Online Yoga Complements Live Yoga Classes
Posted July 30th, 2008Online learning has exploded over the last 5 years and is now a widely recognized and accredited way to learn just about anything – from woodwork, to car repair, to massage and yoga is no exception. Recent video technology makes it simple for anyone with a computer and a camera to put their teachings on [...]
Using Yoga to Manage Attention Deficit Disorder (add)
Posted July 21st, 2008Copyright (c) 2008 Jennifer Koretsky
Every now and then someone asks me: “What can I do for a quick-fix solution to my ADD challenges?” I wish I had the magic answer!
Unfortunately there is no quick fix for managing any challenge. Making positive, permanent changes takes time, energy and dedication.
However, there are a few things you can [...]
An Introduction To Basic Yoga
Posted July 20th, 2008Basic yoga is incredibly easy to learn. There is not even a need for exercise equipment. You can just spend as little as thirty minutes doing what is necessary. The only thing needed is a yoga mat and a bit of room to move. Then, unless you experience severe mobility problems, you can start straight [...]
Ashtanga Yoga
Posted July 17th, 2008The meaning of Ashtanga is “eight limbs” in Sanskrit, and refers to the eight limbs of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Ashtanga Yoga was taken from a very ancient text called the Yoga Korunta. The Yoga Korunta described an exclusive system of Hatha Yoga developed by Vamana Rishi.
With this form of Ashtanga Yoga, there are [...]
Yoga: How to Start
Posted July 15th, 2008You can get audio or video tapes that give breathing instruction and teach relaxation techniques at health food stores, bookstores, and by mail order. It’s probably fine to learn breath and relaxation from a tape or booklet, but don’t try the yoga exercises without a skilled teacher. He or she can make corrections, caution you [...]