...With the several benefits attached to yoga including increased flexibility while simultaneously increasing strength and a sound mind, its no wonder several people are interested in Yoga.

However, in spite of its benefits, several people may not want to give up on their existing fitness regimens so they ask: Well, can I combine it with the exercise I do now?

Sure, why not?

As a matter of fact this will not only supplement your current fitness training regimen, it will give it an all-around augmentation.

Heres how to include yoga in your plan based on personal research and study.

First of all, to warm up for what it is you might be doing-Calisthenics, weight-lifting, pilates etc, try Yogas Sun Salutations.

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Yoga Teacher Guidelines for Assisting, Part 1

...lling out the necessary applications and having a meeting about their expectations. This gives Yoga students a chance to be informed as to what to realistically expect from Yoga. In the process, he or she can agree to a physical assist or refuse it on the spot.

This policy of clear cut information, and an interview before classes, is good for the Yoga teacher and the student. From the start, you are developing the student / teacher relationship and creating a rapport with new Yoga students.

With this said, now you understand one more logical reason why students, w...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga: Private Lessons

...How much should your rate be for a private Yoga lesson? Does it vary by location? Why do some Yoga teachers schedule so many private lessons, while other Yoga instructors run Yoga classes, almost exclusively?

Private Yoga lessons do vary in price, and the average private Yoga session, in Beverly hills, is going to be on the higher end in cost. Yoga teacher experience is also a factor. Therefore, experience and location does have a lot to do with your private session rates; but how do you know what is a fair market value?

How do you avoid selling yourself short? Your students do expect more value, and they realize private Yoga sessions are more expensive than a regular Yoga class.

One course of action is to compare notes, with local Yoga teachers and personal fitness trainers. If you teach at a health club, o...more

Keep on Laughing Inside the World of Laughter Yoga!

...tion and tiredness. Sometimes, various neck, shoulder and arm stretching exercise are done in place of deep breathing, between Laughter exercises.

A typical Laughter Session is a perfect blend of various laughter techniques, interspersed with breathing, stretching, rhythmic clapping and chanting HO HO HA HA HA, in unison. The Laughter Yoga session starts to wind down with Laughter Meditation. After the Laughter Yoga exercises, we make an effort to laugh in a group, which soon becomes infectious. In Laughter Meditation one doesnt have to make an effort to laugh, but laughter flows out like a fountain without any reason, much more spontaneous and deeper. The session then is complete; we end with some deep breathing and relaxation exercises.

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