... wrists, shoulders and of the scapula (shoulder blades) are increased. It opens the chest, hips, and back of the pelvis.

The Eagle posture improves the function of the central nervous system and the lymphatic system. It helps to gently squeeze toxins out of the legs. The Garudasana is recommended for preventing cramps in the calf muscles and it relieves sciatica.

Important: The more advanced version of the Eagle posture (the supportive leg is bent and the back remains upright) should be approached with a lot of caution. This posture when hold for more than a few seconds may create cardiovascular effects that can cause you to faint when you come out of it. Until you are certain of yourself it is best to practice the beginners version.

The Eagle posture brings so many ...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Summer Slow Down

... as a pilot class for the busy season?

Once again, I ask you to enlarge your vision and think outside the box. Do enough ground work and research to become an innovator, rather than follow the crowd. Even if your Yoga classes do slow down a bit, you can cater to your regular students, who are with you through thick and thin. Ask your Yoga students for feedback.

One last major point to bring up: Make sure you are working on reminders to your Yoga students who regularly attend classes during cooler weather. It is best to use this time to get a list of all of your Yoga students and prepare for a mailing in late August, or early september.

This is the time when children go back to school, and f...more

Fitness Routines & Yoga Practices

...Breathe evenly through the nose and start out holding the pose for 10 breaths, increasing the amount of time with experience. Repeat on the other side and evenly train your body.

Downward Dog:

Perhaps one of the most recognized yoga postures, downward dog is a great way to strengthen the whole body, build functional strength, and stretch the hamstrings and calves. Begin by getting on your hands and knees, with your hands six-inches from the front of your sticky mat. Place your hands under shoulders and knees under hips, spread fingers wide and press every knuckle into floor. Wi...more

Yoga meditation in Disguise

...Within all forms of Yoga exists meditation and its many benefits. meditation is a gift and a skill, which has given mankind the ability to harness concentration. We often think of meditation as a Hindu or Buddhist practice, but meditation has been practiced for centuries by people from many religions.

Among these religions, meditation has also been practiced by Jews, Moslems, Roman Catholics, and Protestants,...more

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