Friday, July 4, 2008
Yoga Teacher Training - Explaining Attachment to Outcome
...What is the method used by veteran Yoga instructors to reach their highest potential? Some teachers joke about it by saying, "Practice, practice, study, and practice again." While this is partially true, there is also a step-by-step process to reaching your full potential as a Yoga teacher; but some people claim we should never be attached to outcome. Otherwise, we will never reach the highest states of meditative absorption (Samadhi). Let's be honest: If you were never attached to outcome, what contribution would you make to your family, friends, co-workers, the world around you, or this life?
To some degree, everyone is attached to an outcome. Every enlightened soul, saint, and prophet, was attached to outcome. Every noble cause is fueled by an objective outcome. Karma Yoga (selfless service) is influenced by attachment to outcome. Everyone is atta...more
The Most Common Types of Yoga
...se with back problems or neck injuries because it can be easily adapted by anyone.
5. raja Yoga
These types of yoga aims for liberation through meditation. These types of yoga are only for those people who are capable of intense concentration.
6. Bhakti yoga
Or commonly known as devotional yoga. These types of yoga focus on self surrender in the face of the divine.
7. mantra yoga
Much more know as the "yoga of potent sound. These types of yoga aims at liberation through the verbal or mental repetition of empowered sounds, such as "om", "hum, or "ram".
There are so many yoga institutions to choose from. It is also a good idea that before going into a class, discuss with the teacher first regarding hi or her philosophy and beliefs in order to find the most appropriate and personally appealing form of yoga for you.<...more
personal Trainer for Weight Loss? Try Yoga Instead
...If you're looking to lose weight, you may have considered hiring a personal trainer. Here are seven reasons to get personalized yoga instruction instead of traditional gym-based personal training to help you meet your weight loss and fitness goals:
1. You never need to set foot in a gym or use gym equipment.
Unlike most forms of personal training, yoga builds strength and endurance by bearing the weight of your own body. All you need is a little floor space.
The benefits are clear: You don't need to pay extra for a gym membership, buy expensive equipment (yoga gear is cheap and often unnecessary), or worry about other people looking at you while you exercise.
2. While personal trainers tell you to "push harder, make yourself do it," a personal yoga teacher will encourage you to respect your limits wit...more
Teaching Chair Yoga - The Real Need for More Trained Instructors
... definitely a need for more office Yoga classes, and a chair is the primary prop. Companies and governments are slow to change, but statistics tell the true story: carrying extra weight, leads to many health problems, and is a health risk factor, which leads to a lack of production.
This scenario results in a tremendous financial drain on companies and governments. Therefore, a fitness program that is a combination of low impact and low friction movement, along with changes in one's lifestyle, is required. As you already know, Yoga in a chair is exactly what is needed.
Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications<...more
