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...ea that I have made time to take care of myself, I don't know. Whether you have ten minutes or an hour, you can always find some type of pose (or series of poses) to fit the way you are feeling. You will always feel better, physically and psychologically.

There are many styles of yoga, including Ashtanga yoga, a fast moving, intense practice; power yoga, a Westernized form of Asthanga; and another form known as "hot yoga" where you practice in a heated room (make sure to drink LOTS of water).

The style I practice is called Iyengar yoga, based on the teachings of B.K.S Iyengar. It has been referred to as "props" yoga, because it involves the use of blocks, belts and other objects to aid in learning the poses (also called "asanas"). Once I went to another yoga-style class. After the class, I had a conversation with the instructor about Iyengar yoga. I have a distinct memory of him saying "yes, that is the yoga for people who have hurt themselves and need to start over again, slowly"." I was so angry I would have kicked him! (Since I'd injured my back, though, I couldn't.)

I complained to my instructor about this comment, and she smiled. It's important that you simply start doing yoga, she said, not what style you choose. Very Zen, don't you think? But she's right. The important thin...more

What Yoga Can Do for You?

...People today are very conscious about their body and psyche. Both the inside and out parts of ones self. This is why there are so many inventions pertaining to self-enhancement that deals on the physical and psychological aspects of their lives.

Being healthy does not only manifest becoming physically fit. It constitutes all the factors of the well being of an individual. One important aspect is the internal health. Certain activities are participated by a lot of people just to gain emotional and psychological stability. Reiki and yoga are some of the most famous practices.

Yoga originated in India. It belongs to the anc...more

Teaching hatha Yoga: How to Influence Students without Criticism

...tice the effort. If you praise what he or she does right, your cueing, and assisting, will not be perceived as criticism. Self-worth is part of human nature and creates a Yoga student who is anxious to perform better at your next Yoga class.

When you speak to your Yoga students, no effort, on your part, should be wasted. Each word you speak, within your Yoga class, should have a high value and purpose. Some Yoga teachers relish every opportunity to criticize their students. Criticizing gives some Yoga teachers an opportunity to hear their own voice and feel important.

Be sure that what you have to say to your Yoga students is really helpful. Remember that criticism also makes your Yoga students feel unimpo...more

An introduction To Yoga For beginners

... day-to-day lives.

For those beginning a yoga routine, it can be confusing. There are different forms of yoga to choose from. Which one is right for you? That is for you to decide, as you grow more accustomed to this practice. We won't go into all different forms of yoga at this time. For now, we will concentrate on the most popular form of yoga, hatha.

hatha yoga means sun(ha) and moon(tha) and the union between the two. This is essentially the coming together of opposites, the body and mind, to bring about strength, health and peace of mind.

hatha emphasizes the practice of posture, breathing techniques and meditation to bring about balance within ones body and mind. The aim is to help balance different energy flows within the body...more