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Meditating before doing yoga exercises is a great way to center yourself and focus your energies. Learn how to to a variety of breathing techniques and meditation exercises in preparation for yoga poses with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
A comfortable seating position is important for yoga meditation and focus. Learn how to find a comfortable seated position for yoga meditation with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Meditation is a great way to relax the mind and body, as well as reduce stress. Learn more about the benefits of meditation with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Focusing your mind for yoga meditation can be difficult with all the thoughts running through your head. Learn how to find focus with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga meditation video.
Breathing is a great way to center yourself for pre-yoga exercise meditation. Learn some general yoga breathing techniques with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Three part yoga breathing helps with meditation by allowing you to breath with your whole body. Learn more about how to do three part yoga breathing with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
The ocean breath in yoga is also called powerful breath or warrior breath. Learn how to do this popular yoga breathing technique with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Alternate nostril breathing is a great type of yoga breathing for beginners to meditation. Learn how to do alternate nostril breathing with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Setting intentions for yoga meditation is a great way to find focus and center yourself for yoga exercises. Learn how to set intentions with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Mantras are frequently used in yoga meditation to focus energy and center the mind. Learn how to use yoga mantras for meditation with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
If you have trouble with yoga meditation, counting breaths might be a good way to focus your mind. Learn how to count breaths for meditation with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Moving meditation in yoga is one way to help center the mind and focus energies when you are trying to meditate. Learn how to do moving meditation with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Besides meditation there are many ways to center yourself for yoga exercises. Learn about a variety of centering techniques for yoga with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Guided meditation works by having the mind focus on one thing, person or energy and is wonderful for yoga exercises. Learn how to do guided meditation with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Many people are familiar with yoga chants using the "om" sound. Learn more about how to use chants for yoga exercises with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Yoga exercises can work up a sweat but a cooling breath can be very helpful and relaxing the body. Learn how to do cooling yoga breaths with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga lesson video.
Yoga poses have become increasingly popular as a form of exercise and meditation. The focus of yoga is a holistic one, employing a broad range of practices which focus on a new way of living, thinking and being in the world. Aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit, the health benefits of yoga are also great and varied. From relieving stress to strengthening and toning muscle, integrating yoga positions and exercises into your daily routine can be beneficial on many levels.
Before you begin any yoga routine, it is important to center yourself with some meditation techniques in order to prepare your mind and body. In this free video series our expert yoga instructor will teach you how to center yourself for yoga exercises with mediation and breathing techniques. You will learn how to do three part yoga breathing, ocean breath and alternate nostril breathing to help focusing for yoga meditation. You will also learn how to set intentions for yoga meditation, using mantras and chants and moving meditation. If you feel like you need to reduce stress while calming your mind and body, this video series will help you learn how to meditate and focus your energy for a yoga work out.
Jennifer Kostel Jennifer Kostel is a Yoga Alliance Certified RYT® 200. Besides working with various clients privately, she also teaches at several fitness centers and yoga studios in Wilmington, NC. Her background as a professional dancer led Jennifer to yoga. In 2001, she experienced a back injury that forced her to cease all physical activity; it was even difficult to get dressed. She began to experiment with yoga and Pilates for some relief to the discomfort and pain. At first, Jennifer did not feel much of a difference so she did not practice regularly. After relocating to Wilmington, NC in 2005, she decided to give yoga another try. In early 2006, she began to practice once or twice a month and by August of that year, she had increased the amount of classes per week and registered for the 200 hour teacher training program. Through the gift of the yoga teacher training, Jennifer found more direction and purpose in her life. As a teacher, she hopes to inspire and pass the gift of yoga to her students.dkdk
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