The Best Possible Locations for a Yoga Studio
There are few things more exciting for a yoga teacher than opening their own yoga studio. While this is one of the most wonderful events...
Intermediate Sitting Poses for Trauma Survivors
A well rounded and regular practice of Yoga poses and pranayama exercises can be a great resource for trauma survivors to engage in...
Yoga in Practice – The Good and Bad of Maya?
The concept of Maya is central to many of the philosophical tenets of Yoga practice. Maya is a Sanskrit word that means the illusion of...
Yogic Mindfulness for Children in Schools
Yogic mindfulness in our public schools will increase student achievements. The old proverb that says it takes a village to raise a...
Common Threads in Sun and Lunar Salutations
The Lunar Salutations are not necessarily meant for practicing at a rapid pace due to their challenging flow. However, mastering them at...
Sequencing Techniques for a Yoga Class
Sequencing is important in any yoga class. There are many different variations of proper sequencing, with no one specific yoga sequence...
Safety Precautions for Kids Yoga
Kids yoga instructors and parents should also make sure to be aware of potential muscle and joint strains or injuries. Children are naturally more flexible than adults, and might not even realize it when overextending. Yoga instructors should teach children to listen to their bodies and stop if a pose is uncomfortable, to stretch slowly and breathe deeply, and never to force a pose.
Tips for a Successful Yoga Meditation Session
Yoga meditation is a gift that should be imbued with a sense of peace, joy and bliss. If those sensations aren't present in your current...
Yoga for the Holidays
This year, try some Yoga for the holidays, and leave that eggnog for later. Before a meal that is larger than usual, take a brisk walk...
Teaching Yoga: Opening the Yoga Class
Opening a Hatha Yoga class will usually entail students sitting on the ground in a comfortable position. A teacher might start with some quiet meditation, then give some gentle advice to students about paying attention to their breathing. Proper instruction on inhalation and exhalation and how it benefits the student throughout their practice of Yoga is a great way to set the tone for the class. Chanting can also be introduced at this point, as mantras can be a great way for students to focus. Some teachers open the class with the students lying down, as that is conducive to the relaxation process.