| Have you noticed a need for a stress management | | | | seem to have a chance to share time with each other. |
| workshop in your local area? Maybe your students | | | | 3. If you travel by car, listen to relaxing music or invest |
| have requested one from you or a local business has | | | | in an interesting audio book. It is inevitable that you will |
| offered you the opportunity to present a workshop. | | | | see drivers who will cut you off. Therefore, your |
| There is no time like the present to plan one. | | | | primary focus should be on the road, but enjoy your |
| After all - Yoga has so many effective techniques to | | | | commute and take the time to learn, when possible. |
| help reduce stress levels, that you should not have any | | | | 4. Take the time to recognize daily stress triggers at |
| difficulty with postures, Yogic breathing (pranayama), | | | | work, school, or activities. The process of stress |
| relaxation techniques, or meditation. Yet, what tips can | | | | trigger identification process, allows you the opportunity |
| you offer students to carry into their everyday lives? | | | | to consider whether it is worth carrying around with |
| Every Yoga technique you teach is ineffective, until a | | | | you. For example: You meet a rude driver in another |
| student takes his or her practice into daily life. The | | | | car. Do you let it bother you for the rest of the day? |
| following are six tips that will help your students reduce | | | | You have the option to "drop the ball," and you do not |
| their stress levels on the very first day. | | | | have to pick it up. |
| 1. Wake up a few minutes earlier, with a song of | | | | 5. Forgive yourself for not being perfect. In Yoga, we |
| thankfulness in your heart. Thank God for the day, | | | | often talk about "non-judgment." The one person we |
| your family, your friends, and your daily activities. Be | | | | judge the harshest is usually oneself. Do not expect to |
| grateful, even if you have experienced disappointment | | | | be a saint. It is always good to aspire toward |
| at times. A positive frame of mind sets the tone for | | | | sainthood, but forgive yourself and forgive others, too. |
| the day. | | | | 6. Give any help you can to those in need. You cannot |
| 2. Allow yourself the pleasure of having breakfast at | | | | give away everything, but how much do we really |
| the kitchen table. Be mindful of every moment. If it is | | | | need? Be moderate in your lifestyle, and you will see |
| possible, enjoy the company of your family at | | | | many opportunities to help those around you. |
| breakfast. Too many families are on the go and never | | | | |