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...What can a Hatha Yoga teacher offer in the way of a fitness program? Is it too late for bad health habits to be corrected by Yoga?

Large numbers of Baby Boomers, who were born between 1946 and 1965, are coming to grips with the concept of aging. Regular doctor visits and lab tests reveal more cases of high blood cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels in many Baby Boomers.

Some Baby Boomers are doing their best to live a more pro-active lifestyle, joining Hatha Yoga classes, Pilates classes, walking, and consuming a more moderate diet.

Yet, being pro-active about health is a rarity in western society. Big Gun medicine, in the form of prescriptions, is called upon to correct years of negligent health habits. The problem with western medicine is that the public expects miracles from it and ignores the side effects.

What can a Hatha Yoga teacher offer for those who are interested in improved fitness? Hatha Yoga teachers offer many things including exercise where students learn to bear their weight. This Yogic weight bearing exercise is goo...more

Yoga - One Woman's Silver Lining to Cancer

...mes adversity brings with it the most incredible revelations. during the treatment Kerrie watched her body deteriorate, but inside her heart, mind and soul were growing and opening in leaps and bounds. Kerrie was being prepared to make what would be a life-changing discovery for her - yoga.

After her treatment ended, Kerrie took a yoga class and began practicing yoga at home. Still incredibly weak, Kerrie was only able to practice yoga for five minutes a day. But she stuck with it and gradually got stronger. Soon Kerrie was strong enough ...more

Styles Of Yoga - Choosing The Correct Style For You

...The term Yoga generally refers to variations of the Hatha Yoga practice of physical postures (asana) for health and experience of well-being. In the west, generally, there tends to be less of a spiritual approach and the focus is more physical with stretching, strengthening and breathing.

There are many different styles of Yoga available. Most are variations in aerobic quality, sequencing of postures, breath control, room temperature, alignment, use of props or in some cases meditation, philosophy and chanting.

Most classes consist of a series of static postures or asanas. Some postures are practiced standing, laying down or are inverted. One ...more

Yoga Practice Tips

... until it becomes almost second nature.

Firstly however, you must be sure you can find the dedication and motivation within yourself to embark on your yoga journey. Completing this step first will ensure a higher success rate and continued growth with your yoga experience. Be sure in your mind and heart that yoga really is important to you.

The next step is set a goal and devise your strategy for achieving it. Make a sched...more

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