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.

Brahmacharya

Brahmacharya is the fourth of the yamas and the word, literally translated means ‘dedicated to the Divinity of Life’. The word is often used in yogic practice to refer to celibacy or denying pleasure, but this is only a small part of what Brahmacharya represents. The purpose of practicing Brahmacharya is to keep you focused on your purpose in life, the things that instill a feeling of peace and contentment.

Teaching Hatha Yoga: Prana and Pranayama

Prana, which is also known as vital energy, is in the air, our bodies, and objects around us. One of my students remarked that Prana could not be in his Yoga mat, since it was an inanimate object. After all, his Yoga mat was not a living being, so how could it contain Prana? How could ancient Yogis know of the existence of Prana about 5,000 years ago? We cannot visibly see vital energy?

The Cleansing Power of Breath

Most of us have a near-constant fixation on food, always searching for the magic diet that will help us lose some weight or gain some muscle. We pay attention to drinking; making sure to consume 8-10 glasses of water a day. However, we rarely focus on the breath as a means of achieving a higher level of vitality. In this post I will discuss the importance of breath, and a method for enhancing your mind/body connection through a simple breathing exercise.

Yoga Instructor Certification Courses: How Important is a 200 Hour Certification for Yoga Teachers?

Are you looking for continuing education credits for the Yoga Alliance -The Yoga Register, British Wheel of Yoga, The International Yoga Federation, or another registry of Yoga teachers? Do you want to enhance your knowledge and teach Yoga to your friends?

Relax and Get Fit with Yoga Positions, Stretching and Meditation

By developing a regular routine of yoga positions, stretching and meditation, you can keep your weight under control while enjoying a lifetime of mental and physical fitness. Yoga requires no specialized equipment and little more than your time and the desire to learn, relax and feel healthy.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - Warrior III

The Warrior III posture tones and invigorates the whole body. The Warrior III is a posture that combines strength, balance and focus. It also brings harmony, poise and power. Once in the posture, the body extends flat, perpendicular to the standing leg and parallel to the floor. The balance of the Warrior III comes from the strength of the standing leg and it is important to trust the power of that leg to take your weight. To keep the balance of this posture the brain has to be attentive and the mind alert.

Teaching Hatha Yoga: Methods for Focus, Concentration, and Tranquility

When I was giving a motivational talk about Yoga, one gentleman raised his hand and stated, “If Yoga really worked, all Yoga teachers would be immortal.”

Why Should I Practice Yoga Postures

This article presents the principal health reasons for practicing yoga and explains how yoga postures help one's body and mind.

Yoga And Meditation: A Healthy Combo For Healthy Life

Different yoga practices don't offer you separate solutions instead yoga works well when all its integral parts are practiced simultaneously in an orderly manner. This is the way yoga offers holistic health improvement.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - Lord Of Dance

This beautiful and vigorous posture is dedicated to God Siva, the Lord of the Dance. 'Nataraja' is a name given to Siva, when he is engaged in his dance. He is not only the God of destruction, death and stillness but also a Lord of the Dance. It is believed that the cosmic dance of lord Shiva is the creation and destruction of the world.

Important Information About Sahaja Yoga

Why sahaja yoga is a good option is discussed in this article. It will also discuss the basics of this type of yoga.

Yoga Poses

The yogis of ancient India developed yoga poses to preserve their health and agility as a platform for their spiritual practices. The poses are now available to men and women of all ages at little cost and not too much demand on their time.