...Is yoga a key part of your health and fitness routine? Are you interested in becoming a yoga instructor? Teaching is a wonderful opportunity to enrich your life, and make a difference in the lives of others. If yoga is one of your talents, consider sharing your gift, and teaching yoga professionally.

Choosing to be a yoga instructor is easier than you think. If you are a natural leader, who has been practicing yoga for years, you are a great fit for the position already. The next step, in the process, is to...more

yoga Teacher Training: The Spiritual Aspect of yoga

... is the oldest of todays major religions.) The many forms of yoga were created for mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health.

Today, yoga has many more branches, and many of the branches of Hatha yoga, outside India, are no longer attached to Hinduism, but the spiritual aspect of yoga is still readily apparent. Most serious Yoga practitioners are spiritually aware, and spiritually healthy, as a result of their own Yoga practice.

Even though, Yogic philosophy does not conflict with any religion; moral codes such as Yama and Niyama exist within most religions of the past and present. When moral codes are similar to other philosophies and religions, they do not...more

Learn Yoga Online - Find Out All Of The Wonderful Benefits That Can Change Your Life

...ke a pretzel. Although it might seem difficult or unimaginable to be in such position, it is not. Almost anybody can get into these positions with practice.

These positions aren't painful either. You allow your body to slowly get into a stretched position. You don't force your body to do what it cannot do.

With yoga, you'll also improve your concentration. With each position, you must focus. If you don't you might find yourself falling over or not doing the movement in the manner that you're suppose to. Once you condition your mind with yoga, you'll improve many areas of your life where concentration is needed.

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What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 3

...htened person would make a statement such as: "Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you." This statement was made by Mohammed.

Therefore, reading and studying Holy Scriptures, mean nothing if you do not take positive action from what you learn. All of the scriptures tell us to live in peace. The worst crime against humanity is when a political or religious leader preaches hate and incites war or killing.

Ishwara Pranidhana: Acknowledge God as a supreme being by whatever name you are familiar with. Pray daily and actively participate in your religion.

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