.KEYWORD yoga
.FLYINGHEAD REINVENT YOURSELF
.TITLE Yoga, your Palm computer, and you
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.SUMMARY Managing editor Denise Amrich shares her love for yoga in this lighthearted journey through the energy centers of the body, or chakras. Learn more about the ancient system of yoga and how you can get the most out of your Palm computer as it relates to the seven chakras
.AUTHOR Denise Amrich
Yoga is a great way to calm the mind and get the in shape. I started doing it ten years ago, and decided to get serious about it within the last three years, due to my need to counteract some of the stresses that come along with doing business in today’s world. I am now a certified Yoga teacher, and I’ve found it to be extremely valuable on many levels, mental, physical, and spiritual.
If you’d like to learn more about yoga, Sunrise Interactive India, Ltd., at http://www.sunriseinteractive.com, puts out Yoga 1.1, a yoga application designed to help you easily understand the yoga positions, called asanas. It instructs you on how to do the asanas, and the benefits of each. Pictures of the various asanas are provided, as you can see in Figure A. Yoga 1.1 is available from PalmGear.com at http://www.palmgear.com.
.FIG A Sunrise Interactive’s yoga application takes you through the asanas.
One of the aspects of Yoga that I find most interesting is the study of the seven energy centers of the human body, or chakras, as they are called. The word chakra is Sanskrit for disk or wheel and originated within the philosophy of the ancient yoga systems of India. Each of the chakras relates to an aspect of living that’s part of our human programming. Each has its own color and interpretation. Being attuned to a specific chakra is said to avoid imbalances and heighten perception. I hope you enjoy this lighthearted journey through the chakras as they relate to your Palm handheld.
Also, in order to illustrate each chakra, I’m pleased to feature YogaZone’s chakra tops, available at http://www.yogazone.com. YogaZone’s chakra tops come in each of the seven colors of the rainbow, and are adorned with beautifully designed, rhinestoned symbols. These ultra-soft 100% cotton tops are crystal washed to achieve their spectacular hues. Long bell-shaped sleeves hang elegantly and the body-contoured shape is quite flattering to most body-types.
Each top comes with its own chakra description. Choose the chakra you would like to work on, or just pick your favorite color. They retail for $44 each and make spectacular Christmas gifts. Words really don’t do justice to how gorgeous they are. Have you figured out that I love these things?
.H1 Chakra one: start with a solid foundation
Chakra one is called Muladhara, which means root. It is located at the base of the spine, and forms our foundation. It represents the element earth and our physical identity, which is oriented toward self-preservation. Therefore, it’s related to our survival instincts, our sense of grounding, our connection to our bodies, and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence. The color red, cedar wood, onyx, ruby, and garnet are associated with chakra one. See Figure B for a picture of YogaZone’s red shirt, which includes the symbol for the root chakra.
.FIGPAIR B Balance your root chakra and prosper.
The following programs for your Palm handheld could be just what you need to get your "earth act" together.
.H2 Financial calculator
Infinity Softworks, Inc.’s powerOne Finance (at http://www.infinitysw.com/Products/powerOne_Finance.html) is a financial calculator that contains more than 400 business, statistic, and scientific functions. It was designed specifically for business professionals and is perfect for accountants. However, it could come in handy for just about anyone who needs to perform financial calculations.
You can learn more about finanicial calculators from the source in the October 1998 issue of PalmPower at http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue199810/fcplus001.html. Elia Freedman, President of Infinity Softworks and an avid financial calculator user, explains how you can use your Palm handheld to do financial planning.
.H2 MobileTimeBilling
If you need to bill for hours, MobileTimeBilling (at http://www.wirelessverticals.com/products_and_services/mtb.shtml) may be just what you need. The software allows you to document your time on the fly with a timer that automatically enters hours and minutes spent. With two quick taps, you can document your billable time so that you don’t miss any valuable billable hours.
.H2 ExpensePlus
ExpensePlus from Walletware, Inc. (at http://www.walletware.com) lets you track expense reports. It provides ready-made expense reports or you can create customized reports. It also tracks mileage, converts currencies, and manages credit cards and multiple clients. If you’ve got a lot of business expenses to keep track of, this is an essential program. It’s pictured in Figure C.
.FIG C ExpensePlus lets you easily track expense reports.
If you’re looking for other solutions ideal for the accounting profession, check out the article, "Handheld accounting solutions add up to success," by Travis Pittman in the January 2001 issue of PalmPower’s Enterprise Edition at http://www.palmpowerenterprise.com/issues/issue200101/accounting001.html.
