...Peaceful, serene, strong, relaxed, pure -- this is how you will feel after participating in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. This ancient method is based around the idea of "flow" and connected movements.

Like most forms of this type of therapy, it's not just a series of "stretches" or exercises -- but rather, a combination of philosophy, moral code, meditation and healthy habits. Muscle definition or flexibility may attract athletes to a yoga center, but for others it's that spiritual meditation of this therapy that entices -- resulting in a calmer mind, improved circulation and more energy.

Through active, fluid movements, six different positions and specially timed inhaling and exhaling exercises, students of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga hope to reach a state of internal cleansing, mental clarity, strength in body and connectedness with the universal soul. By following the "eight limbs" of this type of therapy, outlined by Indian sage Patanjali Maharishi, students practice the following: moral codes, self-purification and study, posture, breath control, sense control, concentrati...more

Reduce neck and Shoulder Tension - Four Simple Yoga Practices to Reduce neck Pain

...athe for a count of four

"Exhale slowly for a count of four

Repeat this breathing pattern 4-7 times and then return to normal breathing.

Self Massage

Massage your Ears to relax and unwind:

-Sitting comfortably, straight spine, feet flat on the floor, gently "walk" your fingers around your ear lobes, gently pulling your ears as you massage the ears. Repeat 3 -5 times in both directions.

Repeat theses simple yoga stretches, breathing techniques and massage regularly during your day.

Types of Yoga

...s better known as power yoga because of the demand on the body.

Iyengar This a type of yoga designed by the famous yoga guru B.K.S. Iyengar. His style of yoga places a great emphasis on proper alignment by encouraging the use of yoga props such as bands, blocks, pillows, etc. while holding each pose for a longer amount of time than most other yoga styles. This style is great for beginners or those who have not exercised in a while because the props help to compensate for any lack of flexibility that comes with continued practice.

Bikram Otherwise know as Hot Yoga, this style of Vinyasa yoga is taught in heated rooms of 105 degrees F or warmer. It is meant to duplicate the climate in India where yoga originated. There are 26 specific asanas that are performed in the same order. B...more

How to Get a Yoga Trainer License

...e are far too many yoga training camps and correspondence programs out there that only teach their students a small portion of what it takes to start, run, and grow a successful yoga practice and as for me, if I ever decide to pursue being a full-fledged yoga teacher the whole process of obtaining a yoga trainer license for me has got to be...well: ON POINT!!!

I mean I know enough from research, practice and study to teach the essentials of Yoga, but we all know that probably won't cut it in the broader sense of the world.

None...more