...se from, so little time!

This is a very common experience with the people I teach or know. It is extremely challenging to go to a studio and relax when immediately you have to get your legs in lotus position. How uncomfortable is that? Yikes. Or you are so busy doing power yoga that you forgot to breathe or relax, feeling sore as you walk out the studio. Since I have experienced both being uncomfortable as a student and teacher I feel it is my duty to spread some of my truth around.

There is no label or box to fit yoga in. When I first began teaching yoga, I felt as if I had to be a certain way. Speak in a particular soft tone, and know all the right terminology. Ive realized its the total opposite. The more authentic I am, which means, giving myself permission to be Jenny, giggling, hugging, singing, sharing, being as transparent as possible, gives the student permission to choose to do the same.

Yes, poses are a part of yoga, and they do wonders for your body! But y...more

Weight Loss - Benefits of Yoga and Exercise

...at take charge of the entire body as well as the mind.

Some of the postures and positions of yoga are beneficial in decreasing fats from our body. The twisting, backward and forward bending helps in reducing fats near the butts, thighs, and abdomen. The various poses help in burning fats in legs and arms. The sun salutations are advantageous for lungs and are also one of the best exercises. There are other techniques in yoga for controlling the energy level and mind. A healthy diet including fruits intake, leafy vegetables and energy juices reduce the fats in the body.

Exercise is one of the main tools to lose thigh fat. Fats around the waist line increases with the age leading to obesity and plumpness. There are many medicines to reduce waistlines, but these med...more

Yoga - Achieve Mental And Physical Sanity

...ILOSOPHY

It unites the Individual Self (Jiva) with the Universal Self (Brahman). In fact, the Jiva is just a microcosmic reflection of the Brahman.

The term 'Yoga' has its roots in Sanskrit. It means 'union'. Therefore, it helps an individual to achieve the ultimate goal of human life. In fact, all our activities are targeted towards the realization of this supreme mission.

HOW DOES YOGA HELP?

Yoga is the spiritual path through which one will have to tread to reach one's destination. And, to reach that goal, obviously one will have to dedicated...more

The Many Arms Of Power Yoga

...wer yoga, it appears that the exercises are easy to do and just flow freely. This is not the case. This form of yoga is a harsh and fast-paced movement and will push the person and cause deformity in the movements. It will take a strengthened focus ability to be able to move the arms and legs in the aggressive way that is necessary for the yoga .

It is also best for you to learn that the techniques of this yoga will change depending on the transition. Some of the poses that you will do go on for a lengthier period than you may think. The required amount of breathing in the five breaths may need to be continued on for another cycle with some of the poses, which is not usual. The power yoga poses are formed f...more

Sexual Positions Through Yoga