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By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Hatha Yoga exercises for core muscles develop a stable and strong core, help prevent injuries, alleviate back pain, and significantly improve the posture. Yoga provides several exercises to develop a strong core. The core muscles extend from the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to the pelvic floor. The powerhouse of the body includes your back, buttocks, and core.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 The benefits of physical activity for mental, emotional, and physical health have been praised over the years, and Yoga is the oldest existing structured method for relieving stress. Some businesses have even started implementing corporate Yoga fitness programs to improve overall employee wellbeing.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Understanding Yoga anatomy is critical to understanding the benefits and risks, of practicing and teaching, Yoga asanas or pranayama techniques. The study of human anatomy will teach you about the organization and intricate functioning of the human skeleton, muscles, internal organs, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. A good Yoga instructor will have a firm foundation in the anatomy of Yoga, so that he or she is aware of the correct alignment of Yoga poses and the safest way to move in and out of the asanas. A firm understanding of the anatomy of the respiratory system is also very helpful for teaching Yoga students correct breathing techniques, which will leave them with a feeling of energized calmness.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Is Yoga exercise Yogic? In ancient India, Yoga was a way of living that included moral, ethical, spiritual, and physical components. Postures (asana) were an important, but small segment of the ancient practice. Today, many people use the word "Yoga" to mean a particular type of physical exercise, while being totally unaware of its spiritual aspect, which makes the modern version of Yoga a shadow of its former self. Some classes end with no time invested in the value of pranayama, relaxation, or meditation.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 How can we create a state of emotional resolution? Yoga Nidra is an ancient Yogic practice that has been utilized, for hundreds of years, by spiritual seekers. It was used to support the rejuvenation of the body and for a balanced, healthy mind, by promoting the emotional resolution of a variety of life experiences. Yoga Nidra means - the sleep of Yoga. The goal of Yoga Nidra is not actually sleep, but a state of deep relaxation and witness consciousness. So, although the Yogi or Yogini is resting in a deep, dreamless state, he or she remains awake and alert of body sensations, thoughts, and emotions.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Can asana practice create an environment for a healthy spine? Due to individual habits, movements, illnesses, injuries, and genetics, each spine is unique in its strengths and weaknesses. This means that one asana (posture) may be beneficial to one person's spine, while it may cause extreme pain to another. When the spine is misaligned, the circulation of spinal fluid, and the nerve responses throughout the body, is affected. With that said - any person who has pre-existing spinal problems, should consult with a medical professional before practicing Yoga postures or any form of exercise.