... not exhaust the body and nervous system.

For this reason, survivors might initially want to stay away from kundalini Yoga or Bikram Yoga, both of which offer intense workouts. kundalini Yoga aims to awaken dormant energy potential, which sounds like a good thing for TBI survivors. Indeed, it can help tremendously--once neurons have stopped misfiring and "short-circuiting." Most survivors inaccurately gage their stamina, though, easily over-stimulating themselves. kundalini Yoga works powerfully on subtle levels, making energy levels more difficult to monitor. Sometimes the rapidly awakened kundalini proves too much for a sensitive TBI survivor. bikram Yoga takes place in a very hot room, moving rapidly through poses that encourage the sweating of toxins. As with Kundalini, adherents of bikram rave about its benefits. For a hypersensitive survivor, though, the excessive heat, body odor, and physicality of bikram make it a less safe option. In the beginning, look instead for class titles like: "Restorative," "Beginner," "iyengar," "Kripalu" and "Gentle."

Yoga journal offers many DVD's, in case survivors prefer to learn in the comfort of their homes. Start with short sessions to build up mental and physical stamina. Twenty minute DVD's allow survivors a sense of accomplishment, without the potential fatigue caused by hour or hour and a half long in-person classes. downward Dog Productions with Sarah Bates also offers accessible yoga dvd workouts designed especially for people with disabilities. At-home yoga workouts take most of the expense out of learning yoga, too, since survivors can invest in one or two DVD's to practice every day, rather than paying for class each time. On the other hand, a good yoga teacher can personalize...more

Alternative Health Care Therapies

...o get the body in proper balance again. This is why many times, the problem is aggravated first and then reversed.

5. Yoga and meditation yoga is extremely powerful in curing many ailments from blood pressure to back ache to heart problems. Yoga also teaches self-discipline, which assists largely in achieving mental peace and good health.

Other alternative health therapies include ayurvedic medicines, chelation, chiropractice, energy healing, naturopathy, reiki to name a few.<...more

Yoga for Mind - Body and Spirit

...Its now 9 Oclock in the morning and already the sun is high in the tropical sky. Heavy bulbous clouds herald the possibility of a rain shower later in the day, but then it has not rained here for several days and the luxuriant tropical plants in the garden that nestles down to the sea are looking in need of water. I am standing beside a sala, which is Thailand is an open sided wooden building and this one is no more than ten metres from the sea. The warm Gulf of Thailand is lapping on the beach as I stand and watch a yoga class of half a dozen participants energetically practising the poses or asanas that the teacher is urging them to try. It all looks very energising to me and they still have another hour of this practice which seems to create a serene inner strength.

Glowing slightly from the exertion, Janca from Breda in Holland tells me...more

Yoga Ethics For Instructors

...No overruling organization for yoga instructors determines official, professional behavior standards, or even certification. Yoga professionals still debate over where certain lines should be drawn. Yet, certain ethics are inherent in the yogic path, and yoga instructors will do well to adhere to them.

The most important thing to remember, as a yoga teacher, is that you are helping to shape the well-being of your students, through your...more

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