The Yoga rules

By Paul Jerard

Practitioners of Yoga are shaping their future through daily practice. Change will be a constant factor throughout life - whether you recognize the effects of change, as it occurs, or afterward.

Yet, humanity's search for happiness never changes. We desire happiness from the moment of birth, to our last day; but how do we find, gather, and keep happiness? Let's take two simple steps toward making happiness a part of your daily life.

Consider the most common questions students of Yoga ask, as they become self-aware. Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? The answer is: Happiness. Due to our awareness, most of us want more than food, shelter, and clothing. So, where do we start and how do we acquire happiness for good?

1. Happiness comes from within. It is not an acquisition. If you could have unlimited money, there is no guarantee of happiness. In the case of unlimited funds, you are only guaranteed that you will not worry about money, but your relationships with everyone you know would change.

Recognition, of what is truly valuable, is the first step toward happiness. Most of what makes us happy is intangible. Healthy relationships, giving to others, good health, and feelings of accomplishment, make us happy.

Giving affection, or performing selfless service (Karma Yoga), does not require be material. Smiling at others, saying hello, sharing a laugh, good gestures of affection, a flower, a card, or an Email, can uplift another person as much, or more, than material acquisitions.

2. Recognize that you have a right to be happy. This is a fact, which most people are in complete denial. Often, this is the most common road block to finding happiness. We control our destiny by what we envision. If we see a gloomy future - that will become the path we expect in life.

Why do people deny their right to be happy? Even, within some Yoga circles, there is a belief in denying the right to happiness, because it is viewed as self-centered motivation. Please consider this: Are the happy people in this world doing harm to others and spreading evil? You already know the answer, but let's look at our history for proof.

On a massive scale: When a government, religion, or society, makes rules to prevent happiness, it will not be long for it to subject its followers to torture, imprisonment, and executions.

On a much smaller scale: One person, who is unhappy, can spread a lot of negativity. One person has an effect on a family and the community. Why not spread happiness, instead of gloom and doom? There is no joy in making misery for others.

Never feel guilty for being happy. Enjoy each moment, and your life will change the world around you - for the best.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html

By Paul Jerard

The benefits of Yoga practice are obvious to those who have a firm commitment to take positive action. The difference between empowerment, and failure, is that successful people never give up. Yoga is a mechanism by which practitioners gain mastery over their lives.

Once this is realized, you can take responsibility for your path in life. Never doubt your success by depending on others to take responsibility for you. It is true that we need others, so we should recognize that we are interconnected, but we should still take responsibility for our own lives.

In the words of John Donne:

"All mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated...As therefore the bell that rings to a sermon, calls not upon the preacher only, but upon the congregation to come: so this bell calls us all: but how much more me, who am brought so near the door by this sickness....No man is an island, entire of itself...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."

It should be remembered that we do not reach our fullest potential in isolation. However, it is also worth noting that we will not thrive while in the company of pessimists and negative influences. Yoga teaches us to look within and find solutions.

With that said, a negative influence is easy enough to recognize, but we also have to put some distance between us and negative energy. This is easier said, than done, because our negative influence may be a co-worker, relative, friend, or a spouse. Maybe we have tried to let him or her know that pessimism is dragging us down, but the message never gets through.

A little bit of distance, away from a negative influence, can do wonders for your mindset. If you cannot get away, a steady routine of positive affirmations, prayers, or mantras, will also create positive energy from within.

If you are in the company of an eternal pessimist, and he or she refuses professional help, you have some hard decisions to make. One question to ask yourself is: "Will I be able to control my own sanity, in the company of this person, who is refusing help?" The answer will come from within.

Finally, take a look at your short- and long-term goals. Some people say there is no room for goals in Yoga. Tell that to a Chair Yoga student who manages to get out of his or her wheelchair because of setting goals.

Since when were goals bad? The scriptures of every religion, and philosophy, were written by people who made it a goal to complete their writing. Most of the world is free, because freedom and democracy were the goals of free societies.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA.
http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive a Free Yoga e-Book: "Yoga in Practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

By Constantine George

Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) is part of Hatha Yoga (the "physical" part of Yoga).

Sun Salutation has multiple mental and physical benefits. In only ten minutes you can achieve a low impact workout that combines both Resistance Training (e.g. weight lifting) and Cardiovascular ("Cardio") Training.

The fitness community accepts the fact that cardiovascular exercise has reduced benefits (e.g. fat burning ends once the cardio exercise stops). It also has disadvantages like tear and wear of joints.

Resistance Training on the other hand, has multiple benefits: increases muscle mass hence more fat burning capability, increases bone density to mention just a few. The drawback: it is painful (I know I don't like the feeling of burning in my muscles, even though I know it is good for me). Resistance training is also time consuming and it may increase blood pressure momentarily if not done properly.

A good compromise is Interval Training that consists of hard alternated with light pace cardio exercise. And this is exactly where Sun Salutation comes in. It is similar with Interval Training by combining a low impact resistance training (push-ups, squats) with cardio exercise. Even better, the benefits of Sun Salutation don't stop at the physical level: your mind benefits as well.

Regular practice of Sun Salutation benefits your body with:

• Increased blood oxygenation by copious lung ventilation and this is great news for your heart.
• Stretches and tones your muscles keeping them supple and flexible.
• Clears your elimination channels helping your body rid itself of toxins. This is especially good in the morning after many hours of lack of movement during sleep (the lymphatic system eliminates toxins through movement).
• Stimulates and tones your Endocrine system (especially the Thyroid, the master gland that controls all the other glands).
• Tones up the internal abdominal organs by alternate stretching, compression cycles that results in better digestion and bowel movement.
• Increases spine and waist flexibility.

The mental benefits of Sun Salutation are similar with meditation. You can look at Sun Salutation as meditation in movement. It is not random that Tai-Chi (Chinese) or Kata in Karate, have a similar focussed mind on movement approach at the core of their practice. Sun Salutation helps to:

• Increase your mental focus and concentration.
• Reduce depression, anxiety and stress by reducing key markers like Cortisol.
• Increase the quantity of "good mood" neurotransmitters like Serotonin.
• Increase mind to body coordination which is very good especially for older persons.

If done properly, twelve repetitions of Sun Salutation (six pairs of Sun Salutation starting with one leg and then the other), go a long way. It takes roughly 30-40 seconds for one complete cycle (twelve postures flowing from one to the other). Add two minutes of relaxation at the end, to allow your body implement the "reset" you just performed, and you are ready for the new day.

Ten minutes all together in the morning will help you look at the unwinding life from a different perspective.

Among many Sun Salutation techniques, Sivananda Sun Salutation stands out as an graceful flow of twelve postures developed by Swami Sivananda, a practicing medical doctor (MD) before taking up monasticism, therefore developed by a person with knowledge of the human body.

For more details and similar techniques inspired from thousands of years of humankind wisdom check: Sun Salutation

By Tracy Renning

By Paul Jerard

If you have your heart set on becoming a Yoga teacher, but your budget will not allow you to spend ten, fifteen, or twenty thousand dollars, on a certification course, you have to consider a few options. Should you talk to your family about a loan? Should you wait a few years? Should you give up or go after your dream?

No matter how much they love you, your family members may not be able to finance ten, fifteen, or twenty thousand dollars, in the current economy. You will have to teach hundreds of hours to pay back your relatives.

You will also have to learn about marketing, business, networking, and develop a whole new skill set after you finish your Yoga teacher training. After all, most Yoga certification courses focus on techniques like asanas, Pranayama, mudras, meditation, mantras, and other aspects.

So, you may also want to take a few courses, at a local college, for marketing, business, networking, and communication; or you may want to search for an instructor training course, which covers every aspect of teaching Yoga, and contains useful information for running a business.

For what it's worth, there are very few teacher training courses that cover business and marketing skills specific to the Yoga industry. Where could you find such a course and how much would it cost?

Maybe you are thinking: "The price must be through the roof." It could be, if you consider taking each course separately - between college tuition and on-site Yoga teacher training.

However, you can save a lot of money with an online home study course. As you shop around, look for a course, which contains, at least, 200 hours of study. You want a course that prepares you to teach, and prepares you to be teaching, for years to come.

