...yoga teacher ethics should be thoroughly covered in all yoga certification programs. With the current laws about harassment, all yoga teachers, and anyone who works with the public, should beware. The less said, in your yoga class about trivial matters, the better.

Just like yoga teachers often say to their students, Stay in the moment. Within your class, its all about Yoga and anything else beyond that can be open to misinterpretation. Walk the middle path, avoid extremes, show loving kindness, and maintain a standard of professionalism within all of your yoga classes.

Communication should be clear at all times. You must demonstrate, communicate verbally, and assist, if you have permission to do so. Always ask permission before making a physical assist during Asana practice.

Chakras are the energy...more

Stress Management - yoga

...r their mind and soul.

Dhyana (Meditation) :

A person sits in a posture usually in relaxing mode and concentrate his mind over one point with eyes closed. The mind is concentrated up to an extent when an individual feels that he has no interaction with the surroundings, in fact the mind reaches in a neutral stage thereby relieving mental exhaustion. Meditation restores the body to a calm state, helping the body to repair itself, and preventing damage due to the physical effects of stress.

Practising Iyengar yoga During Pregnancy

...from the use of Iyengar yoga during pregnancy, and this includes strengthening of the pelvis, reduction in lower back pain that can arise during pregnancy, improved blood circulation for the mother and unborn baby, easing of stress and tension, easing of fatigue, and strengthening of internal organs.

Postures are usually varied from the regular yoga asanas during pregnancy classes, to accommodate a woman's growing abdomen, and a greater need for support. As the abdomen grows, a woman's sense of balance will change. Also, it is better for pregnant women to move through a variety of yoga poses, in a gentle type of dance, rather than the more traditional method of holding poses for a number of breaths. This has the effect of taking pressure off the lower back, creating flexibility in the joints, and fac...more

yoga and Pregnancy Benefits

...sense of awareness that helps her connect with her unborn child.

The benefits of deep relaxation techniques are also pretty much easy to understand. Deep relaxation, or yogic sleep, relaxes the pregnant woman both mentally and physically. It also better prepares her for the childbirth experience. The last element of a yoga routine, mudras and bandhas, is yogic gestures. These gestures are believed to have influential effects on the pregnant woman's reproductive organs, as well as any pains and ailments.

By combining all of the above elements of yoga, a pregnant woman can achieve and reap the benefits of a successful yoga routine. There are many books and websites available that provide acceptable yoga poses and positions for pregnant women. But as is the case with any other exercise, a pregnant woman should consult with her doctor before undertaking a yoga routine.<...more