Expression of love is one of the factors influencing love relationships and partnerships. Sexual intimacy is one of the many forms of expressing love and building a connection. When this intimacy is filled with pleasure and satisfaction, it leads to a more fulfilling relationship. While, sexual intimacy is not the only expression or factor keeping a relationship going, it surely plays a major role in strengthening it. There are different ways of enhancing the experience for both man and the woman. Tantra is one of the techniques which prescribes practices for men, who want to take their relationship to a higher level.

Tantra is a Sanskrit word which, among other things, applies to the philosophy defining the universe as the divine play of Shakti and Shiva.  Everything in life is divided into 2 parts: Yin and Yang, Black and White and when these 2 unite there is a flow of energy. In the same way the universe is considered an amalgamation of the 2 opposites, Shiva and Shakti. According to Tantra one of the ways in which the energy flows is when the man and woman make love; Love making is a means to the divine transcendent state. This free flow of energy transcends the body and the senses to experience the divine. When the 2 coagulate it is like a doorway is opened for the energy to flow in. The free flow of energy through the body will enable a blissful state.

Men can practice Tantra to not only experience the divine but also make their partner experience this divine. Through Tantra men can learn to use the senses to experience life wonderfully and the collection of exercises enable men to better tune into the intimacy and sweetness of the experience. Men can practice Tantra exercises to enhance their ability to satisfy their partner, maintain their vigor, increase their power to procreate and balance different levels of sexual drive. Tantra brings out all these qualities without any artificial means or medicines. Men can tread the path to the divine through the prescribed exercises of Tantra.

By
Mary-Ann Roche

Chakras can be defined as the energy centers parallel to the spine. In Yoga Shastra there are considered to be 7 Chakras. The Chakras vibrate at different frequencies; each Chakra being associated with a certain power and attribute that improves our experience and existence: Muladhara (root) – Root, Syashisthana (sweetness) – Sensual, Manipura (lustrous gem) -Power, Anahata (love) – Love, Vishuddha (purification) – Communication, Ajna (to perceive) – Perception and Sahasrara (thousand petalled) – Universal Connection.

There are various ways to tune into the energy centers for stimulating and strengthening each Chakra. Tuning into this energy will enable us to deal with the specific life challenges of each energy center or chakra and as a consequence to live more enhanced, meaningful and stress free lives. Yoga defines exercises and postures that help our bodies harmonize and balance the energy centers.

Tantric Yoga offers the tools and techniques for achieving the required balance through refinement of thoughts, breathing exercises (Pranayama), contemplation, visualization and repetitive chanting of mantras, and meditation.

Tantric Yoga teaches us the ways to identify and cleanse the thoughts and feelings. Using these practices to refine our thoughts and feelings we can acquire the ability to control them. The first step towards this is to identify the factors influencing our thoughts and feelings as occurring due to ignorance and materialistic attachments.

The next tool is breathing (Pranayama) and other exercises (called mudras and asanas) prescribed by Tantric Yoga. The exercises will help regulate the flow of life energy which is required for maintaining a healthy immune system and balanced emotional state. The exercises energize the body and help regulate the flow of energy.

Visualization is the perception of the symbolic representations (yantras) and deities, which serve as centering devices for the energy centers and in Meditation. The mantras include the Seed Syllables (Bija Mantras).  The sound of each syllable representing each Chakra. Chanting of these syllables will bring in harmony into the chakras or energy system.

Meditation is attaining a deeper state of consciousness. Tantric Yoga teaches methods for meditation, with the use of visualization and/or mantra chanting techniques to attain meditative state.

The balancing of the Chakras and Tantric Yoga will help us control our feelings and lead to a happy, peaceful and content state of mind.

By
Mary-Ann Roche

It really does pay to  take care of your mind and body as you grow older. To make this decision to care for yourself will enable you to slow the aging process down somewhat and also allow you to enjoy your older years, maintaining overall fitness and an active brain.

When you take care of yourself, it slows the aging process and you can stay fit and alert well into your senior years.

