Yoga poses that help us to release this negativity will help to support our ability to forgive ourselves and others. Depending on our individual temperaments, we may hold anger, grief and loss in different areas of our bodies. Often, sadness and grief are evident in a collapsed chest cavity.
By Kimaya Singh and Faye Martins There are many forms of focusing, but what is mindfulness meditation? This practice teaches us to see and accept life as it is. Mindfulness meditation is especially beneficial in helping people with their thoughts and emotions. To be mindful is to be aware or conscious of something. To improve …
By Faye Martins and Kimya Singh Teaching yoga postures is an art. Your techniques will set you apart from others. You can endear yourself to your students with small details like your selection of music or the use of fragrant aromatherapy sprays or essential oils. However, your ability and the techniques used to engage students …
Teaching children the art of pranayama or Yogic breathing is one of the most effective tools a child gains from the practice of Yoga. Yogic breathing helps to ease stress, anxiety, depression, increase lung capacity, and ameliorate asthma attacks. Pranayama is also a tool that can be accessed anywhere at anytime, which gives children the ability to soothe themselves in times of emotional upset or anxiety.
The majority of our yoga students spend all day sitting behind a desk and staring at a computer screen. Even those who don’t have an office job spend a disproportionate amount of time sitting. All of this sitting leads to some very tight hips. What yoga poses are best for restoring hip health? Take a look at these three hip-opening poses below.
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.”
Once you have gotten as much input as possible, you are ready to move forward with some fresh ideas. This could involve an investment in some new props. For example, if you decide to pursue Nidra yoga, you may need more pillows and blankets. If you want to try aerial yoga, you will have to purchase the hammocks.
Life can be full of stressful situations; it is not uncommon for these distressing times to pop up when they are least expected. A normal reaction is to become angry, frustrated and tense, but these emotions don’t actually help the problem – not in the least. More often than not, they make it worse and meditation can be difficult during stressful times.
Learning to calm and center yourself with Yoga is literally a lifesaver. People die from stress, anxiety, and depression every day; so…
Yoga Nidra is an ancient set of Yogic practices that promote a deep feeling of relaxation, well-being and emotional integration. There…