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It is my experience that children are quite teachable: curious, receptive, fearless and
adventurous. They enjoy themselves in class and that fun is contagious. I learn a lot about
myself from teaching them.
Perhaps I am so in touch with the kid in me, I relate to children, whom I adore. Babies to
teens -- they all make wonderful Yoga students. I therefore see myself pursuing my
passion of teaching children in the years to come.
I believe that Yoga is good for anyone at any age, but it is most beneficial, I think, in life's
transition periods. The pre-teen and puberty years, when hormones kick in, is one stage in
life where the practice of Yoga can help tremendously.
After college graduation and before entering the workforce is also a good stage to start or
restart a Yoga practice. This is the time to evaluate whether career choices will coincide
with one's values, which will be made clear by introspection (going inward) through Yoga
and meditation
After engagement and before the wedding date is also a good time to begin or revive a
Yoga practice. As a Christian, I believe in the sanctity of marriage. What better time to
be in touch with God's plan for the couple than before they say their "I Do's"? This is a
good time to include a Yoga practice in the wedding preparations as they may hear God's
voice when their minds are quiet. "Untie your Knots Before you Tie the Knot." or, "Unite
with Your Higher Self Before You Become One with Your Better Half."
Pregnancy is another time to begin a Yoga practice. The breathing practice and postures
will benefit both mother and baby inside. Yoga is also a gentle way to get back in shape
after childbirth.
Retirement is a good time to practice Yoga. We have the time to devote to our health
before we become children again.
There are so many Yoga flavors and styles: Iyengar (with attention to precise alignment),
Viniyoga (a gentle practice that is tailored to the individual's circumstance), Vinyasa (a
flowing style where movement and breath are synchronized), Ashtanga Vinyasa (also
known in the West as Power Yoga, where sweat occurs through victorious breath
combined with flowing postures), Bikram (a series of 26 poses practiced in a heated
room), Kundalini (incorporating postures, dynamic breathing techniques and chanting on
mantras such as Sat Nam or "I am Truth"), Anusara (with an emphasis on each person's
divinity as it blends with the precise science of biomechanics), and Jivamukti (a highly
meditative but physically challenging practice).
Other developments include Yoga for Weight Loss, Yoga for Depression, Yoga for
Addiction and Yoga for Golf.
Here are others that fascinate me: Laughter Yoga, Christian Yoga, Yoga Therapy,
Kripalu, ISHTA (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda),White Lotus, Tantric
Yoga, Partner Yoga, The Five Tibetans, Nude Yoga (no kidding), AcuYoga
(Acupressure and Yoga) Yogic Arts (Yoga and Martial Arts), Yogilates (Yoga and
Pilates). My vision is to try each flavor at least once before I die. After all, these are all
Yoga.
adventurous. They enjoy themselves in class and that fun is contagious. I learn a lot about
myself from teaching them.
Perhaps I am so in touch with the kid in me, I relate to children, whom I adore. Babies to
teens -- they all make wonderful Yoga students. I therefore see myself pursuing my
passion of teaching children in the years to come.
I believe that Yoga is good for anyone at any age, but it is most beneficial, I think, in life's
transition periods. The pre-teen and puberty years, when hormones kick in, is one stage in
life where the practice of Yoga can help tremendously.
After college graduation and before entering the workforce is also a good stage to start or
restart a Yoga practice. This is the time to evaluate whether career choices will coincide
with one's values, which will be made clear by introspection (going inward) through Yoga
and meditation
After engagement and before the wedding date is also a good time to begin or revive a
Yoga practice. As a Christian, I believe in the sanctity of marriage. What better time to
be in touch with God's plan for the couple than before they say their "I Do's"? This is a
good time to include a Yoga practice in the wedding preparations as they may hear God's
voice when their minds are quiet. "Untie your Knots Before you Tie the Knot." or, "Unite
with Your Higher Self Before You Become One with Your Better Half."
Pregnancy is another time to begin a Yoga practice. The breathing practice and postures
will benefit both mother and baby inside. Yoga is also a gentle way to get back in shape
after childbirth.
Retirement is a good time to practice Yoga. We have the time to devote to our health
before we become children again.
There are so many Yoga flavors and styles: Iyengar (with attention to precise alignment),
Viniyoga (a gentle practice that is tailored to the individual's circumstance), Vinyasa (a
flowing style where movement and breath are synchronized), Ashtanga Vinyasa (also
known in the West as Power Yoga, where sweat occurs through victorious breath
combined with flowing postures), Bikram (a series of 26 poses practiced in a heated
room), Kundalini (incorporating postures, dynamic breathing techniques and chanting on
mantras such as Sat Nam or "I am Truth"), Anusara (with an emphasis on each person's
divinity as it blends with the precise science of biomechanics), and Jivamukti (a highly
meditative but physically challenging practice).
Other developments include Yoga for Weight Loss, Yoga for Depression, Yoga for
Addiction and Yoga for Golf.
Here are others that fascinate me: Laughter Yoga, Christian Yoga, Yoga Therapy,
Kripalu, ISHTA (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda),White Lotus, Tantric
Yoga, Partner Yoga, The Five Tibetans, Nude Yoga (no kidding), AcuYoga
(Acupressure and Yoga) Yogic Arts (Yoga and Martial Arts), Yogilates (Yoga and
Pilates). My vision is to try each flavor at least once before I die. After all, these are all
Yoga.
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