Yoga Instruction - The Inside Story
...ided by the instructor from their learning and individual class structure. Feel out the class, and decide what rhythm and sequence of poses will best benefit the group you are instructing.
Although we know the benefits of mantra for controlling mind chatter, some students may be resistant to seeing the value of verbal mantra. In this case, teach them the option of mental mantra, or positive affirmation, in their native language.
Another issue to consider, as a yoga instructor, is the ethical side of teaching. The practice of yoga is very intimate, physically and spiritually. The atmosphere, that an instructor creates, needs to be based on the welfare of the students.
Students will experience physical and emotional shifts during their progress. An effective yoga instruc...more
How Are Muscle Building and Stress Related?
...e effects of stress can take a serious toll not only on your overall health, but also our body's ability to build muscle mass. This means that our body needs not only to feel healthy, but also be healthy on the inside
High blood pressure is at epidemic levels in our society today, and the medications you need to take to bring it to normal levels do not have enticing side affects. So anything you can do naturally to keep it at normal levels is to your advantage. Building muscle which means exercise, yoga, and walking are some of the best way to build...more
Yoga for Prevention of Breast cancer
...hemical and other environmental pollutants
-The need for regular exercise
-Adequate breathing and oxygenation of the blood
-Freedom from psychological stress, and
-The need for a vital positive interest in life
With respect to breast cancer in particular however, there are another two very important factors deserving of strict attention if women are to maximize their chances of avoiding the disease. They are:
Adequate Exercise of the Arms
Circling the arms from the shoulder, shrugging the shoulders and other exercises that specifically stimulate the muscles and circulation ar...more
Pilates vs Yoga
...spirit. Lastly, some practices of Pilates require actual equipment to perform while the only form of outside resources required for Yoga is that of a mat and a Yoga Bolster, both of which are optional.
There are some similarities between the two, though vague at best. The two forms both require controlled bodily movements, breathing techniques, and a certain amount of balance.
One advantage of Pilates seems to be quicker and more obviously effective from the visual point of view. On the other side of the metaphorical coin, Yoga is equally effective in the long run wit...more
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