Comments on: Yoga but not Yoga: Raider Relaxation http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/ Revolving Around You Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:34:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Kristina http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/comment-page-1/#comment-35125 Kristina Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:38:47 +0000 http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/#comment-35125 I find it interesting that there continues to be a backlash about yoga by religious believers. I am a yoga teacher and long time meditator and can speak from experience that my personal practice of health, relaxation and well-being has not resulted in a Hindu faith. The practice of yoga and meditation is very powerful for enhancing self-esteem and compliments the learning process. There really is a science to this age old practice. It's benefits mentally, emotionally and physically are just beginning to be understood. I feel it is an excellent activity to teach youngsters, especially in environments where stress is paramount such as school. I personally hope to see more yoga practiced in schools and communities to increase the quality of life and health of our nation. Blogs like these can help. The more positive information we can provide about the benefits of yoga the more comfortable people will feel about it. Have a spirited day. Kristina I find it interesting that there continues to be a backlash about yoga by religious believers. I am a yoga teacher and long time meditator and can speak from experience that my personal practice of health, relaxation and well-being has not resulted in a Hindu faith.

The practice of yoga and meditation is very powerful for enhancing self-esteem and compliments the learning process. There really is a science to this age old practice. It’s benefits mentally, emotionally and physically are just beginning to be understood. I feel it is an excellent activity to teach youngsters, especially in environments where stress is paramount such as school.

I personally hope to see more yoga practiced in schools and communities to increase the quality of life and health of our nation. Blogs like these can help. The more positive information we can provide about the benefits of yoga the more comfortable people will feel about it.

Have a spirited day.

Kristina

]]> By: Paloma Chavez http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/comment-page-1/#comment-26256 Paloma Chavez Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:51:20 +0000 http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/#comment-26256 Thank you to Yoga Matt and Stephen for your comments of this blog entry. I agree with you that it is an odd situation, but that we are also thankful to have any alternative exercise in the classroom. Perhaps with the first hand experience that the children will bring home, the parents will be encouraged to broaden their understanding and take a deep cleansing breath! Blessings! Thank you to Yoga Matt and Stephen for your comments of this blog entry. I agree with you that it is an odd situation, but that we are also thankful to have any alternative exercise in the classroom. Perhaps with the first hand experience that the children will bring home, the parents will be encouraged to broaden their understanding and take a deep cleansing breath!

Blessings!

]]> By: Stephen http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/comment-page-1/#comment-26067 Stephen Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:56:09 +0000 http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/#comment-26067 I too agree this is quite crazy to have to make such alterations for religious reasons. But hey, at least in the end the kids are getting the basics of breath and that's what counts. I too agree this is quite crazy to have to make such alterations for religious reasons. But hey, at least in the end the kids are getting the basics of breath and that’s what counts.

]]> By: Yoga Matt http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/comment-page-1/#comment-26018 Yoga Matt Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:20:26 +0000 http://www.yogahub.com/blog/raider-relaxation-yoga-class/#comment-26018 This story made me cringe, I'm glad that the school district is allowing some practice but the reaction from the parents is sad. -Matt This story made me cringe, I’m glad that the school district is allowing some practice but the reaction from the parents is sad.

-Matt

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