...What exactly is Jnana Yoga? You may have heard Jnana Yoga is Union through knowledge, but many Yoga students are still deeply puzzled by this explanation. The deeper explanation of Jnana yoga is long and complex. Jnana is a spiritual discipline, which enables you to open the intuitive powers of your soul. The study of Jnana yoga is filled with self-inquiry and self-discovery.

The result of this quest is realization of the Supreme Being, which we call God, Brahman, Allah, Yahweh, Jehovah, The Absolute, and many more names. The variety ...more

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of yoga Business

...the ability to teach every student, who walks in the door as priceless. You have the ability to teach, any yoga student, at any level.

Although, the director of your ashram overlooked your value, you should not be discouraged, at all. There is a saying: "knowing is enough." Keep developing your skills, help people, and good karma will help you.

The best we can do is, change the world for the better - one person at a time. If we can do more - that is good too. Don't be disheartened - always look at what good can be done, in response to any given situation. Your passion for yoga can help everyone you come into contact with.

For those yoga studios that worry about losing students to, a yoga teacher, you could design a non-competition agreement, for your protection. I still do not have one at my center, but I do know what it is like to create an idea, find a teacher, advertise, and cultivate a cl...more

yoga For Digestive Disorders

...larly. yoga for digestive system has a set of exercises or positions, 'asanas' that can provide you complete relief, be it the 'IBS' or irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, constipation, heartburns, etc. Yoga and ayurveda in combination can not just give you relief but also provide you with perfect medication and complete cure from several stomach and digestive order related ailments.

Yoga for digestive disorders is a set of exercises; your yoga instructor will teach you. These 'asana' require to be done exactly as taught by the instructor so that you can get complete relief from your problems, the instructor will teach you how long you require to remain in a certain position, the breathing d...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga - The Character of a Professional Yoga teacher

... we can take home to improve our health. The teacher's physical prowess does not teach us anything new; and physical feats are not a reflection of teaching skill. As I have said before, any competent gymnast can perform impressive physical feats. Great coaches do not have to be elite athletes to train successful athletes. The following are some of the most underrated, but important qualities a Yoga teacher should possess; and all of them are a reflection of good character.

A Yoga instructor should be a good communicator. Speaking well is important, but communication is a "two way street," which requires listening skills and exceptional observation skills. This is the Yoga teacher who is not afraid to answer quest...more

Meditation By Yoga