...Coping with depression is not easy, and severe depression is truly a tough road to travel. Yet, Yoga contains many alternative methods to lift your spirits beside Laughter Yoga. Hatha Yoga has many aspects, which will aid anyone in times of depression. A Yoga teacher is not a substitute for a psychiatrist, but Yoga practice is beneficial for a holistic approach to mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional health.

One way to lift your spirits is to practice Yoga postures (asanas), which will raise your endorphin levels. Endorphins are hormone-like substances. Endorphins naturally occur, within your body, containing amino acids, which attach to receptors, and stop pain signals to the brain.

Chocolate could also raise your endorphin levels, but chocolate should be consumed in moderation. Otherwise, over consumption of chocolate, which contains plenty of fat, may result in taking on the shape of a truffle.

Attending regular Yoga classes will kee...more

Laughter Yoga - Laughter Heals Body, Mind, and Soul

...is good for the heart and improves blood circulation.

8.Laughter is anti-aging! It tones facial muscles and increases blood supply to the face, which nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy glow.

9.Internal organs are stimulated when you laugh which enhances efficiency of vital organs and improves digestion and bowel movement.

10.Because laughter increases the secretion of endorphins, it can help reduce cravings for chocolate and other comfort foods.

Laughter Yoga Sessions

The sessions do not use humor to invoke laughter; you won't find people sitting in a circle taking turns telling jokes or using humor to make each other laugh. Instead, a Laughter Yoga session consists of a series of exercises which include simulated laughter, yoga techniques, funny gestures, systematic giggling and guffawing, and improv-like activities. You don't have to be happy to laugh and you don't need a reason to laugh: scientists and doctors agree that fake or simulated laughter has the same physiological effects as spontaneous laughter. That is, fake it until you make it.

Although some simple Yoga techniques are incorporated into Laughter Yoga sessions--such as deep breathing with inhalation through the nose and prolonged exhalation, as well as shoulder, neck and stretching exercises--you won't be asked to ...more

Insider Secrets to Marketing your Yoga Teaching Service, Part 1

... about charity drives, interesting news in your studio, or your last visit to Tibet, are interesting to the public and cost you nothing.

If you send anything electronically, please make absolutely sure you have permission from the recipient. There are a number of penalties for sending out Junk Email (Spam). In the US, the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 is enforced by the Federal trade Commission and can result in fines or imprisonment.

You should not Fax prospects without permission either. Within the US, there are penalties for sending Junk Faxes. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 and the Junk Fax Prevention Act ...more

Yoga Instructor salary - How high A salary Can You Earn As A Yoga Instructor?

...ing yoga instructors as they are not aware of the pay or salary yoga instructors can earn. Contrary to what many people may think, it is possible to earn a decent living as a teacher depending on where you are located.

In north America, you can charge anything from $35 to $150 per hour, depending on your expertise and knowledge. Many factors determine salary, including demand and demographics. So if there are more people in your area wanting to learn yog...more

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