...more closely resembling the breathing pattern of panic or flight. Often, the tensions of the day's activities leave us with a tight chest, strained, constricted breathing, and equally constrained and tight thoughts. In addition to asana practice, pranayama (Yoga of the Breath) is an excellent way to bring calm clarity into your day; it takes only a few minutes and can bring fresh perspective whenever needed. Many people take a few minutes to pause and breathe or meditate before a meeting, presentation, performance, or as a study break; pranayama is useful any time you need...more

Origins of Yoga

...Yoga is an ancient art of physical and spiritual well being that originated in India. Even today in India it is a vibrant living tradition, it is also seen as a means to attain enlightenment. In other parts of the world especially the west, where yoga is popular it is seen as a fitness exercise. Throughout the world yoga has influenced other religious and spiritual practices but it is seen as an ultimate way of attaining enlightenment in hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism.

History of Yoga researchers have established the timeline of the sculptures of the meditating yogi from the Indus valley Civilization to be around 6 to 7 thousand years old. The ancient Hindu scripture Rig Veda contains the earliest written account about yoga. As it was maintained and communicated o...more

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Wheel

...The Wheel (Chakrasana also known as Urdhva-Dhanurasana)

The Wheel is an advanced and one of the most dynamic whole-body postures in Hatha Yoga. In this asana the body is arched back and supported on the palms and soles of the feet. Do not be discouraged if you are not able to accomplish this pose right away as it is a very challenging and difficult asana. Before fully attempting this inverted pose know the strength of your upper body and your spinal flexibility. Even attemp...more

The Truth about Options for Yoga teachers, Part 1

...When, or if, you decide to become a Yoga teacher, you should start with a basic Yoga teacher training course that gives you an overview of all of the fields within Yoga. If you decide to specialize, it is best to do it when the need becomes apparent. This is not always the case for every Yoga instructor. For example: You may have a calling for prenatal Yoga or kids Yoga.

This is fine - as Yoga teachers, and Yoga practitioners, we all understand passion. However, please make sure there is a market for the Yoga teaching niche you desire in your local area. After you get yo...more

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