The major areas to focus on to maintain  optimum health are diet, exercise and activity that keeps your brain active. When you pay attention to these key health elements, you can help yourself to stay young and slow down the aging process.

Here are some excellent anti-aging techniques for you to try daily:

1. Take antioxidants as they are vital to your health. They reduce free radicals that are known to contribute to common diseases in aging individuals.
  Note that fresh fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of antioxidants.  Including a daily vitamin is also important.

2. Exercise and strength training. Exercise keeps your body strong and helps fight off any infection and stops the body from breaking down. Not only will you feel better, but you’ll also get a lot healthier at the same time!

Exercise provides:

* Increased stamina
* Greater muscle strength
* Better balance
* Clarity in thinking
* A stronger immune system

3. Stay alert and sharp. You can keep your brain sharp by being constantly aware of your surroundings. This sounds rather simple, but how often do we let loose and daydream, instead of focusing on the present? When you stay alert, you’re fully present in the moment and you’re better able to make quick and accurate decisions.  Undertake activities such as puzzles and crosswords that help keep your brain active.

4. Try to constantly learn new things. Remember your brain need constant stimulation. You can easily avoid this by keeping your brain active via constant learning and reading.

* A simple tip is to vary your routines and strive to learn something new each day.

5. Challenge yourself. It always helps to use the problem solving portions of your brain. These skills need to be utilized and if they aren’t, will fade over time.  Puzzles and games are a great way to keep your brain active.

6. Don’t stress over health issues. You see statistics everywhere about certain health conditions that are more likely to affect you as you age. Of course it is important to be aware and to always  be checked by your physician, but don’t waste your precious time worrying about an illness you may never get.
* Ease your stress by taking action to strengthen your health instead of worrying.

7. Get an adequate amount of sleep. Getting enough sleep at night is very important for maintaining good health. 6-8 hours every night is the number you should be working toward. Your body and mind need that time to recoup, and you may be more susceptible to stress or disease without it.

8. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. Smoking is a guaranteed way of putting your health at risk and not only that, but it ages your skin and the rest of your body. The harsh reality is that you are shortening your lifespan if you choose to smoke. If you do smoke, then I would strongly suggest breaking this habit as soon as possible. When it comes to alcohol, small amounts here and there won’t cause much harm, but drinking can be a slippery slope into disease if you abuse it.

9. Look after your skin.  I cannot stress this enough, you must moisturize and moisturize and stay out of the sun.  The sun quite simply will age and damage your skin, quicker than anything.  Be sure to establish a daily skin care routine and try beneficial anti-aging gels and creams.

10. Reduce grains and sugar in your diet. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables maintains good health and keeps your calorie intake at an acceptable level. Remember, carbohydrates are necessary for your nutrition, but is eaten in excess they contribute to increasing your insulin levels and speeding up the aging process.

If you include these strategies every day, you’ll notice a big difference in the way you look and feel. Getting older doesn’t have to be synonymous with deterioration. Begin right now to take care of your body and mind and it will serve you well in your later years.

By

MaryAnn Roche

Quick and Easy Ways to Build Muscle

Are you pretty buff? or could you use some easy ways to build muscle quickly?

My other half has been on a mission to build muscle and has made an amzing transformation – Im very impreesed!

Building muscle is not an easy task.

Many people say it requires years of training and proper nutrition in order to get the build you want, from what I have seen recently this is not true! Genetics also play a role in muscle building, but it does not mean that only a select few can build muscles.

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More importantly than the right genes, proper training and diet are the two most important ways to build muscle.

Diet to Build Muscle.

A Sufficient amount of protein is necessary in building muscle. The optimum protein level depends on your body weight; consult your physician or a nutritionist in order to know how much protein you should have. You don’t need to take supplements. You can get protein from lean meat, soy or skim milk and vegetables.

If you want to build muscle quickly though, you may want to do what my other half has – just make sure its right for you!

