...ngage in hostile debates over these issues. There is a time, place, and method for convincing people about health issues, but hostility will not convince anyone.

Bias and discrimination are hard habits to break. Sometimes, these ideas exist within families for generations. Yoga teachers should accept students, regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, social status, or any other reason we can find to be unjustifiably bias.

In the case of age - children who are too young may have a separate Yoga class, but this depends on the patience of the Yoga teacher and the group. Some Mommy and me Yoga classes run along smoothly, but some adult Yoga students do not want to be in a Yoga class with children.

I teach children four years of age and up, but it is specifically within a Kids Yoga class. This is much different from a typical adult Yoga class, and the circus act I mentioned earlier might be fine. Do not be surprised to see children perform difficult asanas, but do not expose ...more

The Benefits of Yoga - Healthy Body and Mind

...nd, allowing practitioners to feel a sense of inner peace and balance.

There are multiple branches of yoga. In Raja yoga the focus is on meditation. karma yoga states that what we experience today is a result of past actions. Bhakti yoga is focused on channeling emotions in a positive manner. The various branches of yoga offer something for every taste and style.more

The Truth About Vinyasa Yoga

...urance, enhance flexibility, and build overall strength.

There are many variations of Vinyasa Yoga classes. Some are related to or offshoots of Ashtanga Yoga, some are very gentle, and others are variations of extended Sun or Moon sequences. The variety of Vinyasa classes is further expanded when you consider different sequences, pace of the class, and the temperature of the room.

What about heated Yoga classes; is this hot Yoga? The temperature can vary depending upon the policy of the Yoga studio.

At our wellness center in North Providence, RI, the temperature can be near 80 Fahrenheit during winter months. during the summer months, we keep the ...more

With Yoga, Getting Slim And Trim Is now Easier Than Before

...ere the thyroid gland is situated, are especially valuable as weight problems are sometimes caused by a hormonal imbalance. These poses can be those of the camel, rabbit, plow, bridge and shoulder stand.

For people who are significantly overweight some of the bends may prove to be a difficult task to accomplish. They should gradually increase the difficulty of the postures until they are confident enough to move to more complex exercises.

Muscles can be strengthened with standing poses, such as the warrior. Energize the body and increase your metabolism even more by using Kapalabhati and Ujjayi Pranayama.

A proper diet...more

Frank White Yoga Teacher