...Many of the quickly certified Yoga teachers, come to a realization and later join other Yoga teacher programs to be re-educated, and re-certified again, because they, themselves, did not learn about contraindications, modifications, working with special populations (senior citizens, children, students with ailments, less flexible students, handicapped, etc.), Yoga methodology, and a multitude of other previously mentioned Yoga subjects.

Unfortunately, these Yoga teachers are often trained to teach Yoga as an exercise program by learning a dozen or two dozen asanas, and not much beyond this. The fact is, Yoga is much more than an exercise program. Yoga is the most complete health maintenance system known to mankind, with a lineage of thousands of years. Whole health needs to be addressed by much more than an exercise program.

On-site training is not cheap and can vary from the low $2000.00 range to very expensive. When you consider travel, lodging, and all of the expenses involved a typical Yoga teacher training may well cost you $6000.00 or more. Does anyone offer Yoga teacher interns a guarantee? Not often, and as of today, I only know of only one guaranteed Yoga teacher training course in existence.

On the other hand, Yo...more

Yoga And Stress? Yoga Teaches About Stress

... of your head. This by its self is enough to come out of stress. How a mind reacts to its surroundings determines how much stress the body takes on. By redirecting our attention to the body we avoid focusing on the things that are making us stressed out. To practice this start feeling any part of your body. Don't worry if it's not what you want it to feel like. At first it might be hard to redirect your attention towards your body sensations. This is resistance is partial habit and the stress it self. If you drift back into thoughts just recognize your thoughts and move your attention back to the body.

2. Watch your breath when you are stressed do you hold it? When we ge...more

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Evokes Mental release

...and connectedness with the universal soul. By following the "eight limbs" of this type of therapy, outlined by Indian sage Patanjali Maharishi, students practice the following: moral codes, self-purification and study, posture, breath control, sense control, concentration, meditation and contemplation.

In the beginning of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, the instructor will help students master "external cleansing practices." They learn about morality and study, while practicing specific postures and breathing. Instructors help beginners find the correct positions and inspire students to live a just and moral existence.

Next, after days of mastering the proper poses and gaining strength, students will learn to control their minds. Through posture, breathing and focusing, the practice purifies the body, nervous sys...more

The Many Benefits of Yoga

...e days and it affects all parts of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual processes. The good news is that you can correct for the stress in your life through yoga and the practice of meditation.

The meditative techniques used in yoga help you to achieve an emotional balance through detachment. What this means is that the meditation creates a condition where you are not affected of what is happening around you. This intrinsic focus creates a remarkable calmness in you and that transform into a positive outlook. A positive outlook on live has been proven to have a tremendous positive impact on your mental and physical health.

Yoga is the Original Total Body (and mind) Workout Program

Yoga through meditation and stretching out the whole body, including internal organs, is able to achieve harmony between the mind and ...more

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