.H2 Fidelity Investments Fidelity Anywhere (3.0)
Fidelity AnywhereSM (at http://wireless.palm.net/apps/users/download/1,1051,2129,00.html) provides mobile investors with convenient access to their financial portfolio, market information, and trading.
.H1 Chakra two: go with the flow
Chakra two, called Svadhisthana, means sweetness. Located in the abdomen, lower back, and hips, the second chakra is related to the element water and to emotions, sensuality, and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally, this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sensual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change. The color orange, gardenia, carnelian, and coral are associated with this energy center.
See Figure D for a picture of YogaZone’s orange shirt, which includes the symbol for chakra two.
.FIGPAIR D Go with the flow and enjoy the pleasures of life in chakra two.
The following applications for your Palm handheld have been chosen with a view to enjoying the pleasures life has to offer.
.H2 Weissmann City Profiles
The folks at neohand practically have the market cornered on leisure software, as we’ll see from the following selections.
Traveling is a great way to relax, provided you can eliminate the stress of not knowing where to eat or what to do in a strange city. That’s no longer an issue with Weissmann City Profiles (at http://www.neohand.com/cities/index.htm). These destination guides, one of which is pictured in Figure E, cover 118 cities around the world and are designed with both business and leisure travelers in mind.
.FIG E Know where to go with Weissmann City Profiles.
.H2 Weissmann Ports & Resorts
Cruises are extremely popular right now, and they’re totally designed to help you relax and take a breather. The Weissmann Ports & Resorts family of programs (at http://www.neohand.com/ports/index.htm) function as destination guides for 57 ports of call, so that you can make the most of your vacation when you do step off the ship. Subjects covered include: Dining & Nightlife, Sightseeing, Transportation, Recreation, Port Information, a monthly Calendar, Cultural Notes, Shopping, and Day Plans suggestions. An example is pictured in Figure F.
.FIG F Weissmann Ports & Resorts help you get your land legs.
.H2 Pocket Bartender
Though I don’t personally drink, many people consider indulging responsibly in an alcoholic beverage once in awhile to be a very sensual thing, indeed. Pocket Bartender (at http://www.neohand.com/pocketbartender/index.htm) lets you carry over 450 drink recipes as well as keep track of your personal favorites all in your Palm handheld. Recipes are stored alphabetically, from A-Bomb to Zombie, and it’s even got a quick lookup function.
Pocket Bartender is pictured in Figure G.
.FIG G Let Pocket Bartender help you relax.
.H2 Amy Reiley’s Pocket Vineyard
If your drinking tastes are a little classier, than check out Amy Reiley’s Pocket Vineyard (at http://www.neohand.com/pocketvineyard/index.htm). This wine database and reference tool features a vintage chart, food pairing guide, glossary of 400+ terms, and a database for your notes. It’s pictured in Figure H.
.FIG H Amy Reiley’s Pocket Vineyard is your personal wine expert.
.H2 Amy Reiley’s Pocket Gourmet
You’re going to want a good meal to go with that wine, so why not consult Amy Reiley’s Pocket Gourmet (at http://www.neohand.com/pocketgourmet/index.htm). This dining companion features definitions of over 2,300 dining terms, a database for your restaurant notes, and an easy-to-use tip calculator. It’s pictured in Figure I.
.FIG I Identify obscure menu items with Amy Reiley’s Pocket Gourmet.
.H2 Starbucks Coffee Store Locator
Do you enjoy your gourmet coffee? You can use the Starbucks Coffee Store Locator to find any existing Starbucks in the continental US. With this clever little Palm OS Web clipping application, you can use your Palm VII or any other wirelessly enabled Palm OS device to find the closest double mocha cappuccino wherever you may be. You can find it at http://wireless.palm.net/apps/users/download/1,1051,241,00.html?ccode=us.
.H1 Chakra three: pump it up!
Chakra three is called Manipura, which means lustrous jewel. It’s located in the solar plexus and is known as the power chakra. It represents the element of fire and the ego. It rules our personal power, will and autonomy as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power. The color yellow, carnations, amber, topaz, and tiger’s eye are all associated with this chakra.
See Figure J for a picture of YogaZone’s yellow shirt, which includes the symbol for chakra three.
.FIGPAIR J Get in touch with your personal Power in chakra three.
Try the following fitness-related applications for your Palm computer and pump it up!
.H2 Vivonic’s Fitness Planner
Vivonic’s Fitness Planner (at http://www.vivonic.com/products/palm.html) is the ideal application to help you reach your fitness goals and to keep track of the calories you consume and burn. For more information on this great piece of software for your Palm handheld, check out Heather McDaniel’s review at http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200009/vivonic001.html.
