Yoga instructors need to work closely with diabetic students in order to maximize the health advantages from yoga. Recent findings reveal the many positive effects that yoga has on diabetes.
Yoga cannot “cure” diabetes, but there are several ways yoga can be beneficial in controlling diabetes. If medically prescribed regimens are followed by diabetic students, they […]
The practice of yoga was developed by an Indian Hindu by the name of Patanjali way back in the year 300. The word itself means discipline and the whole purpose of yoga is to stretch the muscles, increase the levels of concentration and to strengthen the body in general. It is also a great […]
Reclining Big Toe Pose, which is sometimes known as “Supta Padangusthasana,” may seem simple, on the surface, but this posture may require specific modifications for the student’s benefit. Below is an example of modifications for Reclining Big Toe Pose.
Q: My student is complaining of pain in the wrists, which lasts for days, after Yoga […]
As Yoga has grown, outside of India, so have the many contemporary styles. Among the contemporary styles is Christian Yoga. Just mentioning the words, Christian and Yoga in the same phrase, could start a controversy, depending upon who is listening.
Some fundamentalist Christians will state that Yoga and meditation are evil. To go a bit further […]
In the west, medicines in pill form are becoming something that people now want alternatives. Now today people are becoming inclined to holistic alternative medicines. This is great as it means that people can get well in a healthier way than giving the body unknown medications.
Yoga is one such way that is proving to provide […]
Originally, the meditation techniques of yoga were developed primarily as a spiritual practice amongst the polytheist religion of Hinduism, in the Indian sub-continent, around 6000 years ago. In India, or to devout Hindus, success in yoga would ultimately mean that they have escaped the birth and rebirth cycle and become an immortal soul. Today, especially […]
When we talk about the concept of altering consciousness, what do we actually mean? Do we mean improving our memory? Is it increasing our IQ or improving our sleep? Are we discussing becoming psychic or clairvoyant, or reaching a deeper meditation state? Or do we simply want to be able to stop yelling at our children? Now as I see it, altering consciousness is all of this and much, much more. It is shifting the very way we think, see the world, live our lives, and exist on this planet.
Is Yoga meditation practical in nature or theory? Can someone in university study Yoga, and know about Yoga or see the benefits? Can reading a good book make us experienced at Yoga?
This is an interesting topic; after all, to succeed in many fields, to pass that course, you need to be graded. You need grades […]
Are you looking for an alternative method, instead of a prescription, for your stressed-out teenager, at home? If you have researched natural methods to lower the levels of anxiety, and stress - Yoga is probably a top consideration, by now.
Before you make any quick decisions, you should discuss your options with your primary care or […]
Yoga is a viable solution to teen stress. However, some adults cannot understand the nature of teen anxiety and stress. Some will state that “Kids nowadays have it better than any previous generation.” This reminds me of the self-absorbed statement, “I have problems of my own.”
Adults are often familiar with terms like: Commuter traffic, job […]
