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Bikram Yoga or what others referred to as Hot Yoga was created by the Indian Yoga master Bikram Choudhury. It is considered to be a type of Hatha Yoga except that those that practice it do so in a room heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit with about 40% humidity in the air. This sauna like

Iyengar Yoga was created by a man named B. K. S. Iyengar and is a form of yoga known for using props such as belts and blocks to assist you in performing asanas or postures. At a yoga retreat your instructor will be happy to show you how to modify the pose with a prop

Do you practice yoga, love it, and want to take it to the next level? Become a yoga teacher and go through the yoga teacher training program and start your Iyengar yoga instruction. Today a lot of yoga studios seem to be taking yoga practice and forming their own style or type of hybrid yoga

When going away to a yoga retreat we want to focus on a week of relaxation and health. One type of yoga that anyone can try is Iyengar Yoga which is perfect for beginners or those who want to work on body alignment. Iyengar Yoga was created by B.K.S. Iyengar and is a style that

Those of us involved in yoga are quite clear the impact it can have on our lives. Yoga brings a positive support system and a lot of health benefits into our lives. If you have arthritis you know that it is taking a toll on your body. When working with someone that has extensive knowledge

Running away to a yoga retreat and looking for some extra time focusing on your fitness you may wander into an Iyengar yoga session. Iyengar yoga is a type of yoga that was created by B.K.S. Iyengar and is a type of Hatha Yoga but incorporates the use of props like blocks, blankets, belts which

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times for a woman. If you are a yoga lover and practice on a regular schedule then a healthy pregnancy should not keep you from continuing your yoga practice. There are some basic things to be aware of BUT always remember to listen to your body. Yoga teacher

Time to jump-start your body and get physically fit. Yoga teacher training focuses not only on flexibility and strength but burning calories and weight loss. Some people refer to Ashtanga yoga as a calming fitness exercise, but when it is performed correctly it can be a great way to achieve your weight loss goals. For

It is time to relax and recharge. Stop and reserve a yoga retreat now and leave the stress and job at home. When taking the time to go away to give your mind and body the time to relax there are a couple factors to research: where and how soon can you get there. Getting

It is time to put the snacking away and get back into shape! We need to start looking at our bodies and making sure they are in it for the long haul. Is yours? We are given one body to get us through a lifetime of events; there is no magic technology from the future

Ashtanga Yoga is for the athletic person looking to fit a form of yoga into their routine. Ashtanga yoga is viewed as the most strenuous form of the Hatha Yoga methods. It reflects equal amounts of focus on strength, flexibility and stamina. Yoga teacher training will help you establish how to use each of the

Hatha yoga is a style of yoga which focuses on different asanas or poses and bringing awareness to your breathing. It is one of the more common forms of yoga in the west. Yoga teacher training will help you focus on all the different types of poses and what they area they are intended to

If you have practiced Hatha Yoga and you are thinking of going through yoga teacher training to help create a life for yourself where your beliefs and actions align your core values to your life and presentation than stop procrastinating! Taking the yoga journey is long and can be viewed at as a new life

We are so burdened with life’s crazy journey that sometimes we forget to stop and take some much needed personal time for ourselves. I have learned that if you take the time to stop, listen and breathe just for a few minutes during the day you actually feel better. Some of us have looked for

What is Hatha Yoga? The commonly used translation ha means “sun” and tha means “moon.” Hatha Yoga most commonly is referred to as the yoga that joins pairs of opposites or the forceful yoga because it can require a lot of physical energy. Hatha Yoga is the most common form of yoga that you will

It is becoming that time of year when the weather outside is forcing us to find ways to include fitness into our lives inside. For some of us going to the gym to sweat for a few hours will do the trick. While others need more direction and structure so they tend to look at