Sunday, August 17, 2008
Yoga and Mental Self-Reconciliation
...Many of us need time to find ourselves, and some of us never do. How can Yoga help a lost soul? Can Yoga really be a guide to better mental health? Where do you start to pick up the pieces and practice Yoga for self-reconciliation?
Judging by the number of social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors, who take Yoga teacher certification courses, the public at large is dealing with the mental healing aspects of Yoga already. Yoga offers a chemical free form of relief for mental anguish and is a reliable alternative therapy.
This is not to claim that Yoga is going to be a miracle cure for depression, but Yoga practice has no harmful side effects when practiced safely. This is why you should choose a Yoga teacher carefully.
Your Yoga teacher is a knowledgeabl...more
What Is Power Yoga - And How Does It Differ From Ashtanga?
...Power yoga is a very exercise-centered form of yoga, in that it aims to develop endurance, stamina, and strength. It is a synthesis of many different yoga traditions, created by Baron baptiste. baptiste studied with yoga teachers including Iyengar (Iyengar yoga), Pattabhi Jois (Astanga yoga), and Bikram Choundhury (Bikram yoga).
Despite its physicality, Baptiste's Power yoga is based on the philosophy that self discovery, freedom, and truth are not to be found in either the dogma or traditional teachings of yoga, nor the technical parts of a physical asana practice. Instead, it is through honing one's individuality and deep intuition. The principle is that we all have the too...more
Facts about Successful Yoga Teachers, Part 1
...cially aggressive Yoga studio or ashram. If you decide to do this, you will see your finances crash and burn - while your students flock to the wealthy Guru down the street. Yoga students often think that free Yoga is junk.
Once upon a time, I taught free Yoga too. It is not easy to explain a passion to your family, which drains your finances and challenges the quality of your life on a daily basis. If you keep teaching Yoga for free, you will lose a lot of sleep, before you live on the street, with the homeless, or finally, start charging for Yoga lessons.
It is amusing when v...more
The Yogic Approach for Coping With, and Preventing, Panic Attacks
...ld be practiced daily for prevention of panic attacks. This requires a person to take preventative action and to attend Yoga classes on a consistent basis.
Lastly, if you, or someone you know, have panic attacks, preventative action is the largest part of the solution. You should consult with your family physician, which will result in your road to recovery. Your family physician may have a list of preferred Yoga teachers in the area.
Ignoring panic attacks will not make the situation go away. If you decide to make prevention a lifestyle, regularly attending Yoga classes will be a cost-effective solution. Visit and talk with your local Yoga teacher and explain your needs.
Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publicationsmore
