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Practicing this pose will help you maintain a quieter posture for longer, but no amount of practice will eliminate the need for genuine effort to accomplish it.

Stay in the pose breathing carefully and symmetrically for 30 seconds to one minute.

Our bodies are different and not every person who decides to become a yoga instructor will be the best example of a person with an optimal immune system.

Was it worth the 3 year investment? Well first of all my body looked and felt so much better. In yoga because you are constantly holding your own body weight in an endless array of movements from handstands, to shoulder stands, to one legged balances with twists and plank variations, my body remained very strong, sculpted and supple.

There are many poses in yoga for beginners that give you a lot of benefits. Shashankasana, or The hare pose is one such hatha yoga pose which strengThens your muscles, refreshes your brain and benefits The heart and The reproductive organs alike.

Before and after a class, make certain you leave enough time to clean up the yoga studio you have just used. Store mats and any other equipment you may...

In the first part of this series on developmental movement patterns, I discussed how babies develop through a general sequence of accomplishing ...

By Faye Martins While there isn't a universal written code for yoga instructor ethics, there are a basic set of moral guidelines that yoga teachers strive to adhere to. Most of them align with the eight limbs of yoga, which are basic principles that all yogis try to stick with in order to lead a full and meaningful life, but there are certainly other ethical standards yoga instructors try to achieve.

While the beginner at Yoga may find that some yoga accessories are not essential, once you get past that stage you will find that certain items will not only make those exercises much easier, but safer too. When you don't have to worry about where your essentials are or whether you are going to slip out of your yoga pose you will be able to concentrate on doing it with a much better focus.

While the beginner at Yoga may find that some yoga accessories are not essential, once you get past that stage you will find that certain items will not only make those exercises much easier, but safer too. When you don't have to worry about where your essentials are or whether you are going to slip out of your yoga pose you will be able to concentrate on doing it with a much better focus.

By Faye Martins Yoga conjures up images of peaceful meditation, relaxing stretches and trips to the emergency room. Wait, emergency room? Just as with any other activity people can suffer injuries from yoga. Yoga injuries are most commonly mild muscle strains, but torn tendons and severe back injuries have been known to occur. Teachers need to think about yoga student safety when preparing for classes and during classes.

I believe as we start running we need to get the fundamentals of our running action right then we can build on that.

I believe as we start running we need to get the fundamentals of our running action right then we can build on that.

Let us first understand what is diabetes. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), a part of the US Department...

By Bhavan Kumar Those who survive a traumatic experience are subjected to a long and difficult journey through life and the process of recovery. Whether this trauma is related to an accident, a war-related injury, emotional or physical abuse, or multiple important losses in life, it can be difficult to overcome. Additionally, it requires time and effort to put one's past in its place. Patients who have suffered from some form of physical or psychological trauma can benefit greatly from practicing yoga on a regular basis during their recovery process. Yoga has enormous healing benefits for both physical and psychological injuries, and many people find that they can effectively utilize the art of yoga to reclaim not only their body, but also their mind.

By Faye Martins Body shaping is not an exact art. Athletic bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Those who lift weights have bulky chests and arms; runners have lean legs, but often lack in upper body strength. Swimmers have broad shoulders, and dancers have thick muscled thighs.

COPD consists of multiple lung infections and is considered incurable by most physicians. Can timely diagnosis, on the bright side, slow down its progress?

COPD consists of multiple lung infections and is considered incurable by most physicians. Can timely diagnosis, on the bright side, slow down its progress?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that accelerates the rate at which your skin cells grow. An effective method to treat psoriasis is phototherapy or light therapy.

Psoriasis is an auto-immune illness that affects almost three percent of the world's population. People who suffer from psoriasis experience a great deal of skin irritation and discomfort.

By Kathryn Boland In the first post of this series, I described some advantages of seeking mentorship as a yoga instructor, and/or offering your services as a mentor to another budding instructor. Some of you dearest readers might have wondered how you can offer time, energy, and mental space to that endeavor - given how you already likely juggle several important and demanding things such as your existing yoga teaching and practice life, family and other social life, other jobs, perhaps even higher education and/or service work - and oh yes, taking care of yourself, remember that one? Below I offer some ideas for incorporating mentorship into what you already likely do as an instructor and practitioner.

By Jenny Park Many people who practice yoga regularly are much healthier than those who don't. However, our bodies are different and not every person who decides to become a yoga instructor will be the best example of a person with an optimal immune system. Yet, there is a perception among students that yoga teachers never get sick.

By Faye Martins Many Hatha Yoga teacher training courses don't have an oath for graduates, but maybe we should all have one. In this way, instructors would be constantly mindful of ethics, compassion, safety, and loving kindness, at all times. Here is the oath of a Kundalini Yoga teacher: "I am not a woman. I am not a man. I am not a person. I am not myself. I am a teacher."

Sun Salutation, commonly referred to as Surya Namaskar, is a sequence of 12 powerful yoga poses. Besides being an excellent cardiovascular workout, Surya Namaskar is additionally known to possess an immensely positive impact on the body and mind.