...Yoga teacher training is NOT something I would normally write about as a hard nosed health writer but after spending two weeks at Viniyoga Teacher training as an observer I feel compelled to tell you about what I believe is the finest yoga teacher training in the western world.

I also have to tell you that yoga teacher training is taking on a whole new meaning now American Viniyoga institute founder Gary Kraftsow has released free online audio previews of his viniyoga teacher training seminars.

But first let me tell you a little about Gary Kraftsow...

Gary is highly respected worldwide in the yoga community. He is the author of two groundbreaking books Yoga For Wellness and Yoga For Transformation and speaks regularly at major yoga conferences across the world.

But Gary is ...more

The Importance of Yoga and Character Development in ADD-ADHD Children

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There are many people who recognize the importance of movement when trying to gain the attention of children suffering from ADD/ADHD. Physical movement seems to be a defining factor when dealing with active children who learn from movement. As kinesthetic learners, these children must be allowed to move in order to maximize their thoughts and not feel trapped. This behavior is typified by shifting in their seat, tapping their foot or pencil, etc. Thus, many schools have begun using yoga as a means of helping their students, both with and without attention problems, to gain better focus. Yoga is an excellent tool to promote focus, redirect moveme...more

Why Yoga Exercises Are Different From Other Forms Of Exercise

...If you are thinking of taking up a form of exercise with the aim of making yourself look and feel much better you should give very serious thought to yoga exercises.

Yoga works holistically on the body and mind and so its positive effects can be seen in many different aspects - on our bodies, their health and how they look, and also on our minds - in how we view the world.

So how do yoga exercises differ from other forms of exercise?

Yoga exercises, also known as asanas or postures, are applied to the entire anatomy of the living body. On the other hand, many other exercise regimes are a form of engineering applied to the muscles of the body. This means that yoga exercises are concerned with more than just the superficial development of muscles. The postures us...more

Yoga Can Benefit Skiing and Snowboarding

...and balance. Hello people, these are the same things a skier or snowboarder needs for a body that will allow a continued love affair with the snow-covered slopes. Prior to the ski trip, yoga helps condition and prepares muscles and joints for the stress of skiing. When yoga is used to warm up and stretch muscles right before pushing off on that black diamond, muscles are warm and ready for the test in front of you.

When you match up skiing and yoga, your improved balance allows you to keep your shoulders square and over your boots. The breathing techniques practiced in yoga keep you from holding your breath and reducing oxygen to your muscles. Holding your breath makes muscles tense up so you ski less efficiently and are more prone to injury. The greate...more

Yoga Exercises With Ball