Health: Alternative Medicine / Holisitic Healing, Yoga

[karene]

Health: Alternative Medicine / Holisitic Healing, Yoga & the Wave Structure of Matter

The most important characteristic of the Eastern world view- one could almost say the essence of it- is the awareness of the unity and mutual interrelation of all things and events, the experience of all phenomena in the world as manifestations of a basic oneness. All things are seen as interdependent and inseparable parts of this cosmic whole; as different manifestations of the same ultimate reality. (Fritjof Capra, The Tao of Physics)

.. the idea of the individual being linked to the cosmos is expressed in the Latin root of the word religion, religare (to bind strongly), as well as the Sanskrit yoga, which means union. (Fritjof Capra)

An improvement in posture and breathing is not the sole nor even the primary aim of yoga. Instead, it is either a therapeutic method of freeing the mind from false beliefs, or the insight into ultimate reality, the dharmas, achievable by this method. Yoga is an intrinsic and integrated system consisting of metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, the theory of knowledge, ethics and the philosophy of language. (Patanjali)

All impressions and reactions are known as 'mental fluctuations' or 'thought-waves', and yoga is the control of thought-waves in the mind. (Patanjali)

Health is a balanced state of bodily elements and of all anatomical and physiological systems, where each part of the body functions at full potential. (Iyengar)

Yoga aids many problems currently existing in modern society. At a physical level, it gives relief from countless ailments. The practice of the postures strengthens the body and creates a feeling of well-being. From the psychological viewpoint, Yoga sharpens the intellect and aids concentration. It steadies the emotions and encourages a caring concern for others. Above all, it gives hope. The practice of breathing techniques calms the mind. Its philosophy sets life in perspective. In the realm of the spiritual, Yoga brings awareness and the ability to be still. Through meditation, inner peace is experienced. Thus Yoga is a practical philosophy involving every aspect of a person's being. It teaches the evolution of the individual by the development of self-discipline and self-awareness. (Iyengar)

Introduction to Holistic Healing and the Wave Structure of Matter

Alternative Medicine / Holisitic Healing has evolved from the ancient wisdom of the East (predominately India and China). Eastern philosophy recognises the interconnection of all things, thus the body and mind are intimately interconnected, not only to one another but also to the cosmos and nature from which we evolved.
The Metaphysics of Space and the Wave Structure of Matter explains this dynamic interconnection of all things as Spherical In and Out Waves which interact with all other matter in the universe (and determine the size of our finite spherical universe within an infinite Space). See Cosmology

This understanding of what we are as humans and our dynamic connection to the cosmos is central to understanding how we should live wisely to be healthy (Know Thyself Heal Thyself).



Geoffrey and I have just begun doing yoga. Hope to write more about my personal journey of this ancient practice (with knowledge of WSM) soon.

Cheers,
Karene (March 2005)

http://www.spaceandmotion.com/Health-Alternative-Medicine-Healing.htm
http://www.spaceandmotion.com/Chakras-Chakra-Information.htm