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By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed. There are many different forms of meditation practiced in the world today. The contemplative practice of coming to a still point in one's mind is found in every religion throughout the world. Although the outer forms of meditation may vary among spiritual traditions, the essential nature of the practice itself remains quite similar, regardless of the outer form.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed Spring is upon us, and many Yoginis and Yogis alike are feeling the seasonal urge to detoxify after a long, cold winter. Well, the winter was long and cold, at least in the Northeastern United States. If you live in a warmer climate, the shift between winter and spring may not be as pronounced, but you will be most likely still be feeling the seasonal urge to wax your car, clean out your closet and plant some fresh flowers and herbs. Engaging in a seasonally appropriate detoxifying regime is one of the fundamental cornerstones of Ayurveda, Yoga's health-promoting sister science.

We are facing an obesity crisis that will have consequences. Fad diets and exercise routines come and go every month, but can't fix it. Fitness yoga can...

By Gaylene Thoeny If you have taken or seen a Yoga class you may have heard "Lead with your Heart Center" (or something else similar). The Heart Center in Yoga refers to the Heart Chakra. The Heart Chakra is the 4th of 7 Chakras (or Energy Centers in the body). These centers are often used as reference points in Yoga, Chinese Medicine, Thai Massage or other traditional healing methods.

By Kimaya Singh Many graduates of Yoga certification courses tend to think that all of their students will be healthy. When one begins teaching classes it becomes obvious that Yogic methodology was created to relieve the suffering of mankind.

f you are considering a yoga certification course, you may want to understand diabetes and many other ailments. For those of us who already teach classes, all of the progress we have seen against diseases and suffering do not count in the eyes of scientific research.

Now, that you are teaching classes, you might wonder which of the many pranayama techniques you learned in yoga teacher training to...

Many yoga teaching certification courses show us how to teach classes, but they can't give you the experience of addressing each student's needs.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed For many temperate areas of the United States, this time of year offers warm, balmy weather, which comfortably lends itself to teaching Yoga outside. In many areas of the United States, as well as in other countries, it is not possible to teach Yoga classes outside for much of the year because it is just too cold.

I know, we have plenty of guys out there teaching, taking Yoga teacher training courses, and practicing in the studio or at home. I'm happy to see an increase among men who teach Yoga or attend classes regularly.

Upon graduating from a Yoga certification course, some instructors teach part-time, while others go into teaching full-time. Among the many possible opportunities available is teaching Yoga within ...

If you do not take yoga classes, but enjoy practicing, you are not alone! Many yoga en thusiasts prefer the comfort of their own home and enjoy doing yoga on their own schedule. While this approach to yoga can slow down progress, mostly by not having a teacher explain and correct, it is still easy to progress with a rewarding home practice.

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All forms of yoga come from the same root and are, therefore, relatively interchangeable, so an hour-long class once or twice a week in any of the disciplines will quickly start to work wonders on both your physical and mental well being.

There are some things that each of us learn after yoga instructor certification. As a teacher, you've got to wonder from time to time what it is that keeps your students coming back day after day or week after week.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed. Practicing and teaching Yoga outside is a welcome breath of fresh air for those of us who spend most of our time in an office and behind the wheel of a car, as we commute back and forth to work each day. In geographical areas that have distinctly four seasons, it is often not possible to teach Yoga outside. However, during the warmer spring, summer and fall months, offering outdoor classes to your Yoga students will provide them with the opportunity to connect to the rhythms of the natural world.

When painful and difficult emotional experiences are brought to the surface through the practice of the asanas and purifying pranayama techniques...

Kids Yoga classes can also promote emotional healing by reducing anxiety and easing depressive symptoms. Many kids today suffer from...

To keep up with the ever-increasing pace of life, will you focus on "power" or fitness yoga styles? Or will you incorporate some of the...

Before you introduce Yoga to children, it is important to make sure that the children in your class do not have any special physical...