Yoga Teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush - Part 1
...The doors will fly open on January 2nd with enthusiastic mobs of yoga students. What can you do to prepare for the busiest stretch of the year? How can you keep their interest all year long?
If there was ever a time to clean up your yoga studio or health club, now is the time. Depending on where you live, most of your yoga students may be out Christmas shopping right now. This season is like the eye of a hurricane. It is a temporary slow spell before the busiest season for yoga and fitness.
Bear in mind, there is a second wind in spring, when many yoga students are preparing for bathing suit season. If you need a fresh coat of paint, or the rugs need to be shampooed, take advantage of this brief respite.
You should also have a game plan for keepi...more
Stages Of Mind- How To Know If The Mind Is Ready For yoga
...yoga is a beautiful thing. If you are thinking of taking up yoga, or you have been practicing the poses, then consider encompassing yoga in all areas of your life. yoga can be a path to inner-peace, focus, calm and a joyous life. But to be ready for yoga, is truly a mind, body, spirit experience. Beginning with the mind.
The mind has five stages, Patanjali tells us, and Vyasa comments that "these stages of mind are on every plane."
The First Stage - Kshipta
The mind is flung about, it is the butterfly mind, the early stage of humanity. In man, the mind of the child, dar...more
5 Important yoga Tips For Everyone
...Tip #1: Why are you practicing Yoga?
The first step is to figure out why you want to practice Yoga. What are your goals? Do you want to practice yoga daily, weekly or bi-weekly? Does your schedule allow for a few minutes everyday, or you can take a 2 hour class once a week? Are you completely clear about your purpose for doing Yoga? Answers to these questions will help you determine what style of Yoga would best fulfill your goals. There are many styles to choose from and many types of teachers to learn from. yoga studios and fitness gyms offer a variety of classes to fit your unique needs.
Tip #2: Talk to your doctor or other competent medical professional
This is probably, the most important step for you to take before starting any yoga program. As with any exercise program, including Yoga, the advice of a professional is important for your safety. Yoga can be enjoyed by the vast majority of people provided they are aware of the limits of their capabilities. M...more
How To Begin Your Yoga Practice In Texas
...ith another round of "oms."
Congratulations! You just finished your first Yoga class and you may be a little sore in the morning.
So what if I don't have access to a Yoga class?
Sure, there are a lot of great Yoga books and videos available. But there is no substitute for learning directly from a good yogi in a Yoga class. So if you can't get to a Yoga class, start with any beginners video because this will give you more visuals to follow than you'll find in a book.
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