Seven Types of Yoga

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Seven Types of Yoga
One of the more highly-prized products of
Sandalwood is the essential oil it yields. Most
commonly through steam distillation, a rich,
deep, sweet, woody oil is produced that is values
the world over. It is, in fact, one of the
world's most widely used aromatics - for it's
scent in perfumery, for it's therapeutic effects
in Chinese, Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine
systems, and for it's ability to center the mind
in meditative yogic traditions. The source for
this wonderful oil is becoming scarce, however.
It is the heartwood, the very center, of the
roots of the tree that produce oil of the highest
quality and demand - a sandalwood tree will not
survive harvest. Pressure on the world's
population of Santalum album is growing The tree
takes nearly 30 years to mature before yielding
oil of significant value, and because of its
stringent environmental demands, successful
cultivation is extremely difficult.
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There is hope, however, for meeting the world's
demands - Recently, an oil of the austrocaledonia
species has been produced on the South Pacific
island of Vanuatu from successfully cultivated
trees. This oil has a warm aroma, with a woody,
smoky scent that has been said to remind one of
'being at the beach' - a useful base note in
perfume and cosmetic blends.In the West,
Sandalwood is perhaps best known in the west as a
natural, woody, sweet body perfume used 'as is',
or as a familiar aroma in manufactured personal
items. In the East, however, Sandalwood's
importance in cultural and spiritual traditions
cannot be overstated. The wood is carved into
furniture, religious icons, used to build temples
and burned as incense in a great variety of
ceremonies. The oil is used to anoint the dead,
helping their transition to the next life. In
Burma, women sprinkle it on passersby on the last
day of the year for the release of sins. In Hindu
marriages, Sandalwood is burned in a tent such
that the smoke surrounds the bridal couple.
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In the traditional Indian medicine system of
Ayurveda, Sandalwood is valued for it's ability
to cool the fire of pitta. It is indicated for
inflammatory conditions, such as inflamed skin,
or intestinal and genitor-urinary conditions that
require cooling. Modern aromatherapy considers
the oil an effective skin care agent for dry
skin, general irritation, and acne it can help
in cases of bronchitis, catarrh, dry persistent
coughs, laryngitis and sore throat it may
relieve diarrhea and nausea, and can be
supportive in cases of cystitis.Beyond the
physical body, Sandalwood essential oil well
known as a tonic for the hyper-active mind. In
practical terms, the oil is considered an
anti-depressant, relieving hot, agitated
emotional states, and assisting release from
over-thinking and worry. More esoterically, the
aroma is considered 'divinely sweet' and softly
balsamic, characteristics which evoke the
grounding nature of the Earth element.
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It is used by yogis in the East and West to bring
stillness in meditation - a serene mental state
unifying consciousness of the body, mind and
spirit. From this quiet, unified state, one may
be able to gain greater perspective and
understanding on what is known as the 'Univeral
Self'.Adding to the oils' grace, it happens to be
one of the few aromatics that improves with age.
Like a fine wine, one may purchace a favorite
vintage, put it on the shelf, and be assured it
will only be richer when finally taken down.
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