Saturday, June 14, 2008
Yoga Teacher Training Aspects - Reminders to Yoga Students
...When we teach a Yoga class, there are many things to remind our students. We want to be sure that everyone, attending our Yoga class, receives the best possible experience. Let's look at a short list of topics that will help your students on their journey of self-discovery.
"Being present for practice," and "living in the moment," seem like worn out slogans, at times, but students need to be reminded; without the mind and body connection, there is no presence in their practice. Therefore, teachers need to remember that pranayama techniques are a very important ingredient in creating a connection between mind and body, which results in presence.
Non-judgment of oneself, and others, helps students create self-awareness without competition. This is a unique mindset for many people, who come into the Yoga stud...more
Improving Your Life With Yoga
...You've probably heard all about Yoga and may even know someone who practices it. Just what are the benefits of practicing Yoga and what exactly is it?
Yoga is one of six schools in Hindu philosophy, mainly focusing on helping the individual to meditate and travel a path of self-realization. However, outside of India, Yoga is more often linked with the practice of asanas, which are postures. These postures, as well as meditation, form the basis of what Western culture considers modern Yoga.
Here are some of the many ways you can improve your life with Yoga:
Weight loss
Some Yoga postures can help to stimulate glands that moderate the body's hormone levels. The thyroid gland, in particular, can be stimulated...more
Yoga and Christianity a Conflict?
...arian. Now, if Yoga were a religion, which would it be? The principles of Yoga are universal.
The Yamas and Niyamas are similar, in principle, to the Ten Commandments, but as a Christian you have the right to pick and choose what you want from Yoga. You also have the right to avoid sectarian ashrams.
Yoga practice, and meditation, give many Christians, Jews, Buddhists, hindus, and Moslems, a closer connection to God, but there will always be someone who feels tempted to change their faith.
Lets be honest, the ...more
Chair Yoga Case Study No More Chronic neck Pain
...ing chair yoga my neck pain was gone. I also had problems with low back pain and had tried numerous options to cure this as well. The relaxation portion of the classes and videos released the pain. I am much more aware of my posture now. In class liz helps us visualize our bodies in the posture and makes us aware of the benefits. I now use the yoga poses I have learned in class along with the videos as a personal tool box for taking care of my body. I have definitely gained strength in my arms and legs as well.
I truly appreciate the way Liz works so hard to help us achieve a mind/body/spirit connection in her classes. The meditative experience of her classes carries through my day. I try to attend two of her classes each w...more
