March 5, 2014

I’m A Yoga Teacher & I Still Needed Help In Class

Two posts in one day?! Wow! I’m on a roll! Another great article on yoga and a gentle reminder that we all need some help from time to time.

10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Yoga

10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Yoga

Here is a great article about demystifying the practice of yoga. Check it out (I guarantee it’ll make you chuckle 😉 

 

Hello again and 5 Reasons to Full Squat February 6, 2014

Wow, it’s been a whole year since I last posted. I have been pretty busy teaching, I joined a new yoga studio family and added classes to my schedule. Not only have I been strengthening my own yoga practice, I have also been looking for ways to improve my teaching. I’ve learned a lot about myself– I found that I do not enjoy teaching a Power Yoga sequence but I really enjoy taking a Power Yoga class. I found that I really love teaching Beginners and All Level-type classes. In those revelations, I’ve found acceptance and in turn a feeling of peace. So, yay me! I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Yoga Nation Tour here in Austin this past weekend with amazing instructors such as Sadie Nardini, Tyler McCoy and Dana Flynn. I had so much fun and was truly inspired by these passionate, beautiful yogis. I’ve also been teaching a kid’s yoga class which has brought together my love of yoga with my past experience and joy teaching children. With this renewed sense of self and wonderment, I dance into the new year!

Here is a very interesting article on the benefits of squatting. I love to add a yogi squat to my sequences but I’m often met with groans of discontent from my students whenever we move into this pose. Well, this article has given me more reason to continue to stick with this pose and teach it to my students! Squat on, fellow yogis!

5 Reasons to Full Squat

Yoga For Cardiovascular Health January 7, 2013

August 19th, 2011

By Faye Martins

When it comes to exercising for a healthy heart, most people envision running, kickboxing or cycling. While these cardio activities certainly do give the heart some good exercise, new research suggests that activities such as yoga training may actually yield even greater benefits overall.

The study measured how far participants could stretch on a standard sit-and-reach test. This test was performed with the individual sitting on the floor, back pressed against the wall. With legs straight, the participants stretched their arms out and bent at the waist, stretching the arms towards the feet as far as possible. With the results of this simple test in hand, the group was then measured on more standard things like endurance, muscular strength, blood pressure, cardio respiratory fitness, aortic pressure, the speed of a pulse of blood flow and how long the pulse took to travel between certain regions such as the neck and leg.

The study found trunk flexibility to be a very good indicator of arterial stiffness in test subjects 40 years and older. Arterial stiffness is one of the key factors in the development of cardiovascular disease. The stiffness of the arteries was found to be independent of other factors such as endurance or muscle strength which were both previously considered good indicators of overall heart health.

Stretching exercises such as yoga postures, teach the arteries to be flexible in addition to the muscles, though scientists aren’t exactly sure how or why this happens. Another separate study showed that middle aged adults who began a daily stretching routine significantly improved flexibility in the carotid artery in the neck, further strengthening the validity of this new finding.

Theoretically, the relationship between flexibility of the body and flexibility of the arteries could be found in the fact that both muscles and arteries gain the ability to be flexible from collagen and elastin. If stretching exercises send signals to the body to make collagen and elastin more readily available in response to the new needs of the body as a whole, perhaps the arteries also benefit from a more ready supply of both compounds, thus making them more flexible. This is only one of many theories, and it will undoubtedly take years for scientists to identify the exact underlying cause of this phenomenon. For now, it is good enough to know that such benefits exist.

Since arterial stiffness was found to be independent of other factors such as endurance and blood pressure, a strong heart may not necessarily be a healthy heart. It’s more than just the strength of the heart muscle itself; the arteries are of great importance as well. The relationship between flexibility and arterial flexibility in the study was so strong that the doctors who conducted it recommended adding yoga practice to the recommendations for cardiovascular health.

Yoga exercises may be added to any existing cardio exercise routine such as running, biking or cycling to bring flexibility to the arteries. In addition, yoga is extremely beneficial for the entire body all by itself with no other exercises needed. A longstanding belief within the medical community was that yoga in and of itself was not adequate to promote heart health, but this is clearly not the case. Yoga alone is wonderful for the entire human body, bringing balance and health to the system as a whole.

