...levels of yoga, you get more nimble and find it easier to work off excess fat. The pranayamas increase oxygen intake, thus facilitating smoother functioning of every organ in your body. An hour of yoga leaves you feeling rejuvenated, which means that you feel better throughout the day and tackle even mundane household chores more energetically, thus burning more calories.

If you are obese or excessively overweight, yoga is only an indirect way of getting in shape. It preps your mind and body for weight loss. So, if you initiate the other required steps in addition to your yoga sessions, you will soon be on your way to a lighter you and much healthier lifestyle.

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The Truth About Options for Yoga Teachers, Part 7

...ll bet you have many more. Interestingly, I have found that just a few obnoxious parents will, unknowingly, be the cause of rules, and safeguards, for the rest. Such is life - we have laws that most of us would not consider breaking, but always someone comes forth to be the cause of new laws and more rules.

Back to the saintly Yoga teachers who run Mommy and me Yoga classes. If you teach these Yoga classes, you have my deepest respect and I congratulate you.

I have never run one of these Yoga classes, but did once have the experience of teaching children, and their parents, martial arts - in a joint setting. Notice, I said did once have one parent si...more

karma Yoga - Part 2 For Life & Spirtual Liberation

...There is a story in the Ramayana, one of the great kings, Janaka, who besides being a Rishi, was also a perfect karma Yogi. The Ramayana is one of the sacred epics of Hindu tradition and religion.

This is a story of spiritual liberation for everyone.

A Rishi is a wise and scholarly saint, who has attained all possible knowledge in a certain area. King Janaka had attained this (and more) as a perfect karma Yogi was said to have also attained Moska, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

What is karma Yoga?

karma Yoga, or the "discipline of action" is based on the teachings of the Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita, the holiest of Hindu scriptures. As one of the four pillars of yoga, karma yoga requires the adherence to ones duty (swadarma) while remaining detached from the reward. Simply, It is the yoga of performance of right action.

What is right action?

Right action is compl...more

Yoga Instructor training - Yoga, Pranayama, and Cancer Recovery

...eachers must also learn to be healers and "go the extra mile" for any student recovering from cancer.

Those recovering from cancer, who choose yoga practice to assist their healing, will benefit greatly across the board. In addition to regular yoga practice, pay close attention to diet and nutrition. Yoga nutrition focuses on natural, whole foods that support the body's functions. Support your body in every possible way to make a complete recovery when healing from cancer.

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