solve his own physical problem of losing his voice on stage.

He discovered that misuse of the neuromuscular activity of the head, neck, and spine caused maladaptive functioning and that this movement could be corrected. As he began to teach his technique, he found that his students’ overall health improved and that the technique could be used to address a wide array of problems.

(See also: ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE , Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

SHEN THERAPY

SHEN is the acronym for Specific Human Energy Nexus and was developed by American scientist Richard Pavek. A scientifically researched form of energy healing, SHEN aims to release emotions trapped in the body, leading to freedom from pain and tension.

SHEN teaches that most emotions are held in the torso, at four main sites: the heart, the solar plexus, the kath (below the navel), and the root (the perineum). The practitioner places hands in paired positions on the fully-clothed client who’s lying on the table.

The practitioner ascertains the locations of somatically held emotions and determines an appropriate physio-emotional release plan. A naturally occurring energy flows from the practitioner’s hands through the emotional centers of the client’s body in a precise way to discharge debilitating emotions.

(See also: SHEN THERAPY , Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

A Kundalini release can be triggered by meditation, yoga, prayer, bodywork, psychedelic drugs, a life crisis (such as extreme physical or emotional trauma, a near-death experience or the death of a loved one), childbirth, menopause, certain ascetic or sexual practices, and so forth. Kundalini can also awaken spontaneously from no apparent cause. This out-of-the-blue Kundalini arousal occurred in my own case in 1991. Since then, I have communicated with hundreds of people whose Kundalini rose involuntarily, initiating a long transformative process.

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Hinduism Lexicon on A

From aadheenam to axis.

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Hatha Yoga Positions: Virabhadrasana 1 - Warrior I

This is one of 3 warrior postures. It is sometimes called the male warrior.

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If bruising is severe, complications may arise. Excess fluid may accumulate, forming a hard lump called a hematoma. Swelling may also be severe, and pain may be a serious problem. If internal bleeding inside the tissue is very severe, compartment syndrome may occur, leading to disrupted blood flow due to swelling; this can require surgery. More seriously, the impacts that cause severe bruising can also cause other damage: impacts to the torso may damage internal organs, and impacts to the head can be very dangerous. Bones may be broke ...

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Bruise, Bruise - Light bruises, Bruise - Severe bruises

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The long-developing, prepubescence ramping toward the kundalini spinal puberty is known as pranotthana ("intensified, uplifted life energy," perhaps emergent within cellular mitochondria). This is clearly the same force of quivering uprightness active in Quakerism, Shakerism, Judaic davening (torso-rocking prayer), charismatic Holy Ghost phenomena, the swaying zikr and whirling dervish of Islam, the quiverings of the Orthodox hesychast, the Goddess-worshipping circle dance, the Dionysian revel of the Greek mystery schools, the flowing movements of tai chi, the ecstatic shamanic dance, the yogically derived Andalusian flamenco, the Middle-Eastern belly dance, and the orgonic quivering-streamings of bioenergetics

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Auras not only reflect our distinctive personalities but are also a barometer of energy fields within our body, warning us of impending trouble well in advance.
Indian metaphysics describes the aura as an emanation that can only be felt in a state of tranquility. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks associated the halo with resurrection. They, along with Indians and Romans, used the halo in art to depict supernatural forces and mystical states. But what makes the aura so special for clairvoyants, mystics and shamans?

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Tai Chi movements have a ballet-like quality; yet there is an underlying strength. Tai Chi is the most highly evolved art, science and philosophy of mind and body development, which gives you the - strength of a bull; the serenity of a Buddha.

The Tai Chi movements were originated and refined by those who were highly knowledgeable about the principles of movement, action, physiology and health. It is usual for people unacquainted with Tai Chi to remark: - It looks just like ballet�.

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The art of creative visualization is a powerful tool for manifesting whatever you desire in life. It brings your spiritual intent forth and grounds it into your physical reality. It utilizes your physical visual sight and your internal psychic sight. It is multidimensional and what we term holographic, integrating and aligning all aspects of yourself.

