Thursday, August 14, 2008
Hatha Yoga
...control practices and meditation, all toward attaining the yoga ideal of union and flow with the energetic harmonics of the universe. The unblocking and balancing of subtle body energies in yoga is a primary goal. Hence the yoga term "hatha" comes from the two sanskrit roots, "ha" which means "sun," and "tha" which means moon. The word "yoga," meaning to yoke, control or unite, indicates the integration and purification of the solar and lunar energies of the yoga practitioner. Placed together as "hatha," the two roots imply "forcefulness," referring to the efforts and effects achieved through hatha Yoga. Paradoxically, the effort required in hatha Yoga is more akin to relaxation than to work. One thing you often hear during yoga class is, "Do what you...more
Protecting Your Yoga Teaching Business
...s could never be more true than when it comes down to knowing the Letter of the Law. Just like when a Yoga student first learns to develop his or her awareness from Yoga and meditation practice - Yoga teachers must develop an awareness of legality, as it pertains to their Yoga businesses.
For the average Yoga teacher, the thought of litigation, as a result of a student entering his or her Yoga class, is depressing. Many Yoga teachers and interns pursue the rewarding career of teaching Yoga as Good Samaritans. Yoga teachers are very often generous with their time, effort, and services.
It is heartbreaking for me to tell giving people, with the best of intentions, that they can be sued at any time. In this climate of litigation, anyone, even a Yoga t...more
Yoga for Everyone
...uals, usually upon request, to adjust the pose so that there is the least amount of pain and maintain the integrity of the position. So, when someone is not able to perform the postures, known as asanas, they do as much as they are able, without force, without judgment. For some it may mean using props, such as blocks, straps and blankets to prevent pain and injury--the body is supported as much as possible during practice to prevent pain. For others it means breathing and using their mind to envision their bodies performing the posture.
With practice, many people learn not to over-tax their bodies, ...more
Bhakti Yoga - The Science of Devotion
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Bhakti means devotion to the Almighty. Bhakti yoga deals with devotion to God and achieving the union with him. This is the easiest of all yoga types. This branch of yoga teaches the relation between the devotee and the divine. It does not involve any technical or complicated procedures. There is no need of any intellectual capacity to master this yoga. It has appealed to the common man because it gives him a feeling security and develop...more
