Yoga Articles
76: What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know about Pranayama?
Pranayama is possibly the most overlooked aspect of Hatha Yoga. Every Yoga teacher training course includes a significant segment about Pranayama. Although B.K.S. Iyengar wrote detailed works on the subject, some Hatha Yoga teachers barely scratch the surface on the subject of cultivating vital energy through breathing.
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77: What Else Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know about Pranayama?
Since Yama literally means "control," you could say that Pranayama is control of "vital energy." When teaching Yoga classes, the four stages of Pranayama should be thoroughly explained. If you think in terms of a pendulum, it is much similar to the four stages of Pranayama.
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78: What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 4
Demonstrating and correcting Yoga techniques is only part of the job when teaching Yoga classes. A successful Yoga teacher must communicate with all students throughout the class, and keep the passion for Yoga going.
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79: What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 5
Competent Yoga teachers should have enough knowledge to work with special populations; this includes handicapped students, seniors, and many more specialized groups with physical limitations. The reason is that Hatha Yoga is a health maintenance system, but some people only look at the superficial aspects.
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80: What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 3
Niyamas are the ethical observances of Yoga. Yoga teachers should know them by heart; Niyamas do not conflict with any law or religion.
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81: What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 2
Yoga teachers should have good working knowledge of Yoga posture alignment and know how to assist a Yoga student who is holding an asana. When you are about to give an assist - ask for permission first; as this might be considered an invasion of privacy by some of your Yoga students.
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82: What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? Part 1
No Yoga teacher should ever put a student at risk. The body of a Yoga student cannot be forced into a position that a Yoga teacher feels is correct. Instead, the body is gently guided to its natural limits, without pain and little discomfort.
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83: Tantra Yoga, Tantric Sex, or Viagra
Here's a natural Yoga solution for a "pill popping" culture that does not take side-effects seriously, until they feel them, or worse. Male impotency has become a marketing Bonanza.
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84: Yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 2
The Sun Salutations will help eliminate toxins from your body. By creating healthy circulation and speeding up the elimination systems, within your body, the Sun Salutations work like a tonic.
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85: Yoga Tips for Managing Anxiety and Cultivating Positive Energy
When I hear anyone, who can walk, or easily stand on two feet, make statements such as, "Life isn't fair" and "I don't have enough time to take care of my health" - it reminds me of Russell Conwell's book, "Acres of Diamonds."
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86: Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Philosophy of Abundance
Is abundance just a disguised word for money? Can money be used for a good cause? Do you wonder why some Master Yoga Teachers, Gurus, and Swamis frown on the idea of practicing Yoga for abundance?
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87: Teaching Hatha Yoga: Designing a Lesson Plan - Part 1
Which asanas, or Yoga postures, should you select? How long should you hold each Yoga posture? What is the benefit of holding a Yoga posture for minutes at a time?
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88: Yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 1
Surya Namaskar is now accepted as part of Hatha Yoga, but it was not always this way. Historically, traditional Hatha Yoga styles did not contain any of the Sun Salutation sequences, seen today, as an every day component of a daily Yoga practice.
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89: Have You Ever Considered Trying Yoga?
Yoga is a type of body sculpting that can be done at home, or at the gym.
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90: Improve Your Yoga Experience With Yoga Equipment
Improve your Yoga experience with Yoga equipment by adding a few Yoga accessories such as Yoga mats, Yoga straps, Yoga blocks and Yoga ball. Yoga does not need much in the way of gear, but if you are ready to get more serious about yoga, then these Yoga equipment could prove to be comfortable and safer while practicing Yoga.
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91: Yoga and Pilates: A Sensible Combination
Yoga and Pilates is a sensible combination of physical fitness and mental well-being. Learn more about this fast growing phenomenal combination of Yoga and Pilates exercise, along with the latest Pilates equipment which aids to accomplish a flawless body alignment and posture.
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92: Dos And Donts While Practicing Yoga
Yoga Dos And Donts, here are a few general guidelines to get more out of yoga. Do not do asanas with cold muscles. A warm of 5 to 10 minutes with gentle movements is necessary. Start each asana slowly, exhaling as you gently stretch muscles. One should enroll in a yoga class as per individual requirement.
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93: What is Metodo Pilates?
It is invariably undeniable that one of the most popular and sought-after exercises nowadays is pilates. In fact, this exercise has become a common household name, pushing back to ten years ago. Before, it started as a routine mainly composed of body movements that promote agility, proper body coordination, leaner muscles, and flexibility, among others.
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94: Working Principles Behind Yoga
Working Principles Behind Yoga explains that Yoga is traditionally a liberation teaching. It guides you to free yourself from your historical limitations. The article emphasizes that in order to practice yoga properly and successfully one must pay attention to its practical disciplines, exercises and techniques surrounding its theories.
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95: Yoga to the Rescue
Yoga cannot cure but will certainly help arthritis sufferers. How can it do this?
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96: Will Yoga Help Weight Loss?
Are You Having Problems with Your Weight? Have You Thought Of Trying Yoga to Burn Off Those Stubborn Calories? Find Out Why it IS the Most Effective Option...
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97: Yoga Equipment - Beyond Your Body
When it comes to practicing yoga, your body is actually the number one piece of equipment that you will need.
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98: Yoga Can Be Intimidating - First Time Experiences
If you are very nervous about taking a yoga class for the first time, you should not despair.
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99: Health Benefits of Yoga - Mind and Body
If you practice yoga, then you know that it allows the mind to work together with the body to promote healing and well-being. Yoga can do wonders for a body that is in good or bad shape.
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100: Ashtanga Yoga - History and Theory
If you are interesting in taking up yoga, Ashtanga yoga may be the kind of yoga for you. This popular form of yoga has an interesting history.
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