...he phone, the first words to come out of your mouth should be something like, Good morning, aura wellness Center, Paul speaking - May I help you?

This may seem like a lot to say, but you have already given them information, shown courtesy, and displayed an air of professionalism. The next step is to listen to the request, without interrupting, and to remember the name of the prospective Yoga student.

Try to avoid putting a caller on hold, and answer his or her questions carefully. Remember that the questions asked are important to this Yoga student. No matter how many times you have answered this same question, you should personally reflect the importance of a professional answer.

Once you have made an appointment, you should thank this Yoga student for calling, and let them hang up first.more

Teaching Yoga To Students With Parkinson's Disease

... a person with Parkinson's, these unconscious functions have been damaged by the disease. Students with Parkinson's should focus primarily on bringing the functions of the body, to the forefront of the mind, during yoga practice.

The strength-building postures improve range of motion and balance, which is essential to effective yoga therapy. Despite the fact that movement is difficult, people with Parkinson's, are highly encouraged to participate in regular, gentle activities. Yoga is a perfect program because of its low impact nature and unifying, ...more

Chakrabhedan (Circle-Interception) - A New Kind of Yogic Exercise

...kras or circles. These are - Muladhar Chakra at anus, Swadhisthan Chakra at genital, Manipur Chakra at naval, Anahat Chakra at mid-chest, Vishudha Chakra at throat and Ajna Chakra in between eyebrows. These are vital Chakras for the body in order to survive.

Besides these six Chakras, there are minor Chakras both in the legs and hands. There Chakras are simply joints in the legs and hands. So in all there are eight...more

Use Yoga Exercises To Effectively Treat Addictive Behaviour!

...their lives. Yoga will allow them to change their thought processes thus eliminating their addictive behavior faster than most other methods of treatment.

The major benefit of using yoga exercises to assist in the treatment of addictions is that it helps people to change the way they feel about and see themselves. With this positive energy flowing over into many other aspects of their lives it will give them a more positive and productive approach to living, which in turn will reduce the chances of them developing any further negative addictive behaviour.

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