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Peter Martinez

Exploring Yogic Movement and Stillness - 0 views

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    Potential energy exists in stillness. It could be gravitational potential energy, the stored energy of an object's mass held against the pull of gravity, such as a ball in the air; or elastic potential energy, the energy of a material stretched from its resting state, such as an archer's drawn bowstring; or chemical potential energy, the possibility of transformation to a new form through a chemical reaction, such as burning wood.
Peter Martinez

Yoga Teacher Education as a Spiritual Quest - 1 views

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    Yoga teacher training is open to anyone interested in the practices and principles of yoga. While experience certainly helps, it is not necessary, as the training starts with building foundation skills. Beyond a reasonable level of fitness, prior knowledge and experience is not necessary.
gazella mar

Yoga for beginners - 0 views

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Health Yoga Asana Yoga Exercises Fitness

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Peter Martinez

Unmasking the Yoga Teacher Within - 0 views

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    High-quality yoga teachers are not a uniform group; they come from all kinds of backgrounds. They do share certain characteristics, however. They're effective communicators and motivators; they're able to form bonds with students. They enjoy confidence and inner peace, and they're humble.
Peter Martinez

Proper Yogic Breathing in Daily Life - 0 views

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    Deep, thoughtful breathing is a crucial part of yoga. Proper yogic breathing is known as pranayama, which is the science and art of yogic breathing techniques. Because breathing in this way is emphasized in yoga classes, students often assume they can resume normal breathing after leaving.
Peter Martinez

Yoga Certification Courses for a Trained Mind - 0 views

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    While yoga is often considered to be a way to heal, strengthen, and tone the body in preparation for fulfilling higher spiritual aspirations, it is also an excellent form of mental training. While there are specific yoga practices like Raj yoga focused on mental development, the fact is that all
Jamaal Branch

Tara Stiles Strength Building Yoga - 0 views

Dubbed a "Yoga Rebel" by the New York Times, Stiles has made a name for herself around the world thanks to her fun, accessible approach to yoga and wellbeing. http://workoutobsession.com/tara-stil...

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Jamaal Branch

Tara Stiles, The Yogi of the Future - 0 views

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    The very busy former dancer and model designed Reebok's yoga lifestyle range, has a custom-labeled street wear collection with Wool and the Gang, and wrote the best-selling books "Yoga Cures" and "Slim, Calm, Sexy Yoga."
DonDevis Charlie

Supported Sarvagasana Shoulder Stand - Floor Series - 0 views

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    This asana is one of the most important elements of the practice for those of us with Multiple Sclerosis. It brings harmony and balance and the sense of happiness to the mind, body, and the nervous system.
DonDevis Charlie

Janu Sirsasana Head-to-the-Knee Pose - Floor Series - 0 views

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    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.
DonDevis Charlie

Adho Mukha Baddha Konasana Downward Bound-Angle Pose - Floor Series - 0 views

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    This pose can be an effective tool to control urinary disorders. The pelvis, abdomen,and lower back receive additional circulation. The kidneys, prostate, and bladder are kept healthy, and sciatica and hernia are reduced. There is the added benefit here of permitting the brain to relax. Tension in the neck and shoulders is reduced. The pose reduces agitation and nervousness, thereby lowering stress.
DonDevis Charlie

Pranayama and Relaxation - A Brief Explanation - 0 views

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    The study and practice of pranayama is an essential and important factor in developing a sustained hatha yoga practice. (Prana means the life force, and yama means discipline.)
DonDevis Charlie

Marichyasana Variation Grandfather of the Sun Pose - Floor Series - 0 views

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    This asana is recommended after Sarvangasana and before any forward bending postures. It reduces backache and discomfort in the hips. Lumbar mobility is increased. This stimulation of the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, and digestive and elimination systems is dynamic and essential.
Peter Martinez

Chair Yoga Precautions - Yoga Practice Blog - 0 views

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    Is there really a need for chair yoga precautions? As a safety adaptation of a relatively low-risk form of exercise, chair yoga practitioners can...
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    Is there really a need for chair yoga precautions? As a safety adaptation of a relatively low-risk form of exercise, chair yoga practitioners can...
Peter Martinez

Yoga Poses for Tight Hamstrings - Yoga Practice Blog - 0 views

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    There are a wide assortment of Yoga poses that help to keep the hamstrings limber and flexible. Some of the more well-known Yoga poses...
Peter Martinez

The Purpose of Yoga: Negative Thoughts - 0 views

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    Tranquility of the mind is one of the main objectives within all forms of Yoga training. It is amazing how many students, from physically...
Peter Martinez

Yoga Poses for Tight Shoulders - Yoga Practice Blog - 0 views

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    There are a number of Yoga poses that effectively release tension in the shoulders. Many of these shoulder opening Yoga poses also help...
Peter Martinez

Yoga Poses for Tight Shoulders - Yoga Practice Blog - 0 views

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    There are a number of Yoga poses that effectively release tension in the shoulders. Many of these shoulder opening Yoga poses also help...
Peter Martinez

Yoga Poses for Tight Shoulders - Yoga Practice Blog - 0 views

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    There are a number of Yoga poses that effectively release tension in the shoulders. Many of these shoulder opening Yoga poses also help...
Peter Martinez

Yoga Teacher Training: Yoga Instructor Ethics: Staying True To The Truth Of Yoga - 0 views

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    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.
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