You hear a lot of talk about the health benefits of yoga. As teachers, we see our students change on a daily basis; but the buzz about what we do and what we see can quickly be put in its place by a Doubting Thomas who says, "Prove it." There is a reason why every yoga teacher needs to know about the proven health benefits in studies, research, trials, and exactly where to find the facts. We can put the next Doubting Thomas back in a closet, and all of this research is good for expanding our…

What happens in a retreat center that focuses in yoga? When you attend a yoga retreat, you will learn the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. The practice of yoga helps to improve the practitioner's strength and flexibility. It helps a great deal in strengthening the immune function. According to scientific findings, it has contributed to a notable improvement of a range of health problems and thus minimizing the need for pain relief and medication. The health benefits of yoga…