Why do talented students fall short of becoming Yoga teachers? Ever notice that "quick flashes" of brilliance disappear in a short time? Take for example, the super, flexible Yoga student, who can do a split in every direction, and make a pretzel, or circle, out of his, or her, body on the first Yoga class. Usually, this student will leave after the first class saying, "Is that all there is to Yoga?"

As most of us know, there is so much more to Yoga than mere flexibility; but how do you make a student aware of this in his or her first Yoga class? Do you really want to try? Some Yoga teachers jump through "flaming hoops" to appease a potential student who has natural flexibility. This happens much to the dismay of dedicated and established Yoga students who have been training for years.

So what is the problem, and why do we worship exceptional flexibility and physical prowess? The problem stems from the Yoga teacher who has forgotten what the prime ingredient is within the exceptional Yoga student. That ingredient is "perseverance" and that is what separates the "flash in the pan" from the Yoga student, who may well evolve into a Yoga teacher. The student who shows up to Yoga class, and tries to do his, or her, best, should never be taken for granted.

Perseverance is a true guarantee of success for Yoga students and Yoga teachers alike. When you think about your life, perseverance has always played a major role in your past achievements. How many people will tell you that teaching Yoga is not a good career move? Plenty will, but you must have the fortitude and perseverance to pursue your own desire, in the first place.

In order to make any achievement in Yoga, you need a formula for success. Here is a list of ingredients that you must have, in order to succeed at teaching Yoga or anything else in life. Firstly, you need desire and passion to become a Yoga teacher. If you don't have it, that's no problem; just find something that you feel passionate about. Do not waste time pursuing any goal without passion.

Secondly, you must have a dream that you can visualize. If you can picture yourself teaching Yoga, and feel the joy of your journey, you are fine. However, if you cannot see yourself becoming a Yoga teacher, it just might not be your "calling." Whatever the goals you choose to pursue in life, you will need both desire and the ability to visualize your dreams, in order to proceed to the next step.

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Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of energy around the body. Liver is the largest organ in the body and plays a crucial role in our health and well being. Liver is a major fat burning organ in the body and is also responsible for maintaining blood sugar levels, storing important vitamins, iron and copper, and regulating proteins.

SLUGGISH LIVER SYMPTOMS:

Weakness, nausea, fever, headache, loss of appetite. irritable bowel syndrome, unpleasant moods, depression, skin rashes, Asthma, a week immune system etc.

CAUSES OF LIVER DISEASES

Mostly, these are caused by alcoholism, tea, and coffee, enlargement of spleen and excess consumption of medicines. The following Yoga asanas are particularly beneficial for strengthening a sluggish liver, and should be practiced on an empty stomach.

YOGA IS QUINTESSENTIAL PATH FOR SLUGGISH LIVER.

Yogic asanas, mudra and pranayama are particularly beneficial for strengthening a sluggish liver. And, also, if the liver in given rest, then it has the capacity to heal itself. Fasting gives extreme relief to the liver.

(1).Supt Vajrasana (2) Pad Hast asana (3) Ardhamatsyendr asana. (4) Hala asana (5) Yoga mudra (6) Sarvangasana (7) Bhujangasana (8) Matsaya asana (9) Shalbh asana (10) Uttan Koorm asana.

(1) ARDHAMATSYANDR ASANA: Sit with legs spread ahead. Then fold the left leg and place the foot next to the left leg and place the foot next to the right hip and then put the right leg next to the left knee. Then, take the left arm, turning over the shoulder, and bring it over the right leg under the knee in such a way that it holds the toe of the right foot.

Right hand, to be taken behind the right shoulder, in an effort to bring it around from behind to touch the navel. Similarly, repeat it on the other side. Do it a minimum two times each side.

BENEFITS: This asana is especially efficacious for sluggish liver; it tones the nerves of the spine, makes the back muscles supple, and relieves lumbago and muscular spasms. This asana massages the abdominal organs - alleviating digestive ailments.

PRECAUTION: Those who are suffering from peptic ulcer and hernia should not practice this asana.

