by Martha on September 9, 2008
I‘ve been practicing various styles of yoga here in Phoenix for more than ten years.
Several years ago my sister convinced me to try hot yoga so I did but never went back. The instructor was demeaning and in my opinion reckless when he stood and bounced on my sister’s thighs during supta vajrasana.
As a person who wilts in extreme heat, prefers freedom to structure, and works to avoid unnecessary injury, Bikram Yoga did not resonate with me.
Recently, I’ve had the urge to give Bikram Yoga another go. Many people I admire, including Wayne Dyer, praise its positive effects.
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by Martha on September 5, 2008
Are you thinking about becoming a yoga teacher or expanding your understanding with advanced studies? If you live in Phoenix or Scottsdale you are in luck. There are several Yoga Alliance registered Yoga Teacher Training Programs to chose from.
But first, how do you choose the yoga teacher training program that’s right for you? There are lots of things to consider including:
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by Martha on September 3, 2008
September is National Yoga Month.
To celebrate and promote yoga and healthy living, A 10 City Yoga Festival Tour is being held throughout the US and Canada with many of the top names in Yoga - Shiva Rea, Larry Payne, Timothy McCall - participating. All proceeds from Yoga Month and Yoga Health Festivals will benefit Youth Health Alliance and health education for underserved children.
To learn more about Yoga Month.
by Martha on June 23, 2008
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
~ Seneca
I came across an interesting article today on the power of basic yoga in preventing falls in women over 65 years old. “Results from a study conducted by The Temple University Gait Study Center found that at the end of the nine-week Iyengar basic yoga program, participants had a faster stride, an increased flexibility in the lower extremities, an improved single-leg stance and increased confidence in walking and balance.”
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by Martha on May 30, 2008
Private yoga instruction can be a great way to get fit, lose weight, and feel great. If you are having trouble getting started with a yoga practice or making time for class, maybe personalized private yoga sessions are the answer to helping you get started. Sometimes just a few sessions are needed to help you establish a home yoga practice of your own that you can then supplement with Yoga DVDs or CDs. It might be the perfect alternative to traditional personal training sessions too.
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by Martha on May 26, 2008
Why Yoga? What makes it so special?
The truth is I don’t understand completely how yoga works, how it has done what it has for me. I know that it has been a constant companion through good and bad - sickness, health, happiness, sadness, divorce, death, marriage - and my life is better because of it.
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by Martha on March 8, 2008
More and more people are turning to yoga to improve their health and wellness. I love it when I discover that someone I admire is also a yoga enthusiast. Here are some of my favorites:
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by Martha on March 3, 2008
I received my first thrill as a blogger yesterday when author Victoria Moran thanked me for my recent post about her inspiring books. It’s easy to recommend something that’s had such a positive effect on my life.
One thing that I can’t recommend highly enough because of the benefits it’s had on my life is yoga.
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by Martha on February 26, 2008
Restorative Yoga is a perfect antidote for jet lag. I often turn to these poses to feel better following a flight and had the opportunity to share their power with my client Nancy last week, just back from a three week cruise around South America and jet lagged from a ten plus hour flight home. Exhausted, bleary eyed and unsteady on her feet, our typical stretch, strengthen and balance session was not what she needed. I suggested we try some nourishing restorative yoga poses instead.
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by Martha on February 23, 2008
Yoga is a proven exercise for relieving stress. This magic elixir can help restore hormone balance and calm your nervous system. A powerful pose for simultaneously soothing and energizing your system is legs up the wall pose. It is a mild inversion that uses gravity to help let the body de-stress, and increases blood flow to the brain and can also lessen the intensity of hot flashes. The next time you are feeling overcome by stress give it a try.
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