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...What should Yoga teachers know about giving an assist before a potential legal problem arises? Have you ever had an assist that didnt really help much? Have you ever had a physical assist that hurt you physically or in any way? Do physical assists in Yoga postures make you feel uncomfortable? Is it really necessary for Yoga teachers to give a physical assist?

As most of you already know, a physical assist is for the purpose of adjusting a student into proper alignment in a Yoga class. So, why make such a fuss over it? one Yoga student may see something as an assist - while another may feel you have crossed the line into sexual harassment.

What should Yoga teachers know about giving an assist before a potential problem arises? As a Yoga teac...more

Understanding the Yoga Sutras

...there is room for different interpretations.

"Sutra" means, "to thread," and there are 194 Yoga Sutras that make up the "tapestry" of Yoga. Within these verses are guidelines to self-discovery and purpose. The first four Sutras, of the first section, are said to be the foundation of the entire work.

1:1 "And now the lesson on union begins..." This could also be interpreted as, and now the instruction of Yoga begins.

1:2 "Yoga is settling thoughts of the mind into tranquility." This can be interpreted into a number of ways. Quite simply, it is the settling of mind chatter into silence, which is the basis for meditation.

1:3 "When the thoughts have settled, the subject dwells in his/her own nature, which is unlimited consciousness." This would be, when you have calmed your mind, by restraining the mind chatter, you are ready for meditation.

1:4 "Otherwise, our nature is overshadowed by mind chatter." In other words, if you ...more

Styles Of Yoga - Choosing The Correct Style For You

...escribed elsewhere in this guide. Hatha Yoga classes are generally thought to be a gentler than others. Many locally taught classes will fit into this category, as well as ones taught in gyms, Healthclubs and Adult schools.

Ashtanga: Aerobic, Vigorous.
The Ashtanga Yoga style features several set sequences of postures, flowing at a vigorous pace, designed to build flexibility strength and stamina. Practitioners synchronize their breath with the postures and focus on continuity of movement and elimination of toxins through body heat. Introduced to the west by Patabai Jois.

Iyengar: Correct Alignment of the Postures.
The Iyengar style Yoga is pri...more

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture The Chair

...lvis is misaligned, the posture will be out of balance, often resulting in lower back pain and overworking the knee and ankle joints. When the pelvis is centered and aligned with gravity, there is a feeling of stamina and vitality within the posture, making the Chair posture vibrant and challenging.

To the external eye, it looks like a person sitting in an imaginary chair, but when you attempt to do it, however, it is definitely not a passive posture but a deep squat, which immediately engages the strength of the spine, thighs, calves, and the ankles.

The Chair posture helps to stimulate the abdomi...more