Documents tagged 'Yoga Teacher'
Published: 10/02/2008
The calling to teach Yoga classes can reach into any of us, but what about obstacles which hold each of us back. A shy person may want to become a Yoga teacher, but how can he or she develop the voice of a Yoga instructor?
For an aspiring Yoga teacher, shyness is like a prison which stops him...
Published: 10/02/2008
Many times, Yoga teachers refer to the inner self or the observer from within. In a Yoga class, you may be instructed to observe without judgment, but how can we stop judging? We judge things all day long.
If you drive a car, you are judging timing, distance, and speed. In this case, judging...
Published: 10/02/2008
There seems to be a stereotypical view of what a Yoga teacher should look like. Worse yet, there seems to be a preconceived notion about what a Yoga teacher should weigh. There are many reasons for this - Athletes, doctors, and exercise instructors are expected to be slim and trim. Hatha Yoga...
Published: 10/02/2008
Yoga teachers should have good working knowledge of Yoga posture alignment and know how to assist a Yoga student who is holding an asana. When you are about to give an assist - ask for permission first; as this might be considered an invasion of privacy by some of your Yoga students. Yoga...
Published: 10/02/2008
Since Yama literally means "control," you could say that Pranayama is control of "vital energy." When teaching Yoga classes, the four stages of Pranayama should be thoroughly explained. If you think in terms of a pendulum, it is much similar to the four stages of Pranayama. The pendulum moves in...
Published: 10/02/2008
Yoga teacher ethics should be thoroughly covered in all Yoga certification programs. With the current laws about harassment, all Yoga teachers, and anyone who works with the public, should beware.
The less said, in your Yoga class about trivial matters, the better. Your personal beliefs...
Published: 10/02/2008
When you teach a friend, co-worker, or family member, one Yoga technique, you have taken the first step toward becoming a Yoga teacher. This is the traditional way Yoga was initially taught before Hatha Yoga classes became such a "magnet" to the public. Large Yoga classes are not a bad thing, but...
Published: 10/02/2008
Is "ultimate" too strong or competitive of a word to describe a Yoga teacher? After all, there is a lot of competition for Yoga students in some geographic areas. In San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, there seems to be a Yoga studio on every block.
Yet, many potential Yoga students do...
Published: 10/02/2008
Some Yoga teachers forget the need for instruction at the beginner level. Many Yoga teachers have been guilty catering to "advanced students." However, many of your Yoga classes should still be geared toward beginners.
Before some Yoga studios officially opened the door, they have more eager...
Published: 10/02/2008
What is Karma Yoga and what is a Karma Yogi? The word Karma can be defined as action, work, or service. Karma Yoga is often referred to as selfless service or unselfish action. This is work that you do, without any consideration of a reward. Many times, we may consider a religious leader to fit...
