...I began practicing Yoga a couple of years ago. At the time I was getting zero exercise. My musical gig, which was one of the best gigs I have ever had, was great, but not physically demanding of me.

So one day my wife Maria and I were driving around town doing some errands, when a woman and her young son appeared on the side of the road with a broken down car. Maria quickly yelled to me "Stop! Let's help them!" So along with another man who had also stopped to help, I pushed this woman's car a small distance up the street to the nearest parking lot. Well, I literally thought that I was having a heart attack! My heart began pounding faster than I ever thought possible, my legs were about to give out, all from pushing this car a few feet! For the next hour, my heart felt like it was going to burst out of my chest. This was my wake up call.

I had ...more

Why Yoga For Kids is Good

...It might seem rather strange that Yoga for kids is becoming more and more popular, but remember that Yoga has been practised for many thousands of years and has a proven track record of bringing benefits both physical and mental. It seems only logical that, as adults, we should pass these benefits on to our children.

We read daily about youngsters becoming stressed and anxious because of pressures within the education system (exams, extra curricular activities, competition, etc) and also social and peer pressures. If your children seem to be suffering in this way then Kids yoga might just provide one way of easing the tension. Breathing and visualization techniques will teach them how to develop powers of concentration and focus, as well as relaxation and increased self-control....more

Weight Loss And Fitness With Yoga

...prove strength, posture, and flexibility, three important factors in doing any other exercise technique. They also enhance your metabolism because of muscle is built. The more muscles you develop, the more capable you are of burning calories, even at rest. Additionally, it is believed that yoga stimulates the thyroid gland, an organ directly responsible for affecting your body's metabolism. With better thyroid function, you increase your chances of effectively losing weight.<...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga: Designing a Lesson Plan - Part 2

...time of Yoga class.

Many Yoga teachers have become accustomed to full classes, and it was not that long ago, when we taught to small dedicated groups of students. Therefore, we want to maintain popularity, but any component of Yoga can become unpopular.

This creates a delicate line for full-time Yoga teachers to walk. You know the benefits of long-term Yoga practice, but beginners have to stay long enough to feel the results. This is much different from exercise, where a practitioner might see visual results in a month or two.

The many health benefits of a well prepared Yoga class require time, and you must use public relations skills along the way for students to see the big picture.

Copyright 2006 Paul Jerard / Aura Publicationsmore

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