It is an indisputable fact that those who practice yoga throughout their lives enjoy greater levels of health than their peers. Now thanks to continuing scientific research, we can more readily identify why practicing Yoga for cardiovascular health is a good idea.

© Copyright 2011 – Aura Wellness Center – Publications Division

Yoga vs. Weight Training September 11, 2012

I just ran across this article and thought it was interesting. Obvs I’m a bit biased here being a yoga instructor but I’m a firm believer in balance– in life, diet and exercise– so I think anything you can do to make your body the best it can be (cuz you only have one at the moment) is wonderful. I’m not much into weight training myself but I’d like to think I do my fair share of heavy lifting with my two-year old son who is a solid rock of a kid (can you say, “Lift with your legs?”) I get a lot of students who are already well-established in a fitness routine of their own such as running or weight training and want to supplement with a yoga practice. I don’t think it has to be an “either/or” situation. Mix it up, have fun and be awesome!

 

How To Teach Yoga: Neck and Shoulders September 3, 2012

August 28th, 2012
By Faye Martins

How often do your yoga classes emphasize releasing tension from upper stress joints? Every hatha yoga instructor training course contains vital information for proper care of the neck and shoulders. Yet, do we give our yoga students all of the tools and information needed to maintain their upper body joints?
General Information for Your Students
In today’s world there are many elements that can cause stress, especially with the state of the economy and other changes that can affect personal lives in many ways. There is a reason that people use the saying, “weight of the world on my shoulders.” Due to the fact that when we carry that “weight” it definitely affects the neck and shoulders, this area of the body needs special care.
Not only that, the neck and shoulders get a lot of use each day, injuries to these areas are among the most commonly suffered ailments. When you have a stiff neck or sore shoulders it can inhibit you from performing at your best each day. A regular scheduled hatha yoga practice can cure any stress on the neck and shoulders and also help melt away that daily stress.
When it comes to physical yoga practice there are many asanas that can be practiced at a scheduled time, but there are also many modified moves that you can do as you’re getting ready for work, at your desk, or right before bed that will help as well. Even with a busy schedule you should still try to practice at least an hour, and at least three times a week. The following are just some of the recommended asanas and modified poses to relieve neck and shoulder pain.
Modified Asanas and Warm ups
• Ear-to-Shoulder – Gently drop the ear to the shoulder at each side.
• Chin-to-Chest – Pull the chin into the chest and inhale deeply.
• Shoulder Circles – Raise the shoulders up, back and down while breathing deeply.
• Neck Roll – Inhale as you slowly roll the head forward from left to right, exhale back from right to left. Do not tilt your head back, while practicing neck rolls.
• Side Stretch – With feet hip width apart, stretch both arms to the ceiling and take turns pulling one arm gently to the side at a time.
• Open Chest – Lace your fingers behind you as you sit forward on the chair, palms facing in. Gently lift arms and place them on the top of the chair, gently press the chest forward.
• Chair Twist – Sit forward in a chair and bring both thighs to the right side. Place the left hand on the right knee and the right hand on the back/left side of the chair and stretch. Repeat on the opposite side.
Asanas for Neck and Shoulders
• Dolphin Pose
• Eagle Arms
• Forward Fold – gently turn head side to side and use gentle nodding movements during
• Downward Dog
• Cat and Cow
Teacher Tips
Teach yoga students to maintain their bodies at home. If you know your students don’t practice outside of your studio, it might be best to produce a handout that gives them tips for practicing yoga at home. One example is: 15-minute yoga training sessions. Sometimes, our students need a gentle nudge in the right direction to live the best possible life.
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10 Killer Yoga Cures April 21, 2012

By Jenna Bergen

Here’s what you probably already know about yoga: It can flatten your tummy, tone your arms, and calm your thoughts when your mind is acting like an untamed monkey. But beyond these body-and-mind makeover benefits, few people realize that specific poses may be able to cure all kinds of mental and physical aches and pains, too. To get you started, we spoke with Tara Stiles—star of the Yoga Anywhere DVD series and author of the new book Yoga Cures—to get her 10 best fixes for frustrating everyday problems. And don’t worry: You don’t have to be bubble-gum flexible or as patient as Buddha to reap the rewards. Here, our 10 favorite yoga cures for everything from hangovers and sugar cravings to sleepless nights and shin splints.

