...ur body and relax it completely, as free from tension as if you were a corpse.

Lie comfortably on your back with a pillow under your knees to support your lower back. Throughout this relaxation exercise, you can first tense the muscles to bring your awareness to them and then completely relax the areas.

Begin with your feet. Consciously tense, then relax, all the muscles in your feet and ankles, then tense and relax the muscles in your calves and knees, then in your thighs, hips, buttocks and lower back.

relax your groin and abdomen, your ribs, and collarbones, and your upper back. We often carry tension in muscles without knowing it.

After you have relaxed the muscles in your chest, in your arms, shoulders and your neck, you can move on to relax your head and face. Try clenching your jaw and then releasing it; scowling, then releasing your forehead, even tensing the muscles around your ears!

After you have tensed and relaxed every muscle in your body, lie quietly for at least 10 minutes and rest. You will be grateful for the deep relaxation youll experience.

A roaring exercise

Another way to relax the muscles in your face is to practice roaring like a lion! Sit comfortably, then open your mouth and eyes very wide, and raise your hands near the sides of your face with the palms out and fingers stretched and breath outwards loudly as if you were roaring. This can be great fun (even if it does look a little silly). It can help expand your lungs and help your face muscles relax.more

Realistic Expectations for Chair Yoga Students

... This also releases tension, throughout your body, and triggers endorphins. As a result, students have a feeling of euphoria during and after a Chair Yoga class.

Massaging the internal organs is a result of bending and twisting movements that are a trademark of any Hatha Yoga class. You can expect your digestion and elimination to be improved in a very short time.

Proper posture is result of focusing on it at all times. Yoga teachers constantly correct spinal alignment that needs a little help. Many will verbal cue you without a physical adjustment, but some teachers are more hands on. You will notice your posture change, for the better,...more

5 Important Yoga Tips For Everyone

...ce of your instructor and the steps involved in the posture. Remember never to imitate other students or your teacher and force yourself beyond your capacity into a posture.

Tip #5: Be patient and be persistent

Patience is a great virtue. Don't be discouraged if you are not getting the benefits you expected right away. You need to maintain your practice and make it a part of your life as a normal routine such as brushing your teeth. Almost everyone doing Yoga would agree that they enjoyed benefits after their first day of practice. If you are new to Yoga, you will also enjoy these benefits. There are however, some postures that require a little more work to get them right, and you may not be happy with your results. Don't worry, in time you will get there. Every time you practice Yoga, you get better and better. Being consistent is the key to progress in Yoga. For many people time is a big factor, preventing them from being consistent. Find a regular schedule and stick to it.

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Yoga Teacher Training Aspect - The Motivation to Improve

...ay you take advantage of waiting time, your health is improved, and you will be motivated when reading or listening to inspirational materials. There is no limit to the topics you can choose.

Affirmations are useful, but what if you could find a book full of them? What if you could find an audio recording full of them? The result would be an overwhelming wave of positive energy.

Lastly, visualization is powerful; especially, after reading a book or listening to an audio book. Once you have reached this level of motivation, you should act upon it or write your intentions down. You are guaranteed to bring motivation with you anywhere you go.

Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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