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151: The Purpose of Yoga - Releasing Anxiety
Yoga is a great relief from feelings of anxiety, but anxiety is part of life; and some of us have more anxiety than others. No matter how many years you practice Yoga, you are still human. You are bound to feel feelings of frustration, angst, irritation, and anxiety....

152: Yoga, Dogma, And Faith
Can Christians practice yoga? This article explores what yoga exercises really do, and seeks to rectify some of the misunderstandings around the subject....

153: Yoga Certification - The Beginning of a Yoga Teacher's Journey
Many people compare the Yoga teacher certification process to a big hurdle in life, but the day an intern receives his or her diploma, for teaching Yoga, is only the beginning of the journey....

154: Who Should Become a Yoga Teacher?
Lately, there has been a fuss over who has a right to become a Yoga teacher; but let's look at some of the variables to consider if you desire to teach Yoga. Consider the following questions, "from both sides of the Yoga certification debate."...

155: The Purpose of Yoga - Spiritual Health for All Faiths
The woman returned the next Monday, armed with holy water that she sprinkled on the participants, as they started their class. Before the Yoga class, the woman with the Holy Water, and her companion, handed out leaflets to inform parishioners of how Yoga is "Anti-Christian."...

156: The Purpose of Yoga - Motivation for Better Health
Why do most diets fail? Why do most exercisers quit? Lack of motivation is the reason for diet and exercise failure. People already know they should eat better, walk more, exercise, and drink more water, but they need to maintain their level of motivation, without "burning out."...

157: Teaching Hatha Yoga - Yoga on the Ball
Where did this ball come from? Is the stability ball a legitimate Yoga prop or just a marketing gimmick for equipment sales? Who could benefit from the use of the ball in a Yoga class? When can the stability ball fit into a Hatha Yoga class?...

158: The Purpose of Yoga - Peacefully Co-existing with Others
You must realize that crowds of people who live in the cities tend to be stressed. Stress is not something new to humankind and Yoga is the best answer for a holistic approach to life. Cities, all around the world, and in general, have stressed populations in comparison to the countryside....

159: Practising Iyengar Yoga During Pregnancy
What are the benefits to doing Iyengar yoga during pregnancy? Find out what to expect from pregnancy classes, and more....

160: Teaching Hatha Yoga: Difficult Students and Fitness Centers
What would you do if you had to substitute your Yoga class for an Aerobic Step class? What if one of the Step Aerobics students gave you a case of misplaced aggression because he or she was disappointed the Step Aerobics class was canceled?...