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The focus of Iyengar yoga is on body alignment. Props such as blocks and straps allow beginners to flow in asanas more easily. As oppose to moving quickly from pose to pose, Iyengar focuses on holding poses over long periods.

Hatha

Hatha is a general term that embodies all forms of yoga. Courses defined as Hatha Yoga are generally slower and more gentle, making it another great course for beginners.

vinyasa

A term that means breath-synchronized movement, Vinyasa is based on a series of poses called Sun Salutations. The focus ...more

Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher, Part 2

... All you have to do is pencil in a realistic deadline. It does not have to be tomorrow and the idea should not create any stress. You should have fun, and enjoy the journey, when you are working toward your goal of teaching Yoga.

What kind of salary can you expect to earn as a Yoga teacher? If you are looking at an hourly rate, anywhere from $35 to $120 is about right in North america.

There are many factors involved in pricing, such as demographics and demand. If a Fortune 500 company hires you to teach Yoga, or stress management, to their executive staff, you know the price should reflect your preparation and travel time.

Lastly, if you feel the calling to teach Yoga, please do the following. Write your plans down, take action, and go after your goal of becoming a Yoga teacher. The public needs more compassionate Yoga instructors and the job is very rewarding.

Copyright 2006 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Hatha Yoga

...or concentrate better also allowing you to use chants to free your spiritual mind.

Dhyana: Dhyana is an enhanced form of meditation where the concentration is focused on a single point.

Samadhi: Samadhi teaches you how to attain the essential state of joy. The definition of Samadhi literally means transcendental bliss. The exercises in Samadhi Yoga are more vigorous than with other forms.

Trancendental Bliss or Samadhi is a state in which the individual mind, freed for a time from all material limits takes the form of supreme, omnipotent and omnipresent mind and gains enlightenment." Shri Brahmananda Saraswati (A great yogi, doctor and founder of the Ananda Ashram)

When unaffected by culture, place, time, or circumstance, these principles are universal. They constitute the Great Vow." -Patanjali's Yoga sutras, 2.31

The Self cannot be gained by one devoid of strength. Mundaka Upanishad iii :2:3<...more

Using Yoga Poses To Improve Your Health

.... Learn the following different Yoga exercises, Postures, and Poses in the following sections and then incorporate them into your routine.

Warm-Up Poses

In general, warming up depends on the particular style of yoga that you practice and your studio, class, DVD, or online training will show you the best warm up for the type of yoga you are doing.

Standing Poses - You should learn the following Standing Poses

Virabhadrasana or Warrior Pose

Utkatasana or squat Pose

Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend

Tadasana or Mountain Pose

Uthita Trikonasana or Extended Triangle

Garudasana or eagle Pose

Natarajasana or Dancer

Bakasana or Crow Pose

Chaturangsana or Plank Pose

Purvottanasana or Back Bend

Vasisthasana or Inclined Plank

Seated Poses - The...more