For killer car rides…try a standing side opener

“We’ve all been crammed in the car for too long, and there are some simple poses to help open up your body,” says Stiles. “Standing side opener is great because you’re bringing length back into your side and spine, a reversal of when it gets crunched in the car.”

Try it: Stand with your feet parallel, shoulders aligned with your hips. Inhale and reach your arms out and up. Grab your left wrist with your right hand. Gently pull your left arm up with your right hand. Let your torso naturally arch over to your right side. Stay here for three breaths and then work the other side, too. Looking for more relief? Try these Tips to Prevent Lower Back Pain if road trips and long days at the office are wrecking your back.

For a hangover… try an easy seated twist

“Twists are great for helping toxins move their way out of your body—and out of your life,” says Stiles.

Try it: Start seated (as shown), inhale and lift your left arm straight up. As you exhale, grab your right knee with your left hand. Press your right fingertips into the ground behind your hips. Inhale and sit up tall. Exhale and twist your torso further toward the right. Then switch your legs and repeat on the other side.

For shin splints…try hero pose

This is a very mild, gentle movement that is designed to relieve pressure on the shins, says Stiles. “The even pressure feels great for most runners.”

Try it: Stand on your knees so they are aligned under your hips. Press the tops of your feet down and into the ground. Press your thumbs into your legs, behind your knees, open your calves out to the sides and sit your hips down to the ground (if your butt doesn’t touch the ground, sit on a yoga block or a rolled up yoga mat). Hold for 10 breaths. Download this free workout to Get Fit, Firm, and Flexible Fast.

For killer cramps…try an easy forward bend with rolled up blanket

“This move is great to sooth the mind, the mood, and cramps,” says Stiles. “The gentle pressure from the blanket and your torso is really grounding and comforting, and just plain feels great.”

Try it: Roll up a blanket. Sit down with your legs straight in front of you. Place the blanket on your upper thighs. Gently fold your torso over the blanket. Stay here for 10 long, deep breaths.

For a sugar craving…try a seated meditation with arms in a “V”

“Yoga trains and reprograms the mind so it can come back to a calm and neutral state free of anxieties and cravings,” says Stiles. “This seated meditation with arms up in a V gives your body just enough to do to allow your mind to focus. Spend a few minutes in this position and you’ll be able to conquer your sugar cravings with ease.”

Try it: Starting in a comfortable seated position, raise your arms overhead into in a V shape. Relax your shoulders down your back and reach out through your fingertips. Stay and breathe here for 3 minutes. Finding the ease in staying here for several minutes will clear your mind and release loads of tension from your body.

For a case of the blues…try tree pose

“Regular yoga can help ease and reverse depression, bringing people back to their natural state of happiness and ease,” says Stiles. “Standing poses like tree have a lot to do with that. Finding balance in different ways on our feet translates into our lives. The key is being gentle and consistent.” Yoga is just one example of a natural remedy that can save you a trip to the pharmacy. Here are 10 Natural Alternatives to the 10 Most Prescribed Drugs.

Try it: Stand tall with your feet parallel and a few inches apart. Shift your weight into your left leg. Bend your right knee into your chest and hug your shin with your hands. Grab hold of your right ankle with your right hand and press your right foot into your left inner thigh. Either stay here with your hand holding your ankle for balance, or reach your arms straight up. Stay here for five long breaths. Try the same thing on your other side.

For mind-busting stress…try half-pigeon pose

“Our hips store a lot of tension from all sorts of anxieties and stresses,” says Stiles. “The energy has to go somewhere and often it winds up in our hips. Pigeon is a super-calming pose for the mind and will give you a deep tension release in the hips.”

Try it: Start in a cross legged position and then lean into your right hip and reach your left leg long behind you (as shown), keeping your right leg in front of you and bent at the knee. If your hips don’t reach the ground, sit on a pillow or a block. Turn your hips and shoulders so they both face forward. Stay here for 10 long, deep breaths. Switch legs and repeat.

