http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/tags.php?tag=yoga-poses Yoga Teacher Training Discussion Group en-US Tue, 21 May 2013 17:37:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/search.php http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/topic.php?id=1774#post-5590 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:08:05 +0000 ashmin 5590@http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/ <p>Hi Kath,</p> <p>As you know, by the information on your blog this requires a long answer. If someone is new to yoga, the third trimester is much like chair yoga. If someone had past miscarriages, she should have consulted her doctor 7 months ago. If someone is a regular practitioner, she should be fine provided that she is now in a prenatal class with a competent yoga teacher. </p> http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/topic.php?id=1774#post-5559 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:28:48 +0000 Kath Miles 5559@http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/ <p>Hi, can someone advice me on what periods of pregnancy is safe for doing yoga? I've seen a blog taking about <a href="http://yogabenefitsforwomen.com">Yoga for Pregnant Women</a>, but I am afraid that it would be dangerous for 7 months pregnant women.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Kath </p> http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/topic.php?id=1774#post-5551 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:45:13 +0000 yogaguruu 5551@http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/ <p>Be very careful while doing yoga at this stage.. Take proper guidelines from expert yoga teachers at <a href="http://www.divinewellness.com/yoga/applications-of-yoga/yoga-for-women/yoga-for-pregnant-women/" rel="nofollow">http://www.divinewellness.com/yoga/applications-of-yoga/yoga-for-women/yoga-for-pregnant-women/</a> </p> http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/topic.php?id=1774#post-5448 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:15:23 +0000 sangeetha 5448@http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/ <p>There is a demand for specialist yoga teachers to teach pregnancy yoga, prenatal yoga, and postnatal yoga classes to the public. Specialized yoga teacher training graduates are needed by pregnant students in every corner of the earth. Pregnancy is believed by many to be one of the most important events in the life of a woman. The child growing within her womb is the manifestation of all her feminine potential and in that new being is an entire life's worth of potential that is not yet manifested.</p> <p>Our current culture fails to respect feminine experiences as much as ancient cultures did. Perhaps this was caused by the rise of feminism, or perhaps it's a manifestation of the current cultural trend to forget and leave behind all ancient wisdom in favor of new and modern perspectives. Whatever the reason, pregnancy is now looked at more like a medical condition than the profound bringing of life that it truly is. Women are expected to work right up until it's physically impossible for them to complete their jobs and this leads to a lot of latent stress as women are encouraged to pretend to have the same vigor and energy as they did before becoming pregnant.</p> <p>Stress is a negative experience for the woman but it also impacts the unborn baby as well. Studies show that women facing stress during pregnancy often have higher rates of underweight and premature babies. Not only does the baby experience the mother's negative energy firsthand, it is also given a share of the stress hormones which flood the body of the mother. These stress hormones demonstrate ill effects on the growth and development of the baby as early as 17 weeks into the pregnancy.</p> <p>Why is it that don't doctors warn us about this? The answer is simple, they fear driving pregnant women into fits of worry over how their emotional state impacts their baby and figure ignorance is probably bliss since there is likely no logical gain to informing women of these facts.</p> <p>No pregnancy is completely free of stress and women shouldn't put undue pressure on themselves if negative feelings pop up since this guilt will only make things worse. Oddly enough, pregnancy is one of the best times to start undertaking daily yoga practice and this is one practical step that can be taken to reduce prenatal stress.</p> <p>One major concern that women often voice is about the safety of yoga during pregnancy. Yoga is perfectly safe if performed with caution and common sense. Pregnant women gain a lot of strength and flexibility by performing yoga and that increased physical fitness is a great asset throughout the entire pregnancy and beyond. </p> <p>In general, normal yoga classes are fine for pregnant women when a few variations are made. First, no yoga poses that require lying on the flat on the back should be performed after the first trimester since laying on the back blocks the blood flow to the uterus; pregnant women are discouraged from back sleeping for this same reason.</p> <p>During pregnancy, the focus should be on doing the yoga poses gently and carefully and less on stretching itself. Pregnant women have joints that are more pliable and willing to stretch naturally so overstretching could potentially cause minor injuries as a result.</p> <p>In the second trimester and beyond, any poses that disrupt the center of gravity must be done with caution, preferably with a chair nearby for support if needed since sudden bouts of dizziness are not uncommon.</p> <p>Backbends and other poses that put serious pressure on the abdomen should be avoided and above all, listen to the body. If it feels wrong, don't perform it.