Relaxation Archives

Yoga for Anxiety Relief – On and Off the Mat

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

I was getting a little older and I had decided it was time to take better care of my physical health, so I joined the local YMCA. I didn’t pick that gym for any particular reason, it just happened to be close by and it looked nice, so I signed up. One day, after working out on the treadmill, I walked by the front desk on my way out and saw a display of class schedules for the different locations around town. One of the locations was very close to my current gym and it advertised mind/body classes such as meditation and yoga.

Yoga for a Moment of Calm

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

Yoga training methods remove mental baggage that burdens the spirit and body with unnecessary worry and unresolved issues. In the yoga state of mind, the practitioner develops a unique ability to view thoughts, which were formerly blocked or restricted by immediate issues.

Origin of Yoga Nidra

August 30, 2023August 10, 2023

The meditative sound of “aum” is composed of three letters—a, u and m. The “a” is the state of wakefulness, and external awareness through the mind and sense organs. The “u” represents the dream state, composed of internal experiences. The “m” represents the Yoga nidra state of deep, lucid sleep, being the third of four levels of consciousness. (The fourth level—absolute emptiness—is that of no sound with neither inward nor outward consciousness. This fourth level lies beneath the other three states.)

Yoga for Worrying Your Life Away

March 11, 2023March 10, 2023

How does Yoga help us to become aware of the way thoughts and feelings impact us on a mental, emotional, and physical level? Yoga drains…

Deep Relaxation In Yoga

March 9, 2024March 9, 2023

Yoga students may be able to reach these states naturally. Others will need a great deal of patience and guidance from you as their teacher. By focusing on asanas that promote relaxation, practicing meditation and incorporating Yoga Nidra into the routine, stressed out students will find it much easier to obtain the deep state of relaxation they are longing for.

Three Easy Yoga Relaxation Techniques

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

Below are three variations, but there are many more that you might find useful for teaching Yoga classes or for practicing at home. If you want to become a Yoga teacher, it is wise to be familiar with them because they serve as a bridge for students who have difficulty with meditation.

Yoga Practice for Relaxation

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022

Using Yoga for relaxation can often help to recharge the body and the mind, so that it can better deal with the challenges of daily life…

How to Practice Yoga Nidra

November 3, 2022October 29, 2022

Yoga Nidra is a wonderful way to relax the mind; it is a more relaxing than sleep; it is the place of true reality; it is here that we as humans become all-knowing and have no feelings of judgment. Practicing Yoga nidra once or twice daily will create longevity.

Deep Relaxation After Hatha Yoga

August 18, 2022October 9, 2021

When we do Yogasana, a lot of energy is released from our body and we feel tired if we do not relax our body properly. A quick method of relaxing yourself is located below.

Yoga as a Relaxation Technique

August 18, 2022October 8, 2021

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.