Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - The Pigeon

‘Eka’ means one, ‘Pada’ means foot, ‘Raja’ means king, and ‘Kapota’ means pigeon. In this posture the chest is pushed forward like that of a pigeon, hence the name given. The Pigeon is a superb advanced back bending posture in its complete form, demanding great flexibility in the entire length of the spine, as well as in the hips and shoulders. This intense backbend should only be attempted by very experienced practitioners.

The Roots of Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga was introduced by a man named Yogi Swatmarama, a yoga sage in 15th and 16th century India. Known for calmness and peacefulness, Yogi Swatmarama is a name that has now become synonymous with delight, one who paved the way for an exercise that enhances the mind, body and spirit.

10 Tips To Get The Most Out Of PreNatal Yoga

Prenatal yoga has a lot of advantages for women, and is a good way to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Here are ten tips to help tailor yoga and aqua yoga for pregnant women.

Distance Learning Courses for Yoga Instructor Training

A Yoga teacher certification, in Thailand, may be affordable, but what will the cost of a flight be? Just the cost of travel, by round trip flight, to Thailand or India, could be, “in the neighborhood” of, $3,000 USD, from North America.

The Heart of Yoga - Part 1

Yoga is a vast and beautiful simple science of awakening. Yet there are many micconceptions about the heart of Yoga.

Yoga Poses: Techniques for Beginners to Veterans

When it comes to yoga, every pose has a different benefit to mind, body and soul of the individual. Also, there is a big difference to the poses performed by beginners and those for veterans of the practice.

Yoga: Poses And Postures

In a way, yoga is all about poses or positions involving the alignment of the chakra and breath and control. Breath and movement sequences are combinations of several poses. Yoga consists of about eight different general styles or methods of practice. All, of course, share the same basic concepts and mental as well as physical goals.

Yoga - A Cure For Modern Day Stresses

Everyone is affected by stress every now and then, though for some it can really start taking over their lives. Yoga helps to release the build up of tension in our bodies. Through regular practice of yoga we acquire a consitant state of balance which translates not only on the mat but in our day to day life.

United We Stand, Divided We Fail

We will only achieve a better state of health by applying the laws of health in different quantities and qualities until the desired objective is reached.

Yoga And Sex: Kundalini Yoga Favors Sexual Energy For Mental Strength

While most of the religious practices prefer ascetism and sexual abstinence as a way to uplift soul, Kundalini yoga considers carnal indulgence as a medium to increase self exploration. This practice of yoga lays great emphasis on leading a healthy sexual life. Kundalini yoga suggests to “feel sex” instead of “merely performing sex.”

Teaching Hatha Yoga: How to Influence Students without Criticism

When you are teaching Hatha Yoga classes, do you ever want to reach out to a particular student, who does not seem to understand a Yogic technique? Maybe you feel a bit frustrated that you have covered this same point, in the last six Yoga classes, and this student was there each time, but does not comprehend it.

Yoga and Learning Disabilities

The treatment of a learning disability can vary from person to person. Different disabilities require different treatment options and even then, therapy must be determined on an individual basis: what works for one person with dyslexia may not work for another. However, yoga, because it does not focus on the disability but the person, can benefit a variety of people with a variety of learning problems.

Balance Your Energy With Yoga

Practicing yoga is a great way to energize your day. Yoga helps release tension and clear blockages, allowing energy to flow freely, creating an overall sense of vitality and well-being.

3 Keys to Unlock Greater Benefits from Yoga Practice

There are many factors that influence the quality of your yoga practice and your satisfaction with the overall experience. These factors range from the style of yoga you practice, the instructor you choose through to the environment in which you practice. Some of the factors you can easily control, others may be more dependent on what's available to you. When starting out practicing yoga, you should keep searching for the perfect combination that makes your practice the most satisfying and enjoyable. There are however three factors that are 100% under your control, that affect not only your enjoyment of your practice, but just as importantly, the benefits you receive from each practice.

Using The Breath To Relax

Breathing techniques (Pranayama) are paramount to yoga practice, and have an amazing impact on the mind and body. If we start to focus inwardly on the quality and ratios of the breath we can start to create a feeling of inner tranquillity.