The name given to every asana derives its inspiration from nature. As this pose happens to look like a fish it is known as matsyasna - fish pose. The popular feeling is that Matsyasana is known as the destroyer of many diseases. This asana has to be done in padmasana which may not be that easy for beginner. To make it easy you can do this by stretc

Should a Yoga teacher take money for classes? How do you define success for a Yoga teacher? Is it your contribution to the common good? Is it by producing successful teachers? Is it by technical prowess? Is it by how many students you have? Or, is it a combination of these factors? First things first: Are you "selling Yoga?" If you accept a fee

The benefits of exercise are well known especially the positive affect that it has on the health of your heart. Through exercise you will lower your weight, your cholesterol, and your blood pressure. This will all result in less work on your heart and if you already are having heart problems, exercise can help keep your heart beat regulated and exp

If you are interesting in taking up yoga, Ashtanga yoga may be the kind of yoga for you. This popular form of yoga has an interesting history. Sri Krishnamacharya at Mysore Palace originally established Ashtanga yoga. Krishnamacharya is responsible for influencing many modern forms of yoga practiced today. The Ashtanga Yoga taught by Sri K. Pat

In comparison to many forms of exercise, the benefits of Chair Yoga far outweigh the risks. The therapeutic exercises work the body, from head to toes, to the best of any client's ability. Therefore, the method used, addresses the whole body in a single routine. This is an amazing feat, for a low-impact exercise program, where the average session

Salamba Sirasana is known as the king of asanas. As in any story the king and queen play different role, in the same manner the asanas also play a different role. The Queen of poses, the shoulder stand helps in the development of the right brain which comprises of stability and patience. Whereas, left brain triggers the brain by pushing through the

For many it is considered to be one of the easiest asanas, but that is not the case. Even though it may look very simple and non-beneficial but it is the other way round. After doing all your yoga poses this is one of the most essential and important pose to complete your yoga practice with. It is the asana which gives the opportunity to relax. Sha

Are you new to yoga, and are interested in doing yoga and yoga meditation? You may have seen the huge benefits of doing yoga, and now want to get started. So, what are the best ways to start doing yoga meditation, and doing the yoga exercises? In this article, you will find: * Aiming To Get The Best Out Of Yoga * Getting Started With Yoga Clas

Here is an option for your Chair Yoga classes. There are seated flows and standing flows from the back, or side, of the chair. "The flow," which we know as "Vinyasa," is synchronized breathing with movement. This brings to mind vigorous Yoga classes for young, energetic, and fit Yoga students. However, Vinyasa can be gentle, too. If introduced c

Recently, I ran into a case in which a Hatha Yoga teacher, who had been teaching for years, was being refused from a Hatha Yoga teacher training course. Before anyone gets stirred up over this, and the Act on the Affairs of the Handicapped, in the United States, this story gets better. His wife is also a Hatha Yoga teacher, and they teach Yoga c

The effects of Yoga, on persons with diabetes, are extremely healthful, and sometimes, cause the unexpected. Be conscious of potential effects of yoga on diabetic students. Diabetes has become a more prevalent disorder, over the last decade, than ever before. While many struggle to control their diabetes, sometimes, simply following the doctor's

Ask ten different people to define their personal fitness and health goals and you will certainly get ten different replies. For some, fitness would mean being able to walk to the car without passing out. Health would probably mean not catching a cold from a sneezing co-worker. Others might consider themselves weak and spiritually unhealthy if they

With all the news about natural disasters happening everywhere, the world has enthusiastically reached into its pockets to help. News about goodwill, good deeds, and acts of kindness, should be regularly broadcasted, but maybe bad news is more profitable to broadcast. However, let me stick to the point of this article. In order for nature, and

More and more people today are engaging in stress-relieving activities that vary from recreational activities to wider range of activities that would fall under a certain way of life. Yoga, is one of these activities. The noise and fast pace of modern life is continuously adding stress for many. Many individuals, especially those who live in the

Yoga is one of the most popular exercises in the world today. People all over the world use yoga to tone and meditate. There are many types of yoga that can be practiced, among them Hatha yoga. Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'union'. Yoga experts believe this union to be that of the inner soul and the cosmos. Yoga originated bet