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By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 What would you do if a health club manager had to substitute your class for an aerobic step class? What if one of the step aerobics students gave you a case of misplaced aggression because he or she was disappointed the step aerobics class was canceled? If you are considering teaching Yoga in a fitness center, or health club; imagine the following situation. A Power Yoga teacher is called, by the fitness center she works for - to substitute her class for the regular step aerobics class; this is her story.

Surya Namaskar or sun salutation is a very versatile yoga pose. It's combination of various steps and different positions which includes Asanas, Pranayama, Mantras and Mundras.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 The difficulty and complexity of Yoga techniques can range from quite simple to potentially complex. One of the tasks of a Yoga instructor is to simplify the process of executing the postures. It takes a bit of practice to be able to lead the students into a more complex pose or pranayama technique, step-by-step. You want the movements to be smooth and easy, the verbal cues to be concise, and your physical demonstration to be accurate.

The Camel Pose Or Ushtrasana helps in burning the belly fat & other fat deposits in the body specifically from the thigh and shoulder area. Learn and practice this yoga asana @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XcwltuAtz8 You may also refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkeXtEV_0ks for developing a complete plan for flat abs.

Ustrasana, also known as the camel Pose is one of the best full stomach exercises in Yoga. Following the ustrasana yoga steps carefully and practising it daily will give you flat abs, and also helps in de-stressing the mind.

A prominent pose in Hatha Yoga, Sarvangasana, also known as Shoulder stand pose benefits the whole body if done regularly. Sarvangasana improves the oxygen circulation, controls the hormones, and detoxifies the system.

Bhujangasana or the Cobra Pose, is one of the main backward bending asanas used in yoga. This helps in belly fat reduction. Learn and practice this yoga asana @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK6OqTIqlZs You may also refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkeXtEV_0ks for developing a complete plan for flat abs.

Bhujangasana or The Cobra pose is one among those asanas which carry a number of benefits. This basic posture boosts fertility, helps in controlling hormones- especially thyroid, manages stress and improves circulation of blood.

The 12 basic postures of hatha yoga ensure strengthening our body in different ways. Paschimottanasana or the Seated Forward-bend Pose is the fifth of the 12 poses, and offers extensive benefits to the lower back, hips and hamstrings.

The Ardha Halasana or Half Plough Pose beneficial for building six pack abs as well as curing stomach disorder. Learn and practice Ardha Halasana @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HutChT4Zu2U You may also refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkeXtEV_0ks for developing a complete plan for flat abs.

For the people who seek yoga for beginners and find it difficult to perform a full plough pose, Ardha Halasana is the perfect pose. Easier than the halasana, this half plough pose helps cure indigestion, constipation and several other stomach disorders.

Hasta uttanasana or raised arm pose is a great pose to stretch and tone the muscles of abdomen and arms. It helps to remove unwanted belly fat and achieve a flat stomach. Learn and practice Hasta Uttanasana @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQuRvneuIYg You may also refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkeXtEV_0ks for developing a complete plan for flat abs.

Hasta uttasana pose, otherwise known as the Hand raising pose is one of the most effective asanas that help you achieve flat abs if done regularly. This intense stretching pose tones your abdominal muscles and also improves the digestion.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Teaching Yoga to seniors is now more popular than ever. Seniors often show dedication toward activities that improve the quality of their lives. For many people, growing older means focusing more on good health, which most people take for granted. This is especially true of physical and mental health. Many seniors have faced the realization that special steps must be taken to promote and maintain high levels of physical and mental health. One of the safest and most approachable ways of improving the quality of life is through participation in a chair Yoga class.

By Faye Martins There may not be a cure for AIDS, but there are steps that may be taken to slow the progression of this difficult disease. The best part is that these complementary alternative medicines may be used in conjunction with modern treatments to yield better results overall. For those with AIDS, stress is a main trigger in addition to the virus itself since stress causes a rapid increase in the destruction of CD4+ T lymphocytes. The disease's rate of progression is determined by the speed of the CD4+ T cell deduction. Any treatment that can safely reduce stress levels without side effects will be of great benefit for individuals suffering from AIDS, potentially lengthening the lifespan dramatically.

Health experts share their views on how yoga can be helpful. As our daily life is becoming very stressful so yoga can be a stress buster in this situation and experts advice the right steps and ways to over come this stress.

By Bhavan Kumar Depression is a scary thing. Pouring medication on top of the depression can result in more fear and side effects such as weight gain, insomnia, and fatigue. Thankfully, Yoga therapy can help treat depression with side effects such as weight reduction, better sleep, and increased vitality. Many studies have agreed that Yoga is a safe alternative to drugs and is a healthy first step in trying to regain the part of yourself that depression has stolen.

By Dr. Rita Khanna Prolapse is a very common problem for women, but very few women are aware of the possibility of doing something about it. Apart from surgical correction, there are many Yogic techniques, which help to reintegrate the pelvic structure and which often prove more beneficial in the long run than surgical intervention. Before taking any major steps towards removing this problem, it is important that we understand what prolapse is and how it comes about.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed If you are teaching Yoga to students who are struggling with a chronic illness, recovering from surgery or healing from an injury, you may feel intimidated as you try to figure out how to safely include and challenge these students. The very first step to teaching students who need special consideration is to make sure you are generally familiar with each student's current level of health.

By Amruta Kulkarni, CYT 500 As a yoga teacher, you want to welcome new people with open arms. People new to a yogic way of life are taking a big step, just by visiting a studio or ashram. We may view it as a small hurdle, but new students want to shed the label "beginner" as soon as possible. The best way a yoga instructor can help is to provide handouts, information and explain that some information on the Internet is erroneous or intended for teachers.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 How serious should teachers be about student safety precautions? Yoga is considered healing for injuries, but that does not mean the potential for damage does not exist. Accidents and injuries are possible in every Yoga class, and instructors must be aware and take steps to minimize these problems. Beginner classes are especially fraught with potential for injury: Students unfamiliar with any particular movement have the potential to push themselves too far, fall from an unstable position, or try to compete with the practitioner on the next mat.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed. What is the link between discipline and teaching Yoga? As a professional Yoga teacher, you have a great deal of opportunity to truly influence your students in the way that they move both on and off the mat. Of course, while you are leading a class, your students will practice the asanas according to your guidance. However, what is often overlooked is the impact that you can have on your students, both verbally and nonverbally, through the way that you approach challenges in your classes. Just as a child takes cues from his or her parents about the appropriate steps needed to address problematic situations in their lives, your students will also take cues from you about how to approach obstacles and challenges both on and off the mat, as their practice unfolds and deepens.

By Faye Martins In a perfect world, productivity would be at its maximum all hours of the workday, employees would feel clear-headed and motivated to wipe out their to-do lists during an eight-hour stretch, and people would save any emotional stress or physical weariness for when they stepped out of the office. The reality is that people get tired, productivity rises and falls throughout the day, and everyone hits a little afternoon slump where they would rather be napping than sitting at work.

By Sangeetha Saran While being a student has undoubtedly been a transforming experience, compared to the time when one did not practice yoga, becoming a teacher represents an even larger step when it comes to upping your game. This is because training to become a teacher is hard, requiring lots of study, dedicated practice, and understanding of yogic philosophy and the lifestyle changes necessary to live a healthier, more balanced life.