Common Threads in Sun and Lunar Salutations
The Lunar Salutations are not necessarily meant for practicing at a rapid pace due to their challenging flow. However, mastering them at...
Teaching Yoga: Opening the Yoga Class
Opening a Hatha Yoga class will usually entail students sitting on the ground in a comfortable position. A teacher might start with some quiet meditation, then give some gentle advice to students about paying attention to their breathing. Proper instruction on inhalation and exhalation and how it benefits the student throughout their practice of Yoga is a great way to set the tone for the class. Chanting can also be introduced at this point, as mantras can be a great way for students to focus. Some teachers open the class with the students lying down, as that is conducive to the relaxation process.
The Importance of Asana Assisting and Alignments
All practitioners can enjoy the benefits of yoga practice through proper alignment of asanas. Physical assistance in yoga practice is...
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.”