Yoga Visualization for Empowerment - Introduction
...Within yoga practice is a secret, which should be easy enough for the public to grasp. Meditation and visualization could advance all of human kind. The power of visualization is enough by itself, but meditation teaches us to focus on one thought at a time. This is such a challenge, that most of the public would rather practice yoga postures, and forget about meditation.
If you have practiced yoga for one session, you realize that yoga postures are much easier to focus on than it is to control your mind. Many people feel very uncomfortable trying to harness t...more
Can Tai Chi or yoga Ease Back Pain?
...n in the area. It also boosts blood flow, which is good for healing sore muscles. One of the benefits of using yoga when your back is painful is that the yoga exercises go a long way to stretching the spine. By doing these exercises the stretching is taking the pressure off of the vertebrae and so alleviating the compression. This will greatly reduce back pain.
The other advantage to using Tai Chi or yoga is that neither is expensive, they are both good for healing as well as a persons long term health. They are non-invasive and do not require a person to take medication of any kind. Then when the pain is gone either one is still good to keep up for your overall physical wellbeing.<...more
Teaching Hatha yoga - How Long Should Warm-Ups Be?
...
There are many ceremonial aspects, within a Hatha yoga class, which make up the entire class. These are necessary components such as: The greeting, bringing your presence into the room, rooting, mantra, mudra, Pranayama, warm- ups, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Asana, relaxation techniques, meditation, and the closing ceremony (which may end with a reading, Udgeeth Pranayama, Japa, namaste, thank You, a combination of these, or something...more
Teaching Hatha yoga - The Character of a Professional yoga Teacher
... we can take home to improve our health. The teacher's physical prowess does not teach us anything new; and physical feats are not a reflection of teaching skill. As I have said before, any competent gymnast can perform impressive physical feats. Great coaches do not have to be elite athletes to train successful athletes. The following are some of the most underrated, but important qualities a yoga teacher should possess; and all of them are a reflection of good character.
A Yoga instructor should be a good communicator. Speaking well is important, but communication is a "two way street," which requires listening skills and exceptional observation skills. This is the Yoga teacher who is not afraid to answer quest...more