Vivonic’s Fitness Planner is pictured in Figure K.
.FIG K Vivonic’s Fitness Planner helps you identify your fitness goals.
.H2 Weight Watchers Journal
Keeping a journal can be an invaluable tool when trying to lose weight. WhiteOaks.com offers a free Weight Watchers Journal at http://www.whiteoaks.com/wwjournal/. If you’re already on the Weight Watchers program, it’s easy to keep your journal on your Palm handheld. The journal is pictured in Figure L.
.FIG L The Weight Watchers journal is a convenient way to track your meals and daily activity.
For more health and fitness software ideas, check out the article, "Health and fitness applications for your Palm device," by Denise Watkins in the September 2000 issue of PalmPower at http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200009/health002.html.
.H1 Chakra four: love your life
Chakra four, called Anahata, means unstruck. It’s also known as the heart chakra. It represents the element air and our social identity and is oriented towards self-acceptance. It is related to love and it’s the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, ego and unity. A healthy heart chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, and have a deep sense of peace. The color green, lavendar, jasmine, emerald, tourmaline, and rose quartz are all associated with this chakra.
See Figure M for a picture of YogaZone’s green shirt, which includes the symbol for chakra four.
.FIGPAIR M Love your life, get in touch with your heart chakra.
The following applications for your Palm computer have been chosen because of their relationship to matters of the heart.
.H2 MSN Messenger Force
When you’re in love, you can’t bear to be away from the object of your affection. However, you can always stay in touch with MSN Messenger Force (at http://www.ruksun.com). MSN Messenger Force uses the MSN Messenger Protocol for core Instant Messaging and Presence functionality. Messenger Force for the Palm OS allows users to be notified when people from their contact list are online so that they can communicate with them via Instant Messages.
.H2 My Lovers
If you’re the type to fall in love a lot, then it’s conceivable you might lose track of the favorite colors, songs, singers, animals, places, movies, etc. of your various paramours. My Lovers by pdasoftnet (at http://www.pdasoftnet.com/mylovers/) is a great tool to help you keep track of who’s who in your love life. The program is pictured in Figure N.
.FIG N Keep tab on your lovers with My Lovers.
.H2 Love Match
Love Match is available at Handhango.com at http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?productId=8383. This application lets you use your Palm handheld to analyze the true feelings two people have for each other. It’s pictured in Figure O.
.FIG O Explore your feelings with Love Match.
.H2 RocketMate
RocketMate from Kleos Productions (at http://rocketmate.kleos.com/rocketmate/) is a Palm OS-based compatibility test. You and an acquaintance enter your personal profiles on your respective Palm handhelds, you aim your infrared ports at each other, and then RocketMate exchanges the profiles and calculates a meaningful compatibility result based on both your entries.
RocketMate is pictured in Figure P.
.FIG P RocketMate can test your compatibility.
.H2 2 Lovers
2 Lovers from Jaler Group (at http://members.rogers.com/jaler.group/JalerPageOne.htm) is another fun matchmaking application. You just enter two names, and this utility will tell you if you’re a match with an easy to read love thermometer, as you can see in Figure Q.
.FIG Q 2 Lovers will tell you how hot your relationship can get.
.H1 Chakra five: express yourself
Chakra five, called Visshudha, means purification. It’s located in the throat and represents sound. It’s related to our creative identity and oriented toward self-expression. Here, we experience the world symbolically through the vibration of sound. Ideally, this chakra brings us clear communication, creativity and resonance. The color turquoise, frankincense, lapis lazuli, and green aventurine are associated with this chakra.
See Figure R for a picture of YogaZone’s turquoise shirt, which includes the symbol for chakra five.
.FIGPAIR R Balance your throat chakra and express yourself.
The following applications for your Palm handheld have been chosen to help you express your creativity.
.H2 EbonyIvory
EbonyIvory (at http://www.arcosoft.com/ebony.htm) is a fun little application you can use to teach yourself to recognize notes and to read music. You tap on the piano keyboard pictured in Figure S and hear a note. You’ll also see it represented on the musical staff.
.FIG S EbonyIvory lets you see and hear notes.
For more great musical software, read David Pogue’s article in the September 1998 issue of PalmPower at http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue199809/music001.html.
.H2 TealMovie
Perhaps you express your creativity through video. TealMovie (at http://www.tealpoint.com/softmovi.htm) enables any model Palm handheld to become a video player. TealMovie supports smooth playback up to 25 frames per second, full screen color or grayscale imagery, WAV file playback, and synchronized sound playback capability.
