The yoga block is a useful tool not only for performing yoga poses, but many other exercises and gentle stretching as well. It can be used for people who aren't very flexible, have injuries or are in the mid to late stages of pregnancy. Yoga blocks aid in supporting the weight and aligning the body properly. Here's how to use a yoga block.
Interview for a Job Teaching Yoga
Interviewing for a job teaching yoga will depend a lot on where you are interviewing. If it is at a family gym or a YMCA, the standards for certification to teach generally will not be very rigorous. Interviewing to teach yoga at a high-end health club or at a yoga studio will require more credentials, as these places generally have stiffer requirements for teachers. This is not surprising: the pay rate differs widely, too. Teaching at a family rate gym, a yoga teacher may be paid as little as $12 per class to start, while at a high-end health club, that rate may be $75 to $85 for an hour. Pay rates at yoga studios may be based on the number of students in the class and a base rate. Your certifications and years of experience teaching will also dictate how and where you interview.
Breathe During Bikram Yoga
Yoga is often about breath, more than movement. Many new practitioners of Bikram and other types of yoga must learn how to properly breathe as their practice develops. Follow these steps to get it right.
Fix a Slippery Yoga Mat
A yoga mat's main purpose is to provide you with a comfortable cushion on a floor. It also gives your feet and hands the necessary traction that you need to perform your exercises effectively. When not taken care of properly, your yoga mat can accumulate dust, dead insects and other particulate matter, and this can make the mat slippery. To avoid injuring yourself due to a slippery mat, follow these suggestions.
Do Karma Yoga
Karma yoga requires a person to be free of hate, greed, lust and any other negative attributes, because it is the action of selfless service to humanity. Karma works on the philosophy that every action has a consequence, and negative actions will come back to haunt you in the future. However, karma yoga helps purify the heart and lessen the risk of bad karma. Read on to learn about how to do karma yoga.