(2) HALASANA (Plough pose) Lie flat on your back, with legs straight on the floor feet together, and toes pointing. Relax the body slowly; raise your legs from the ground, keeping both feet together. Try to touch the toes to the floor behind the head. Do not force the toes to touch the floor, place the arms on the floor with palms facing down.

Breathing normal, stay in the posture for as long as is comfortable, then slowly lower your legs on the floor pressing your elbows, and hands down. The head should rest on the floor. Relax in shavasana. Normalize your breathing.

BENEFITS: This asana improves liver and kidney functions. This asana influences thyroid gland, balances the metabolic rate and the thymus gland, and strengthens the immune system.

CAUTION: Those suffering from High Blood pressure, hernia, slipped disc, sciatica or any other back problem, should not do this asana.

Yoga Guru Suneel Singh
E-mail: singh22002@yahoo.com

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Let's speak about joy. It is something that shines out of every pore in your being. It bubbles up out of your heart and your mind. Its energy is soft, light and clear. Joy is very transforming. You don't need a lot of anything to be joyful. People in the poorest of circumstances can be filled with joy. One can choose to be joyful. It is a choice that can made every day.

Joy can also be a tool of guidance. If we can be led by what makes us joyful, we can begin doing more of the things that will bring us a fulfilled life. Just follow the joy.

Somehow we have been told in the past that we are not meant to enjoy life, and that it must be drudgery and hard work. I didn't enjoy my life much in the past, but I began to transform misery into joy. I gave myself permission to laugh and enjoy my life. I began to ask myself, "What do I really love to do?!" and I started doing more of these things. Even if it was something very small, it was a beginning. Now, I often feel a tremendous amount of joy.

There is an exercise that I suggest that can transform whatever mood you find yourself in to one of joy. It is to list ten things right in the moments that make you joyful.

They can be very simple things to list: that you found a seat on the train, that you are going to your favorite place, that you are meeting your favorite friend, or that you have this moment alone; that you see a child playing, that you see a little dog and his little tail is wagging enthusiastically, or that you hear a beautiful song; that you are in love, or that there is something special happening, that it is a sunny day, that you have ten toes, and ten fingers; that a stranger standing across from you is wearing a fantastic color, or you are wearing your favorite color, or perhaps you remember a day at the beach and the sound of the ocean.

You can add anything you want to your joy list. Your list will change moment by moment. And you can keep it very private if you like. The point is to do it in the moment, and you can add an affirmation for yourself: "I'm happy right now because that person is wearing blue today;" or, "I can be joyful because that silly little dog is wagging his little tail."

I find many things to be joyful about during the day, and you can, too. Look around you to find what can prompt you to be joyful. Do it. Make a choice to be joyful. Make a choice to embrace the moment, to enjoy the moment. 'Enjoy' is a word that to me that means to join with joy. So if you en-joy someone or something, you are joining to them for that moment with joy. To enjoy life is to join with life with joy. To enjoy soccer game is to join the game and the fun with joy. To enjoy moment-by-moment the life that you are building is to join to each moment that you find yourself in with joy. Fun, isn't it!!

You can create joyful moments and carry these with you wherever you go. When you meet someone, let your joy really flow to her/him. Enjoy the meeting, enjoy the discussions, enjoy the food, enjoy the touches, and the show of affections. Joy is something to be shared and savoured. When your pool of joy is filled up, empty it all out in another moment and for another encounter. Enjoy animals. Enjoy people. Enjoy your life moment by moment.

Add new things and new moments to your changing joy list. If something happened that was very unpleasant, and you just don't want to remember it, then your joy might be remembered when you left or as you were leaving. Or that it is now finished and you never have to go through it again. Joy, that you were strong enough to go through it, or that you knew Jesus, or your guardian angel never left you in that moment; or Joy that you are now free.

We can be incredible instruments of joy for someone else. Open to each person, and choose joy. Enhance the joy that is already there and let it flow out. Call it forth.

Yoga Kat aka Katheryn Hoban can be reached at katscoolcorner@yahoo.com or 201 970-9340

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