Yoga in the Heart of Africa
Some claim that Yogic practices spread from Egypt to India, which would certainly be a twist on Yoga history as we know it. Yoga in...
Yogic Homework – Part II
This group of Yoga asanas improves the energy flow within the body and breaks the neuromuscular knots - especially in the pelvic region, where energy tends to stagnate. These asanas are very useful for those with reduced vitality and a stiff back. These are especially useful for menstrual problems and toning the pelvic organs and muscles.
The Best Time of Day for Yoga Meditation
Some Yoga teachers are very specific about the optimum time for meditation, but some of us have very strict work schedules. Meditation...
Yoga Poses to Help You Relax
Almost every type of Yoga teacher training covers some form of relaxation. Therefore, a traditional Yoga school should have a relaxation segment at the end of class. Sometimes, Yoga instructors teach relaxation first and last.
How to Prevent Common Yoga Injuries
We all think of Hatha Yoga as a healing activity; but in the case of asana practice, like every form of movement, injuries can happen. It is also true that anyone could be injured while walking. However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 5,500 Yoga training injuries were treated in 2007.
The Five Most Popular Yoga Asanas Today
The following five most popular, or at least familiar, Yoga asanas, according to an unscientific poll, could be considered as high...
Yoga Moves for Tough Guys
Professional athletes, along with other sports enthusiasts, are discovering that the practice of Yoga can help them function more...
The Direction of Yoga Teacher Training in the 21st Century – Part 2
When teachers are researching for studies about health benefits, there are so many Yoga sites that still preach "no pain - no gain" messages. How can Yoga teachers differentiate between popular and safe methods?
Yoga Teachers Lead by Example (Part 3)
Behavior toward neighboring Yoga schools, teachers, and their students, should be cordial. Like the old saying goes, "If you do not have anything good to say, do not say anything at all." When we speak of other Yoga instructors, or former teachers, in a hostile manner, what do we teach our students?