Vinyasa Yoga is more dynamic than a Hatha Yoga class which is concentrated more on static poses usually held for a longer period of time. Practicing only static poses does not reveal the incredible potential of asanas to be explored when linked in Vinyasa.
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.
A warm up incorporated in the yoga class is very valuable that the postures are easily attained. The joints are loosened and the muscles warmed by stretching and by increasing the circulation of blood warm ups also reduce the risk of pulling muscles or injuring a joint during the class warm ups also reduce the risk of stiffness in the muscles and joints after a yoga session.
What is your perception of teaching Yoga sessions for sports teams and athletes? Below is a question and answer session concerning teaching Hatha Yoga or Vinyasa Yoga to a football team as a form of cross training and for rehab.
At the moment, one of my Yoga students has a pre-existing injury to his knee joint caused by football in February this year, and there still is fluid on it to this day. I am not exactly sure what to do with the knee. Yet based on my understanding, hamstring stretches and quads stretches will be useful for him, as well as advising him to elevate his knee higher than the heart, as much as possible.
As I was reading your "So You Want to Teach Yoga" book, a couple of questions occurred to me. It was implied that Power Yoga applies to people from the ages of 20 to 30. What I had in mind is to teach to a middle-aged group as well - would that be possible?
When should Yoga teachers consider specialist training? The answer lies within the needs of students with whom you work. Whether it is a specialized group, or an individual student, each Yoga instructor has his or her limits when considering helping students with special needs. Below is a case, where networking and continuing education are the keys to the therapeutic application of Yoga.
When you decided to become a Yoga teacher, you may have realized: We are all students for life. Learning and discovering make life interesting. Intensives, specialized Yoga teacher training courses, workshops, and online learning will help you become the best you can be.
Are you curious about how to assist someone in a yoga pose? Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 (director of yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center in Attleboro, Massachusetts) gives us some basic ideas about how to assist a student while he or she is in triangle pose.
Yoga Teachers and interns - Learn to safely make physical assists to students in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog Pose). Have you ever wondered what other options are available for assisting your stunts in downward facing dog? In this video, Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT (director of yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center) explains how to assist your yoga students for optimum alignment.