</p> <p>Because yoga calms both the body and mind and brings balance, stress levels are naturally reduced. Hopefully in the years to come all women will engage in some form of yoga during their pregnancies, resulting in healthier, happier and smarter babies. </p> http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/topic.php?id=1688#post-5030 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:46:40 +0000 Mila 5030@http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/ <p>Introduction to Iyengar Yoga<br /> By Peter J Harris</p> <p>Iyengar yoga focuses on the human body's alignment through the use of various postures and positions in which the student participates. The goal of performing these various steps is to ultimately lead a person to a healthier physical and mental state, and unite his or her body, mind, and spirit. The positions are referred to as yoga asanas, and if executed correctly, are said to promote a state of well being and wholeness. Iyengar yoga is widely known for its use of numerous aids such as cushions, ropes, straps, ropes, and belts.</p> <p>Yoga is known in the Western world as a form of exercise, and a very popular one at that, but in the East it is considered much more. For example, it is traditionally regarded in mystical terms as an avenue through which one can experience liberation from the pattern of birth and rebirth. It is considered an important element by many Indian religions and philosophies. It requires that one have substantial ability to focus on detail, and props can be used by beginners until they become familiar with the positions.</p> <p>This system was a creation of B.K.S. Iyengar, and has solid roots in the teachings of Patanjali and his yoga poses. The eight limbs of yoga is what it is based on, and there is a direct emphasis on the promoting of concentration, meditation, flexibility, balance, strength, and stamina. Poses which are executed while one is standing are one of the key focal points of this type of yoga.</p> <p>Iyengar yoga teachers must participate in stringent training programs which take place over the course of several years. This training is used while the teachers assist their own students, actively calling students' attention to errors in posture and execution of the different positions. The overall approach is precise and rigorous. Numerous studies provide evidence that participating in yoga can result in a stronger mind and body.</p> <p>Additionally, studies have shown that Iyengar yoga is especially successful in the treatment of various bodily injuries, as well as mental depression. It can also help individuals to increase their flexibility, concentration and overall stamina. Those looking for a holistic form of exercise should consider this type of yoga.</p> <p>The author has been practicing yoga for 15 years and is part of a team creating yoga classes online. </p> http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/topic.php?id=1480#post-4434 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:51:23 +0000 laparadis 4434@http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum/ <span style="font-weight: bold">Can Yoga Help Relieve Your Chronic Pain? The Answer Might Surprise You<br />By Alison Dunn </span><br /><br />If you're suffering from chronic pain - whether it's back pain, knee pain or some other type of persistent pain - you might have heard about the benefits of yoga to relieve those aches. But what you don't know about yoga might actually make your pain worse.<br /><br />There's a myth out there that if you do yoga, it's automatically good for you, but it can actually make your neck pain or back pain or other chronic pain worse if you don't do it right.<br /><br />Take someone with a herniated disc in the back, for example. Many yoga poses in bikram yoga, for example, involve bending forward, grabbing on to your feet and pulling hard. If you have a herniated disc, that's one of the worst things you can do.<br /><br />Does that mean you shouldn't turn to yoga in an attempt to ease your pain? Not at all. Yoga is a great way to relieve chronic pain without using drugs or painkillers. You just can't assume that every yoga class will automatically make it better.<br /><br />The most important thing is choosing the right style of yoga that will alleviate your pain and the right instructor to meet your needs. Here are some tips for finding the right practice for you:<br /><br />Don't go with the flow: There are certain poses to choose from in yoga, but the pace at which you go through each pose can be drastically different. Stay away from the faster-paced flow-style classes and look for a class that is more detailed, where you stop frequently and examine the poses to ensure you're doing each one correctly.<br /><br />Talk to the instructor: A yoga instructor can't help you if he or she doesn't know you have any chronic pain issues. It's important you speak to any instructor before class and let him know of any issues you may have. That way, the instructor can ensure you don't do any poses that could aggravate the source of your pain.<br /><br />Find the source: Yoga is great for helping relieve tension and improve alignment, all of which can help ease pain. But it's important to know what's causing the pain, Finn adds. For example, you may have a sore, tight neck and want to stretch that out in yoga to ease the pain. However, it could actually be the alignment of your chin or shoulders that's causing the pain in your neck, and you need poses that will help strengthen those areas.<br /><br />Don't tune out: You can't expect yoga to help you if you tune out and don't connect properly with your body while you're practicing. Become aware of your body and educate yourself as to how your mind and body are connected.<br /><br />Alison Dunn is Editor of Primacy Life, a Canadian-based health, wellness and fitness website. Primacy Life is published weekly and covers important topics affecting Canadians everywhere. Visit <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.Primacy.ca">http://www.Primacy.ca</a><!-- m --> today.