Jilian Torres

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Ancient healing arts, such as Yoga, Reiki, and qigong, are all methods of harnessing this vital life force and bringing it into the body to promote wellness and healing. In recent years, many medical professionals and scientists have recognized the importance of energy work as a viable complement to

Ironically, quantum physicists are now telling us the same thing that sages have said for thousands of years. We are living in a sea of energy that connects us to everything else in the universe.

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Overall, Yoga encourages a balanced, healthy way of living. A good diet, sufficient intake of liquid, stress reduction, and exercise are...

In 2010, the “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” published a study examining the efficacy of using a combination of yoga postures and a saline beverage as a substitute for laxatives in colonoscopy patients.

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For example, it is possible that you may perceive his or her lack of effort as a rejection of your teaching ability. Nipping this negative mental loop in the bud will allow you to view your Yoga student in a more objective light and to offer suitable modifications, if necessary, tailored just for

In the context of a Yoga class or asana practice, not engaging in negative thoughts about us and/or our fellow Yoga practitioners is one of the core practices of Brahmacharya. Brahmacharya can be broadly defined as the management of our internal and external energy and focus.

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For some people, lying on the back is not going to be comfortable. For pregnant women, you should avoid having them on their backs altogether. Some women find it to be welcome relief to learn modified postures instead of lying in Shavasana. Yoga can be a great way to keep the body healthy during

As a yoga teacher, you are going to accept many students, who are all going to be of different weights, heights, body frames, levels of flexibility, and more. Typically, you don’t have to worry too much about the average student you teach because most canpractice the techniques, but when dealing with pregnant women, you should consider changing up your class.

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Joints are the connections between bones. Primarily consisting of fibrous tissues and cartilage, joints help you move your fingers, bend your knees and elbows, and stretch your back among many other functions that make you an active and mobile human being. Exercising your joints is important to

Basic Movements – These simple yoga workouts are for beginners as well as the sick or elderly. The neck exercises are called the Kanthasnachalana and help to increase stamina and flexibility of neck muscles. The shoulder asanas are called the Skandhasanchalana which help the shoulder and back muscles.

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Safety, in practicing and teaching Yoga asanas, is very important. The human machine is designed to move, flex, and bend in very specific ways. If you move against that specific design, injury is likely to occur. As the practice of Yoga moves into the mainstream, Yoga classes are taught in a variety

Safety, in practicing and teaching Yoga asanas, is very important. The human machineis designed to move, flex, and bend in very specific ways. If you move against that specific design, injury is likely to occur. As the practice of Yoga moves into the mainstream, Yoga classes are taught in a variety of settings to different groups of practitioners.

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If you are introducing Yoga to students who are in middle school, high school or college, the Yoga session may be longer and more formal...

The fast-pace of our current society takes a large toll on both students and teachers in the public and private school classroom. There is a lot or pressure on students to perform well and consistently according to state and nationally-mandated curriculum guidelines even if a student needs complementary academic enrichment in order to really grasp the subject matter on which he or she is being tested.

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By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 When you are teaching a Yoga class, remember that this time is not about your personal Yoga practice. Teaching Yoga is about giving your knowledge to others, demonstrating and explaining the

When you are teaching a Yoga class, remember that this time is not about your personal Yoga practice. Teaching Yoga is about giving your knowledge to others, demonstrating and explaining the techniques effectively, and putting your students’ needs ahead of your own. You will probably still feel the benefits of a Yoga class, but it also might leave you yearning for more, or feeling as if you did not quite get adequate fulfillment. It is up to you, then, to find time when you are not teaching to squeeze in a personal Yoga practice, where you can accomplish a number of things.

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The Perfect Yoga Studio

Think about the design of the studio. Where will students in the next class wait for the previous one to get out? Where will they put their shoes and personal belongings while in class? How much of a reception area will your studio need? Do you plan to use software when scheduling classes, or are

Ask four different yoga studio owners or teachers what their idea of the “perfect” studio would be, and you’ll get four completely different answers. If you’re looking to open your own studio, it’s important to know what’s more important to you.

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