Abdominal Exercises and Pregnancy
...tions of abdominal exercises in pregnancy have to be modified. This brings to mind such low-impact yet effective exercises such as Yoga, the use of props, modified poses and breathing exercises come into play here.
When a lady is expecting a child, she needn't give up her yoga practice as some poses can still be executed and actually will come in handy for the stages of delivery.
In no particular order, here are some recommended pregnancy yoga poses.
-Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
-Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
-Warrior Pose
-Standing Side Stretch Pose
-Tree yoga Pose
-Corpse Pose
These poses are of course recommended as they have little or no pressure on the abdomen.
Some serve to strengthen the pelvic muscles and build the small of the back, both being major body parts that need to be strengthened for childbirth.
In order to stay fit, what I'd recommend at this time would be other light exercises such as brisk walks, light jogging, dancing, gardeni...more
Teaching Hatha yoga for Peace of Mind
...like this, since I was seven. She was just learning to enjoy the moment and this student was well over 70 years of age. Two decades later, I often hear similar stories from Yoga students on a regular basis. Physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, and other medical specialists are advising their patients to practice Yoga for a variety of ailments.
I have never regretted my decision to become a Yoga teacher, and the future looks very promising for Yoga instructors, in general. If you spread peace of mind far enough, it just might have an impact on world peace. On the local front, your Yoga students, who have peace of mind, will make a positive contribution to your community.
Copyright 2006 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications<...more
Choosing Yoga Clothing - Stop Posing!
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Yoga is a very popular way to get fit and trim and also an excellent method of learning how to relax. Yoga studios can be found in towns and cities across the globe. Using an instructor is the preferred method of yoga training, for most people, as it ensures that the various postures and positions are correctly mastered from the very start of training. Why waste your time trying to learn on your own and probably getting it completely wrong? You need to achieve maximum benefit from each of your workouts so that it encourages you to continue and thus achieve the compound benefits from regular, methodical exercise. Many people worry about the correct yoga clothing to wear during their workouts. They shouldn't, as it is really very simple a...more
The Essence of Yoga
...Yoga is a spiritual practice that helps the individual unify his/her body, mind, and spirit. But in most people yoga invokes pictures of a tough exercise routine where extremely supple humans twist themselves into pretzel-like forms. We are told of the lofty things that yoga aims to do - bring about the union of our souls with the Supreme. Is it possible, really? Doing the asanas (postures) correctly can definitely reduce the obesity, cure you of diabetes, relax and reduce the cholesterol levels that were dangerously high. But to take you to higher realms of spirituality, you need to do something more than merely doing the asanas mechanically. It's a serious business - gaining total control over the body, mind and spirit.
The preceptors of Yoga ...more
