All About Yoga
Question: Can I substitute my yoga classes for a cardio workout? Expert Answer: For reference, cardio workout would is anything that raises your heart rate for an extended period of time, usu ... more
Types of Yoga Yoga, started in India more than 5,000 years ago and springing from a Sanskrit word meaning "union," has many forms but generally centers aro ... more
Yoga and Pilates are often interchanged perhaps because of their similarities in form and process. Both have positions that practitioners must do and both emphasize the importance of balance and fl ... more
Classical yoga has developed over time to include many different styles for a range of situations, needs and preferences. However the majority of Yoga styles still fall neatly into either the thera ... more
If you’re new to yoga, you might not know what to expect when you walk in the doors of a beginner’s yoga class for the first time. You might not even know how to start in choosing a beg ... more
While many people have always thought of Yoga as some mystic Hindu practice, that image is rapidly disappearing – almost as fast as the stresses of our modern lives are increasing. The Americ ... more
How can yoga and creative movement enhance your overall well-being? What is "RASA" and what does it mean? Jehan Izhar and Randall Simpson are health educators and yoga Teachers who h ... more
Some people swear by yoga's healing and conditioning properties. Others who misunderstand its potential swear when they hear its name mentioned. We address 10 common myths about the ancient art ... more
When most people think of yoga, they think of contortionists twisting their bodies into seemingly uncomfortable pretzel-like postures. Others may view yoga as spiritual enlightenment or at least a ... more
Yoga's ability to create a state of mental and physical well-being may also be put to use for taking off excess pounds. Yoga endorses a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and when combined with a ... more
Yoga has been used for centuries to help center a person and relive stress. In many countries yoga for pregnancy is considered the only option. Yoga can be a great way to stay flexible, relive stre ... more
About this series: Each lesson plan provides both a physical focus, to guide your choice of postures, and a practice focus, to help students explore an important principle of yoga practice. The intent ... more
