... the body, as well as creating balance and inner peace and harmony.

When some people picture someone doing yoga, they have an image of a person sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed, thumb and fore finger pressed together, chanting the word "Om". What is Om and what does it mean? Repeating the word Om is a mantra; it is a vibration of the universe around us. Everything has a pulse and ancient yogis created Om to represent that universal pulse. Chanting Om at the beginning and end of a yoga session brings the person a sense of connection to the entire universe and is meant to be soothing and uplifting.

Yoga is beneficial no matter how much or how little of it you can fit into your weekly schedule. It is recommended to start practicing yoga two or three times a week for an hour each time and work your way up from there if possible. However, any time that you can find for a yoga session will work too. Nothing special is required to begin a yoga session. The only things that are needed for a yoga session are your body, mind and comfortable, well-fitting workout clothes. then you are ready for your first yoga experience!

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Yoga for Depression: Pessimism and Perfection

...d others, you are taxing your own health.

Holding onto the perception of a perfect world will strain relationships with friends, family, and co-workers. Ultimately, the pursuit of perfection will create a lonely and depressed world without any friends.

Pessimism and perfection are just two of many causes that can result in depression. In both cases, the guidance of a competent Yoga teacher could be a form of preventative medicine.

However, if you, or a loved one, is experiencing chronic depression problems, the advice of a competent psychologist, or psychiatrist, should be sought. Yoga is a good alternative form of therapy, but not a cure for depression.

Copyright 2006 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Yoga for Your Third Trimester

...ns, you are also helping to position your baby properly for birth.

Keep in mind that certain poses that were okay during your second trimester must be done with more caution. You should avoid jumping, belling twists, deep back bends and any abdomen stretches. Also steer clear of any poses that require you to lie on your belly.

While the physical aspects of yoga are great for your pregnant body, it is also beneficial to learn to control your breathing. This will help with your breat...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga - The ultimate Yoga Teacher

...s true, but very rare.

Now, with that said, this clearly makes you realize that new Yoga students do not know what they really want, and some are confused children.

So, what are the qualifications for the title of Ultimate Yoga Teacher? Is it teaching Yoga to the rich and famous, gaining a lot of loving students, owning a lot of profitable Yoga studios, making many Yoga videos, performing physical feats, or owning a Yoga patent?

All of these things could make you famous, but none of them seem to completely fit, with the image of a Yoga Guru. What standards set one Yoga teacher above the rest? The truth is great Yoga teachers are good examples of ethics, giving, integrity, patience, and living a holistic life.

There is so much...more

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