The business learning curve can set you back financially, if you are not prepared for it. This is why business tools, for Yoga teachers, are so important. Therefore, make sure every aspect of teaching and business are covered.

An on-line course for Yoga instructors is self-paced, affordable, and you can study in the comfort of your own home.

Correspondence courses have existed for years, but thanks to the Internet, you can contact a tutor by Email and receive answers within 24 hours or less. The better online Yoga teacher courses will allow you unlimited support by phone and Email.

Therefore, be certain that the course you select meets all of the above criteria and any other specific needs you have.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive a Free Yoga e-Book: "Yoga in Practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

By Tracy Renning

A hamstring refers to one of the tendons that make up the borders of space behind the knee. It usually includes tendons of semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris. The main job of the hamstring is to extend the hip joint and flex the knee. Runners are more likely to have hamstring problems because of overuse. Sometimes the pain is not experienced because it suddenly comes and goes i.e. it vanishes after the muscles warm up. Stretching in a wrong way may worsen the pain. The hamstrings are activated with increasing workout in activities involving sudden movements and jerks. Lack of movement may cause tightening of the hamstrings.

Hamstring flexibility is crucial for runners. Professional runners, workout under the supervision of certified trainers and hamstring flexibility yoga stretches form a major part of the flexibility stretches. Amateur runners may make the mistake of not realizing the importance of these yoga stretches and will soon feel the adverse effects. Including yoga in your daily pre-running practice is absolutely essential to avoid injuries to the hamstrings.

A few yoga stretches for hamstring flexibility development are listed below:

Forward bend - Stand straight with both legs together. Now slowly raise your hands and bend forward and try to touch your feet, maintain this posture for a few seconds and return to the start position. Repeat 3-4 times.

Backward Bend - Stand straight with both legs together. Now slowly raise both your hands and bend backward as much as you can. Maintain this posture for a few seconds. Return to the start position. Repeat 3-4 times.

Supine leg stretches (Supta Padangushthasana). - Lie down straight,. Now slowly raise the right leg with the knee straight. Try and grasp the thigh and stretch as much as you can. Repeat for the left leg. Repeat 3-4 times with each leg.

Locust posture (Salabhasana) - Lie on your stomach, make fists of your hands and place them below you thighs, keep your head straight with chin on the floor and raise your legs as high as possible keeping them straight at the knees slowly. Repeat 3-4 times.

Parvottasana - Lie flat on your stomach, both hands near your chest. Now raise your body slowly to form an inverted V (or mountain) with your hips at the highest position supported by your hands and feet. Maintain this posture for a few seconds. Return to the start position. Repeat 3-4 times.

Seated Wide Legged Straddle (Upavistha Konasana)- Sit straight and open the legs out as wide as possible. Make sure that the toes are pointing towards the ceiling. Try and press the legs down to the floor as much as possible. Maintain the posture for a few seconds. Repeat 3-4 times.

There are a lot of other options too. Now all runners run along and plan a routine for a small hamstring yoga flexibility workout. Remember, in the long and hard run, flexible hamstrings are the greatest assets of a runner!

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By Tracy Renning

By Paul Jerard

Many Yoga practitioners go to retreats, ashrams, or intensives, while they are on vacation. Travel expenses, and a dull economy, are keeping many Yogis closer to home this year. No matter what you decide to do, your vacation days should be memorable and filled with fun.

A sudden jump in fuel costs may alter your vacation plans, but it is important to get away from your regular working routine. Let's look at options you can do during vacation, without costing you "an arm and a leg."

Challenge yourself by doing something different. Most of us have a comfort zone, and we do not get out of it much. This does not mean you have to take up sky diving tomorrow, but look at your routine to see what you could do that you have never done before.

The challenges we overcome, put our fears in their place; and it is important to realize that fear often holds us back from making progress in life. For example: A person, who has never learned to swim, might consider swimming lessons with a qualified instructor, while on vacation.

The results of this challenge could be life changing. It takes regular practice to become a competent swimmer, but the basic skills can be learned in a short time. The result is a feeling of empowerment, a positive attitude, and accomplishment.

We all know a friend who would like to visit a Yoga class, but never does, due to an inner fear. Even though there are many forms of Yoga, our friend claims that he or she would feel embarrassed. At first, we might think that this is just an excuse, but on further observation, we realize there is a deep rooted fear.

For example: A friend believes that she must lose weight before attending a Hatha Yoga class. You might try to convince her otherwise, but she has seen pictures of difficult poses, performed by slim, young women. Her mind's eye pictures herself being in a class, surrounded by slim, young women, who are performing difficult poses.

We all know the feeling of embarrassment, and very few of us learn to laugh at ourselves. Someone else's fear may seem silly, but each of us has our own worries. Fears of criticism and judgment are often the root of inaction.

The results of overcoming a personal challenge are a newfound form of optimism, which stem from self-confidence. These are priceless qualities, which will carry you far throughout the rest of the year. Your vacation should be an adventure, but the good memories, and new life skills, could last a lifetime.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA.

http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html

By Glen Wood

Ayurveda and yoga are sister sciences that have been united for thousands of years for the sake of healing body, mind, and consciousness. Generally speaking, Ayurveda deals more with the health of the body, while yoga deals with purifying the mind and consciousness, but in reality they complement and embrace each other.

Stress which affects the conscious mind is not very dangerous. Stress that is stored in your subconscious mind comes out in the form of dreams. But the stress which is unknown, the stress which you don't understand, goes into your unconscious mind and can create havoc in your body, mind, emotions and personality.

Many people wonder if yoga can improve their muscle fitness. They recognize that yoga can help reduce stress and increase flexibility, but when it comes to increasing muscle fitness, they think it might be a little too 'weak' to do the job.

Yoga provides weight-bearing exercise, through standing posture and flow sequences, essential to increasing bone density, and preventing osteoporosis. Improved circulation oxygenates cells, wrings out internal organs, and boosts hemoglobin and red blood cells reducing clot-promoting proteins.

Reduction in risk of heart attacks through the lowering of the resting heart rate, increased endurance, and improved uptake of oxygen as well as increased lymph drainage have been reported. Inversions provide a unique opportunity to circulate venous blood from the legs and pelvis back to the heart, which can reduce leg swelling that result from heart or kidney problems.
Exercise is a powerful tool for ADD management. Because it can help. It has consistently been used to cure and prevent back pain by enhancing strength and flexibility.

As many practitioners can attest, Yoga can offer effective healing that's relatively free of side effects. The slow movements and gentle pressures reach deep into troubled joints. Additionally, the easy stretches in conjunction with deep breathing exercises relieve the tension that binds up muscles and tightens joints. Yoga is exercise and relaxation rolled up into one.

Even a worker who is disgruntled will realize the benefits of a corporate Yoga program. Yoga also helps employees develop new life skills such as anger management, stress reduction, moderate diet, healthy living, self-esteem, and much more. The truth is: There are so many benefits to be gained by introducing Yoga into the corporate sector that management is "crazy" not to offer it.

Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain.

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By Paul Jerard

At a critical point in life, we may feel as if we are in a hopeless situation. This is when some people blame the moral law of cause and effect (karma), their family members, or someone else, for a current hardship.

We can apply the principles, we learn in Yoga sessions, toward our situation in life. There are things we cannot control, such as natural disasters and economic shifts, but we are not helpless. Let's look at four steps to take control of your life.

1. Stop blaming someone or something else for your current situation. This is a disempowering method which takes away your ability to find a solution. Trial and error is a part of life. Would you place the blame on that object or person, if everything suddenly changed for the best?

Pick up the pieces, move forward, and seek solutions to your problems. It is a waste of time to blame yourself, people you know, or something else for past mistakes. Learn from your mistakes, find solutions, and apply them toward life.

2. Practice Yogic breathing techniques (pranayama). Many people see Yoga as a physical exercise only. Within some Hatha Yoga classes there is very little discussion of pranayama techniques. If you are in this situation, find a competent Yoga teacher, who emphasizes pranayama during class time.

If you think of Yoga as a physical exercise only, you are missing the point. On top of this, pranayama would still be the most valuable physical exercise because you cannot last long without air. Pranayama brings clarity and sound judgment to your thinking - resulting in a controlled mind.

