Yoga Awareness – Part II
Many graduates of Yoga teacher training programs have heard about the development of awareness and the advancement of practitioners, but how do you do it? Luckily, Yogic methodology gives us a path toward human development.
Yoga as a Source of Happiness
The regular practice of Yoga can be a source of great happiness. Yoga not only helps to keep your body limber and strong, it also...
Yoga for Women – Aging Gracefully
Yoga in all of its forms, is an incredible tool to support women in aging gracefully. The practice of Hatha Yoga is well-known in its...
The Origin Of Vinyasa Yoga
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...
Cobra Variations
Director of Yoga Teacher Training, Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 demonstrates several variations of Cobra Pose in this instructional video. Filmed at Aura Wellness Center.
The Yogic Approach to Anger Management for Children
How can Yoga help children find their way through this confusing path we call: “life?” What if my child is not attracted to Yoga? How can my child learn to communicate his or her feelings to me, even in the worst of times? Let’s discuss Yoga, as an approach to anger management, for children and teens.
Five Easy Steps to Practice Yoga for Inspiration
Yogic philosophy is based upon living in the moment. To practice Yoga for inspiration students are taught pranayama (Yogic breathing)...
Yoga and the Awakening of Consciousness
Unfortunately, there is still too much mystery regarding the higher forms of Yoga (Raja, Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana). All four of these forms of Yoga will help us awaken our consciousness. However, we can take a fresh view of the concept. Awakening was classically referred to as “unfolding.”
Yoga Styles – Trying to Sort Through the Confusion
Sivananda, Bikram, Iyengar, Kripalu, Restorative, Viniyoga, and Yoga therapy are branches of the Hatha Yoga tree. Even Vinyasa can be a combination of Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is one of the physical branches of Raja. Raja is the mother of modern day Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa.
Yoga Teacher Training – Assisting Paschimottanasana Part III
Part III: Yoga teacher training tips for interns and practicing teachers. Learn how to assist Yoga students in seated forward bend (paschimottanasana).