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111: Even More about Communication Skills for Yoga Teachers
Who are some of the best teachers a Yoga instructor could have? The answer should not surprise you, but it is our Yoga students who create the best Yoga teacher from within us. Consider this: Random questions develop complete knowledge of any given subject....

112: The Purpose of Yoga- Yogic Walking for Anxiety
Let's look at more solutions, which Yoga can give you, for anxiety and stress management. All of these solutions will take a bit of practice, and in some cases, you may need the guidance of a competent Yoga teacher....

113: The Purpose of Yoga - Transforming Anxiety into Self-Mastery with Pranayama
How can Yoga help you convert anxiety into something positive? How can you take charge of your life and declare self-mastery? Can Yoga really empower you to master anxiety?...

114: The Purpose of Yoga - Getting Rid of Negative Thoughts
Tranquility of mind is one of the main objectives within all forms of Yoga practice. It is amazing how many Yoga students, from physically challenging forms of Yoga, have not yet learned this. To practice Hatha Yoga as an exercise is a "small piece of the pie."...

115: Powerful Science of Kundalini Yoga Explained
Kundalini Yoga introduced and explained. How Kundalini Kriyas work to dissolve granthis (blockages) and clear pathways for the flow of Kundalini Shakti. How Kundalini activates and balances the chakras leading to overall well being and finally enlightenment....

116: More Communication Skills for Yoga Teachers
When Yoga teachers gather in a workshop to hear a lecture about communication - what is the first topic that comes to mind? Is it cueing skills, voice inflection, or when to ask a student for permission to assist? Those are important issues for anyone who teaches Yoga, but let's take a look at many more areas that could use some work....

117: Yoga and the Gift of Communication
Yoga teachers are some of the best "story tellers" of our time. Telling stories, and capturing the imagination of a crowd, is an art. In ancient times, this was the way news traveled from village to village. Cultures differ, but stories, prayers, and songs, were a big part of ancient communication....

118: The Purpose of Yoga - The Components of Good Character
Kids Yoga programs, and Kids Yoga classes, work on many aspects of Yoga; but the most important aspects are those that build character. These aspects are integrity, patience, tolerance, respect, and compassion. The importance of all of these character-building aspects should be mentioned by your Yoga teacher. As the saying goes, "You lead by example."...

119: The Purpose of Yoga - Affirmations to Tranquility
Many Yoga classes end on a positive note. Some of the methods a Yoga teacher might use, to end a class, are relaxation, meditation, affirmations, or a reading of profound philosophy. These methods may be used separately, or in combination with each other, but let's take a closer look at the power of positive affirmations....

120: The Purpose of Yoga - Character
Yoga classes, of any style, require persistence and fortitude. Many students try a class, but they do not stay long enough to learn that Yoga is deep, and can be very rewarding, beyond the physical level. Many Yoga instructors have been teaching so long that they forget to mention the character building components of Yoga training....