The Importance of Yoga and Character Development in ADD-ADHD Children
... from the physical aspect.
yoga is a versatile tool that can be molded into a variety of programs to help ADHD children (actually, all children for that matter) with character issues like self-identity, compassion for others, patience, courtesy, respect to others, and better
communication of their feelings. These kids need courage to face the challenge that they are different while remaining optimistic that the very actions that limit them now will help them excel as adults in the future if channeled properly. Character development for all children is important, but for those with attention span problems, it is detrimental.
Instead of focusing on medicating these children and trying to change them, why not embrace their wonderful abilities and inner strengths while providing them with beneficial tools like yoga that will last a lifetime.
...moreAn Overview of yoga
...n your home or even at your desk while at work. yoga can help bring you inner peace when you are stressed out. It can even help relieve the pain of headaches, backaches, and menstrual cramps.
As studies continue to reveal its many health benefits, yoga is taking the world by storm as the new fitness soul mate for workout enthusiasts. Everyone from high powered executives trying to keep a healthy heart to image conscious Hollywood stars and prominent athletes, are turning to yoga to develop balanced, injury-free muscles and spines.
However, yoga does not deal with just the physical. In fact, it is a lot more than just that. Initially, the sole purpose of practicing yoga was to experience spiritual enlightenment. In Sanskrit (the ancient language of India), yoga translates as "yoke" or "union," describing the integration of mind and body to create a greater connection with one's own pure, essential nature.
Hatha yoga is one of six branches; the others include raja, karma, bhakti, jnana, and tantra yoga. Each branch with its unique characteristics and function represents a particular approach to life.
Raja means "royal," and meditation is the focal po...more
yoga Bolsters
...Being new to the practice of yoga, it is always a good idea to give your body an opportunity to adapt to unusual positions that one has to go through. Always remember not to push your body beyond what it is capable of. The art and practice of yoga was never intended to harm the practitioner's body in any way. Without slowly adapting to the processes, one might end up pulling muscles, stretching ligaments, tendons, or even ripping them, though the latter of the four is extremely rare.
One such helpful item that some advanced practitioner's even use is that of the yoga bolster. A bolster ...more
How to Become a Yoga Teacher Who Everyone Wants to Learn From
...tain their Yoga practice. It is extremely difficult to change the way people think.
The saying, People are creatures of habit, is so true. If a student sat on the couch for decades, a Yoga teacher needs extraordinary powers of influence to keep that student from going back to the life of a couch potato. So, what can a Yoga teacher do? Here are some ideas for Yog...more
