Understanding the Purpose of Meditation
As the practice of meditation becomes well known in mainstream culture, the discussion over what it means and how it is done becomes…
Yoga as a Relaxation Technique
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.
Meditation with Pets – Dogs and Cats
The following is a Yoga meditation story and an experiment for pet owners. The common practice is to leave pets aside while meditating. It has been my observation that most pets tend to approach us calmly, while we are meditating.
Meditation to Fight Addiction
Meditation creates a space for addicts to examine the events that trigger their cravings, to observe their reactions, and to substitute…
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.
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…
Meditation to Keep the Mind and Body Young
If stress leads to aging, then a mind filled with stress may age more quickly. As we’ve probably experienced for ourselves, our aging mind seems to stop remembering names, dates, where we put our keys or that we meant to drop by the grocery store on the way home.
Can Yoga Postures Help to Release Anger?
Anger is made up of energy. Our bodies and minds hold currents of energy waves. In order to harness that energy, we might try mantras, japa, prayers, and positive affirmations. Yet, Yoga has many methods from which to choose, and some help us to channel physical energy constructively. Yoga is one of the oldest and most effective ways, of channeling energy through the body.
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.
Teaching Family Meditation
The value of family Yoga can extend even further when a family engages in a practice together. Not only can the shared practice of Yoga…