3. Develop an attitude of contentment (Santosha). Be grateful for all of the good things you have in life. Write a list of all the blessed gifts you have. Look around you and be thankful for the good relationships, your ability to reason, your health, and your position in life. There is always someone in a worse situation. Be thankful for sunshine, fresh air, food, and the sounds of life.

4. Take the time for self-realization. Become aware of your presence in each moment. Learn to observe yourself without judgment. At first, this may seem to be a pointless exercise, but you will notice particular behavior patterns, which lead to success of failure. Once you know yourself, you can correct your course in life.

Reacting instantly on negative thoughts will usually result in a mistake. Therefore, when negative thoughts occur, you might want to find a rational solution or push them aside for the moment. This is much easier said, than done, but it is possible with practice.

Most people will make an excuse to avoid changing their lives. It is easier to go on living life the same way. However, applying these four Yogic steps costs nothing, but the time to practice.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html

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By Paul Jerard

Over the past two decades, professional development of Yoga teachers has grown, in parity, with the volume of new students. Let's look at some easy steps any Yoga instructor can take toward taking his or her knowledge and teaching skills to new heights.

Before you make a decision toward developing your skills, you may want to compile a list of areas where you feel you might want to go. Consider your performance reviews, feedback from program coordinators, students, or colleagues, and the input of your mentor, if you have one.

Ultimately, it is your decision to choose which direction of development or education to go in. If you have a wide variety of needs, you have to decide which ones are a priority - based upon a mix of rational thought and intuition.

Assess all of your options before choosing a path toward continuing education. When it comes to education, some of us are like kids in a candy store. We have difficulty making a decision about which course to take or which direction to go in.

Yet, there is a simple way to decide your direction. What are your students' needs? After you become a certified Yoga teacher, your decisions are based upon the needs of your students. If your students are a particular age, have similar health conditions, or there is a predominant ailment among them, this may be your calling.

On the other hand, if you cannot see a particular need, there are many training methods, and many areas of Yoga, where we could use improvement. Some skills are on the fringe of teaching, such as communication, public speaking, and marketing. One teacher may feel these skills are not necessary, while another may see a value in improving areas, where he or she needs help.

Most importantly, choose an option that suits your specific situation. Finances and time should be given consideration. Do you have the means to travel, a budget for continuing education, or the time needed to attend an intensive for Yoga teachers? Are you a self-starter, who can learn from books, DVD's, CD's, and online sources?

This brings to light a variety of choices Yoga instructors have when taking courses to enhance their education and professional growth. While training intensives are an option, so are home study, independent study, online courses, and correspondence courses.

No matter which direction you choose, professional development will be the end result.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html

By Anthony Enriquez

Getting your body in good condition or simply just keeping it in great shape has become an emphasis in modern society. There are numerous methods out there that promote physical health and many more being developed. These new forms of exercise aren't usually that new however. They are based on ancient practices from thousand of years ago.

Not many people realize that yoga has many similar movements as ballet. Many people will begin practicing yoga for the flexibility advantages that it offers. Even though there are things that yoga has in common with other exercises, there are numerous other benefits to studying it. Its popularity has increased over the years in western society and is now considered the fashionable way to get into shape. It might seem like a new form of exercise, but it has actually been around for centuries originating from Eastern cultures with spiritual roots.

To the western world, yoga has become just another way to exercise and the spiritual aspects of it have been lost. Even though the techniques and movements are the same, its meaning has changed. Originally, yoga was viewed as a small part of the whole like a branch on a tree, but in western society it is viewed more as the entire tree itself losing many of the deeper rooted aspects.

The discovery of yoga can't be identified to an exact time period, but it is generally accepted to have began around the same time the Indus Valley Civilization which has seals depicting figures in the asana posture around 3000 BC. At about this same time the Vedas, the source of many current yoga postures, were also being written. These gave rise to what is known as Vedic yoga, which focuses on old Indian obsessions with ritual and sacrifice such as the yogic corpse asana.

One of the greatest sacrifices is death which in yoga, is signified by lying as if placed in a coffin. This morbid, yet deeply meaningful position called the corpse pose signifies that according to the Veda's instruction one's death leads to freedom.

The meaning of the word yoga can be translated as "union", the joining of the spiritual and physical worlds. Versus 4:4, 13-14 of the Vedanta Sutras state that material possessions are not attractive to a free soul. The idea of this is to be able to liberate ourselves from material objects that only have meaning in this life.

Even in modern yoga this practice is evident. It is possible to change your awareness through the practice of stillness and the asanas, thus changing our outlook on life. It is possible to begin to feel a part of the whole universe and learn how giving to others is actually helping ourselves since we are actually one, a small part of the whole.

The study of yoga is actually a small part of the whole process, which was commonly known in ancient times. Thousands of years ago the focus on breathing and postures helped improve mind, body and spirit. However, today the concentration is more on the postures and not as much on the breathing. The benefits of the breathing techniques and positions offer great medical as well as physical advantages, such as decreased stress, more energy, flexibility, and strengthened muscles.

There are numerous different styles and applications of this modern day exercise. Learn more about the origins of yoga and how it can benefit you and your life. Find out how easy it is with the proper beginner yoga exercises

By Glen Wood

Holding a yoga pose anywhere from 10 to 60 seconds will cause specific muscles to either flex or stretch. By targeting a group of muscles connected to your area of pain you can promote relaxation of those muscles and joints and ease your suffering.

Come onto the floor on your hands and knees. Set your knees directly below your hips and your hands slightly forward of your shoulders. Spread your palms, index fingers parallel or slightly turned out, and turn your toes under.

At first keep the knees slightly bent and the heels lifted away from the floor. Lengthen your tail bone away from the back of your pelvis and press it lightly toward the pubis. Against this resistance, lift the sitting bones toward the ceiling, and from your inner ankles draw the inner legs up into the groins.

FISH POSE: Lie on your back with knees bent and arms at your side. Arch your back as far as you comfortably can and raise it off the ground by pushing the floor with your elbows. If you can, tilt your head backwards and rest the crown of your head on the floor. Breathe deeply from the diaphragm and hold pose for one minute if you can.

Physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional abundance are worthy of note, but the desire for a better life, by acquiring material wealth, is hard to put out of your mind. Let's look at each aspect of abundance from a Hatha Yoga student's point of view.

If your daily life is very hectic and fast-paced, it may be best to incorporate some easy slow-paced restorative yoga classes into your schedule. On other days, it may be best to attend a power yoga class to release stress and feel reinvigorated.

Yoga enhances bloom and accepted abundance in a person, through a administration of concrete contest and physique postures.

Acclimatized and approved conveyance of asanas or postures and breath contest alleged pranayama makes the physique healthy, adaptable and strong. Yogic practices accept a abundant appulse on the action of physique organs, claret circulation, fretfulness and glands. It affects all the systems of the body, authoritative an alone healthy, energetic, sharp, focused and peaceful. Many accepted diseases and concrete ailments can be advised through approved convenience of yogic postures.

Which asanas and techniques would work best in an office, when space is an issue for office Yoga classes? Pranayama is most important, but let's look at solutions for Yoga posturing, and getting better blood circulation in the legs, within a finite amount of space.

Physical abundance could be seen as physical prowess. This is why Hatha Yoga has become so popular outside of India. When a new student becomes proficient in Hatha Yoga, he or she feels better almost immediately; sometimes to the point of ego bolstering and this is not a direction for Yoga teaching to take.

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By Carol Haily

When you start with yoga, the amount of different kinds of yoga positions can seem overwhelming. When you are practicing yoga for a longer time, you will notice that the positions flow together in a way that feels right and logical, this flow is sometimes also called vinyasa.

In the beginning you will be busy learning the basic sequences and how the positions feel and should feel. You need to learn what to do and how to breath and when to breath. And gradually you will improve and be able to do the positions properly and watch the effects in your body and mind. This is the time when you are ready for more advanced yoga positions.

It is important to practice and train yourself even at a basic level, you can use both the standing and the seated sequences. You need to get yourself to a point that you do not have to think about how you need to do the positions and what comes next in the sequence. The "exercises" need to be done almost automatic, this way you can focus on the effect's in your body and mind.

