...ual core of ones existence. This is rooted in ones solar plexus and forms the basis of the Kundalini or life-force power inherent in all humans. Remember, we are mainly physical bodies living in a Spiritual World.

Now keep that point in mind as I proceed to remind you of this quote and renowned cosmic law: You are what you eat Now, combine the gist of both factors and you should start to see the connection between how what you eat matters to your entire existence-physically and spiritually.

When you begin to seriously practice Yoga, it is advised that you also begin to watch what you eat. ALL the sages and pioneers of Yoga such as Swami Sivananda, Swami Vishnu-Devananda and BKS Iyengar have all attested to this fact.

Here is Sivanandas quote on the subject of diet and Yoga (and keep in mind he is arguably THE guru when it comes to the who is who of Yoga)

By the purity of food follows the purification of the inner nature Swami Sivananda.

In addition here is another quote that supports his comment

Without observing moderation of diet, if one takes to the Yogic practices, he cannot obtain any benefit but gets various diseases (Ghe. Sam. V-16).

Yoga has an adverse effect on yours and the spiritual forces around you, consequently eating what yoga sages coin as the Sattvic Diet (which co-incidentally is the mucus/disea...more

Yoga Is Good For Anyone!

...ated throughout the course of your life. Below are just some of the ways in which yoga can help you.

Improves blood circulation; increase in hemoglobin levels; decrease in white blood cell count, thus increasing immunity.

Better respiratory functioning. This prevents asthma and can even reduce the severity of asthma attacks. Asthma patients who practice yoga regularly have fewer attacks and require less medication.

Increases efficiency in functioning of cardiovascular system, thus preventing heart disease. patients with hear...more

Teaching Yoga To Students With Parkinson's Disease

... a person with Parkinson's, these unconscious functions have been damaged by the disease. Students with Parkinson's should focus primarily on bringing the functions of the body, to the forefront of the mind, during yoga practice.

The strength-building postures improve range of motion and balance, which is essential to effective yoga therapy. Despite the fact that movement is difficult, people with Parkinson's, are highly encouraged to participate in regular, gentle activities. Yoga is a perfect program because of its low impact nature and unifying, ...more

Yoga Teacher Training Schools

... context for offering skills to the purposes of others. Teacher training generally exposes the future trainer to a wide range of classes for varying fitness, yoga methods, and personal experience.

Yoga teacher training develops skills in the trainer that can help bring understanding of the correlations of physical, emotional, and spiritual belief systems to his or her students. The yoga teacher can also improve a student's skills of communication, compassion, and self-discipline, which enhance the quality of life.

Most yoga teacher training comprises 200-300 hours of study. Some yoga teacher training schools offer advanced levels of training to further and refine teaching cap...more

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