See, just like in the personal training field – there are many “certification courses” creating new and inexperienced yoga instructors every single week, all over the world. Now – this isn’t a problem if the instructor is matched up with appropriate student and is skilled in their teachings.

But – quite often that is not the case. Don’t get me wrong though – as there are many top-notch yoga instructors in literally every city and town around the globe. The challenge is finding the right “match” – just like when seeking out a personal trainer.

If you are in Jacksonville, Florida and want a great yoga instructor, get in touch with my friend Cari March @ Yoga to Go
If you are in the Orlando, Florida area go meet with Russ and Kim @ http://www.studionewellness.com

I realize you may be thinking…

“What does Joey know about Yoga?”

…and here’s the answer…

If you’ve been using my any of my home and travel fitness dvds – you may have noticed some exercises or stretches resemble a yoga pose, move or position… And this would be correct as most of my programs are a ‘fusion’ of exercises and workout methods. But – by no means am I calling myself a yoga instructor.

Having been in this fitness industry for over 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of the best people in various areas of fitness – two of them are listed above. I have another longtime yoga friend who is on more of a global stage though…

More on him later as I want to answer the original question of this post…

“Are there really any benefits of yoga?”

The answer is “Definitely” (stress reduction, toning, health enhancement, sexual performance improvement, etc…) …BUT – since there are so many types of yoga – and so many instructors out there – It’s up to you to define your needs and then seek out the proper style/instructor which best suits your current abilities and long term goals.

If you are already into yoga – or are interested learning more about it, then I want to introduce you to Lucas Rockwood<= click here to meet him.

Not only is he the founder of one of the most successful yoga resorts in Thailand called ‘Absolute Sanctuary’ – but he’s also an international course developer and instructor.

He’s put together a neat little site for anyone interested in yoga. I’m not sure how much longer the freebies will be there so go pay him a visit and let him know ‘Joey sent you’…

As you dig into his articles and videos @ Yoga Body Natural – you’ll see why he’s considered an innovator in his field.

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Your trainer for forever – your trainer for life…

— Joey Atlas

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In this audio fitness interview conducted by Cassie Rohn, from the Sexy Living Society – I share some insightful, eye-opening and extremely helpful tips about your body, your optimal health and your total fitness – NO MATTER hold old you are – or what kind of shape you are currently in

Right now it’s free to listen to – so just click the triangle shaped play button and the interview will play automatically.

UPDATE: This interview is no longer offered for free. Stay tuned for future free interviews.

Enjoy the material and please pass it along to anyone you know who can benefit from hearing these words of wisdom. And feel free to leave your comments below. I’d love to hear your personal thoughts.

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

What you may not know is that your stress from work may, in fact, be affecting your health. Stress affects the body in many different ways. Some kinds of stress are helpful. Others can cause serious health problems.

Chronic stress weakens the body's physiological systems and leads to innumerable health problems. It is a known fact that 70 to 80 percent of all disease and illness are stress related.

Major stress related health problems include:

- coronary heart disease
– cancer
- the common cold
- migraine headaches
– warts
- some cases of female infertility
– ulcers
– insomnia
– hypertension

We spend over $400 billion dollars a year on stress related diseases.

Even more scary is that job stress is at an all-time high and continues to rise. Gone are the days of working 40 hours a week. The average person now works 60 hours a week which means more hours of prolonged stress and less time to relax.

Job stress even seeps into our vacation time. According to Anderson Consulting, 80% of people who took vacations in 2000 stayed in touch with the office by taking their laptop or cell phone with them.

There are several indicators you can use to determine if you suffer from chronic stress. Warning signs of chronic stress include headaches, teeth-grinding, back pain (especially in the shoulders or neck), anxiety, and insomnia.

It is important to identify the factors at work that may be causing your stress. Examine the responsibilities of your job. The higher the responsibility of the job the higher the stress level. Your work space can also cause stress if it is loud, overcrowded, etc. If you have personality clashes at work, this can be one of the greatest sources of work-related stress.

If you suffer from chronic stress, there are a lot of things you can do for stress reduction. Some of the most effective stress management techniques include relaxation exercises, meditation, or taking a short nap. If you are at work and need to reduce stress, try deep (abdominal) breathing, take a short break, or talk to a friend or co-worker.

Ultimately, virtually every job is stressful in some way. But by identifying and effectively managing your stress, you can reduce its negative effects and enjoy a healthier life. You might even get your employer to start stress reduction programs

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