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Chakras are nonphysical organs that transform raw Kundalini energy into more subtle and usable forms of energy. The chakras do not themselves contain energy. Raw energy is drawn up from the planet by the minor chakras in the legs and feet and fed into the main chakra system. Kundalini energy is, in essence, pure thought energy that permeates and binds the universe together. This living energy field can be tapped more deeply by the application of focused, creative will. It can be drawn into the human body and transformed by the chakra system into a more subtle and usable form of energy.

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Suryanamaskar is the salutation to Sun God which is one of the major sources of prana in this creation. Prana being "The Force" in the universe, that which is responsible for creation, maintenance and transformation in the physical.

The sun's energy vibrates at innumerable frequencies manifesting in the physical as various food/ prana for various living things like trees, leaves, animals, humans etc.

Instructions and benefits for:

-       Surya Pranam Asana

-       Hasta Uthaan Asana

-       Padhasta Asana

-       Ashwa Sanchalan Asana

-       Parvat Asana

-       Ashtanga Namaskar

-       Bhujang Asana

(See also: Suryanamaskar , Yoga, Yoga and Health, Yoga Systems, Yoga Positions)

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Cremation - Cremation furnace. The place where the cremation takes place is called crematorium. The crematorium consists of one or more ovens or furnaces and facilities for handling of the ashes. A cremation furnace is a large furnace capable of reaching high temperatures, with special modifications to ensure the efficient disintegration of the corpse. One of these modifications is the aiming of the flames at the corpse's torso, where a majority of the corpse's mass rests. The crematorium may be part of chapel or a funeral home, or it may be part of an independe ...

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Cremation, Cremation - Reasons for choosing cremation, Cremation - Religious reasons in Pagan Faiths, Cremation - Religious reasons in Dharmic Faiths, Cremation - Other personal reasons, Cremation - Environmental reasons, Cremation - Cost of cremation, Cremation - Cremation process, Cremation - Cremation furnace, Cremation - Body container, Cremation - Burning and ashes collection, Cremation - The Pyre alternative, Cremation - Negative recent history experiences with cremation, Cremation - Environmental Concerns, Cremation - World War II, Cremation - The Tri-State Crematory Incident, Cremation - The Indian Ocean tsunamis

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All ten forms of lightsaber combat utilize these ancient terms used by the Jedi for describing the objectives, maneuvers to use, and the various outcomes that could arise out of a fight involving lightsabers as weapons. Lightsaber combat - Marks of contact. The term cho mai is used to describe the action of cutting off an opponent's weapon hand. This move shows that the Jedi using it has the honor to cause the opponent minimal physical damage; it also shows the skill and mastery of th ...

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Lightsaber combat, Lightsaber combat - The seven forms of lightsaber combat, Lightsaber combat - Form I: Shii-Cho, Lightsaber combat - Form II: Makashi, Lightsaber combat - Form III: Soresu / Zorasu, Lightsaber combat - Form IV: Ataru, Lightsaber combat - Form V: Shien / Djem So, Lightsaber combat - Form VI: Niman, Lightsaber combat - Form VII: Juyo / Vaapad, Lightsaber combat - Other forms of lightsaber combat, Lightsaber combat - Form VIII: Sokan, Lightsaber combat - Form IX: Shien, Lightsaber combat - Form X: Jar'Kai, Lightsaber combat - Form Zero, Lightsaber combat - Dun möch, Lightsaber combat - Saber throw, Lightsaber combat - Tràkata, Lightsaber combat - Other, Lightsaber combat - Basics of Lightsaber Combat, Lightsaber combat - Training, Lightsaber combat - Stances, Lightsaber combat - Body Zones, Lightsaber combat - Maneuvers and marks of contact, Lightsaber combat - Marks of contact, Lightsaber combat - Maneuvers, Lightsaber combat - Kai-kan, Lightsaber combat - Lightsaber Combat in the Star Wars Movies

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If instead of using a counterweight, the shorter arm is pulled by two or more people, the trebuchet is called a traction trebuchet or perrier. Descriptive terms, such as a "witch with ropes for hair" were used by some sources to describe how a traction trebuchet looks. Other names for counterweight (or counterpoise) trebuchets include bricole or brigola, which translates as two-testicle and refers to trebuchets with a a split counterweight, and couillard, which translates as testicle and refers to a ...

