Natural Highs

What makes you naturally high on life?

Meditation, sky-diving, raw food... Let's explore together... what's YOUR super natural high - alternative to drinking?

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Royal Cobra - Advanced Yoga Asana Bhujangasana

Aruna shows you how to do the Royal Cobra: The Hatha Yoga Asana Bhujangasana with the feet touching your head. Sukadev explains a little trick: Seperate the knees quite far - then it will be easy. More photos on Bhujangasana - more Yoga Videos

Aruna shows you how to do the Royal Cobra: The Hatha Yoga Asana Bhujangasana with the feet touching your head. Sukadev explains a little trick: Seperate the ...
Video posted by Sukadev Bretz Jan 5
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Yoga Mudrasana - Different Variations - Advanced and Beginners

A Yoga Posture for health of the abdominal organs, for better digestion, for inner surrender and relaxation. Aruna shows you different variations: More advanced as well as beginner's variations of this Hatha Yoga Asana. This Video gives valuable hints for the beginner, the intermediate and the advanced student. It is especially helpful for Yoga Teachers who want to see the different variations they can recommend to their students.

More on Yoga Mudrasana. More Yoga Videos on the Yoga Vidya Yogi Community / Video.
Filmed at Yoga Vidya Germany.
Yogini: Aruna
Instructor, Camera: Sukadev.

A Yoga Posture for health of the abdominal organs, for better digestion, for inner surrender and relaxation. Aruna shows you different variations: More advan...
Video posted by Sukadev Bretz Dec 3, 2011
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Palming your eyes - for relaxation and clarity of mind

Relax your eyes, prevent headache, get new energy - by doing this simple Yoga exercise, right now, for example. This exercise is easy to do: You rub your palms. Then you put your palms over your eyes and you let the warmth and the energy of your palms relax and recharge your eyes. Do this, especially if you read a lot or sit in front of a computer, smart phone, tablet etc. for long hours. Demonstrated by Aruna. Instruction by Sukadev. Filmed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos.

Relax your eyes, prevent headache, get new energy - by doing this simple Yoga exercise, right now, for example. This exercise is easy to do: You rub your pal...
Video posted by Sukadev Bretz Nov 12, 2011
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Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli explained - Narayani talks about the benefits of these 2 Yoga Kriyas

Learn about the benefits of Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli, 2 of the most important Yoga Kriyas, cleansing and energising Yoga practices. Sukadev, founder-director of Yoga Vidya Germany, interviews Narayani, Yoga Teacher from London. You will learn about the benefits of these Kriyas, how you can learn them, when and how often you can practice them, and which variations you can try out. More Infos on Nauli with some photos.
Narayani is giving Yoga Seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany and in Spain at Sananda Yoga/Yoga Center

Learn about the benefits of Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli, 2 of the most important Yoga Kriyas, cleansing and energising Yoga practices. Sukadev, founder-direct...
Video posted by Sukadev Bretz Oct 11, 2011
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Meditation on the breath in your Nostrils

Develop calmness of mind by this simple meditation exercise: You concentrate on the movement of the breath in your nostrils. According to Hatha Yoga this balances out the sun and moon energies in your system, as these are related to your nostrils. This meditation belongs to the Mindfulness Meditation Techniques form Hatha Yoga system, similar to Sakshi Bhav and Vipassana Meditation. You do not need to know the meaning of these terms - you can just start with the practice, right now, for example ... More Videos on Yoga and Meditation my.yoga-vidya.org/video. Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions.

Develop calmness of mind by this simple meditation exercise: You concentrate on the movement of the breath in your nostrils. According to Hatha Yoga this bal...
Video posted by Sukadev Bretz Sep 5, 2011
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Variations of Mayurasana, Yoga Peacock

Hamsasana, Mayuri Asana and Pincha Mayurasana - three variations to try out for intermediate Yoga Students who want to make progress in their Hatha Yoga Asanas or want to try out something new. Demonstrated by Narayani in Sahasrara Room in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Narayani is a 62 year old Yoga teacher and Master. Recording from Yoga Vidya Ashram Meinberg, Germany. Narayani is teaching Yoga Seminars and Teachers Training Courses in Yoga Vidya Germany.

