Thursday, June 5, 2008
The Purpose of Yoga: The Big Picture
...op worrying, when you start solving. Too many people worry about the small stuff. Take organized action, and let God handle the details. People who continually take action are a very small minority, so you will be in good company, as you progress toward positive solutions and objectives.
Lastly, accept that Rome was not built in a day. Do not stress yourself over goals, objectives, and progress. Yoga teaches us that each day is an adventure to look forward to. Do what you can, and move forward - even if it is just an inch at a time.
Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
...moreThe best Way To learn Yoga Poses
...yoga poses. And each yoga teacher has their own style of teaching. Some just give very relaxing and easy to learn poses others are more intense and some even are fun. You need to find the best kind of class for your needs and the only way is to experience the poses. For the first couple of classes it is smart sit somewhere where you can see the teacher and the other students this way you can look how the poses are done and replicate them.
Sun Salutation
Most beginner classes will start with teaching you the "sun salutation." This is almost one of the standard series of yoga poses used in yoga classes. It is called a moving meditation and it helps to wake up yo...more
Teaching hatha Yoga - Obstacles to Instructing in Western Public schools
...ieve they can commit crimes against humanity, and also believe, they will go to heaven for it.
Therefore, how do you explain the benefits of Yoga for children in public schools? If two thirds of the adult population, in the West, has never practiced Yoga, you must assume that you have to thoroughly explain what you are teaching.
Before you talk to anyone to promote Yoga in public schools, please take the time to film your children's classes. In this way, you will be able to demonstrate exactly what you do. It might be wise to have a duplicate DVD prepared, so that educators can show it to the school committee, other teachers, and concerned parents.
Do not be surprised if your Yoga classe...more
Universal Laws of Yoga - Part 1
...What is Yoga? Why do some religious fundamentalists fear Yoga? What is the objective of Yoga? These questions about the true purpose of Yoga always arise, but the answers are not quite clear. So, lets get to the heart of the matter.
Yoga is many things and there are many forms of Yoga. For example: Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of devotion) is commonly practiced in India, but is rarely practiced in the West. The most popular form of Yoga in the West is Hatha Yoga (Yoga of physical mastery).
It is understandable that Hatha Yoga and its many sub-styles would take hold in the West, especia...more