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Trebuchet, Trebuchet - Action of the trebuchet, Trebuchet - Uses, Trebuchet - Variants, Trebuchet - History and First Uses, Trebuchet - Chinese Siege Warfare, Trebuchet - Etymology of the word, Trebuchet - Pop culture trivia

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Most characters' names are in Western order, with the given name before the family name. The names of the Taos and other Chinese characters are in Chinese order, with the family name before the given name. The English anime name is to the right of the Japanese name. The English manga uses the Japanese names. Shaman King - Humans. Yoh Asakura (麻倉 葉 Asakura Yō) - The main character and fiance to Anna Kyōyama. He is easy-going, laid back, and carefree, which causes him to have an open min ...

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Shaman King, Shaman King - Characters, Shaman King - Humans, Shaman King - Spirits, Shaman King - Terminology, Shaman King - Techniques, Shaman King - Episode titles, Shaman King - Anime, Shaman King - Specials, Shaman King - Broadcasting, Shaman King - Printing

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Over thousands of centuries, the Borg have encountered and assimilated thousands of species. However, little information regarding the true origin of the Borg millennia ago has been divulged in canon sources. Given this and the Borg species numbering system, it is probable that the species originally giving rise to the Borg would have been designated as Species 1 or 0. Similarly, it is interesting to note that the Borg Queen is a member of species 125 – meaning she is of an early species assimilated by the Borg. Thus, species 125, o ...

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Borg, Borg - Overview, Borg - History, Borg - Early contacts with the Federation, Borg - The Enterprise-D and Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Borg - Encounters with the Enterprise-E and Voyager, Borg - Assimilation, Borg - Nanoprobes, Borg - Borg species identification, Borg - Origin of the Borg, Borg - Borg from V'ger theory, Borg - Nanobot theory, Borg - Famous maxim, Borg - Pronunciation variations, Borg - All Borg episodes to date, Borg - Star Trek: The Next Generation, Borg - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Borg - Star Trek: Voyager, Borg - Star Trek: Enterprise, Borg - The Borg in computer games, Borg - The Borg as a cultural allusion

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List of sex positions - Male-female genital sex. Coitus is male-female genital sex. Partners mutually fricate each other's genitals, usually while the male inserts his penis inside the female's vagina. Various sexual positions are possible for coitus. Missionary – most common position; penetrating partner on top with direct penetration; receiving partner on bottom, legs open. Side entry missionary – variant on the missionary position; receiving partner on sid ...

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List of sex positions, List of sex positions - Naming conventions, List of sex positions - Genital sex positions, List of sex positions - Male-female genital sex, List of sex positions - Male-male genital sex, List of sex positions - Female-female genital sex, List of sex positions - Oral sex positions, List of sex positions - Cunnilingus, List of sex positions - Fellatio, List of sex positions - Simultaneous oral sex, List of sex positions - Anal sex positions, List of sex positions - Masturbatory positions, List of sex positions - Other sex positions, List of sex positions - Use of special apparatus, List of sex positions - Group sex, List of sex positions - Multiple penetrations, List of sex positions - Other sources of sex positions, List of sex positions - Books

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Everything in the universe is impermanent. Like the waves in the sea that ascend and descend, so to creation is made up of electromagnetic and subtler forces that are seemingly being created and then dissipating. The manifest existence as we know it, finds one level of its source in the molecular structure nourished by God's love where change is not so clearly obvious. However, on the more perceptible plane, humans change, our thoughts change, our desires change, seasons change, our relationships change, as also do the forms of inanimate objects: vehicles that break down, walls that crack, stones that break; not to mention the shapes of the clouds in the sky and the positions of the planets and the stars.

(See also: Meditation Techniques , Meditation, Meditation for Beginners, Meditation Techniques)

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