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The Meaning and Method of Tantric Massage
What is Tantric Massage and How Can I Get/Give One? According to Wikipedia, Tantric massage is comprised of various techniques from assorted schools of massage in addition to components of yoga, sexual therapy, and bioenergetics. The word tantra is taken from the Sanskrit root for ‘tan’, meaning to manifest, expand, weave, or show. The tantra, an ancient healing art, “denotes the esoteric traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism that co-developed most likely about the middle of the first millennium CE. The term tantra, in the Indian traditions, also means any systematic, broadly applicable “text, theory, system, method, instrument, technique or practice.” Tantric massage uses…
The Meaning of the Hindu Chant “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”
What is the meaning of the phrase, “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha?” According to the Hindu faith, Lord Ganesha is the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge, the awakening of the inner consciousness, and the first deity to be honored in Hindu rites. Essentially, by chanting (either out loud or internally) the mantra, “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha,” (one of many mantras chanted in honor of Ganesha), devotees are believed to be using the sacred power of words and their accompanying sounds to call on their Lord Ganesha. This chant is repeated for a recommended forty days (in a ideally ritual conducted at the same time…
What Does A Period Look Like?
There is not a “normal” way that a period should be perceived because each individual woman is different and has different cycles. Some women may experience longer cycles and others may experience shorter cycles. It depends on the individual. There is not a definitive way to answer the question, “What does a period look like?” because everyone has different experiences. However, there is a general way to look at a period by observing the basics of periods. In fact, your period may be telling you a lot about your overall health. Qualities like the length or color of your period…
Can Gluten Make You Tired? (Answer: Yes, Indeed, and Then Some…)
Does gluten make you tired? After exploring all the ways gluten can be harmful, there’s no denying that gluten can indeed make you tired. But that’s not all it can make you. For those who are gluten intolerant, it can also make you sick and very deficient in nutrients. Let’s take a look at how and why. Gluten irritates the intestinal lining, preventing the proper absorption of nutrients If you feel lethargic after ingesting gluten, you may be intolerant and can find out by trying a gluten-free diet for a month or so. If you find you are gluten-sensitive, then…
Is Corn Gluten-Free?
If you need to maintain a gluten-free diet, you may want to stay away from corn. Is corn gluten-free? Yes, corn is gluten free when it is consumed in its natural form. However, you need to be aware that there are other forms of food that are corn-based but are not necessarily gluten-free. Sauces and foods that contain several other ingredients, which is why you should check the label or list of ingredients in order to be sure the food you are consuming is gluten-free. Listed below are tips and information about corn in order to help you learn when…
The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle
Are you familiar with the four phases of your menstrual cycle? If you would like to learn more about each stage, read through the following article. Each phase of your menstrual cycle has different effects, which is why you may feel moody one day and tired another day. In order to prepare how to work with your cycle, you need educate yourself about the four phases of your menstrual cycle. The four phases of the menstrual cycle include: menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase. Every woman’s cycles vary, but the average length of the menstrual cycle is…
Energy Healing: Cleanse the Space Around You
In the insane pace of this world, sometimes we could all do with a realignment of our energies: energy healing sessions are particularly beneficial for those of us who need to rid ourselves of negative energies and blockages. And there are numerous ways to do an energy cleanse all by yourself. In this post, I examine a few energy healing techniques, using various props, for those times when you need a spiritual pick-me-up. Simply put, energy healing sessions are those that help clear mental and emotional fog that may be bogging you down without your knowing. Energy healers are those deeply in…
What is Yoga Nidra?
If you enjoy practicing yoga, you might also enjoy yoga nidra. Yoga nidra is also considered as “yogic sleep” because it involves maintaining a deep, meditative state. Whether you are practicing yoga nidra in a yoga class or at home, there are several benefits in this style of meditation. Although yoga nidra is also considered as “yogic sleep,” there is a difference between regular sleep and yoga nidra. When you sleep your conscious mind does not work and instead your subconscious takes control. However, yoga nidra is the opposite and involves the conscious mind working in a deep state of…
Best Meditation Apps for Androids
There are several meditation apps, but which ones are the best for you? If you have an Android, there are apps you can use to meditate. Although there are also several meditation apps for iPhones as well, you can find that Androids have similar apps to help you meditate and practice breathing exercises. Meditation is simple and easy, but it also requires focus and dedication. If you are interested in meditation, finding the best meditation app for you when you have an Android is an excellent choice. Listed below are a few suggestions for the best meditation apps for Androids.…
How to do Bridge Exercises
If you are looking to workout your buttocks, then the bridge exercise is a wonderful option. The bridge exercise specifically strengthens your gluteus muscles and your hamstrings. Not only does the exercise focus on your buttocks and the back of your upper leg, it can also improve the core and provide spinal stabilization. There are several variations of the bridge exercise, including the single leg bridge, inverted bridge, bridge pulses, and more. In order to complete more complex and complicated variations of the bridge exercise, you need to learn the basics of a simple bridge position and bridge exercise. Follow…
What’s a “Coregasm” and How Can I Have One?
What’s a “Coregasm” and How Can I Have One? While mostly a female phenomenon (although some say men can have them too) the concept of the coregasm (or EIO, Exercise-Induced Orgasm), or essentially bursting into orgasm during an exercise workout, has people both mystified and intrigued. How do they happen and why – and how embarrassing is it? We examined a study and a survey on the issue to find out the juicy details! The Abs Have It, Hands Down In a recent Kinsey Institute study, around 45 percent of female respondents stated that their first coregasms (also known as…
Do you have parasites in your stool? How to find out and what to do about it
What does it mean if I have parasites – in my stool? How did I get these? University of Maryland Medical Center explains that there are two basic forms of intestinal parasites, which are helminths and protozoa. While helminths cannot multiply once they reach full adulthood, protozoa can multiply once inside the body, potentially causing serious infections. Most often transmitted during contact with fecal matter in the water, food, or soil systems, a person’s risk of exposure increases by visiting regions where such infected areas are likely to exist, or by utilizing poor sanitation systems or practicing poor hygiene.…