We will make a small overview of different kind of sequences that you can use, but for more details we advise you to take yoga classes, and if there are no yoga classes in your neighborhood there are also online yoga classes.

Different kind of sequences

1) Warm-up sequences - these need to include yoga positions for the shoulders, neck and back but should include some for the whole body
2) Basic sequences - these are the ones for the beginner, the new yogi, and when you do get more experienced these are the sequences that you will return to time and time again. These are just the very basic positions both standing and seated, short and simple most of the time ending with some calming exercises.
3) Basic plus sequences - these are a bit more advanced yoga positions for people who are somewhat more experienced, you can use the basic sequences and add challenge and length to the already established flow. The sun salutations can also be added at this point of practicing yoga.
The basic plus sequences invite more challenge. They add more vigorous, complex, and long yoga positions and flows.
4) Advanced sequences - most of them are designed for a special purpose for example to strengthen the back, regulate emotions or enhance concentration.

Yoga positions for a special purpose

The special advanced yoga positions can be used to:
- help regulate emotions
- reduce depression, sadness, and grief
- invigorate the mind and promote concentration and focus
- problems with infertility, sciatica, menopause, heart/lungs/chest, and much more.

The classical sun salutation

This exercise is often referred to as the core of hatha yoga practice, the Sun Salutation is a classic among yogi. It warms the body and gives it energy it is traditionally practiced at sunrise. Lesser known are the half sun salutation and the moon salutation. The moon salutation is often done at the end of a day and is calming peaceful and cooling, there are more stretches is this sequence. But there are many more variations which combine powerful exercises and will vary in intensity.

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By Sheryl L Polomka

You can do yoga without a yoga mat but let's face it, who wants to? It is so much more comfortable and enjoyable performing yoga on a mat. A yoga mat is the first accessory that most people practising yoga will purchase as it is the basic requirement for yoga. Not only does a mat let you enjoy yoga more it also enables you to perform the positions effectively to give you the optimum results.

By using a mat when practising yoga in your home will help you to keep motivated with your yoga as it makes your sessions more real. It sets the scene so to speak to make your home yoga sessions as real as if you were attending classes.

If you do attend yoga classes then it is also nice to take your own mat along with you rather than using the class mats. Yoga mats allow you to have your specific space to perform your positions and give you some comfort and protection.

There are different types of mats available including meditation mats, sticky mats, universal style mats and deluxe yoga mats.
If you are not using a mat during yoga you may find that your feet may slip and you might slide in some poses. Deluxe mats are textured that are great for preventing you from slipping during yoga poses.

Sticky mats will stick to the floor and will not slide around which makes it much easier for you while doing your poses and not have to worry about pulling your mat back into place.

When you are enjoying your yoga session you don't want to have to worry about sliding or slipping and you don't want to have to worry about your mat slipping or lifting so choose a mat that will solve these problems for you so that you can enjoy the full yoga experience.

Yoga mats come in a variety of colors so I am sure you will find one just right for you!

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By Paul Jerard

When teaching Yoga classes, have you ever run into a problem that is not in the books? In such a case, you should consult your Guru, mentor, or a trainer of Yoga teachers, for further advice. Here is an example of such a conversation.

Q: "I have Yoga student who has a bad back. Poses like the Fish and Bridge bother his back. I haven't found anything in the books about not doing them because of a bad back. However, I also don't want him to hurt himself. Should he do a different pose, relax and breathe, during that pose, or work only as far as he can to help build up strength?"

A: This could be a very serious pre-existing neck or spinal injury. This might not be a case where your student can strengthen it, because his pain may originate directly from within the spine or neck. It is important to know if the pain is in the neck, spine, or if it is a sore muscle.

Either way, you should strongly advise him to see a physician as soon as possible. As you know, muscle frequently repairs itself, over time, but the spine is entirely another matter.

In a case such as this, some Yoga instructors will refuse to have a student in the class, until he has his doctor's approval. That may seem harsh, but student safety is a primary concern.

If it is a sore or pulled muscle, it will pass in due time. In the case of mild muscular discomfort, Cobra pose (Bhujangasana), or a version of modified Cobra, might be a good substitute for Fish pose (Matsyasana).

Do not speculate as to the cause of pain with your student. This could possibly be interpreted as giving medical advice, or practicing medicine without a license. There are so many variables when considering the source of pain in the neck and spine, that there is no place for speculation from a Yoga teacher.

Very few Yoga teachers are medical doctors. Therefore, this is a problem for medical professionals to solve. My guess is your student should also avoid plow and shoulder stand. Either way, tell him to avoid anything, which causes pain by substituting a painless posture.

In some cases, particular forward bends and backbends can cause pain. You could try modifications to decrease angles, but for the sake of your student, you may want to avoid some of these postures all together. If that is the case, substitute relaxing postures, which keep his neck and back flat.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA.

http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html

By Paul Jerard

Students come to Yoga classes for a variety of reasons, but many are seeking some form of tranquility. Luckily, Yoga has many methods, which reduce stress levels and bring about inner peace. Let's look at some methods you can practice to relax and live in tranquility.

1. Set and schedule a daily Yoga routine. Most people start to give me resistance on this, but anything worth doing requires practice. Everyone has ten minutes per day, which can be spared for Yoga or meditation. Look at your day and make an appointment, with yourself, and without distractions.

If you go to bed late, practice gentle postures (asanas), pranayama, prayers, silent mantras, or meditation. If you find yourself practicing a bit longer, that's fine too. If you are an early riser, it should be easy to spare ten minutes in the morning. Early morning Yoga practice works for many of my students, as well.

One side effect, which you will notice within one week, is productivity. When you are on a schedule, you become much more productive in all areas of life. This is on top of the fact that you will feel tranquility and happiness.

2. Exercise each of the four planes of your existence. Mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health, are the four aspects, which contribute to your inner peace and happiness.

I. Challenge your mind daily by reading, listening, and learning new skills. You can learn a new language, a new life skill, or anything, which will contribute to your mental growth.

II. Spend time with those who love you and challenge yourself to develop patience. Always work toward tolerance, patience, and inner strength. Humility is not surrender, but it is a choice to be peaceful.

III. Engage in prayer, mantra, japa, or positive affirmations. Religion was designed to end suffering, not to start wars and provoke conflicts. Your choice of which way to worship is yours to make. Never harm others for any reason, especially in the name of your religion.

IV. Make physical exercise a part of every day. Walk, practice asanas, play your favorite sport, and make sure you enjoy what you do.

3. Eat a clean diet. You have probably heard this over, and over, again, but whole, natural, organic, and raw vegetarian foods, will contribute to the length and quality of your life. In Yoga, this is called a Sattvic diet.

Wash your food well, eat moderate portions, try to enjoy the preparation process, do not over cook your food, and eat in a relaxed manner. If you have to eat chocolate, or ice cream, make sure that your portions are moderate and you enjoy every bite. Moderation is a key to longevity.

This is the foundation of Yoga's holistic approach to complete health. It is true that people will not always practice all of these steps each day. Just do your personal best, and you will find tranquility as you journey through life.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html

By Singh Vineet

The demand for yoga products has sky- rocketed in the past few years, especially in the developed markets of the west and some parts of the Southern Hemisphere like Australia, New Zealand etc. The presence of Indian diaspora in many continents of the world has helped immensely in the popularization of yoga not just as a form of exercise but as a way of life.

In order to cater to this latent demand, savvy Indian businessmen have turned into exporters of Yoga products. By leveraging their contacts amongst overseas vendors these exporters have created outlets for sale of their goods in overseas markets. It is a mutually beneficial situation for both as exporters get new markets, while buyers get yoga products at deeply discounted prices. They have opened up appealing store fronts to capture the imagination of buyers based in India and abroad.

Yoga products like mats, videos, CD's, DVD's, flower essences, candles and other similar products which assist in meditation and exercise are in high demand from developed countries where these items are quite costly. Users have the option of buying yoga products online or from vendors who import yoga products from India in bulk. By procuring goods in bulk; vendors pass on these discounts to enthusiastic buyers.

