Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Different Types Of Yoga Apparel
...wear on Yoga activities?
Yoga clothes should always be inclined to giving the best comfort. Although there is no particular Yoga clothe or apparel that you are supposed to wear during or when performing Yoga, it is necessary that you are comfortable with what you wear.
However, there are some considerations when choosing your Yoga clothes.
First and foremost is comfort.
Since you are going to perform different positions or Yoga postures, you must wear clothing that will not restrict you from moving freely in any manner. Your clothes should offer ease of movement and must be attuned to letting your different body parts to twist and stretc...more
How Long Does It Take to Become a Certified Yoga Teacher?
...Being a yoga instructor is a very rewarding career, especially if you have a passion for helping others grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It is your opportunity to touch someone's life in a positive way, teaching them to be flexible, how to build their strength, and how to enhance their life, through a feeling of unity with all life.
Teaching yoga, to others, is a form of service, and while it may seem like a fun job, it is a very serious and focused career as well. Many people, who want to become yoga instructors, often wonder how long training takes in order to become a certified instructor. The answer varies - depending on your level of commitment to learn. Outlined below is the g...more
How to Start Pranayama?
... yoga experts who can provide guidance on how to start Pranayama.
You have to find out the Pranayama exercises suitable for you. Pranayama exercises for you will depend on your age and present health. Alom Vilom and Kapalabhati are the most popular ones with beginners. It is recommend to start with Rhythmic Breathing and Alom Vilom for 15 to 30 minutes daily. After a week of practice, attempt other Pranayama also.
Unlike Yoga asanas, Pranayama does not have stringent flexibility requirements. Even inflexible people can do all the Pranayama exercises. Very weak people can do Alom Vilom and Rhythmic Breathing practices lying down on the floor.
Pranayama is better done outdoors. In a open park, you can do Pranayama sitting comfortably on ground or sitting on a bench. However, you can also practice Pranayama sitting in a well ventilated room where there is plenty of fresh air. Busy people can...more
What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? Part 1
...should be very familiar with 26 to 100 different Yoga postures - depending upon the style of Yoga. Yoga teachers should be able to design a lesson plan using these postures, their variations, and the many other aspects of Hatha Yoga teaching.
Yoga teachers should know how to give Asana modifications to their students. Sometimes, this could be advising a Yoga student to use a block, strap, bolster, chair, ball, blanket, or any other prop for proper alignment and safety. Other times, this might be giving a Yoga student an alternative variation of an Asana.
Yoga teachers should be familiar with contraindications for Asanas; which are cautions that can be related to a specific Yoga posture. This is very important when w...more
