There are many methods for organizing thoughts, but the oldest of them is the science of life, which we call Yoga. The mind could be easily compared to any other structure or machine. For example: Have you ever tried to work in a messy office or operate a machine which is not maintained? The clutter […]
The following statements are excerpts from my talks with Yoga students, who have questions about Prana, Energy, Creation, and Life.
When, and how, does Prana (energy) enter into our body?
The energy fields, which are within each of us, have existed since the beginning of time. Energy (Prana) exists throughout the universe. If the “Big Bang Theory” […]
Yoga classes offer a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sometimes Yoga students develop bonds outside the class because they are “like minded” people, with a pro-active view toward life. The people you socialize with each day will “make you or break you.”
When I grew up, parents would often mention how you […]
When teaching Yoga classes to the public, there are certain components, which separate some teachers “from the crowd.” Luckily, all of these components can be learned, but what qualities should a Yoga teacher learn to develop? According to one survey, two thirds of all adults had never taken a Yoga class.
If we ask the non-participating […]
When you leave your Yoga class, you go out into the real world. Maybe someone says something rude, you get cut off on the highway, or you feel someone is taking advantage of your good nature. It is only human to feel a need for retribution, if an injustice has been done to you; but […]
For those who regularly practice, or teach, Yoga, the idea of letting the mind wander into the world of addictions may seem far away. but all of us know someone who has been engaged in some sort of battle against addictions. Many times, we think of tobacco, alcohol, and drug dependency.
There are many more bad […]
Some surveys claim that two thirds of the adult population, in North America, has never practiced any form of Yoga. Although Yoga is globally more popular than ever, it is still hard to get the vast majority of adults, to understand the many deeper benefits of steady practice.
Outside of India, the vast majority of public […]
The typical 200-hour yoga instructor certification course contains ten hours of ethics discussions, but how many adults really need to hear it? Apparently, anyone who is in a position of authority must be reminded of guidelines for proper conduct.
In any academic atmosphere, the student / teacher relationship must be reinforced with courtesy, respect, and dignity. […]
During traditional Yoga practices, students were taught to create positive thought with the power of affirmations. Saying, and thinking something, as simple as, “I am happy,” can have such a positive impact on your day. Over the centuries, Yoga teachers realized the value of affirmations, because of the way affirmations changed their lives and the […]
The longer we practice Yoga - the more we will see the meaning in the concept of uniting the mind, body, and spirit. No matter what our religion is, or if we practice Yoga, many of us ask the same questions regarding our spiritual, physical, and mental existence. Ever since humans learned to communicate with […]
