Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP Far from being just a set of exercises and rituals, yoga training seeks to cultivate progress in those who practice it. The fact that yoga continues to be practiced by millions of adherents worldwide is a testament to the lasting power of the underlying concepts upon which it is based.
When you practice your mantra in your sessions, you will soon find yourself slipping into areas of one dimensional or non-thought much easier. The mantra is designed as a focal point for the mind to rest during your sessions and simply to become still.
When we do Yogasana, a lot of energy is released from our body and we feel tired if we do not relax our body properly. A quick method of relaxing yourself is located below.
When one decides to become a Yoga teacher, there are many responsibilities. We are obligated to keep our students safe and to guide them toward states of relaxation and meditation. The physical style we know as Hatha is more than an exercise session. Hatha is one of the most widely recognized forms of Yoga.
By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP Many potential teachers ask, “How will I be prepared to teach Yoga classes?” The path toward teaching is not clear and interns need guidance. The obvious view is: If you enjoy yoga and want to make it a way of life, you could become a certified Yoga teacher. …
Most students expect you to know everything, but one, two or three yoga teacher certification courses are not the end all of yogic knowledge. The pure truth is a yoga instructor or a student’s path never ends, when considering the pursuit of yogic knowledge.
So when you go to a yoga class or do some self practice, the yoga you practice is all about you. After all it is just you, your yoga mat and what you do. You may like to think of your yoga mat as your magic carpet that takes you to new places within your body and mind…the journey of yoga! How wonderful!
The practice of power or flowing Yoga sequences is a very effective way to raise your heart rate, increase circulation, burn calories and strengthen your whole body. Flowing Yoga sequences will usually include a foundation of Sun Salutations, Warrior Poses and standing postures.
A regular practice of Yoga will help a practitioner to manage fear levels on a physical, mental, and emotional level. The physical postures of Hatha Yoga help the body to stretch, strengthen, and release lactic acid, which causes stiffness and limited mobility.
If you are practicing the repetition of a mantra internally, you may find using a mala helpful. A mala is a string of sacred beads that helps you to keep track of how many mantra repetitions you have completed. A mala also helps to focus your mind on the mantra practice. Mantra repetition is a very effective practice for activating the chakras because of the vibratory effect of the mantras on the energy vortexes, or chakras, themselves.