Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher, Part 2
...Many of the quickly certified Yoga teachers, come to a realization and later join other Yoga teacher programs to be re-educated, and re-certified again, because they, themselves, did not learn about contraindications, modifications, working with special populations (senior citizens, children, students with ailments, less flexible students, handicapped, etc.), Yoga methodology, and a multitude of other previously mentioned Yoga subjects.
Unfortunately, these Yoga teachers are often trained to teach Yoga as an exercise program by learning a dozen or two dozen asanas, and not much beyond this. The fact is, Yoga is much more than an exercise program. Yoga is the most complete health maintenance system known to mankind, with a lineage of thousands of years. Whole health needs to be addressed by much more than an exercise program.
On-site training is not cheap and can vary from the low $2000.00 range to very expensive. When you consider travel, lodging, and all of the expenses involved a typical Yoga teacher training may well cost you $6000.00 or more. Does anyone offer Yoga teacher interns a guarantee? Not often, and as of today, I only know of only one guaranteed Yoga teacher training course in existence.
On the other hand, Yo...more
IBS Treatment - Immediate IBS Relief With Selective Yoga Postures
... been released.
The 'Rag Doll'
Another exercise that provides almost instant relief is what I call the 'rag doll' pose. stand upright with your hands by your side. Then as you take a deep breath, raise both hands high above you head. Now as you exhale, drop your head and hands to the ground, keeping your legs and knees as straight as possible. Ideally your hands should touch the ground, but if you can't do that, try and reach for the ground as best as you can. Allow your body to relax, like a 'rag doll'.
Now take a deep breath, and slowly move your body to the right hand side, twisting your waist and letting it turn as far to the right as possible. A...more
Yoga in Practice: The Impact of Yoga Teachers on Society - Part 2
...rvice, or Karma Yoga, is the ability to give and help others without expectation. You give and forgive people because it is right to do. If good things happen to you as a result, this is fine, but you do not seek rewards for giving.
Jnana Yoga: Union by knowledge requires a Yogi who is pure of heart and the intelligence to find the real truth. The real truth may not be politically correct. This is especially true when history is most often recorded by the victors.
meditation creates rational thought and is one of the keys to Jnana Yoga. This will also aid you in your connection to spiritual health. Meditate on God long ...more
Yoga: One Reason You Should Not Do Yoga posture The Plank
...ulders and the spine, and strengthens the wrists.
This posture improves nervous balance and develops a sense of inner equilibrium and harmony.
The Plank is a preparatory posture for more advanced and demanding poses in yoga classes having many benefits. It can be done even by a beginner; however in one health condition the Plank posture is strongly not recommended.
One reason not to do the Plank posture:
1) If you have a Carpal tunnel syndrome, do not attempt this posture.
(It is compression of the median nerv...more
