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...When teaching students about "living in the moment," where do you begin? When a student has just come into your class from work, he or she may still be stressed out over commuter traffic, deadlines, quotas, or a family crisis.

All of the talk about finding pure consciousness "goes in one ear and out the other." On top of this, some of your students are worried about tomorrow. There are plenty of reasons for people to worry, with the present state of relationships, job security, finances, health care, raising children, and more.

So, where do you start to explain or demonstrate living in the moment? It starts with the very first time your students become present for their practice. The first level of existence, the average Hatha Yoga student can feel, is the physical body. You will waste your time teaching a student about intuitive enlightenment, until he or she has made a connection with the physical b...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga: My Yoga Students Do not Want to Practice Pranayama

... think of jewelry boxes within a larger jewelry box.

Within the Japanese language, there is a word for teacher. We call him, or her, sensei. This literally means, One who has been there before or One who knows the way.

The teacher is in a position of respect, because he or she knows the way. So, be careful not to abuse your Yoga students, as this will cause disrespect on both sides; however, do not allow yourself to be abused because you are kind.

As many people acquire Yoga certification diplomas to become teachers, leadership skills are put to the test. If you know the way, your judgment should not be in question, and you deserve respect for the title of Yoga teacher.

Ho...more

The Secret of karma Yoga

... him, including the pundit. There was a thorny stick lying on the way which Ramana picked up; he sat down and began leisurely to work at it. The thorns were cut off, the knots were made smooth, and the whole stick was polished with a rough leaf. The whole operation took about six hours. Everyone was wondering at the fine appearance of the stick made of a spiky material. A shepherd boy put in his appearance on the way as the group moved off. He had lost his stick and was at a loss. Ramana maharishi im...more

Why Is Yoga So Popular In The West?

...tion which is essential in life.

The spiritual connection is not the main reason why people practice yoga in the west. For many the health benefits are the main reason of doing yoga mediation. The benefits are numerous, however, to touch on some, we have peace of mind, lower heart beat rate, and more flexibility in joints.

As we continue into the future, people need answers. Long gone is the view that we have to rush ahead. Technology is here to make life easier. Think of a room with Ikea furniture, and computers, even perhaps a setting such as earth on Star Track, and you will find that the spiritual dimension is an important part of life. Yoga meditation will continue to be popular for the future in the west, as it has been for the ancients of India and Tibet.