.H2 TealPaint
If drawing and painting is more your style, then you might want to give TealPaint a try. This feature-packed paint and sketch program allows you to do many of the same activities you can do with desktop paint programs. Features include color and grayscale support, text, magnified draw, 16 drawing tools, 16 patterns, 12 brushes, horizontal and vertical scrolling, animation, programmable buttons, image compression, grid snap, image templates, background locking, screen-grab tool, and more. You can find it at http://www.tealpoint.com/softpnt.htm.
.H1 Chakra six: hone your vision
Chakra six, called Ajna, means to perceive. This chakra is known as the brow chakra of third eye and is located in the center of the forehead. It represents light and is oriented toward self-reflection. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. When healthy, it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us see "the big picture". The color indigo, mugwort, star anise, lapis, and sapphire are associated with this chakra.
See Figure T for a picture of YogaZone’s indigo shirt, which includes the symbol for chakra six.
.FIGPAIR T Balance your third-eye chakra and get clear on your vision.
The following information about your Palm computer is designed to help you get in touch with your larger vision for your life.
.H2 Tackle tolerations
The built-in applications on your Palm device can be particularly useful at helping you make your dreams come true. Kimberly Bryant, a business and personal success coach, has written a number of articles for PalmPower detailing ways you can use your Palm handheld to create a more fulfilling life for yourself. For example, in her article, "Improve your life by tackling tolerations," at http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200006/pptolerate001.html, she explains that in life, there are many things we simply tolerate. We could probably fix them, but instead, we just put up with them. However, those tolerations act as energy drains and time suckers. In this life-changing article, Kimberly shares some ideas on how you can use your Palm handheld to divest yourself of these crippling tolerations.
.H2 Franklin Covey
Dr. Stephen R. Covey has been helping improve people’s lives for years with his self-help bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey is also the founder and chairman of Franklin Covey Company, a 4,500 member international firm with the goal of becoming the premier personal and organizational effectiveness firm in the world. The company offers a wide range of live training workshops for individuals, families, businesses, government, nonprofit, and educational organizations. The workshops cover a variety of topics, such as project management, leadership roles, and writing and presentational skills.
One of Franklin Covey’s offerings is a workshop called "What Matters Most for Palm Organizers." In the workshop, you’ll learn how to use Franklin Covey’s software package, the Franklin Planner, in conjunction with your Palm handheld. The Franklin Planner is filled with features designed to help you self-actualize by organizing your life around your true priorities, as opposed to the priorities of others. Steve Niles reviewed the workshop and the software in his article, "Franklin Covey knows what matters most," in the August 2000 issue of PalmPower at http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200008/covey001.html.
You can also learn more about the course at Franklin Covey’s Web site at http://www.franklincovey.com/training/business/wmm_palm.html. They also have a course on Palm handheld basics that you can read up on at http://www.franklincovey.com/training/business/palmbasics.html. In this course you’ll get an overview of Palm handheld features, entering text, Date Book and phone applications, To Do List, Memo Pad, HotSync technology, adding third-party applications, and more. You’ll also receive an overview of the Franklin Planner Software, which allows you to incorporate the Franklin Planning System with your Palm organizer.
.H1 Chakra seven: connect
Chakra seven, called Sahasrara, means thousandfold. This chakra is located at the top of the head and is known as the crown chakra. This is the chakra of thought, consciousness, and information. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss. The color violet, the lotus flower, amethyst, diamond, and moonstone are all associated with this chakra.
See Figure B for a picture of YogaZone’s violet shirt, which includes the symbol for chakra seven.
.FIGPAIR B Feel your timeless connection with all things in the seventh chakra.
The following applications for your Palm computer have been chosen with a view to honoring spirituality in our lives. But let’s remember that Palm computers, especially those equipped with wireless technology, helps us connect to the larger world at all times.
.H2 The Hanuman Chalisa
E Vision Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (at http://www.evisiontechnologies.com) in association with Computex Graphics has made the Hanuman Chalisa available on the Palm OS. This religious scripture has been passed down for generations and is widely read. The software has the original script (i.e., Devnagiri with Transliteration and Translation in English). It’s pictured in Figure V.
.FIG V The Hanuman Chalisa is available for the Palm OS.
.H2 MyBible with NIV Bible
Laridian (at http://www.laridian.com) produces the Palm OS application MyBible. MyBible contains the entire New International Version of the Bible. You can use it to find any passage of Scripture, search for verses containing a word or phrase, and set bookmarks to quickly return to favorite passages. It’s pictured in Figure W.
.FIG W MyBible contains the entire New International Version of the Bible.
