Yoga For Beginners Guide

By Gopi Rao Yoga can help a practitioner to release fear from every level of his or her mind and body. Fear resides in the body and mind in the form of anxiety. Anxiety is fueled by adrenalin and cortisol. A constant state of undifferentiated anxiety can lead to continually high levels of both of these stress hormones.

Yoga therapy can help treat depression with side effects such as weight reduction, better sleep, and increased vitality. Many studies...

If you are someone who suffers from constant fatigue and illness, then restorative Yoga might be for you. Restorative Yoga will help you...

By Gopi Rao What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a narrow channel in the wrist, which encases tendons, bones, and the median nerve. When inflammation or injury - such as repetitive use - causes tendons to swell, the median nerve is compressed. Pressure on the nerve results in numbness, tingling, or pain in the hand, wrist, and arm. Although this is not a new condition, it has become more common as both children and adults spend increased hours slumped over computers and videos games.

New studies at the Boston University School of Medicine may help to explain Yoga's positive effects on moods and mood disorders. According to their...

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.

Yoga practice has long been believed to be the most comprehensive whole body fitness regime around. But it is the benefits of yoga that are of value to...

By Gopi Rao Restorative Yoga is a wonderful tool for transforming emotional energy. If you live in a chronic state of stress, different systems in the body begin to weaken. For instance, you may experience exhaustion, poor digestion, a lowered immune system, and heart problems. Gradually you will find that you have developed an assortment of minor health problems, which in turn may develop into much more profound health problems over time.

The poses in restorative Yoga are ideal for promoting stillness. Restorative Yoga requires you to hold poses for longer periods of time...

Chandra Namaskara or the Moon Salutations are a wonderful series of flowing Yoga asanas that will increase the circulation of fresh oxygen and nutrients...

Change is one of the most difficult forms of transformation that people experience. Many people may not believe it, but daily practice of yoga can bring...

Many instructors would rather teach part-time and leave the headaches to managers who are formally trained in business and marketing tactics. The...

Of all the various stances of Yoga, the Downward-Facing Dog, or the Adho Mukha Svanasana, is one of the most well-known and for good...

Amruta Kulkarni, CYT 250 Yoga therapy has made its way into mainstream medicine as part of health treatment programs. Many health care professionals recognize the therapeutic value of practicing Yoga in conjunction with traditional medical treatments. The postures (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama) can help manage symptoms of disease and mental health disorders.

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed. There is a great deal of courage required to teach Yoga in such a way that your classes are safe, effective and transformational. Of course, one of the most important aspects of any class is to maintain the safety and comfort of your students.

Yoga for scoliosis can improve posture. Many have even chosen Hatha Yoga as opposed to possible surgery or drugs. If this is something...

Below are three Yoga relaxation variations. If you want to become a Yoga teacher, it is wise to be familiar with them because they serve...

One of the many benefits that comes with practicing Hatha Yoga for headaches is prevention. About 65 million Americans suffer from...

By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed. Many of the most profound benefits of Yoga come with a committed, regular practice. The reason for this is that many of the postures, breathing exercises and meditative relaxation techniques are cumulative and synergistic with each other.

When studying a Yoga teacher training course, most interns do not hear much about teen Yoga. This is a largely ignored population that...