His personal trainer advised him to eat at least 300 grams of protien daily – he does this with the use of protein shakes and bars and eats a lot of high protein foods like fish, beans and also has egg white shakes (yuk!)

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Weight Training to Build Muscle.

In order to build muscle, you must undergo intensive weight training. The amount of weight you have to lift depends on the type of build you desire but the general rules apply to everyone.

• Each set should be composed of 10 to 15 repetitions. Don’t go over 16 reps for each set; if you want to challenge yourself, increase the weight instead.

• In between sets, rest your muscles for about a minute.

• Push yourself. Even if you feel your muscles beginning to tire, you must finish each set. You can try doing 15 reps for one set then dropping 2 reps for the succeeding sets. If you feel that the weight you’re lifting is no longer challenging, you should increase your weight by at least 10 pounds.

• Fitness experts highly recommend weight training for 3 days a week. Rest for 2 days in between training sessions to give enough rest for your body.

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Top Tips to the Perfect Beach Body

Ok, tell me…hows your beach body? Is the thought of other people seeing your thighs or belly a little scary? or are you buff? Read on for top tips to the perfect beach body…..

With summer here, most of us are thinking about the sandy beaches, the warm sun and how we’re going to look in our swimsuits.

Well here are some quick and easy ways to get your body ready for swimsuit season this year.

Beach Bodies are great when they are planned and monitored…..

1. Keep a diet and exercise journal.

Keeping track of how often you exercise and how much you eat will really help you see the big picture. Journaling will also help you see your progress, which can do tremendous efforts in keeping you motivated.


* A simple notebook will do, or you can use a spreadsheet program on the computer. Another alternative would be to create a weight loss blog. Having your progress available for the public eye to see is a great way to stay on track and motivated.

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2. Start eating smarter and healthier.

Choosing the proper foods is not only important for your looks, but it also affects how you feel. To burn fat off healthily and easily, begin eating a diet of plenty of green leafy vegetables, wholesome fruits, lean meats, and whole grain breads. A well-balanced diet helps your body function properly and helps you feel full and satisfied throughout the day.

3. Reduce your portions and eat less.

Portion control, or lack thereof, is probably the biggest factor in weight gain in today’s society. For some reason the majority of the population has come to think that we’re supposed to eat enormous amounts of food in order to feel satisfied, but the opposite is true.

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* When you reduce the amount of food you eat in one sitting and wait a few minutes, you’ll notice you more full than you think. This is because it takes your body 20 minutes to tell your brain that you’re full.


* Here’s another tip:
Eat six small meals a day, as opposed to the 3 larger meals that you’re accustomed to, and you’re more likely to lose weight. By eating smaller, more frequent meals, you’re keeping your metabolism going. It doesn’t slow down or stop then have to work so hard to restart itself.

Beach Bodies need Exercise….

4. Start a regular exercise program.

This isn’t a revolutionary idea, but you can target the problem areas by doing exercises specifically for your belly, thighs, upper arms and love handles:

* Crunches for your abs
* Arm rolls and pushups for your upper arms
* Leg lifts and squats for your thighs
* Bending at the side while standing for love handles

Those are just a few suggestions of exercises you can do at home that target those specific areas. Other exercises you can do to get your beach body in swimsuit shape are:

* Swimming at your local community center or public pool
* Jogging
* Walking around your neighborhood with a friend or relative
* Biking
* Hiking on trails or in other naturally scenic areas
* Inline skating at a local arena or in your neighborhood
* Nintendo Wii fitness games

5. Stay active by incorporating regular exercise into your daily routines.

* Whenever you can, take the stairs.
* Park farther out when going to the store or appointments.
* Walk wherever you can instead of driving.
* If you sit behind a desk all day, get up and move around every hour for 5 – 10 minutes.

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Getting your body ready for the beach doesn’t have to be difficult or take up extra time that you don’t have, but it can be done. By taking action with the suggestions above, you’ll begin to see the results you want and have the perfect beach body you deserve! Hurry up too! or before you know it Summer will be over!