History of Yoga in America
Topics directly related to Yoga comprise roughly a third of the book, and the short chapter style (each subchapter is no longer the…
Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP
About Yoga and Feminism
On the surface, Yoga and feminism go together like bread and butter. As an inclusive form of holistic exercise that incorporates self…
Symbolism in Yoga Practice
Asana is a step towards bringing deeper spirituality to your Yoga practice. There is no “right answer” about what a pose means. It can…
Selecting the Right Clothing for Yoga
Are we discouraged from trying an activity, because we don’t have the “gear” for it. This need not be the case with clothing for Yoga…
Thyroid Gland and Sarvangasana
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped, pinkish-colored gland, situated in the neck in front of the trachea. It does not weigh more…
Yoga Teaching Opportunities – Tennis Clubs
Now that you know how Yoga can positively impact a tennis player’s life, You will probably be more apt to finding time to bring Yoga into your local tennis club. Not only will it help to improve their concentration during matches, but it can build a strong physical core, as well relieve symptoms that come from playing tennis for an extended period of time. Practicing Yoga in their daily training routine can help take their tennis playing to the next level.
Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
Some traditional Yoga teacher training courses have the Bhagavad Gita (Song of The Blessed Lord) as part of the program. This seems practical within Raja, Jnana, Bhakti, and Karma Yoga. However, the deeper aspects of this scripture may be lost on instructor candidates who pursue Yogic knowledge only for physical mastery. Therefore, today’s interns learning how to become a Hatha Yoga instructor may not be reading ancient texts to expand their knowledge.
What is the Shiva Samhita?
The chapters of the Shiva Samhita cover various aspects of the practice of Yoga. The word “Yoga” means the union of a human soul with the divine. Some of the aspects that are covered in the chapters of the Shiva Samhita are several methods of liberation, the structure of our 72,000 nadis, and the awakening of the Kundalini Shakti energy. Additionally, the Shiva Samhita outlines the importance of having a true Guru who can awaken the Kundalini energy safely, as well as describing the subtle body and the movement of prana.
Philosophy of Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga is said to be the mother of all Yogic disciplines because the practices ignite and nourish the Kundalini Shakti herself. Truly, it is a Yoga of conscious grace-filled awakening. A regular practice of Kundalini Yoga enhances well-being, not only physically, but mentally and spiritually, as well.
What is Kundalini Yoga?
Kundalini is reputed to be one of the most powerful types of Yoga practice. In fact, the word kundalini is derived from the Sanskrit root word for pot. The word kundalini itself actually means unwound. The underlying emphasis of this Yogic style is the awakening of the Kundalini Shakti energy that is coiled in the form of a serpent three and a half times at the base of the spine.