Monday, August 11, 2008
Yoga As An Aid To Weight Loss
...f twisting poses that stimulate the work flow of the internal organs, thus boosting metabolism. This in turn burns more calories, and reduces your body weight. Improved local blood circulation is another direct effect of the use of yoga postures, which leads to a healthier, more energetic body. When the calorie intake is lower than the calorie output, your body will start burning fat cells to acquire the necessary energy. A perfectly healthy and strong metabolism takes this process even further, and you may well see better results than traditional weight loss formulas.
To stimulate metabolism, various back bends and forward bends are used. poses that affect the neck area, where the thyroid gland is situated, are particularly helpful if the weight problem is caused by a hormonal imbalance. These poses can be those of the camel, rabbit, plow, bridge and shoulder stand. Moving quickly between a series of poses can accelerate the process. To those who are well overweight, some of the bends may prove to be a difficult. If you fall into that category, don't despair. You should gradually increase the difficulty of the postures until you have the confidence to go to more complex exercises. This is not a test or a competition; ...more
Yoga and Health
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Everyone knows that yoga is a great way to relieve stress, increase circulation and give us a positive attitude. Yoga is good for every age.How yoga helps you depend on how much you relax when taking yoga. To begin you will need to buy the correct supplies that go with yoga. This includes a yoga mat and a comfortable outfit that is not too tight and not to loose. If you are not sure where classes are taken you can ...more
teaching Hatha Yoga for Peace of Mind
...like this, since I was seven. She was just learning to enjoy the moment and this student was well over 70 years of age. Two decades later, I often hear similar stories from Yoga students on a regular basis. Physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, and other medical specialists are advising their patients to practice Yoga for a variety of ailments.
I have never regretted my decision to become a Yoga teacher, and the future looks very promising for Yoga instructors, in general. If you spread peace of mind far enough, it just might have an impact on world peace. On the local front, your Yoga students, who have peace of mind, will make a positive contribution to your community.
Copyright 2006 Paul Jerard / aura Publications<...more
Spiritual Parenting Through the Use of Yoga
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There has been much talk and attention put on yoga lately. The practice of yoga has been around for thousands of years and here in the west, it has taken off with adults who benefit from its physical properties. It is used to combat obesity, teach centering and relaxation. It is becoming so commonplace that we see it being used at YMCAs, health clubs, and even churches. Yet few people have seen the big picture of how yoga can be used as a tool in spiritual parenting. By combining the physical movements of yoga with positive parenting skills, parents will benefit by moving...more
