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By Sangeetha Saran Yoga is great for reducing stress, and this makes it a wonderful practice for individuals with high blood pressure. Teaching yoga students with high blood pressure can be very worthwhile, but these students have a few special needs that should be taken into consideration. High blood pressure is often accompanied by a hardening of the arteries. the arteries are hardened by a build up of plaque which accumulates over time. As the plaque increases, the arteries become more and more narrow, making it harder for blood to flow properly. In response, the heart must work much harder in order to maintain proper blood circulation throughout the body, and this creates a higher than normal resting blood pressure.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed. Teaching outdoor Yoga classes can be a special treat depending on your climate. During the balmy days of summer, teaching classes outside can easily facilitate a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us. If you live in a temperate climate zone in the United States, you may find that it is possible to teach Yoga outside from early spring until the late fall season. Of course, this will depend on the daily weather patterns, including any rainy or windy weather. However it is possible to teach classes outside most of the time, even if a particular day is overcast or slightly windy, especially if you can locate a protected space where you can teach your classes.

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 How does Yoga decompress the spine? Our backbone is made up of vertebrae and intervertebral disks, which work as cushions between vertebrae. As time passes, and the aging process begins, these disks start to shrink and lose water content or fluid present in them. This is also the reason why people lose their height as they age. these days, the majority of jobs require a long duration of sitting without any change in posture, leading to excess strain and compression of the backbone.

By Faye Martins PTSD is reaching epidemic levels aound the world. No matter what answers western medicine provides, the number of PTSD sufferers continues to rise. Conventional medicine's answers to this problem serve to lessen the symptoms without providing a cure. the most effective form of PTSD treatment offered by conventional medicine seems to be the combination of therapy and prescribed medicine. PTSD victims treated with these measures report limited success. the problem with this treatment regime is that any deviation from treatment usually causes an immediate loss of progress; possibly even a worsened condition.

By Faye Martins What is the best yoga teacher training for you? Are you thinking about making the transition from being a student of yoga to a yoga instructor? these days, it seems that nearly every yoga studio offers a yoga teacher training program. For yoga studios, training instructors is big business. However, how do you know which programs are the most qualified? the following three questions will help you find the best yoga teacher training programs for you.

By Gopi Rao How can we protect the knees of our students during class time? Knees are one of the most vulnerable parts of the human anatomy. No matter what type of fitness regimen you choose, the knees will often take a beating. Very few sports spare the vulnerable knee, and it is common to see all kinds of athletes, including runners, tennis players, and dancers wearing knee stabilizers.

By Faye Martins How much impact does yoga have on the recovery of cancer patients? Yoga is an art form that is greatly appreciated for its positive effects on the body. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are each enhanced through the practice of yoga and other holistic methods. Yoga is a calm and relaxing method of strengthening the body and ridding it of toxins, making it an ideal exercise for patients who have long-term or terminal illnesses. Cancer is a disease that is growing rapidly in today's world, but few know the benefits of yoga to cancer patients.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed. How can Yin Yoga help cancer patients? It is quite unfortunate that the cancer rates have jumped so dramatically over the last few decades. Many experts believe that this exponential increase is due to the high levels of toxic chemicals in our food, water and air, in addition to the depleted soil that much of our food is grown in.

This pose aids digestion by flushing the liver and spleen. the kidneys are toned. By remaining in the pose, distress from an enlarged prostate gland can be reduced. the legs and arms are strengthened, and the hamstring muscles are stretched, improving flexibility and cutting down spasticity.

"Some people think it's okay to wear anything that's comfortable when they head to a gym. However, wearing unsuitable clothing is probably not the right way to get the best out of your exercise time or to feel the best while doing your exercises."

"Some people think it's okay to wear anything that's comfortable when they head to a gym. However, wearing unsuitable clothing is probably not the right way to get the best out of your exercise time or to feel the best while doing your exercises."

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.

By Faye Martins How much impact does yoga have on the recovery of cancer patients? Yoga is an art form that is greatly appreciated for its positive effects on the body. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are each enhanced through the practice of yoga and other holistic methods. Yoga is a calm and relaxing method of strengthening the body and ridding it of toxins, making it an ideal exercise for patients who have long-term or terminal illnesses. Cancer is a disease that is growing rapidly in today's world, but few know the benefits of yoga to cancer patients.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Not all of the styles mentioned in this series will be popular with every teacher, but the objective is to provide you with a variety of options. Some of them will be extremely physical and some will be less taxing on the body. Power Yoga: Many things come to mind when we hear these, but the roots of this style are usually related to Ashtanga Yoga. This is not always the case, but more often, than not, Power Yoga is a physical offshoot of Ashtanga.

By Gopi Rao After completing my third yoga teacher training course, one student raised her hand and asked, "Now that you know everything, who has more tension in the hips - men or women?" My answer was, and still is, "I don't know it all, but both genders have a lot of tension and tightness in the hips." Whether we're commuting to work or sitting at our desks, many of us have sedentary lifestyles. When we remain in any one position for too long, our muscles contract, creating imbalances in our musculoskeletal systems. One of the most common of these is in the muscles that move the hips.

By Faye Martins How much impact does yoga have on the recovery of cancer patients? Yoga is an art form that is greatly appreciated for its positive effects on the body. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are each enhanced through the practice of yoga and other holistic methods. Yoga is a calm and relaxing method of strengthening the body and ridding it of toxins, making it an ideal exercise for patients who have long-term or terminal illnesses. Cancer is a disease that is growing rapidly in today's world, but few know the benefits of yoga to cancer patients.

By Bhavan Kumar In 1998, I bought a book called The Art of Happiness, A Handbook for Living. The book begins with These words from The Dalai Lama: "I believe that The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness." In 2005, I attended a 4-day workshop entitled "The Art of Living." This workshop focused on Pranayama breathing, meditation and some simple yoga postures.

By Jenny Park Why should teachers have to learn anything about anatomy? Why should yoga instructors care about the endocrine system? Believe it, or not, some interns in yoga teacher training don't understand the importance of learning the basics of body mechanics. Some teacher trainings don't address the significance of the endocrine system at all. therefore, let's cover some of these basics together.

Since researchers have made a recent discovery that the brain has the capacity to form new neural connections throughout life, however, traditional medicine has become more open to the idea that the mind can be trained to react in positive ways to changes or trauma. there are now many programs that offer "brain training," but Yoga is the oldest and most proven.

By Faye Martins When we teach yoga classes, what are our students taking home with them? Do some students see it only as an exercise? Yoga has exploded into a popular fitness trend, around the world, for the past two decades. Well known for its relaxation and breathing techniques, yoga as a way of life has spread like fire through studios across the world and into gyms, fitness clubs, senior centers and even public schools. there are many different styles and techniques, with each style focusing on a specific emphasis that tends to characterize it. Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, for example, is a practice that highlights the physical challenges of yoga whereas Iyengar is a slower version of Hatha that allows practitioners to concentrate on pose mastery and yogic philosophy.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 A panic, or anxiety attack, describes the rapid onset of psychosomatic symptoms related to increased fear or overwhelming anxiety. Symptoms include difficult, labored, or rapid breathing, rapid heart rate or palpitations, dizziness, nausea, and trembling or shaking. Many sufferers feel such intense physical symptoms that they think they are having a heart attack. Often, the panic attack starts out as a feeling of vague anxiety that does not pass, but intensifies over time. Sometimes, the attack is triggered by a known cause, like fear of flying, but often the individual has no idea what brought the panic attack on.