For a cold or flu…try alternate nostril breathing

“This technique is known for keeping people from getting colds or the flu, as well as helping them get better faster,” says Stiles. “It’s great for clearing congestion. It also does wonders for cultivating an easy mind, so even when the flu strikes you’ll feel easy and calm while you are recovering.” Here are 11 Other Tricks to Bounce Back Fast From a Cold.

Try it: Sit up tall, however you can sit comfortably. Take your right hand and curl down your index and middle finger into your palm. Press your ring finger over your left nostril and inhale for 4 counts. Close off your right nostril with your thumb so both nostrils are closed. Hold all the air in for 4 counts. Release your ring finger and let all the air out your left nostril for 4 counts. Repeat this breathing pattern for 3 to 5 minutes.

For a blinding migraine…try headstand preparation

“Recurring migraines can be so multi-factorial and, of course, everyone is different, but yoga has been known to help,” says Stiles. “A little pressure on the head with a prep of a headstand can bring blood flow to the head… and it just does the trick! Deep breaths of course!”

Try it: Sit on your heels with your shoulders above your hips. Interlace your fingers loosely and place them on the ground. Place the top of your head on the ground so your fingers cradle the back of your head. Stay here for a few breaths to get comfortable in the position. If you are comfortable, tuck your toes and straighten your legs like you would in a down dog. Stay here for 10 breaths.

For a sleepless night…try an easy lying-down twist

“So many people have major problems getting to sleep and staying asleep,” says Stiles. “Yoga has been known to help out, big time. A simple lying down twist helps to release any tension in the spine and mind that can be getting in the way of a good night’s rest. You can even do it when you’re in bed!”

Try it: Lie down on your back and hug your right knee into your chest. Twist your right leg over toward your left side. Relax your arms out to the sides. Stay here for 10 deep breaths and repeat on the other side.

Vinyasa Yoga April 20, 2012

By Natalie Clee

Vinyasa refers to a series of yoga movements synchronized with the breath. The poses flow with rhythmic variations through each inhalation and exhalation. The breathing style used is called Ujjayi, which is a relaxed diaphragmatic breath with the sound coming from the back of the throat like the sound of the ocean. Vinyasa and Ujjayi together create internal heat, which purifies the body through increased oxygen, circulation and sweat. This breath helps take in fresh oxygen, build energy, and clear toxins from the body. Ujjayi is also said to aide in self – awareness and staying grounded and present during your practice, which is also helpful during meditation. Improved circulation can help ward off illness and aide in recovery of sickness and repair of injury. The circulation in your body is critical to the overall state of health of the body. The exercises performed in Vinyasa yoga are particularly good at improving circulation and increasing energy. Circulation is also improved when the toxins are released during a Vinyasa practice. Lung and heart function are also affected by healthier circulation. It can even lower your cholesterol by lowering stress and in turn eating better. When the nervous system is quieted, the body is much more efficiently digesting and eliminating food and waste products. Bandhas or locks create the spiritual fire dissipating the outward flow of prana back to the center. In the bandhas, the breath is concentrated on a certain part of the body. There are three bandhas: Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, and Jhalandara Bandha. These locks can be used in the practice to seal off a part of the body to cleanse and tone, and energize the inside of the body. Drishti is a point of focus where the gaze rests during practice to aid concentration. In a yoga pose the drishti can also help keep the body aligned by gazing to the sky or at the floor. The breath, the concentration of the breath and the point of focus all come together in the vinyasa practice.

Music and chanting can be part of Vinyasa yoga meant to connect the divine spirit to oneself, or sometimes music to connect yourself deeper to the practice. Chanting usually takes place at the beginning of a class to bring awareness to the sacredness of the practice, a reminder that the practice is not just a physical practice and sometimes at the end of class to seal in the practice and furthermore live it in daily life.

