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Yoga Off the Mat - A Lesson From the Ocean

...Teachings are everywhere- we only have to be open enough to see them as such.

I recently led a yoga and meditation retreat at San Ysidro Ranch in santa Barbara. One of the many rich and beautiful moments was when I was sitting with my student by the ocean. It was not a 'scheduled' session time but in a single moment I looked out at the ocean and he turned to me with a quizical 'what are you thinking?' expression on his face and right there the teaching, the yoga, emerged. Sitting by the ocean's edge gazing into infinity with the soft ocean breeze brushing against my skin and my sun-kissed arms absorbing the nourishment of this bearer of light, I watched the tide moving in and out unfailingly dancing to its own rhythm. I observed how a singl...more

5 Gifts to make labor and Birth Easier

...n in analgesia use, a 50% reduction in cesarean rate, a 40% reduction in Pitocin use. Find a doula at www.birthresourcenetwork.org, or www.dona.org, or www.alace.org. or www.beautifulbeginnings.org

4. Prenatal Yoga Series or DVD- Research has proven that yoga can:
Relieve back pain
Induce relaxation and relieve stress
Increase stamina
Produce healthier babies and mothers
By working on breath control exercises, mothers are better able to use the...more

Yoga instructor Salary - How High A Salary Can You Earn As A Yoga Instructor?

...ing yoga instructors as they are not aware of the pay or salary yoga instructors can earn. Contrary to what many people may think, it is possible to earn a decent living as a teacher depending on where you are located.

In north America, you can charge anything from $35 to $150 per hour, depending on your expertise and knowledge. Many factors determine salary, including demand and demographics. So if there are more people in your area wanting to learn yog...more

Explore The History Of Yoga - The beginning

...In a series of articles I will be exploring yoga. I will start in this article with its history, and later articles will explore other various aspects of Yoga including positions.

If you greet each day with sun salutations instead of a latt and can perform the astanga second series with your eyes closed then it may be time to explore the history of yoga, particularly its origins.

Hatha yogathe performance of physical postures and breathing exercisesis just one small part of the eightfold or eight limb path of yoga. For more than 2,000 years, students have gained insight into a wealth of knowledge arising from ancient Vedic scriptures. And, you can do. Thanks to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Written two millennia ago, The Yoga Sutras gives us insight into the rich history of yoga. It also teaches us how to achieve enlightenment by tapping into this complex system of knowledge, beliefs and practices.

What is yoga?

The history of yoga has been passed down to us th...more

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