Power yoga does not follow an order for asana practice, so each power yoga session can be quite different depending on the practitioner...

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed It is not uncommon for many Yoga practitioners to put on a few extra pounds during the winter season. If this is the case for you, practicing a vigorous, flowing series of Yoga postures, that includes a series of core strengthening poses, will help you to maintain a healthy weight and a strong core. Strong core abdominal muscles are very important for stabilizing the entire body, including the lower back. When the abdominal muscles are weak, the lower back is much more vulnerable to strain and injury, both on and off the Yoga mat.

Outside of India, Yoga for men's health is a new concept, but medical and scientific studies are breaking new ground with results, which...

Just as the original teachings of Yogic philosophy have been diluted over the years, Yoga Nidra, also known as "deep sleep," is now used...

Now, thanks to new and continuing scientific research, we can more readily identify why Yoga for cardiovascular health is a good idea.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed The seasonal practice of different styles of Yoga is quite effective for mitigating many of the challenging emotional and physical aspects of each season. The transformative effect of Yoga becomes truly apparent with regular, daily practice. In addition, by practicing certain styles of Yoga during the different seasons, particularly in temperate geographical areas, you will be able to maintain a state of homeostasis and well-being throughout the year.

Kirtan chanting can be introduced into a Yoga class by a Yoga teacher in several ways. A Yoga teacher may choose to commence a Yoga...

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

Through Yoga-nidra, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and a regulated lifestyle, you can recapture that childhood experience in adult life...

A very effective way of improving Yoga student safety during a class is by modifying the postures and using appropriate props when needed. By modifying...

Teaching Yoga for a kids; sports team helps them improve concentration and agility, and done together as a group, is an excellent "team...

Teaching children to meditate is one way of changing our world at the ground level. Imagine a generation of adults who already know how...

Kundalini Yoga techniques utilize a variety of Yogic methods to awaken and nourish the dormant energy that lies coiled at base of the...

Hatha yoga stretches are effective for toning the arms and can often be done by people who have limited flexibility. The upper body can...

There is hope for those suffering from back pain, and it is found in daily Yoga practice. The vast majority of people may think of Yoga...

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

Although scientific research has been limited, there is strong anecdotal evidence to support the practice of Yoga in the treatment and management of addictions. In one randomized study done at a methadone clinic in Boston, studies found that Yoga was as least as effective as traditional group therapy.

Different Yoga postures (asana) elicit different emotions. Some Yoga poses engender a feeling of courage and expansiveness. Warrior Pose and Bakasana or Crow Pose are poses that give the practitioner a feeling of courage, determination, balance and lightness of being.

There are several Yoga poses that help to relieve nerve and joint compression thereby relieving pain and increasing flexibility. Yoga...

Heart opening Yoga poses also help to lift a Yogi or Yogini's mood, alleviate depression and bolster energy levels. Two classical heart...