...athing exercises called pranayama makes the body healthy, supple and strong. Yogic practices have a great impact on the function of body organs, blood circulation, nerves and glands. It affects all the systems of the body, making an individual healthy, energetic, sharp, focused and peaceful. Many common diseases and physical ailments can be treated through regular practice of yogic postures.

yoga and health are inextricably linked in the Hindu way of life. People are mainly drawn to this practice for its health benefits. It arrests aging and brings harmony and balance in the body and mind - both externally and internally. It is also not difficult to learn, and flexible enough to be practiced by anyone at all stages of life.more

More Communication Skills for yoga Teachers

... for asking about it. Nor should he or she have to wait until the end of class to ask an impatient teacher about his or her pain.

Listen Empathically: When a student asks a yoga-related question during class time, the yoga instructor present, should listen to all of the details. There are times when a yoga student asks questions, which are on the mind of many more classmates.

For some yoga students, it takes a lot of courage to ask a question in a group setting. Some students ponder questions for days before asking them. Their heart rate may rise because it took courage to ask the question.

With all ...more

Will yoga Improve My Personality?

...I saw this question on a yoga faq and I confess, it made me laugh, although it is a good question.

yoga will not improve your personality - there is nothing wrong with your personality. Regardless of who you are, you are a perfect being in and of yourself. But here are a few comments on what yoga can do for you, for yourself in terms of your personality.

First of all, a regular practice of asana will leave your body in better condition; that is to say, it will tone your muscles, make your body more supple and likely decrease any chronic pains you may experience. A toned body will also increase y...more

Hurricane Power Outages and yoga

...an getting into traffic jams leading out of town only to find yourself 1000 miles away but no hotel rooms available, then it might behoove you to learn yoga.

Some people do not like yoga but that's only because they've never done it before or perhaps they are in fear of bending themselves at all those weird...more