Hamsasana, Mayuri Asana and Pincha Mayurasana - three variations to try out for intermediate Yoga Students who want to make progress in their Hatha Yoga Asan...
Video posted by Sukadev Bretz Aug 9, 2011
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Sat Nam by Bhaktas

This song was played as part of a concert taking place at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. For more infos and videos click http://www.yoga-vidya.de
Video posted by Sukadev Bretz May 3, 2011
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What is the Higher Meaning of Yoga? Leela Mata answers

Leela Mata speaks about the higher meaning of Yoga. She speaks about being in union with the Higher Self and with the Divine. Short answer to a question posed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Leela Mata speaks about the higher meaning of Yoga. She speaks about being in union with the Higher Self and with the Divine. http://leelamata.com . Short an...
Video posted by Sukadev Bretz Apr 6, 2011

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I have this reoccurring dream of us Silvia, for weeks now I’ve been living this dream over and over again. It begins, as a passing breeze moves the fabric and folds of your blouse and skirt, its gentle breath whispering sweet nothings in your ear as it passes. With that same breath of breeze a few loose strands of hair escape the binds of your pony tail and move tickling across your cheek. Reaching up without thought with a… Continue

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Gary Pinsky

Natural High...at 18,000 Feet

For my birthday, I jumped out of a plane. At 18,000 feet they billed it as "the world's highest tandem jump". This jump put the "high" in natural high for sure.



My tandem partner has jumped over 12,000 times yet he seemed as excited as I was to be going again. We were the very last jump of the day and got treated to a spectacular treat. We actually got to watch the sun set over the horizon while dropping at 120 miles per hour. My tandem partner said he's seen that 3 times in all his… Continue

Posted by Gary Pinsky on August 10, 2008 at 12:13pm — 1 Comment

 

The Out of Your Comfort Zone Game

As many of you know, I have taken on a game of trying one new thing each week that is out of my comfort zone. Thanks to this game, I have never felt so alive and powerful in my whole life!
Who wants to play the game and watch the amazing life that you create?

The weekly Out of Your Comfort Zone Calls have been temporarily halted for the time being. Please read the discussion forum for my latest adventures and add your own.

thanks!
Molly

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Molly Wheeler

The Game: One new activity each week that is out of my comfort zone 20 Replies

Started by Molly Wheeler. Last reply by Molly Wheeler Aug 9, 2009.

Tips for Being Naturally High

Are you looking to cut back on drinking or cut it out completely?
Now that drinking is the exception rather than the rule for me, it doesn't occur at all like something I'm depriving myself of. I actually enjoy myself more when I don't drink. The clarity and groundedness I've gotten is what has my life be sooooo amazing and continue to get more and more fun. I invite you to take this game on like it is the coolest thing you've ever done and explore those things that make you naturally high.:)

Here are some tips for getting started:
1: I completely recommend the book called The Easy Way to Stop Drinking. Whether you are taking a break from drinking or something more serious, it provides an amazing perspective and will make your game easy and fun.

2: have a list of those things that trigger you to want to drink - for me there are 5 key things. Usually if a drink sounds like a great idea it is because I'm 1) tired, 2) thirsty, 3) hungry, 4) tense or 5) feeling socially disconnected. Knowing that about myself I can take a nap, drink water, eat food, take a hot shower to relax. The big one is the socially disconnected one. Often times all it takes is getting related with the people I'm with, or getting clear by speaking what's on my mind. With these 5 things covered, I can have sooooo much fun, feel free and wacky without alcohol. The best part is that at the end of the night, the fun is incorporated into who I am more deeply than when I drink. I feel at peace, really connected with the people around me and really grounded in what I love about myself and my life.

3: make a list of those things that feel indulgent to you or give you a natural high. Then prepare for a night out by bringing some of those things with you. Some examples for me are chocolate, frozen yogurt, kombucha, green tea, E3Live, Mon Avie, Coconut Water, etc. (Also amino acid supplements like L-Glutamine, Gaba and 5-HTP can help with alcohol cravings).

4: have a buddy or team of people playing this game with you and have regular calls with them to share what new natural highs you discover.

New tip...
5: think about what you think alcohol does for you in particular. If it makes you feel a little wild, like a devilicious side of you and that's something you like, then find another way to be wild. Go up to random men in a bar and say hello just for the thrill of it. Wear a short skirt and high heels. There's even something wild and devilicious about not-drinking in a crowd full of people getting drunk... it's like you are being defiant and going against the norm in an unexpected way;). People might give you a hard time at first when you won't let them buy you a drink but it's funny how consistently they end up wanting to be around you all night. There's something different about you. You aren't afraid to go against the norm.


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How to use the Natural Highs web-site:

Click on any member's profile to see what their natural highs are & get ideas of new things to try.
- Join or start a group based on a hobby or interest to meet others that share this natural high:)!
- Start a discussion forum about a cause you are involved in or idea you have about natural highs.
- Add an event that you are attending or hosting that is based on a natural high.
- Invite friends to join -we would love to learn what makes them naturally high on life too!

Latest News & Articles about Natural Highs

Check out this article from the 8/11/08 Lifewire section of CNN.com.
 
 
 

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