We
now
know
that
stress
contributes
to a
multitude
of
ailments,
such
as:
headaches,
backaches,
high
blood
pressure,
stomach
disorders,
lowered
immunity,
muscular
tension,
depression,
heart
attack,
and
much
more.
Stress
is
definitely
a
“killer”
and
the
source
of
many
health
problems.
In
fact,
stress
will
prevent
and
distract
your
body
from
healing
itself.
While
you
are
feeling
“stressed
out”,
your
body
and
mind
make
dealing
with
stress
the
number
one
priority.
Your
mind
and
body
need
to
cope
with
regular
maintenance
and
overall
health,
on a
daily
basis,
by
putting
stress
on
the
back
burner.
Are
you
looking
for
a
way
to
release
stress,
tension,
and
pain
from
your
body?
Are
you
tired
all
the
time
and
feel
the
need
to
rest,
but
you
know
you
should
get
some
exercise?
How
can
you
do
both?
The
answer
is
to
start
regularly
attending
Restorative
Yoga
classes,
and
reap
the
rewards
of
healing
without
a
tremendous
amount
of
effort.
There
are
many
styles
of
Yoga
to
choose
from.
In
India,
there
are
nine
main
styles
of
Yoga,
and
Hatha
Yoga
is
just
one
of
them.
Hatha
Yoga,
“the
union
of
physical
mastery,”
and
its
many
sub-types,
are
the
most
popular
in
the
West.
Among
the
many
Hatha
styles
of
Yoga,
are
traditional
and
contemporary
types
of
Yoga.
Restorative
Yoga
is
classified
as a
contemporary
type
of
Hatha
Yoga.
Some
might
also
say
that
Restorative
Yoga
is
an
evolutionary
form
of
Hatha
Yoga.
The
use
of
props,
“sinking
into”
postures,
safety
factors,
and
attention
to
the
internal
body,
is
very
rewarding.
This
is
not
usually
a
class
for
the
vigorous
Yoga
practitioners
who
want
to
move,
push,
and
sometimes
strain,
in a
Yoga
posture.
Unfortunately,
straining
will
cause
long-lasting
injuries.
Learning
Yoga
does
not
have
to
be a
strain
or
struggle.
Restorative
Yoga
usually
attracts
a
person
who
is
interested
in
healing
his
or
her
body,
in
the
process
of
attending
a
Yoga
class.
If
you
have
ailments,
feel
nervous,
or
are
attending
your
first
Restorative
Yoga
class,
you
should
consult
with
your
Yoga
teacher,
before
class
time.
Your
Yoga
teacher
may
be
able
to
advise
you
in
regard
to
techniques
that
will
alleviate
stress
or
pain.
You
can
expect
that
your
Yoga
teacher
will
be
compassionate
and
modifications
to
postures
will
be
taught.
Your
body
and
mind
will
feel
the
benefits
of
relaxing
into
a
Yoga
posture.
As a
result,
you
be
able
to
balance
your
life,
and
feel
the
benefits
of
integrating
good
posture,
stillness,
movement,
relaxation,
proper
breathing,
and
meditation.
Every
one
of
these
aspects
is
covered
within
a
typical
Restorative
Yoga
class.
So,
you
can
expect
to
start
healing
your
body
and
mind
during
your
first
Yoga
class.
You
will
also
continue
to
keep
your
priorities
in
order,
while
keeping
worry,
stress,
depression,
and
fatigue
on
the
“back
burner.”
Paul
Jerard
is a
co-owner
and
the
director
of
Yoga
teacher
training
at:
Aura
Wellness
Center,
in
North
Providence,
RI.
He
has
been
a
certified
Master
Yoga
teacher
since
1995.
He
is a
master
instructor
of
martial
arts,
with
multiple
Black
Belts,
four
martial
arts
teaching
credentials,
and
was
recently
inducted
into
the
USA
Martial
Arts
Hall
of
Fame.
He
teaches
Yoga,
martial
arts,
and
fitness
to
children,
adults,
and
seniors
in
the
greater
Providence
area.
Recently
he
wrote:
Is
Running
a
Yoga
Business
Right
for
You?
For
Yoga
students,
who
may
be
considering
a
new
career
as a
Yoga
teacher.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
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