Adopting the online route is also a cost effective way to procure yoga products. Online retailing eliminates the possibility of intermediaries and therefore users can be assured of significant discounts while purchasing yoga products from online retailers. Online retailers are the perfect medium for purchasing yoga items which do not require users to touch and feel the products before buying them like books, CD's, DVD's, flower essences, incense etc. Unlike consumer durables, most yoga items like yoga mats, bolsters, bags, straps, clothes etc can easily be purchased from the net without the need for users to go in for a 'touch and feel' exercise to judge quality.

Online retailers offer a replacement guarantee to users who are not satisfied with the delivered items. In-built online payment gateways carry a certificate of authenticity from trusted third party agencies. So users can be assured of safety and privacy of financial data while transacting online. Online retailers usually align with vendors who have a strong distribution backbone and can deliver the desired products across geographical boundaries. Buyers have the convenience to order products from any location and obtain delivery within two or three working days.

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By Gina E Clark

Yoga is a form of exercise that varies greatly from all other workouts. It is designed to increase flexibility and strength, focusing not only on the physical, but also on the mental health of a person. The benefits and results of Yoga are absolutely amazing, and can be achieved faster than through other types of exercise programs.

Yoga is a workout of stretches and maintaining body positions. Stretching is essential to one's body and helps protect a person from injury and stiffness. Yoga also increases the blood circulation throughout the body. It strengthens the ligaments, muscles and even the bones. It also helps you to lose weight and tone your body.

Relaxation and concentration are essential components of a Yoga workout. They allow you to get in touch with your body and help you listen to it. This allows you to learn more about yourself and what your body needs, enabling you to take better care of yourself.

The benefits of a Yoga workout are immense. It helps to alleviate stress and decreases the levels of stress hormones. This relaxes facial muscles and decreases the evidence of wrinkles. Yoga is a great workout to do to relax yourself as you begin preparing to go to sleep. It even improves the quality of sleep. Pain alleviation is another one of the incredible benefits of Yoga. Those who regularly do Yoga exercises report a reduction in pain. Yoga also helps you relax and calm yourself during the day, by focusing on the breathing and relaxation techniques that are taught.

To someone who has never before done Yoga, it may look very difficult, however there are many videos that you can rent or purchase for beginners that will introduce you to Yoga and ease you into it. Try practicing Yoga every day for a minimum of 15 minutes. It's a short amount of time, but the benefits will last throughout your day and even improve the quality of your life.

Gina Clark writes on nutrition and fitness. Click here for more tips to improve the quality of your life.

By Joseph Van Moorleghem

Correct meditation is not easy for those who are in maya. A simple test towards correct practice in meditation consists of inviting the candidate to the following exercise: count from one to ten inwardly (be honest to yourself) without being interrupted in the flow of your thoughts by an itch, a smell, a sound, an emotion or even a thought other than the sequence from one to ten.

You could be in the course of reciting the numbers in your mind, and in the short silence between one and two, you become aware of a presence that is accompanying you in your count. A thought that intrudes and flashes in between the silence between the two numbers, of the nature of: "there we are, two already!" and you know that at that very point, the silence has been broken. You have not failed at anything though, you have only discovered that you have no control over your own mind.

Many make it to two, fewer get to three and most drop out on the inner count of four, because by then, one has been interrupted by some or other intruding thought, or one starts smiling, or suddenly, there is an unforeseen bowel movement, or one has to swallow some saliva and what have you else. Indeed, the situation can sometimes be hilarious. The fact that you also realize that you have little control over how your thoughts present themselves to you can be disconcerting, and it should be.

For a master it is of course the simplest of exercises and a yogi master does this exercise effortlessly. It can be the doorway to first stillness, a way of starting a meditation session. Disciplining the mind to follow the will and not intrude with any thoughts is the most difficult of challenges for the beginner, but when there are thoughts inside your head, then that is not silence.

And correct meditation is about creating silence within. It is because yogis, the masters who have understood yoga, have always known of this first enormous hurdle, that the postures have been created.

Postures help bring focus, discipline and control over the mind. Once the mind can be stilled, the path to higher self becomes clear.

When the body is full of toxins, this can also be a problem, for the unhealthy body will keep interfering with the mind until sufficient attention has been given to this situation and the health related issues are cleared away. Again, postures stimulate the body to clear away the toxins. The whole concept of yoga is about preparing for correct meditation which takes the pupil on the path to mastery.

Joe is webmaster for mahasaya.com and yogi4u.com where he pursues his passion for spiritual work, self-growth and self-realization. He is happy to make available his experience and 30 years of intense personal research, meditations and in-depth questioning around the three subjects mentioned hereabove and strives to create a network of like minded adepts. You can post on his two sites, either http://mahasaya.com or the blog at http://www.yogi4u.com and he looks forward to your contributions.

By Glen Wood

Yoga is an ancient system of movement designed to generate vibrant health and well being. Excellent health and well being are experienced in the results of a yoga practice such as: stress reduction, increased energy and awareness, increased flexibility, focused mind and strong body.

Yoga is a wonderful form of exercise and assists in controlling and balancing various aspects of the body and mind. Enjoying yoga will promote many positive changes including a boosted self-esteem, a reduction in stress levels as well as discovering strength in your body and improved overall health and freeing back pain.

In Western culture, Tantra yoga is strongly associated with sexual rituals. However, it is actually an ancient, complex, and esoteric discipline with a wide range of practices based on the idea that humans are reflections of divinity. True Tantra yoga is meant to be studied with a qualified teacher.

KICK START YOUR YOGA PRACTICE by learning some common yoga poses and breathing techniques for better health and a calmer mind. You'll learn breathing techniques for energy and relaxation, common yoga poses, and how to use yoga techniques to manage stress.

The yoga practice functions most optimally with the inclusion of each limb. Like a bicycle, which consists of many parts (wheels, brakes, pedals, handlebars, frame etc.), the yoga practices requires all limbs to create the pathway to enlightenment.

Understanding the language of the body is essential to living pain-free. With Back Pain you are now aware that pain is an intelligent signal emitted to get your attention to take action. The next step is to understand what action to take and when. Understanding the language of pain can be as confusing and overwhelming as learning a foreign language.

The content here contains the basic translation information you need to travel the path of being pain free. What do muscles, bones, nerves, connective tissue and blood chemistry have to do with the language of the body? These are the crucial voices that speak to you, in their specific ways, to get your attention. Here is how to diagnose which anatomical voice is speaking and how to take action to improve your condition.

Beginning with a pose called Salamba Sarvangasana, a supported shoulder stand in which body rests on its shoulders with legs extended straight above your head, exhale and begin bend your body hip joints. Now slowly lower legs above and behind your head until your toes touch floor. When practicing this yoga pose for back pain be sure keep your torso perpendicular floor and your legs fully straight and extended.

Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain.

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By Cheryline Lawson

I bought a beginner workout mat online from Gaiam, but wanted to get some variations by using something else. I bought the pilates video from Amazon and really loved the added resistance that the body ring provided. When you have to put pressure on the body ring, the 100 is much harder and it is even harder to tell what is meant by 'slightly bend your knees.' The word, "slightly," should be defined. I also wanted to know whether I am using the right muscles or not.

The video includes workouts for the arms that the beginner workout mat does not have. If you use this body ring video and your work out mat for a couple of weeks, you will discover that you abdominal and arm muscles have improved considerably. Therefore the body ring video tapes will clearly do some good.
Individuals, who are more advanced in Pilates and are looking for more challenge, should consider the body ring kit. I have bought so many videos from Amazon, but nothing like the body ring set. As a former dancer, I love Pilates because it helps to build muscles that are long and lean. Pilates focus on core muscle building. The only problem is that Pilates may not do much justice to the upper body as it does with sculpting the lower body.

I also realized, too, that Pilates video tapes are easier than I thought. I wanted to find one that challenged me more and gave me both upper body and lower body flexibility. You can read the rest of the article on our blog.

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By Paul Jerard

Organizing the mind is just one of the many wonderful benefits of Yoga practice. Long-term students, of Yoga, manage to get the most out of each day, but is there a "system" to it? Yes, there is, and it requires clear thinking to determine a constructive course for the following day. Let's look a little bit closer at Yoga's approach to daily life.

