Kundalini yoga uses a variety of yoga techniques, meditation and mantra (sound) to integrate the body and mind., Because we are used to allowing our minds to wander aimlessly, entering a state of intense concentration during Kundalini yoga practice can be challenging.
Relieve Stress With Bikram Yoga
Bikram yoga, founded by yoga champion Bikram Choudhury, is done in a hot room with temperatures between 95 to 105 degrees F. The purpose of the heat is to make the body more flexible while releasing toxins in your sweat. You'll do 26 poses that promote stretching and strengthening. Get out your yoga mat, drink lots of water and get started on your journey into Bikram yoga.
Perform Chin Lock Breathwork in yoga
Pranayama (breath work) is very important in the yoga practice. Chin lock breath work in (Jalahandhara Bandha) can be challenging but it can also be very cleansing and rejuvenating to body, mind and spirit.
Run a Yoga Business
Running a yoga business may be the logical extension to your current hobby of teaching to friends, or it may be a completely new vocation. However you enter the world of professional yoga instruction, it's important to cover the business essentials. As well as finding and retaining clients, you'll need to find a suitable space, invest in equipment and plan lessons. Knowing how to teach and how to run a business will be as essential as being a yoga expert in this new challenge.
Practice Yoga for Epilepsy
In his book, "Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health," internationally acclaimed yoga guru B.K.S. Iyengar describes a series of yoga poses for treating epilepsy. Forward fold pose, downward-facing dog pose and corpse pose are three of the 18 illustrated positions. Epileptic seizures occur when your brain abnormally generates electric signals. Rhythmic yoga breathing in forward fold, downward-facing dog and corpse pose increase blood flow to your brain, calming brain cells and soothing your nervous system.