...ng and found Liz chair yoga class. She called Liz and after a nice conversation, I went to my first class. I was looking for more balance in my life and help with severe anxiety and other health issues, including high blood pressure.

At first I was somewhat skeptical, but I kept coming to class and after 6 weeks I began to notice subtle shifts and benefits. Now if I am unable to attend class I really miss it. My anxiety kicks in and my depression worsens. The classes have become a social time for me and I have made some wonderful new friends. My Monday class is a great way to start my week and keeps me going for the rest of my week. All the other students are non-judgmental and it is wonderful knowing that they are all dealing with their own health issues.

I have made incredible strides in lowering my blood pressure. I went from readings of 190/120 to 115/62. My doctor was shocked and amazed. I have found ways to incorporate brief yoga breaks i...more

yoga Teacher Training Online Correspondence Courses - The Inside Story

...canning equipment.

Sending a video taped practicum is a viable option, if travel for an on site yoga certification practical exam is a hardship. The cost of travel, time out of work, family obligations, and commitments to a higher college education, can make it impossible to complete an on site practicum.

Interns of yoga correspondence courses must be self-starters. It is best to have smaller specific goals in mind for successful c...more

Universal Principles of yoga, Part 3

...or its healing properties, while some journalists still scoff at the idea of yoga as preventative medicine. Some doctors refer their patients to yoga classes, but a rare few may still compare yoga to snake oil.

yoga has been referred to as a cure all for everything that troubles mankind. In truth, yoga is the most comprehensive health maintenance system ever developed and it continues to evolve to this day. Hatha Yogas strength is that it is a well rounded in every aspect of preventative medicine.

Yoga has come a long way in the Western Psyche, but is still accused of being a front for the proliferation of Hinduism. The fact is, Hatha yoga is a separate practic...more

yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do yoga Posture Standing Forward Bend

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Three important reasons (out of many) not to do yoga posture Standing Forward Bend:

1) Anyone with acute lower back pain should avoid doing this pose (if you are going into this pose with pain in the lower back , you are likely to come out with more pain).

2) In case of abdominal hernia do not attempt this posture.

3) People with high blood pressure should not practice this pose.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.more

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