Universal Principles of Yoga, Part 1
...Yoga and Yogic philosophy is occasionally misunderstood because some people have not been informed of the universal principles that are not threatening to any belief or disbelief. Many people who do not practice Yoga are often surprised to find detailed dietary suggestions contained within their Yoga training. Yoga aids the student toward better health in every possible aspect. So, Yoga requires and in depth explanation.
Lets start with the meaning of Yoga, which literally means unity or union. Your next question might be, Unity with what? Yoga does help unify the mind and body, but it also unifies the spirit or soul within you with God. The soul is sometimes known as the Atman and can also be referred to as pure or true consciousness. Yoga is not a religion, but it can be practiced in harmony with any religion.
Before we go any further; it shoul...more
Yoga in Practice: The Impact of Yoga Teachers on Society - Part 1
...d Raja Yoga will become more popular in the near future. So, there is much more to Yoga, beyond exercises; but lets continue with the benefits Yoga teachers make available in a typical Hatha Yoga style
Pranayama, or breathing techniques, are commonly taught in many Yoga classes. Yoga students learn to take control of their lives and regulate their health, just by breathing correctly. This is a form of preventative medicine, when you consider proper breathing as a practical deterrent to panic attacks, high blood pressure, chest pains, and many more stress-related ailments...more
Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga teacher, Part 1
...d by a local Yoga teacher? Make an assessment of what you need and plan accordingly.
What should you learn about becoming a Yoga teacher? If you really want to teach Yoga, you should explore every resource available about how to teach Yoga classes. You should also learn about how to succeed in the Yoga teaching business. These factors will also determine how fast you progess once your Yoga teacher training course has concluded.
Where should you learn to teach Yoga? There are many options for Yoga teacher training, so lets cover a few of them. If you decide to take an on-site Yoga teacher training, please avoid the weekend ce...more
Kids Yoga - A Viable Option for Busy Parents
...s. Good health is a habit that needs to be developed at a young age. There are league sports available, but children are not all the same. There have always been children who shy away from league sports.
In contrast, Yoga is a complete non-competitive activity for holistic health. If there are no available classes in your area, you can always contact a local Yoga teacher or studio. Sometimes, all it takes is an interested group to start a new class. Many programs, for ...more