Vinyasa yoga can also serve as a strength-training process as it helps to build lean muscle mass and balanced strength throughout the body. The continual flowing movements of Vinyasa stretch and elongate muscles, while the breath allows for fresh oxygen to fuel and loosen muscles making them more flexible, prevent muscles pulls and tears. The fast paced power yoga practice of Vinyasa burns calories resulting in weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. As yoga is sometimes referred to as a lifestyle change affecting the whole body mind and spirit promoting overall health of the body and mind, including the practice and healthy eating habits. Regular yoga practice promotes mindful eating habits, and those who eat mindfully are less likely to be obese.

In addition to physical benefits, yoga has many mental and psychological effects. Helping to reduce anxiety and stress, increasing overall health, mood, and concentration during the day. Helping to find inner peace and purpose, learning to be present and self acceptance.

Vinyasa yoga usually starts with a fast paced series of poses called Sun Salutations, followed by a flow of standing poses then deeper stretches and backbends; however, there are many variations and flows to choose from. Sun salutation start in Tadasana (Mountain Pose), Uttanasana (forward-bend), Arda Uttanasana (half-lift), lunge, Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog), plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, Cobra – Bhujangasana or Upward Facing Dog – Urdhva Muhka Svanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog, lunge (other side), Tadasana (Mountain Pose).

Vinyasa could also be a seated flow including Baddha Konasana, Knee to Ankle Pose, Gomukhasana (Cow-face pose), Janu Sirsasana (Head to knee pose), Upavistha Konasana (Seated wide leg straddle). Or even as simple as a cat-cow flow. Inhaling, spine arched looking up and then exhaling rounding the spine.

Vinyasa Krama Yoga is the ancient practice of physical postures in correct order for maximum benefit; it is the sequencing of a personal yoga practice designed with a specific intention for the spirit. The personal sequence can include postures, pranayama, and meditation that help lead to a personal goal. The goal can be for immediate or long- term goals and are applied throughout daily life. ` In Vinyasa krama there are twelve sequenced vinyasas that flow with correct breathing in correct order unrelated to level of practitioner and practiced with sequential linked mantras chanted, heard, or mentally recited while holding ones breath in or out.

Other Vinyasa styles include Anusara, Ashtanga, Bikram (Hot Yoga), Jivamukti, Kundalini, and Power yoga.

• Anusara, which means flowing with grace, emphasizes heart opening movements and brings focus to alignment of each asana. An intention is learned within each class to facilitate in daily life.

• Ashtanga which refers to the eight limbs of yoga (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali) is a series of poses done in the Vinyasa style using ujjayi breathing, mula bandha, uddiyana bandha, and drishti. There are six different Ashtanga series which the student progresses through at his / her own pace.

• Power Yoga, like Ashtanga is a vigorous, athletic style of yoga, however, does not follow a set or series of poses. Power yoga can vary from practice to practice and teacher to teacher with the emphasis usually on Vinyasa style flow to increase strength and flexibility and typically minimal chanting and meditation.

• Bikram or hot yoga is done in a room heated to 95 – 100 degrees promoting intense sweating and detoxification.

• Jivamukti is a physically intense Vinyasa class that incorporates yoga scripture, chanting, mantras, music and meditation.

• Kundalini Yoga is one of the more spiritual styles of Vinyasa yoga, but non-the-less can be physically challenging as well. Kundalini yoga helps to release the energy said to be dormant in the body and move it upward through the body by awakening the chakras. Full enlightenment is said to occur when the energy reaches the crown chakra.

Vinyasa yoga as mentioned start with Sun Salutation, then usually lead into a flow of standing series, arms balances, deeper forward bends and backbends, twists, hip openers, inversions then Savasana. When performing any posture safety should be a top priority to prevent pain and injuries. Standing postures and backbends require the practitioner to be aware of his/her body and its limitations. Correct alignment in standing poses protects knees, hips, and shoulders. Knowing your restrictions in backbends and not comparing or competing will also prevent injuries. Twisting poses make your back feel good and relaxed, straighten and stretch the spine, improve posture and breathing, improve circulation, aide in digestion and cleanse the internal organs. Twists wring tension in the body helping muscles relax and release fresh blood and nutrients into the body. Yoga inversions are poses where your feet are placed higher than your head. As with all yoga postures, listening to your body is very important. If you experience neck pain during a pose it’s an indication to stop. Inversions circulate the blood in your body taking the blood to the brain. They are said to move impurities out of the lower body and reduce fluid in the ankles and legs. Inversions if done properly and for a sufficient time can be a massage for the internal organs and even keep them in their intended spot inside the body as through the years it is possible for them to become displaced and thus cause ailments of the body. Some people experience neck pain during inversions which is sometimes the result of tension and poor posture. Performing inversions without being thoroughly warmed up could lead to injury. People who have had spine, neck, or shoulder injuries, high blood pressure and/or are pregnant should be most careful when practicing inversion or should avoid these postures.

