Health Benefits of Chair Yoga Classes
Although Chair Yoga provides many of the same benefits as traditional Hatha Yoga, it also has the potential to create emotional bonds that improve the quality of life and health of its participants.
Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Which Yoga Students Do I Want to Teach?
By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP Which Yoga students do I want to teach? This seems like a discriminatory question, but in terms of student safety, not all Yoga students are the same. Some students bring years of experience to the classroom, while others have just signed up for their very first class. Some …
What Kind of Yoga Should I Teach?
By Gopi Rao Before entering a yoga instructor course, many people ask, “What kind of yoga should I teach?” There is a soul searching process based on passion and the popularity of classes. One might want to teach an obscure style because of a deep passion and calling, but not every prospective student is deeply …
What is Kashmir Shaivism Yoga?
By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP When observing Kashmir Shaivism Yoga, an outsider might say, “The Yoga of Kashmir Shaivism is simply a form of Tantra.” Yet, Tantra Yoga is still a mystery to most of the world. Yet, any person who enters into a system or type of Yoga may not realize the …
Ten Benefits of Yoga Practice
By Faye Martins It seems the benefits of yoga practice are quite extensive. The reasons why people begin a yoga practice run the gamut. Whether they’re inspired by the interesting moves or long for a sense of emotional stability, yoga continues to provide a safe space for people to enhance their well-being. If you’ve never …
Yoga and Meditation for Less Violent Children
Since children have a shorter attention span than adults, Yoga teachers can incorporate music, songs and games to help children see yoga as a fun activity while engaging in different poses (asanas) that will give them an overall sense of well-being. Yoga can teach children the importance of positive social behavior, such as teamwork and compassion because Yogic methods and philosophy work systematically toward creating happier and healthier children.
How does Yoga Build Self-Acceptance?
Based on the advice from the 14th century author of “Hatha Yoga Pradipika,” we aren’t the only civilization to think too much. In his teachings, he says: “Abandon all thoughts, then don’t think of anything.”
Teaching Yoga: Regulating Emotional Flow
Consider hosting a student or master’s workshop that addresses controlling emotional flow. If you hold a specialist Yoga teacher training workshop, this will help us reduce violence around the world. Yoga instructors…
Benefits of Yoga Teacher Continuing Education
Have you been familiar with yoga? Well I have heard from a lot of people that yoga has its own way of making the body function at its optimum state. The health and fitness benefits of yoga have long been reported by experts and via scientific research. But first I’d prefer to give you short details pertaining to yoga. Yoga comes from a Sanskrit word which means “union” taking place between the mind, body and spirit. It originated in India where there is a physical and mental discipline together with meditative practices of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Give yoga a try and learn what it can do for your body, your mind, and your soul.
Yoga for Restless Legs Syndrome
Virasana, or Hero’s pose, is excellent for helping with symptoms of restless leg syndrome. Since there are numerous modifications, it is accessible for the new practitioner and the seasoned yoga student alike. If it is inaccessible for the buttocks to rest on the floor, the practitioner can sit on a bolster, pillow, or folded blankets.