...There was a Bikram Yoga studio next to my gym, and I thought I'd like to try it. However, the idea of doing yoga postures in a heated room -- didn't sound fun at all. Then, I was visiting my friend Wendy in New jersey, who owns a Bikram Yoga studio. And, I tried it. 26 postures, designed to scientifically warm and stretch muscles, ligaments and tendons in the order in which they should be stretched. The heat of the room allows for deeper stretching, and stimulates those sweat glands for maximum detoxification.

"The exercises systematically move fresh, oxygenated blood to 100% of your body, to each organ and fiber, restoring all systems to healthy working order, just as nature intended. Proper weight, muscle tone, vibrant good health, and a sense of well-being will automatically follow."

---- All this in 90 minutes.

I felt AMAZING after my first session. I returned home and signed up for "10 Days for $10", a promotion that many studios use to encourage people into the hot room. Eight months later... I LOVE it even more!!! Not only do I feel energized after Bikram, my body has transformed. I was in pretty goo...more

Yoga Teacher Training

...oga community. He is the author of two groundbreaking books Yoga For Wellness and Yoga For Transformation and speaks regularly at major yoga conferences across the world.

But Gary is also known as being an outspoken advocate for a revolution in way yoga is taught and practiced in the western world.

His viniyoga teacher training emphasizes changing and adapting postures, breathing and sequences to each individual with the intention of creating specific therapeutic effects.

And Gary's philosophy and approach are gaining ever increasing credibility.

He designed the yoga sequence for the r...more

What Is Iyengar Yoga?

...urrender to God. Asana refers to posture and position (ideally an erect stance with relaxed muscles) and Pranayama is the directed control of one's breath, which is so vital to successful yoga practice.

Pratayahara calls for the quieting of senses connected with the outer world. Only then will Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (oneness with the Supreme Being) naturally follow.

In practice, Iyengar yoga is characterized by the use of belts, straps, sandbags, benches and blocks to aid in performing 200 asanas (postures) and creating body alignment. Equally important are the 14 pranayamas (breaths). Less emphasis is placed on muscular effort and more importance is given to finding the ideal position.

Standing yoga poses can build strong legs, improve circulat...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga: Don't Forget beginners

... to the behavior of a pigeon. To link the mind, body, and spirit, in unity, is rare for pigeons and humans.

With global obesity on the rise, Yoga will not fade in popularity. There are too many people who are mentally detached from their physical body. This can be observed by the increase in the size of children.

This will require action on the part of everyone, but Yoga teachers have an opportunity to educate their students toward the best quality life. Teach your Yoga students about the doshas. If you need to know more about this, or any Yoga subject, get the continuing education required to help your students.

The demand for Yoga teaching services...more

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