Three muscle groups are involved during Pranayama. The understanding of anatomy is crucial for Yoga teachers who wish to improve their teaching skills. As Yoga teachers, we don’t learn anatomy to impress our students with big words, but it helps to understand what is happening under the surface of a technique. As a result of these efforts to understand anatomy, Yoga classes will be a safe environment for all students.
Progress in this Yoga asana feels amazing on a physical and mental level, building confidence, strength and flexibility at the same time. The stretch is deep and invigorating. Camel stretches the spine and brings it fresh blood and stretches the entire front of the body.
Part II of Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500's lecture on Yoga and Spiritual Beauty
There are many aspects of Yoga that help anyone improve his or her life. Below are five methods that can help any Yoga teacher maintain a path of continued progress and success. Ultimately, Yoga students will benefit under the guidance of a successful teacher.
Yoga therapy, not only brings relief to sufferers with a varicose veins condition, but also aids in correcting and restoring damaged veins to their former condition. By regular practice of Yogasana, and Pranayama, it is possible to save oneself from such an irreparable situation, and it is possible to arrest further deterioration.
Learning yoga techniques early prepare the child to lead a more balanced existence and a more gentle presence. I started teaching my daughter yoga from the age of 3 , she can now complete many asanas and currently now at 3 3/4 her favourites are little Buddha; Butterfly; Tree; Warrior, Cat and Dog.
A yoga practice consists of physical postures, pranayama, and meditation. Certain postures should be practiced every day, particularly the ones that affect the spine, systems and glands of the body. These fundamental poses are maintenance exercises that keep the spine and joints supple, the ductless glands secreting their chemicals properly, and the body calm, yet, energized.
Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 (Director of Yoga Teacher Training) speaks to you in this short lecture about Yoga and Spiritual Beauty.
There are many paths to happiness and Yoga is one of them. Within all forms of Yoga, we learn the principles tolerance and acceptance. To avoid judging ourselves, and others, is a key to finding contentment. Let’s look at how the practice of Yoga can be your path to happiness.
The Vedas signify divine knowledge. In the Vedic traditions, knowledge is of two types viz: direct or indirect. Direct knowledge comes through the senses, mind, and objects, while indirect knowledge comes from within, which we call intuitive knowledge. Originally, the Vedic hymns were divinely inspired by Lord Brahma (the soul of the universe), who revealed them to the ‘Rishis’ (sages), in a higher state of consciousness, and hence known as ‘Shrutis’ (what was heard). Rishis then revealed it to their disciples, Gurus.