Most yoga classes for kids follow an informal, energetic format that is a bit different from adult classes. Children are naturally flexible, having looser joints than adults. In order to avoid joint injuries and muscle strains from taking a stretch too far, children should be taught to go slowly and recognize when something doesn’t feel right.
Studies show that Yoga promotes happier, healthier living, but can yoga change behavior? Based on research, the answer seems to be yes...
Power yoga classes are not for children, as they require advanced coordination, stamina, and flexibility. The optimum age for power yoga...
With so many styles to choose from, many people wonder why power yoga is one of the most popular forms of yoga. Power yoga is based on...
Although we often think of Yoga as physical exercise, postures are only one of its eight different limbs. Yogic teachings provide the...
The majority of yoga students have a vested interest in cultivating their yoga practice but there is the occasional student that is less...
There are many Yoga poses that target and tease the tension out of the neck and shoulder areas. Practicing the Sun Salutation Series is a...
Inversions are powerful tools in Yoga. Like elevating the feet when a person is in shock as part of first aid, inversions send the blood...
Remember to breathe. As Yoga practitioners, we constantly remind ourselves to breathe and to be aware of our breath. Providing the body with oxygen is beneficial in strenuous and restorative poses; it is also valuable in daily lives. The tendency to hold the breath and "clench up" when angry or surprised is natural, but actions and decision-making are both improved by breathing. When a disobedient child challenges me, the first thing I do is take a long, slow breath.
Can Yoga really help seasonal affective disorder? Everyone has heard of the winter blues and most people associate the term with a...