Have you ever awaken to a sluggish day? For some people, this is a continuous cycle in life. Their minds might be "jump started" by caffeine, but they do not have a clear plan for the day or their lives. Let's take two constructive steps toward clarity of mind.

One way to get the most out of your morning is to plan it the night before. Many of us stay up too late and fall asleep from exhaustion. While this is quite effective, it tends to leave us with a sleep deficit. Sleep deficits leave us in a foggy frame of mind, in the morning, and throughout life.

1. Write a list of projects for the following day and try to sort them by time lines.

By writing a "to do list" the night before, we organize the upcoming day, but we also let our mind do its job at night. We sleep, but the mind does not rest. By writing your tasks ahead of time, and leaving it in a place where we will refer to it in the morning, we have put the wheels of the mind in motion.

You do not need to worry about the following day. You can sleep in peace, so why not go to bed an hour earlier. As you sleep, you are free from the bondage of worry.

Even though your conscious mind might not remember each task, your sub-conscious mind has a crystal clear view of what you have written. While you sleep, your mind will sort, file, and organize the day ahead. This leads to the second step.

2. Be productive during the morning hours.

You may naturally begin to rise a little earlier and easier in the morning. If you begin to do this with regularity, and wake up feeling rested, you could set your alarm 30 to 60 minutes earlier.

When you wake up earlier, you will have time to go for a walk, read, meditate, practice pranayama, or something constructive, which sets the tone for the day and exercises the mind at the same time.

This second step is not to encourage you to "short change" your sleep patterns. When you naturally wake up early, it will be easier for you to have time for yourself. When one feels rested, and attains mental clarity, it is much easier to find true happiness.

ฉ Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html

By Susan Lasch

If it seems that everyone is trying yoga, they are. The idea that yoga is just for super flexible young people, dancers and gymnasts, Indian swamis, or flower children of the 1960s, is mercifully fading. People are discovering that yoga truly is for everybody. Old and young, male and female, gym rats and couch potatoes are all finding benefits which include: stress reduction, improved mobility and flexibility of the joints, increase in strength, and a greater sense of calm, focus and well- being. And there is a class that is the right fit for everyone to reap those rewards.

When first starting out, if in reasonable shape and able to get up and down off the floor, take an introductory or beginners yoga course. These courses will introduce the basic breathing, postures, and relaxation techniques that are a part of all types of yoga. A course like this will typically last 6-8 weeks. The course should be designed so that all body types and all fitness levels can participate fully. Modifications and adjustments should be offered for the positions that are difficult at first. A knowledgeable teacher who is able to clearly explain what, how and why the postures are important and of benefit is a must. The introductory class will give the beginning student an idea what classes to attend next.

Most people will then be able to continue on joining in an open or all levels class. As the name implies, this course is for everyone and proceeds at a moderate level. Some slightly more difficult postures may be offered with modifications. Any one who has finished an introductory course should feel comfortable in this course. An advanced, or upper level course, will contain even more postures and variations, more rounds of sun salutations-the flowing, aerobic series of postures, and inversions like the headstand, shoulder stand, and handstand.

People with special health considerations: hip and knee replacements, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, high blood pressure, problems with balance, along with others, should consider taking a gentle yoga class. This class will proceed at a very slow and relaxed pace with an emphasis on gentle postures and breathing that do not aggravate existing physical conditions. Students may use a chair or the wall for extra support. Chair Yoga has been developed so that those who simply cannot get up and down off the floor can participate in yoga as well. Most of the postures have been adapted so that they can be performed to the same benefit from a seated position. More of these type of classes are being offered every day.

Ask your friends, neighbors, as well as doctor, if they can recommend a good class or teacher for you. Use the Internet, look for ads on bulletin boards and the newspaper, and search out community education classes, local churches, and studios to find a match for you. Start yourself on a healthier path today.

Susan Lasch owns and operates East Aurora Yoga in the village of East Aurora, NY. A certified yoga teacher through the Sivananda Organization, she is also a registered yoga teacher(RYT) through the Yoga Alliance. Visit http://www.eayoga.com for more information about yoga and classes offered.

By Kevin Sinclair

Yoga was a big thing during the 60s. However, it soon began to drop in popularity. People undertaking yoga as an exercise soon lost patience with the activity, due to its slow but steady results, and turned their interest to a faster pace of exercise such as aerobics. However, yoga has turned once again in the popularity ratings and become a very attractive form of exercise for people who are interested in working out rather than working towards a spiritual goal.

You will find that yoga is a great stretch and flexibility program. It is being used increasingly by those who have trouble balancing their work and personal life. The personal lives of modern day executives are affected by a stressful working environment and a frantic schedule, so they turn to yoga to help them bring a little peace to their mind and to adopt a perfect work-life balance.

It is also agreed by many runners, weight trainers, and aerobic dancers that exercise regimes do in actual fact add more stress to their lives rather than reducing it.

Many people use their lunch hour to work out, forcing themselves to keep up their exercise regime, and then return in a rush back to work. Yes, maybe this is good for them, but it is just an added pressure. Well, yoga is much less competitive, less stressful, and it gives you a wonderful sense of being.

The key to its renewed popularity is almost certainly its healing aspect. When people push their fitness levels they are bound to suffer with strained knees, aching backs and neck pains which are generated not only by the physical power that they put into it, but also the stress of making it a competitive world. Yoga is nowadays being recommended to patients by many orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, and neurologists as part of their treatment plan.

The ancient practice is growing in interest in the mind-body connection and it is also boosted by research that suggests that it can reduce stress and blood pressure, as well as improve work performance and even slow down the effects of aging.

Mainstream hospitals and business are now teaching several techniques. This is being done using books, discussion groups, and even using the Internet.

The Army is even interested. It has requested that the National Academy of Sciences study meditation and other new age techniques that may enhance soldiers' performance.

Details do differ. However, a common theme is relaxing the body while the mind is kept alert and focused, whether it is on an object, sound, breath or body movement. If the mind wanders, and it generally does, you can gently bring it back down and begin again.

Stress related problems do in actual fact account for 60% to 90% of U.S. doctors visits, whilst mind-body approaches are very often more effective and cost effective, than drugs or surgery. For instance, 70% of insomniacs become regular sleepers, 34% of infertile patients become pregnant within six months, and visits to the doctor are reduced by 36%.

Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of My-Personal-Growth.com, a site that provides information and articles for self improvement and personal growth and development.

By Patricia Coates

By Robert Taylor

Yoga is a very popular fitness routine that many people practice. Yoga instruction does not necessarily contain only the poses that are prevalent in most western yoga routines. In actuality, yoga is not centered on these poses or asanas, as they are called. The overall focus of yoga is the betterment of one's self and enlightenment. This is something that one needs to know about yoga instruction before going for a class. You might be disappointed if all you expect from the yoga class are the poses.

Steps To Basic Yoga

Yoga instruction for beginners basically starts with a background of the simpler poses that are selected for those who are novices of the practice. You are taught the basic asanas as well as what to do while doing the poses.

Breathing is one of the most important aspects of yoga. Breathing in and out in a regulated manner can help you achieve a deeper concentration. Those who practice yoga need to be aware of how their bodies move and relax. Relaxing is yet another aspect of yoga that you need to understand. When you are doing the asanas, every move you make counts. Yoga instruction is necessary for beginners because they have no idea what to do and what to expect from the practice.

There are certain poses that can help you achieve certain goals. If you wish to encourage better digestive functions, there are some poses that can promote this. Other conditions can also be improved using the different asanas. These postures are usually used to improve the circulation of the body as well as enlighten the mind.

There are some asanas that are only used by more experienced individuals to achieve a higher degree of enlightenment. Most beginners to yoga have a difficult time listening to yoga instruction at the same time trying to balance their bodies or get into a more comfortable position.

Proper Yoga Instruction

Getting proper yoga instruction is also essential. There are many people who believe they know how to do yoga but they lack the belief in the practice. Although, they may know the poses that go with the practice, they may have no background whatsoever regarding the practice and beliefs that make up yoga.

Yoga instruction from videos and CDs can be very helpful for those who have some background in yoga. The background in yoga is needed for self teaching because yoga instruction from a qualified yogi or an expert in yoga may be different from what you comprehend from the videos or CDS.

