Yoga Techniques for Substance Abuse
Although scientific research has been limited, there is strong anecdotal evidence to support the practice of Yoga in the treatment and…
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Yoga Poses for Courage
Bakasana is another wonderful Yoga pose that promotes a feeling of courage, strength and balance. Start by squatting down on your Yoga mat with your feet 4 to 6 inches apart. If you do not have the flexibility to keep your heels flat on the mat when you squat down, please use a folded blanket to create a firm and comfortable foundation for the pose.
Should Yoga Practitioners Establish Goals?
In regards to the question “Should Yoga practitioners establish goals?” the answer is often complicated. Setting goals in Yoga can improve a…
Yoga Precautions for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Yoga teachers know that pre-existing physical conditions are important when teaching students. Yet, there are a few yoga students who…
Heart Opening Yoga Poses
The heart area can often become contracted and even caved-in due to difficult and painful life experiences. When the heart area is not expanded, cardiovascular circulation can be compromised, neck and back problems can develop and a sense of lethargy may predominate an individual’s emotional state. Yoga poses that open the heart area are great tools for releasing tension and difficult emotions.
Common Mistakes of Yoga Teachers
If students seem to be dropping away from a class, perhaps some of the common mistakes of yoga teachers are being made. Here are some of the mistakes, and how to correct or avoid them in our yoga classes.
Mindful Walking and Yoga
Combining Yoga asanas and mindful walking practices, gives us the time and space to become aware of our internal environment and thought processes. Witnessing the thoughts that stream through our minds, during a challenging Yoga practice or during our daily walk, will allow us to become aware of thoughts that may not be uplifting or helpful to us. This awareness will allow us to choose more positive thoughts.
Breath of Life – Pranayama
Pranayama helps us to moderate this energy. Everyone hopes to enjoy a long, active and healthy life, free from disease. Therefore it is…
Yoga, Health and Menopause
Unlike so many other forms of exercise, Yoga is not demanding or competitive and can be practiced at one’s convenience. In Yoga, there…
Yoga Poses for Weight Loss: Standing Asanas
Yoga can be a wonderful tool for supporting you in your weight loss efforts. Many of the standing Yoga poses are very strengthening and vigorous. When you learn how to enter more deeply into the postures, in correct alignment, you will greatly increase the beneficial effects of the practice. Yogic standing postures increase balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.