...p>Three important reasons not to do the Pigeon posture:

1) In case of sacroiliac injury do not practice this posture. (The term sacroiliac refers to the area of a small joint that lies at the junction of the sacrum; a part of the spine and the ilium; a part of the pelvis).

2) If you have ankle or knee injury, avoid this posture.

3) Recent or chronic back injury is contraindication for that posture.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this posture for you. It is best to perform this yoga posture in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.more

Infertility - Yoga Management

...ed Bound Angle Pose), Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero's Pose) are helpful as they open and elongate the abdominal area.

To overcome infertility it is advisable to focus on gentler forms of yoga like

Hatha Yoga - which focuses on performing postures using the appropriate form and encourages breathing and meditation.

Kripalu Yoga - which helps to increase awareness of the mind, body, and spirit through a series of easy to perform postures

Couples' Yoga - As postures are performed with the help of a partner, it works to bring couples together, improving communicat...more

Relieve Stress Naturally

...As the saying goes Health is Wealth. A healthy mind will rest on a healthy body. Every bodys dream is to have a tension free life. Is it possible? We will look at how to relieve stress naturally.

Its in every bodys hands to get rid of the unnecessary tension. A man can do wonders if he is tension free. A day starts off well for every body. As the day progresses, many events may occur. Some can be enjoyed, some can be forgotten. Getting into matter...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga - Ethics and Professionalism

... praise all of your students for something else. Yoga teachers, who take the time to show positive reinforcement to their students, cultivate an atmosphere of positive energy.

When you teach a Yoga class, your mission is to serve. The Yoga class is for the students benefit. Think about this, from the beginning, to the end, of your class. Be mindful of your words and be careful not to offend anyone.

When your students leave feeling better than when they came in that is your reward. Do not seek praise; it is the natural product of a good Yoga class.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications<...more

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