Bob B Taylor is a successful webmaster and publisher of YogaGos. He provides lots of handy advice and reviews about Yoga exercising, including some great ideas for the benefits of proper Yoga instruction on his website.

By Glen Wood

Simply put, Yoga works. It makes you feel better. The term 'Yoga' means "union" in Sanskrit which is the classical language of India. Hence Yoga provides a mind - body - spiritual connection. The actual physiological, medical, emotional and spiritual benefits are in fact so comprehensive, that any attempt to represent an all-inclusive list here would be a serious injustice. What can be said is that Yoga is the ultimate in self-improvement systems. It is a way of living and experiencing life, not just a technique or daily exercise routine and will help you with your back pain.

All yoga sessions conclude with the corpse or savasana pose. This resting pose is achieved by lying flat, with eyes closed, and the arms and legs spread from the center of the body. Do not make the mistake of missing this restorative part of the practice, in which the body will manifest the benefits from the active part of the practice. The reward of maintaining savasana provides the opportunity to reach a meditative state and reflect inward.

Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times (1995) Judith Lasater provides a bounty of gentle, restorative yoga poses designed to replenish mind and body. Each pose is amply described and pictured. Most use blankets and pillows to support the body, allowing complete relaxation rather than having to "hold" a pose.

She suggests poses to alleviate lower back pain, neck pain and headaches, insomnia, breathing difficulties, and jet lag. Other poses are designated as beneficial for menstruating, pregnant, or menopausal women. A section on "Living Your Yoga" guides the reader into incorporating yoga into daily life.

Control of the breath - pranayama will sooth nerves, enhance endurance, tone the entire system and provide essential core temperature maintenance. Many classes begin with a pranyama session and aid practitioners in centering their focus on the postures and practice to come. Breath work will not only provide the above mentioned benefits but begin to tone and strengthen the core or abdominal region, and it is the foundation of all yoga practices.

As with most muscles, you must use them or lose them: the more you rest, the weaker your back gets, even if it is hurt. Studies have actually shown that you can cure your back pain quicker and get back to your regular activities with just two days of rest. Of course, you should consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain.

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By Suzanne Early

Yoga Moves To Create Mind Body Balance

So there I was, trying to hide in the back row - doing my yoga moves and grooves - well my version of them anyway - ever been there? Legs tangled up in knots or crossed in a position I can't get out of. If only I had been listening to our instructor, instead of having an attack of the giggles with my sister-in-law. However, I hung in there in the hope that in time I would become more in tune, have more balance, have coordination and feel the benefits that others told me about. So what are they anyway?

Health benefits of yoga moves include increased balance and flexibility, mental clarity, improved strength, relaxation and energy. It works to integrate mind, body and spirit.

Your yoga stretches will increase the range and flexibility of your muscles and joints. Different yoga positions promote different skills and varying balance, encouraging strength with supporting your own body weight.

This type of exercise, as does Pilates, can help to improve your back alignment, strength and flexibility. Back pain is so common these days and one way to manage pain could be beginning yoga. For men, classes are welcoming and encouraging, as it is for seniors, where exercises, if necessary, can be done in a chair. You come away feeling invigorated, and relaxed with a greater sense of well being.

Learning to breath correctly can help focus the mind and breath. Most of us do not breath correctly. Deep belly breathing is encouraged. Getting more oxygen into your body, focusing on having depth and rhythm in your breathing, quietens your body. Mentally concentrating on your breathing can help calm your mind, which in turn relieves stress, and we could all do with a bit less of that couldn't we!

Being aware of your body and in tune with how it works, can help you with the signs of breast cancer. Since I am passionate about breast health and encouraging women to become breast aware, doing their monthly breast examination, I feel yoga is another thing women can do to improve their health. Proactive women taking care of their health often do breast self exam. Being aware of how your body moves and feels, puts you in a good position if changes were to occur with your breast. The health benefits of yoga are many, so what are you waiting for, have a go, listen to your instructor and avoid the giggles in the back row!

Suzanne Early
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Suzie likes to share down to earth, easy to understand information on breast cancer basics, with warmth and sensitivity. Having a friend with breast cancer and a career in Adult Education, Suzie understands how important it is to share and learn about this women's issue, in the hope that other women will be encouraged and empower themselves, becoming proactive in their breast health. Early detection is key!

By Jennie Gandhi

If one is an average person coping with average problems, here is what one is doubtlessly up against: The day is too short. One has to rush to work in the morning and double back home at night, fighting one's way through crowds and traffic snarls. Bills must be paid, expenses budgeted, meals cooked, chores taken care of after hours - the spouse and children bring their problems; the house-hold absorbs all of one's energy; family life makes endless demands on one's emotional and physical resources.

The same holds true for the work-world: In the course of any single day one is up against a dozens of unforeseen complications - there are delays, disappointments, errors, misunderstandings, irritations and similar minor crisis. And then if ever a major crisis looms. All at once one feels driven beyond one's capacity.

And all this amounts to Stress...

Different people have different ways of responding to all the stress. Some panic, others lose their temper or become paralyzed. The physiological reactions vary too, but chances are they will manifest themselves in symptoms such as headache, insomnia, backache, nervous ticks, hives, stomach upsets, etc.

Keeping the tensions up, letting them begin to feel insoluble; and the body protests by escaping into psychogenic illnesses- illnesses that are very real indeed, but whose causes are mental rather than strictly physical. Next come the perpetual frowns, the wrinkles, the greying hair; a general sense of defeat and of growing, old before one's time.

Yet none of this mystery is inevitable, if one only makes up their mind not to let it get an insidious hold of them. That's where the practice of Yoga can be of such enormous help. Consider yoga to be a tool that will help banish fear, and the fear of fear. Think of it as a key to spiritual freedom. Yoga and stress relief go hand-in-hand.

As for the spiritual and mental results of Yoga practice, these soon become manifest in a fresh ability to make the most of ones inner resources. While one's powers of relaxation increases, there follows improvement in concentration.

Once one learns to live without stress, one discovers his own optimum potential and is on the way to live up to it. One's relationship with others will grow more harmonious and satisfying too.

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By Robert Taylor

There are different kinds of mats available for yoga use. The use of a yoga mat is to basically provide a definite space for you on the floor and also to protect you from the hardness and chill of the floor when doing yoga extensively.

Utopian Yoga Mat

This type of yoga mat is the one with the specifications that meet many needs and requirements of those who practice yoga. The Utopian yoga mat offers very adequate cushioning to combat the hardness of the floor, durability and stability. Stability is necessary to avoid slipping and moving around too much on the floor during the yoga session. This yoga mat can easily go back to its shape and does not retain the dents and body marks left. This specific piece of yoga equipment is heavier than most mats and more costly than others.

Universal Yoga Mat

This type of mat is thinner than the Utopian mat and is very easy to use. The material's texture is slightly sticky but quite light. Many experts recommend this yoga mat for beginners. These mats are usually found in gyms and can be used for other purposes other than yoga.

Ashtanga Yoga Mat

This yoga mat is specifically made to meet the requirements Ashtanga yoga as well as Bikram yoga. The mat is made up of cotton which is tightly woven to give traction and maximum absorption of sweat. This prevents build up of moisture and sweat. This yoga mat is also cushiony enough to provide comfort for extended periods of sitting and floor exercises and adequately stable for standing poses. It does lack the durability of the Utopian mat and may retain body marks for a longer period compared to the Utopian mat.

Other Kinds of Mats For Yoga

A beginner's mat for yoga is usually a temporary mat that can be used for many other floor exercises if the novice decides not to pursue yoga. It is usually lightweight and made of a cheap material. The yoga travel mat is a flexible mat designed to be thin but durable and stable. This yoga mat can be easily folded and stored for the convenience of the traveler. Travel yoga mats are easy to bring along and use.

The different kinds of yoga mats available for the people cater to the different wants and needs of each individual. Some individuals may like using the more expensive ones while others prefer the simplicity of universal mats.

Bob B Taylor is a successful webmaster and publisher of YogaGos. He provides lots of handy advice and reviews about Yoga exercising, including some great ideas for comparing one yoga mat from another on his website.

