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Looking into a classroom from the hallway the typical scene is going to show a room full of people fidgeting with something on their desk, doodling, or staring at a spot on the wall not paying any attention to the lesson. Of course as soon as it is time to go outside for recess it

Yoga is beneficial for many different illnesses and ailments that trouble us. Insomnia is a disorder where yoga can help reduce the effects through exercise and mind calming poses. A yoga retreat can be a wonderful place to go and relax and try to learn how to work through your insomnia.

Will yoga help me drop the pounds I do not want to be responsible for anymore? A regular practice of yoga will help you and give many benefits, including helping you feel better as you start to become aware that with yoga you start to gain flexibility and strength. Your muscles will start to tone,

I have just started writing some educational articles about yoga for Anamaya’s website and I really think I am going to enjoy this project!  My first subject is Patanjali’s 8 limbed path of yoga, which is a structured breakdown of all of the practices of yoga that come together to create a well-rounded way of

Research explains that yoga is a positive source for those that are suffering from depression. Yoga teacher training can focus on therapeutic treatments through postures for anyone suffering from depression regardless of your weight, size or fitness level. Depression-What is it? Depression is a type of mental illness that brings to its victim a sense

The practice of yoga is so much more than twisting your body into a pretzel on a mat. In fact it is more even then a physical activity used to keep the body in shape. Why do people practice yoga? What is the purpose of this practice that seems to have taken the western world

There is a point in life when you stop and ask yourself, “When did I get old?” Why is it that all of a sudden I am waking up in the morning with back pain, leg pain and can barely stand up straight? I do not like this new me at all. Sometimes life moves

Studies show that yoga is really good for us in a variety of ways. Some people may have even tried a yoga class and found it to be a good workout for the mind and body. With good yoga teacher training you can learn how to achieve the most out of a workout and gain

One of my favorite classes to teach, actually, my absolute favorite, is restorative yoga. I came upon teaching this style by chance and have never looked back! I was scheduled to teach a “light yoga” class here at Anamaya and remembered some of the training I had had in restorative yoga. At the same time,

There are many key points to explain why incorporating yoga into your daily activities can be very rewarding. Yoga is something that you can do to find harmony, balance and self-control into your life. Whether you practice yoga at home or treat yourself to a special yoga retreat you will see the benefits. Bring yoga

Teaching yoga is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling career. Once a decision is made to pursue this life-changing avenue there’s one big decision to be made: where to do your yoga teacher training. A search online or in any yoga magazine will turn up a multitude of options for completing a yoga teacher training that