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...Sometimes, Yoga teachers are called in to a corporate facility, an office, or a manufacturing facility, to organize a stress management program. The management is forward thinking enough to realize absenteeism, tardiness, morale, and production, will improve, if employees can learn to manage their stress levels.

Very often, one of the first questions the employees will ask is, "Do we have to talk about what is bothering us?" Obviously, people do not want to discuss anything personal in a group session, with their co-workers.

The solution is for the Yoga teacher to make him or herself available for private or semi-private discussions. I mention semi-private, because sometimes a family member is present for these discussions.

In a large company, this can be very time-consuming. Therefore, this should be discussed with the company before one takes on the addi...more

Yoga positions Positioning Yourself For health

...ut there is a common thread that unites all sects of yoga. They all have various postures or positions that are common to yoga in general.

Some common yoga positions include:

Seated Yoga Position Seated yoga positions often focus on learning disciplined breathing techniques. Participants sit cross legged in an erect position and learn to control their diaphragm and let their breathing work for them.

Standing Yoga Position Standing yoga positions concentrates on improving flexibility and spinal align...more

Yoga Teachers Lead by Example (Part 1)

...to share the gift that has changed your life. Your health and your personal Yoga practice are an integral part of the Yoga teaching vocation.

Maybe you dont have a staff and you are busy all the time preparing for the next Yoga class. What can you do? Budget your time and make a personal Yoga, or meditation session, for yourself. Spending thousands of hours on bookkeeping, marketing, cleaning, and maintenance is part of many Yoga studio owners lives, but you must also make the time to become a better Yoga practitioner.

You can also offer reduced rates to volunteers or work for trade programs to those Yoga students who help you with domestic chores. You should consult your accountant to make sure everything is legal and above board. You dont want to violate any child labor laws or set yourself up for any legal problems, so make sure you are following the law to the letter. Remember also, that laws vary depending upon you...more

Yoga in Kerala

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Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "Union". It is a combination of Physical and Mental Exercise designed to hone ones concentration, improve health and attain eternity. Yoga and Ayurveda are interlinked and both have equal tradition of about 5000 years. Yoga is encompassed with body, mind and spirit, involving exercise, breathing and meditation. As in the case of Ayurveda, Yoga is also originated in India and yogis (sages) ar...more