By Joseph Van Moorleghem

Yoga, the sanscrit word, could be translated as "to unify". It could be seen as a symbol which stands for the activity of trying to link what is above, on the spiritual level, with what is below, on the earthly level.

Yoga was specifically designed to help pupils on the path achieve the goal of uniting body and soul. As the soul is too subtle to incarnate, that is, its vibrations are too elevated to be able to maintain itself in the lower matter of which physical bodies are made, it sends a representative, or extension of itself into existence. One could compare the soul as the puppet master and the body as the puppet.

This "puppet" becomes aware that it is alive through the power of the mind, which becomes self-conscious and through its experience of life goes about the business of creating an identity, which is vital in the process of survival. Over time, the puppet completely forgets that it is a representative of the soul and often is not even aware of the existence of the soul.

Fortunately, many people started questioning the reason for the suffering this caused and went about their search for a higher meaning of life. Conscious of the fact that they lacked a dimension, that something was missing, they started searching for explanations.

It is a crude analogy, but Yogi masters have found a way to connect to the "puppet master", or the soul. When the communication channel between body and soul only exists on a sub-conscious level, the mind is left in charge on a conscious level. The entity alive in the body has no conscious contact with its soul.

By practicing yoga, the entity paves the way to creating a conscious link with the soul. Thanks to the experience of past masters, it is known that direct communication with the soul is possible when one creates perfect silence within. When the "puppet" manages to create silence, that is, to put a halt to the incessant train of thoughts that is produced by the mind, the channel of communication to the soul opens again.

Not that it was ever closed, but the chatter produced by the activity of the self-conscious mind renders two way communication impossible. Over the years, this created a way of life that polluted the body, the emotions and the mind. Yoga exercises clear out this mess and makes it possible to create conditions where meditation, or creating silence within can be attained.

Yoga, then, is the activity that prepares conditions in which correct meditation becomes possible. The body is detoxified, which makes it healthier and more vital. Now emotions and mind can enter a state of peace, allowing the entity to create perfect silence within, thus accelerating the uniting of body and soul.

Joe is webmaster for mahasaya.com and yogi4u.com where he pursues his passion for spiritual work, self-growth and self-realization. He is happy to make available his experience and 30 years of intense personal research, meditations and in-depth questioning around the three subjects mentioned hereabove and strives to create a network of like minded adepts. You can post on his two sites, either http://mahasaya.com or the blog at http://www.yogi4u.com and he looks forward to your contributions.

By Jennie Gandhi

An exercise routine that has taken the world over was discovered in India around 3300 BC. When the Indus valley civilization was uncovered, many seals with figures in yoga poses were discovered. So it had flourished in the Indus valley.

Learning yoga has become an attribute for every Indian. At some point of time they are certainly affected by yoga. A few Asians learnt can keep you healthy for a very long time. They strengthen the digestive system. Increase the blood flow to various parts of the body that keeps you fresh and pepped up all day long. Investing a few hours in this exercise is a long-term assuredness of being healthy.

Many prefer to learn yoga from Rishis (holy men) as they perfect the asana and are able to help the learner perfect it. A wrong bend or a wrong posture can do much harm than good. Hence it is very important to learn the right posture.

As Yoga has been founded in India, it has spread over the centuries. Today you do not have to go to remote villages to learn the exercise from a meditating Rishi (holy man). Instead there are many instructors that are trained in the field to help you practice. It is best prescribed on an empty stomach and after a good rest.

Yoga finds its mentions in the Upanishads and the Puranas that have been composed by the Aryans in later half of the Vedic period. Hence it must have been pursued by Kings, Royals and most of the people as an exercise routine where cardio and weight training were unheard of.

There are 8 stages described by the teachers of Yoga:
1) Yamas - where one learns to abstain or restrain
2) Niyamas - here one studies to give up the ego and live in purity and contentment
3) Asanas - here are the exercises of healthy living
4) Pranayama - Breathing exercises
5) Partyahar - where the senses are withdrawn
6) Dhrana - complete concentration is achieved
7) Dhyana - from concentration, meditation is the next step
8) Samadhi - the super conscious state is achieved. To reach this stage many years of practice is needed.

And once you attain all the eight then Moksha that is redemption is said to be yours.

Yoga is an art of uniting the body, mind and spirit. The art comes through various sources of physical influence, mental instability, or inspirational sources like inspirational quotes or inspirational speeches. Also check out some interesting facts about cosmetics and herbal on our website.

By Blue Dunn

A comprehensive flexibility program can be used as a stand alone exercise program. But if you are going to pursue other forms of exercise, Flexibility exercises should be considered a prerequisite to all forms of exercise.

This means that before undertaking any rigorous workout routine (this includes yoga), you need a bottom-line level of flexibility and body awareness which a good flexibility routine provides. This routine allows for continued improvement in any activity by keeping you loose and insures against commonly occurring injuries.

The above stated should be obvious. Anyone who has participated in any type of strenuous workout knows the pain often related to the exercise itself and also the following tightening up or stiffening of the body soon afterward. This is because exercises made up of repetitive movements tend to bulk and shorten muscles.

This means that the joints and diaphragm / pelvic hinges these muscles cross like rubber bands, will begin to distort. This action causes acute and chronic pain, possibly temporarily relieved by the workout but unless specifically and rightly addressed, ends in injury to the joints, the soft tissue (including muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia) or both.

As muscles shorten, compensations begin occurring throughout the structural body (skeleton) resulting in loss of mobility and flexibility and destroying any chance the body has of moving in a geometrically precise, fluid manner. This loss of mobility snowballs, again ending in injury (or too much discomfort to continue exercising) if the shortening exercises (running, cycling, etc.) are kept up.

As for yoga, generally speaking, one fault lies in its ignorance of, or neglect in, addressing the diaphragm hinge and the pelvic hinge and the ways in which they were meant to interact with each other. This results in a hyper-erect body capable of contorting itself into many postures but in movement non-fluid and stiff looking due to the immobility of the two above-mentioned hinges which leads to all manner of back, neck, and shoulder problems.

Too many yoga practitioners are stuck in what resembles the classic military posture. Also, most forms of yoga tend to be extremely linear in nature, utilizing joints in rather limited ranges of motions and overstretching some soft tissue (the tendons and ligaments across the joints) while ignoring rest. Joints need circular movements for optimal health.

Chinese Energetic Medicine confirms this by teaching that physical strength can be increased by circular movement energy. Linear, back and forth movements decrease your strength.

Beginners with inflexible bodies are at special risk of injury because, in my opinion, yoga is an advanced method of physical therapy and should be participated in only by individuals having achieved a certain level of flexibility and possessing at least a fundamental understanding of body mechanics; and this is where Flexibility comes in.

It's said that yoga asanas, or postures, exercise every muscle, nerve, and gland in the body. Practiced properly, a good flexibility routine does all that, and aligns the skeleton, lengthens and organizes the musculature, decompresses the joints, flushes out and fluffs up the cartilage in and around the joints, and opens up blocked pathways for fluid and energy flows throughout the body. It calms the breath, mind, and body, synchronizes all aspects of our being and allows healing on every level to take place effortlessly.

Now, once more just so I'm not misunderstood, I'm not against yoga. Yoga to me is an advanced form of movement, and if you can't perform basic flexibility movements (which is the foundation of all movement) properly, then you have no business trying to do yoga, if you don't want to risk hurting yourself or become discouraged. If, after having mastered a comprehensive flexibility routine and you have an excess of time on your hands to devote to your flexibility, then by all means find a yoga modality and go to it.

While Flexibility work does not completely eliminate the need for bodywork, it does give the practitioner the concepts and abilities to dramatically and efficiently transform and reorganize their own body. In time, most if not all, chronic pain can be diminished and eliminated by the practice of flexibility movements. The Fascial Web can be altered drastically and to such an extent that many visits to therapists and doctors of all kinds, as well as many medications and drugs, can be avoided.

Blue Dunn: Originator of Flextasy! the Functional Flexibility System".

Since 1991 I have been teaching variations of Flextasy!" to my personal clients, massage therapists in training at numerous massage schools in San Diego, and to people from all walks of life at two Sharp Hospital Centers.

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