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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Yoga, Do Not Knock It Until You Try It

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Are you one of those folks who have never tried yoga? How about one of those grown up teenagers who likes cow tipping and thought you might knock over your sister when she was doing yoga? Yes, I know that is fun isnt it? I have done this on many occasion and watched the silly looking humans fall right over indeed. Not bad, it is easy too; a little push and see ya, over they go. But really we should be very serious yoga is quite good for the soul, relaxation and de-stressing too. So, do not knock yoga until you try it. Now I have tried it so it is okay for me to make jokes, but if you have not tried it, you are barred from laughing or tipping over your friends who you think are looking quite si...more

A Gorgeous Flooring for Yoga and Exercise, Tatami Interlocking Mats

...Tatami interlocking floor mats are presented by InterlockingFloorMat.com. This Tatami mat is new generation and comfortable flooring for Yoga, Martial Arts and Exercise schools.

Most of Yoga, Martial arts, Karate, Judo, Child-care Centers, Fitness and Exercise centers require a comfortable and safe flooring environment. With a non-slip surface and 5/8 inch thickness interlocking mats, students can avoid many injuries during exercise and enjoy the comfort in practicing Yoga and exercise. The tatami style...more

The Principle Behind Christian Yoga

...Christian yoga is a spiritual practice of Christians most common in Eastern and Western Countries. It is a discipline that one practices to be much closer to God. Taking the path of Christian yoga can lead to healing of the mind and body. But perhaps even more important than that, it can lead to the discovery of what at the moment is only a potential within you.

Many of classes in the U.S teach the practice of yoga, the physical discipline that focuses on postures or asana, and employ no religious teaching at all. Other yoga teachers have training in yoga schools.

Practitioners say that Christian yoga fills a need for believers who want the health benefits of yoga but are put off by the practice's ancient Hindu roots. With this, it brings together the wonderful physical benefits of yoga within their spiri...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Value of props

...e alignment of the entire body.

A wall might also make a major difference to some Yoga students. So why not adjust a student into a better alignment so she or he can hold the position longer? This will build strength and the Yoga student will actually memorize correct alignment by feeling it.

Yoga props are fluff. These people are not really practicing Yoga.

This one comment takes the cake. My answer to this person was that she should seek a Yoga teacher who shared her lack of tolerance. Since Yoga encompasses many things; who should say what real Yoga is, or is not?

props are used by Yoga teachers from many styles of Hatha Yoga such as Iyengar Yoga, tri Yoga, rest...more

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