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+ Re: Wrist problems? + I personally like students to use dolphin if they have problems with their wrists in down dog. If she's shy about modifications, you [...] be something as small as how she approaches it. But I wouldn't know unless I saw her in the pose. Good luck on guiding your student!

+ Re: Wrist problems? + Using a chair is probably the best solution, but most students are reluctant when they are he only on using them. A study, [...] an object of suitable weight to the other end- leave about 18" between, to use hold in both hands and roll the object up then down.

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+ Re: Wrist problems? + Hey Indi I find that discomfort in the wrists is quite common in beginning students and have found that emphasizing hasta [...] hands for too long (or at all, in the case of injuries) is another way the process can be eased for students. Blessings.

+ New moderator needed for tribe Kundalini Shaktipat ( forward from David ) + Namaste. Om svasti. I received the following personal email from David, a tribe friend, late this past week: [...] I therefore place this request where it belongs, on tribe Teaching Yoga. Best to all, Ven. Acarya K Taylor

+ Wrist problems? + I have recently begun teaching a Beginning / Gentle Yoga Class..... I have a student w/ poor wrists she has had surgery and is having [...] So we have done a few things to gently work her wrist. But I was wondering if anyone knew of any good alternatives... Thank you

+ Re: Is yoga a religion? To a Buddhist guru, "religion" means Mahayana, e.g. living for that which is highest in oneself and others + Thank you K, you are a well-meaning monk, well versed in American Dharma. Undoubtedly "his holiness" is a great man, and [...] to mean whatever it's worth to you, and no one will force you to believe otherwise. Pace, pace. a tutti bambini b!

+ Re: Is yoga a religion? To a Buddhist guru, "religion" means Mahayana, e.g. living for that which is highest in oneself and others + We Buddhist gurus call it Mahayana. Means Universal Service. Also means no caste system. And a lot of other things, like Wisdom, [...] the US Congressional Gold Medal, HH the Dalai Lama has received scores of honorary Doctorates ( in Laws, Philosophy, Human Letters, Di

+ Here comes the Sun. Sanskrit mantras for Sun ( Surya ) and Moon ( Chandra ) + Here comes the Sun. Sanskrit mantras for Sun ( Surya ) and Moon ( Chandra ) from the Vedic traditions of Sanatana Dharma [...] namah 4. aum bhanavé namah 5. aum khagaya namah 6. aum pushné namah 7. aum hiranyagarbhaya namah&

+ Re: Do you notify students when you have a Substitute Teacher? + I generally don't tell my students when I'm having a sub because it give them an excuse not to show ...

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+ Re: First class + Thank you for your advice everyone. It was quite helpful. I was kind of anxious because I was not as early as I had hoped, but I got [...] that, it's every friday. I am starting to really look forward to it. Thanks again for all of your insight and support!

+ Re: First class + All of these responses are great advice! It's really easy to get caught up in your head. Lots of breaths! You'll be ...

+ Re: First class + Have a sense of humor. It's not going to be perfect. Yoga classes are a leaning experience for everyone involved. Take [...] And remember that you are serving the students. Open your self to them and give them what you can. Good Luck!

+ Re: First class + Just take this also as a routine work and just watch. ...

+ Re: First class + Breathe deeply - count your breath. Focus on breathing. Release the tension. Take a nice healthy breath before speaking, [...] excercises to help your presentation will take your mind off other things and onto coming from a good point from within yourself.

+ First class + I'm teaching my first class on Friday morning. I am quite nervous. Any ...

+ Re: Is yoga a religion? Yoga is Dharma, Islam is *not* dharma + Re Katrina: "KT, I'm not asking what your opinion of Religion is, I'm asking you what your definition of Religion [...] Specifically, Mahayana Dharma. Ahimsa paramo dharma. Sadhana sat guru. Islam pasanda-dharma. KT

+ Re: Suggestions for quick breathing exercises/stretches + For something to start with, try starting with abdominal breathing. Nothing fancy. Inhale 5 seconds and exhale for 5 seconds by just [...] I always teach this in my yoga classes. It gets people out of their heads and into their body. Good luck! -LIz

+ Suggestions for quick breathing exercises/stretches + Hi, I have the opportunity to give a short presentation about the importance of breathing. Instead of going into the details I [...] are quick, can be done standing or sitting and give the audience a good experience that motivates them investigate the topic further?

+ Yoga instructors needed at retreat center. + Hello! We are a budding ecovillage in the highlands of Mexico. We are looking for some longer term [...] * Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebosque/ See you in Mexico! La gente en el bosque

+ Re: baby yogi breathing + Thank u for reminding me about the connection of 3rd chakras. At this point our 3rd chakras are fully connected and strongly attached [...] want to hold her..... I have always believed it is the job of parents to encourage children to be themselves and encourage freedom

+ Re: Is yoga a religion? + Structured set of Spiritual Practices, imo = Religion. Yamas, Niyamas & Sutras fit that ...

+ Re: Is yoga a religion? + Religion may count as having structure in practice, but not all structured practices are religions. So one thing can be ...