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...Bothered by wrinkles? Why not get a yoga facial? Practitioners claim it can help tone, smooth, and soothe the skin.

For thousands of years, yoga has helped countless people achieve physical and spiritual well-being through its unique exercise system that stretches and strengthens the body. Now promoters say it can also make you look younger.

That may be good news to those who shun Botox and other expensive cosmetic procedures. The question is: does it work?

Ask Annelise Hagen, a yoga instructor in Manhattan's wealthy Upper East side who teaches facial exercises, and shell say it does. Hagen is the author of The Yoga Face: eliminate Wrinkles with the Ultimate Natural Facelift. She believes a yoga facial can improve your appearance since it improves the circulation of weak and flabby facial muscles.

The face carries a great deal of tension and energy. As a pri...more

What Do You Really Want from Yoga?

...pursues it, and then attains it. This comes from self-analysis, meditation, and goal setting skills.

Do not confuse yourself with someone elses dreams or expectations of you. You must know your particular strengths, weaknesses, passions, and desires to move forward in your Yoga practice. Remember when you were a child and adults asked you, What do you want to be when you grow up?

If you are not sure, you should compile a list of ideas. here are some things to consider when deciding how to find yourself and where to go from here.

What is your concept of happine...more

Yoga Teacher training: The Value of the Sage in Yoga

...mance before her Tai Chi class.

Needless to say, she did not sign up for either class. About Yoga: She claimed that one Yoga class was all she needed. She had been there and done that. She was bored by Yogic philosophy, Pranayama, and meditation. She had mastered everything about Yoga in one beginner class.

My Grandfather used to say, You cant reason with a horses tail. So, there was no point in reasoning with someone, who already has all of the answers to lifes many mysteries. In my life, my Grandfather was to be the first of many sages for me to learn from. He did not know much about Yoga, but he knew ...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga - Principles of Human Advancement

...you can reach every student? No - each student has different thoughts, needs, and aspirations. Some people see only the superficial layer of everything. You cannot make everyone see the deeper aspects of life. An example of this is the student who sees Hatha Yoga only as a stretch class.

There is nothing wrong with this. Stretching alone is a good physical exercise, but stretching and exercise are only components of Yoga. Happiness, clarity of mind, tranquility, and Samadhi, require guidance from a competent Yoga teacher.

Eventually, your students will learn to honor the true teacher within themselves, but they need to develop a clear vi...more