Savasana is done at the end of the Vinyasa yoga practice to seal the practice assimilate what the body just did. Savasana is about letting go completely to relax the mind and body, which is essential for good health. Take time to carefully place yourself in this position called the corpse pose lying on your back with the feet out to each side, arms alongside palm facing up relaxing the whole body including the face and allowing it to be heavy and then resist movement from then until the end of the 5-30 minute pose surrendering to yourself gaining peace and calm. Some of the great yoga masters have said Savasana is the most difficult to master. The goal is to relax every part of the body and just “be”, observe. If the mind gets agitated or distracted, you could use an eye pillow to help relax the mind or just focus your attention again on just relaxing the body. A mantra or image inside the mind can be your focus if the mind repeatedly wanders over time will increase and may one day lead to the final vinyasa of forgetting yourself completely, called Samadhi.

The health benefits of Vinyasa yoga far outweigh the risks of the practice. The most simple and most important rule is to listen and respect your body and its limitations. To be content with the present moment from day to day and practice to practice following the principal of non-harming starting with loving and kindness to yourself.

Namaste

Natalie Clee is a certified Yoga teacher. She teaches Yoga classes in the Feasterville, Pennsylvania area.

 

A Quote to Live By April 3, 2012

This quote has been circulating Facebook recently and it’s worth sharing:

Perhaps I’ll make this my daily mantra.

Yoga Lounge in the Airport February 23, 2012

February 14th, 2012

By Jenny Park

Fly-and Like an Eagle

In January 2012, the world’s first airport Yoga lounge opened, in Terminal 2 of the San Francisco airport. Painted blue with felt rocks to be installed this spring to help evoke the feeling of a Zen garden, this little patch of serenity was suggested by a passenger at an open meeting with airport officials. The suggestion fell on welcoming ears: the airport’s director, John Martin, is a long-time Yoga practitioner. It cost between $15,000- $20,000 to turn the room from a storage space to an area for asanas. If you need to locate it, follow the signs showing a figure seated in full Lotus, a sign that SFO officials had to devise themselves.

It’s not hard to understand why a Yoga lounge could be needed. A study in Newsweek in 1999 found that 50% of adults who flew on commercial airlines were frightened at sometime, and the events of 9/11 only added to that stress. Flying also exacts a toll on the physical body; immobility and circulatory problems from sitting for too long a period are common, with the most serious condition of Deep Vein Thrombosis leading to death in some cases. Passengers who try to treat their anxiety by drinking at the airport bar only increase the likelihood of health problems in the air. If only there were a way to improve circulation, calm the mind and decrease stress levels- oh yes, there is. Yoga.

Some airlines, like Qatar, China Airways and JetBlue, are already “on board” with Yoga, offering handouts or video instruction of poses that can be done while seated in the plane. Asanas like Ardha Matsyendrasana or Seated Twist, Marjaryasana and Bitilasana or seated Cat and Cow and a modified Savasana can all be done even in economy class, and provide the benefit of keeping the muscles limber and oxygenating the blood.

If you are lucky enough to use the 150 square foot Yoga lounge at SFO, there are some mats and props provided, but no regular instruction. Practitioners are invited to do their own private practices or simply meditate quietly. Asanas like Bhujangasana, or Cobra pose, Kapotasana or Pigeon Pose and Uttanasana or Standing Forward are all excellent choices for a pre-flight practice. Flexing the hips, buttocks and lower back will help counteract the lengthy time spent upright in a seated position. Be sure to do some restorative poses and complete a full final relaxation for maximum benefit.

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