Yoga for Shoulder Trouble
May 25th, 2012 by tanja
Sometimes we say the phrase “I am carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders,” because that is exactly how we feel. We learn through yoga teacher training that when we have stress building up in our bodies one of its favorite places to go and sit is in our shoulders. This causes us to slump or feel hunched forward, which is a posture that can lead…
Yoga Poses for Ankles
May 24th, 2012 by tanja
It has been thousands of years that people have used yoga as a physical and mental exercise to build up and maintain a strong body. Yoga is also a great method of physical therapy for physical ailments and pains that occur in many different areas of the body. There are thousands of different yoga poses that help target the lower body and also the ankles that are taught…
Yoga Practice Makes Perfect
May 22nd, 2012 by tanja
As you continue to practice yoga and become comfortable with your personal routine you may want to try doing some more challenging poses. You can ask your yoga teacher who has an extensive knowledge from yoga teacher training to help you get into the poses that your find more demanding. Props like yoga blocks or straps can also assist and support you. Without any self-judgment you can approach…
Yoga for Self-Improvement
May 21st, 2012 by tanja
Yoga teaching could very well be the oldest form of self-improvement that has existed. There is so much knowledge to be had from yoga and previous to what was finally recorded more information on it could be lost. Yoga teacher training focuses on a strong mental and physical health so it is a great way to find some much needed self-improvement or at least a strong start.
There…
Yoga for Teachers
May 18th, 2012 by tanja
Yoga is a great method of exercise and relaxation for anyone but it may be a great mental escape for teachers. Yoga teacher training is seeing a significant rise in participation by teachers. It is a great form of release for your body, mind and over all well-being.
Being a teacher in a classroom and putting all your effort into teaching your students can eventually bring a sense of…
Yoga Poses for the Hips
May 17th, 2012 by tanja
Most of us feel our muscles tightening as we get older. This is a common thing in your hips. People who spend most of their time sitting at a desk or in a car may have even noticed a decrease in their range of motion. There are some yoga poses that are easy to do and only take 10 minutes out of your day at least six days a…
Yoga Helps with Anger
May 16th, 2012 by tanja
There are times in life that things do not always go the way we want or people or situations disappoint us and we get angry. Yoga is a great outlet to take that anger and release it before it can cause your body harm. Yoga teacher training talks about how yoga will help you to relax and de-stress when these moments happen. We should never try to repress…
Yoga is Good for Anxiety & Depression
May 15th, 2012 by tanja
Yoga is a great form of exercise that helps us deal with depression and anxiety. Yoga teacher training uses different body posture or poses, breathing exercises and meditation to stretch, strengthen and bring balance to your body and mind which provides a sense of inner harmony. Yoga teaching is not a replacement for psychiatric or psychological treatment. Many forms of depression and anxiety will need more treatment and…
Anamaya Garden / Permaculture Center – The Beginning
May 14th, 2012 by Geoff McCabeHere are some photos of the beginning of what we’re doing on Anamaya’s small farm, which we’re turning into a Permaculture center to provide food for Anamaya’s guests.
Yoga Writer – Monirul Hoque
May 14th, 2012 by Geoff McCabe
How and when did you learn Yoga?
I have been practicing Yoga since my early childhood. My mother is a meditation instructor; she motivated me to learn Yoga not only as an exercise method but also as a way to have higher consciousness and spiritual development. I learnt basic Yoga positions at the age of 10 but started practicing Yoga regularly after my High…