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Universal Principles of Yoga (Part 6) Published on 09/02/2008

In all religions, it is believed singing or chanting prayers, hymns, or Japa, will bring about salvation. Within the Vedas, the verses are also called mantras. To go a bit further, every religion practices a form of Mantra or Japa. If you have been to a church, temple, shrine, ashram, or mosque, you will hear prayers, chanting, and singing. So, what happened to the concept that Yoga is not a...

Chair Yoga Vinyasa Flow Published on 09/02/2008

Here is an option for your Chair Yoga classes. There are seated flows and standing flows from the back, or side, of the chair. "The flow," which we know as "Vinyasa," is synchronized breathing with movement. This brings to mind vigorous Yoga classes for young, energetic, and fit Yoga students. However, Vinyasa can be gentle, too. If introduced correctly, Vinyasa Flows can be fun for students...

Insider Secrets to the Business of Teaching Yoga (Part 4) Published on 09/02/2008

The authors, that were previously mentioned, have more than one motivational audio book out on the market - and this is only the "tip of the iceberg." Some of their stories will entertain you and give you insight to their success. Every Yoga teacher, who succeeds, learns from their past failures. It's less painful to learn from other Yoga instructor's failures and it is also much less...

Teaching Hatha Yoga: Religion and Western Culture Published on 09/02/2008

When you teach Hatha Yoga, you are asked many questions. Although public awareness of Yoga, and its teachings, has increased, many people are just discovering some of the benefits within the many styles of Yoga. Therefore, you have to be prepared for the unexpected questions that arise about the mysteries of Yoga. Once in a while, the question of religion does come up. Many times, Yoga...

Mommy and Me Yoga- Benefits for Life Published on 09/02/2008

What can children and parents gain from practicing Yoga together? When should I start teaching Yoga to my son or daughter? What about Mommy and Me classes? Let's cover a bit of ground, and establish some realistic expectation for parents and children. What can children and parents gain from practicing Yoga together? "The sky is the limit," as they say. Children and parents need more bonding...

Prenatal Yoga is More than Classes for Pregnant Yoga Students Published on 09/02/2008

Lately, Prenatal Yoga classes have been catching on, within some hospitals, clinics, and Yoga studios, but there are a surprising number of Yoga teachers and students, who take risks due to a lack of awareness about potential hazards. With what we now know about contraindications for postures during each trimester a pregnant Yoga student should not be practicing Yoga, without the guidance of...

How to Shift Gears, Change Careers, and Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 1) Published on 09/02/2008

Do you enjoy practicing Yoga? Does teaching Yoga seem like your ultimate dream job? Does the thought of becoming a Yoga teacher feel like a "calling from within?" How would you pay your bills teaching Yoga? If your life mission is becoming a Yoga teacher; let's look at a few practical solutions to your obstacles. If you feel like a "fish in water" during a Yoga class you are not alone....

Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Summer Slow Down Published on 09/02/2008

Let's face it, Yoga teachers who live in Northern climates have been looking forward to a break from the "winter chill." Your Yoga students have also been looking forward to the warm weather and they want to take a vacation. What can Yoga teachers and Yoga studios do to compensate for the "Summer Slow Down?" You have taught your Yoga students about empowerment all year, but some students may...

Insider Secrets to the Business of Teaching Yoga (Part 1) Published on 09/02/2008

If you are a Yoga teacher, or thinking about becoming a Yoga teacher, the concepts contained within this series will save you money and, potentially, earn you a lot more money. How much money you want to earn as a Yoga teacher, is up to you. If you are willing to put in your time, marketing your Yoga teaching skills, the sky is the limit. None of us has to teach Yoga; we choose to teach Yoga...

Teaching Hatha Yoga: What is Normal? Published on 09/02/2008

Do people puzzle you sometimes? When you think you have heard it all, someone comes up with a "new spin" on an old idea. When you teach Yoga techniques for a healthy mind, body, and spirit; are you trying to help your students reach a normal state? If that is your goal, you may just frustrate yourself and confuse your Yoga students in the process. The fact is: Yoga teachers should help...