As many of you have already learned in yoga teacher training, once you are comfortable with simple breath awareness, you will begin to use your lungs to their fullest capacity in a relatively short period of time. Your lungs will then begin to expand, growing new tissue, which will give you more lung capacity which will be achieved over a long period of time.
It is very important for every graduate of Yoga teacher training to have a thorough understanding of human anatomy, so that he or she can adjust the asana of a student properly and safely during a class.
Many aspiring Yoga teachers wonder why they should study human anatomy. During Yoga teacher training, most interns want to expand their...
Through the power of Yogic practices, even a deep-rooted fear can be overcome. Any of the following techniques can be used to overcome...
As the popularity of Vinyasa Yoga grew, more and more teachers began to adapt the style to fit both the needs of their students and...
When practicing Yoga postures (asanas), the muscles and skeletal system are stretch and relaxed. These soothing movements naturally create a sense of calmness in both the body and the mind. While any sort of physical exercise can help with anxiety, Yoga training has the added benefit of specifically generating relaxation deep within the muscles while simultaneously toning them.
Practicing restorative Yoga will lower cortisol levels and raise endorphin levels through the deep, slow practice of holding asanas for...
It is ironic to call Yoga “new” since it is the oldest life science on the earth. Enlightened souls have been expounding on the Yogic...
The following are a few yoga poses, or “asanas,” that make the back more flexible and stronger. Yoga is about honoring your body where it is, and not experiencing pain while doing the poses. Gradually and with more practice you will become more flexible.
The most optimal way to learn the practice of nidra is to follow the guided instructions of a certified Yoga instructor, or on a CD while lying down in a comfortable and quiet area of your home.