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.H2 Complete Holy Quran 1.0 in Arabic Text
Information Appliances International has created a Palm OS application called Complete Holy Quran 1.0 in Arabic Text. This text searchable version of the Holy Quran is available to the Muslim world in Arabic on any Palm handheld powered by APOS, a version of the OS for Arabic speakers. You can easily navigate between different Suras, Ayas, and pages of the Quran. Search and bookmark capabilities are available with this application as well. It’s pictured in Figure X, and you can find it at http://www.arabicpalm.com.
.FIG X Read the Holy Quran in Arabic on your Palm handheld.
.H1 Conclusion
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading this lighthearted journey through the chakra system as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it. May your winter holidays be fun and fruitful and may there be peace in your heart.
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.H1 Product availability and resources
For information about Yoga 1.1 from Sunrise Interactive India, Ltd., visit http://www.sunriseinteractive.com or http://www.palmgear.com.
For information about the lovely chakra tops featured in this article, as well as other high-quality yoga supplies, visit http://www.yogazone.com.
For more information on Infinity Softworks, Inc.’s powerOne Finance, visit http://www.infinitysw.com/Products/powerOne_Finance.html.
For Elia Freedman’s article in the October 1998 issue of PalmPower, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue199810/fcplus001.html.
For more information on MobileTimeBilling, visit http://www.wirelessverticals.com/products_and_services/mtb.shtml.
For more information on ExpensePlus from Walletware, Inc., visit http://www.walletware.com.
For the article, "Handheld accounting solutions add up to success," by Travis Pittman in the January 2001 issue of PalmPower’s Enterprise Edition, visit http://www.palmpowerenterprise.com/issues/issue200101/accounting001.html.
For more information on Fidelity AnywhereSM, visit http://wireless.palm.net/apps/users/download/1,1051,2129,00.html.
For more information on Weissmann City Profiles, visit http://www.neohand.com/cities/index.htm.
For more information on The Weissmann Ports & Resorts family of programs, visit http://www.neohand.com/ports/index.htm.
For more information on Pocket Bartender, visit http://www.neohand.com/pocketbartender/index.htm.
For more information on Amy Reiley’s Pocket Vineyard, visit http://www.neohand.com/pocketvineyard/index.htm.
For more information on Amy Reiley’s Pocket Gourmet, visit http://www.neohand.com/pocketgourmet/index.htm.
For more information on the Starbucks Coffee Store Locator, visit http://wireless.palm.net/apps/users/download/1,1051,241,00.html?ccode=us.
For more information on Vivonic’s Fitness Planner, visit http://www.vivonic.com/products/palm.html.
For Heather McDaniel’s review of Vivonic’s Fitness Planner, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200009/vivonic001.html.
For more information on Weight Watchers Journal, visit http://www.whiteoaks.com/wwjournal/.
For the article, "Health and fitness applications for your Palm device," by Denise Watkins in the September 2000 issue of PalmPower, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200009/health002.html.
For more information on MSN Messenger Force, visit http://www.ruksun.com.
For more information on My Lovers by pdasoftnet, visit http://www.pdasoftnet.com/mylovers/.
For more information on Love Match, visit http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?productId=8383.
For more information on RocketMate from Kleos Productions, visit http://rocketmate.kleos.com/rocketmate/.
For more information on 2 Lovers from Jaler Group, visit http://members.rogers.com/jaler.group/JalerPageOne.htm.
For more information on EbonyIvory, visit http://www.arcosoft.com/ebony.htm.
For David Pogue’s article on music software in the September 1998 issue of PalmPower, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue199809/music001.html.
For more information on TealMovie, visit http://www.tealpoint.com/softmovi.htm.
For more information on TealPaint, visit http://www.tealpoint.com/softpnt.htm.
For the article, "Improve your life by tackling tolerations," by Kimberly Bryant in the June 2000 issue of PalmPower, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200006/pptolerate001.html.
For the article, "Franklin Covey knows what matters most," by Steve Niles in the August 2000 issue of PalmPower, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200008/covey001.html.
For more information on Franklin Covey’s workshop, visit http://www.franklincovey.com/training/business/wmm_palm.html.
For more information on Franklin Covey’s Palm handheld basics workshop, visit http://www.franklincovey.com/training/business/palmbasics.html.
For more information on E Vision Technologies Pvt. Ltd., visit http://www.evisiontechnologies.com.
For more information on Laridian, visit http://www.laridian.com.
For more information on the Complete Holy Quran 1.0 in Arabic Text, visit http://www.arabicpalm.com.
For more information on Palm handhelds, visit http://www.palm.com.
.H1 Easy, flexible article reprints
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