Yoga
Haven’t Tried Yoga Yet? Why It’s Important To Start…Now
Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years in India but it has taken the attention of the west only in the late 19th century. Before it became popular, people in the United States thought that yoga was a mere peculiar activity invented to distort the body to come up with different positions for some […]
Yoga Certification for Success
After successful graduation from a Yoga teacher training program, you may want to take the shortest track to success. Sometimes, this topic is not discussed during a teacher intensive, but most interns desire professional success.
Which techniques should a Yoga teacher master for personal growth and to help others achieve success in their lives? Let’s take […]
Yoga in Practice - Methods for Happiness
Let’s take a systematic approach toward happiness, by using Yoga principles, and applying them to life. Here are a few more methods to help anyone find happiness at any time.
Just by visiting a local Yoga class, you will find yourself surrounded by positive energy. Yet, this same principle applies to going anywhere like-minded people exist. […]
Teaching Hatha Yoga - The Significance of Mantra
Unfortunately, some Yoga teacher training courses do not cover the value of mantra or japa. In fact, in some rare cases, an intern might learn two dozen (24) Yoga postures (asanas), at level one, over a weekend. It is true that you have to start somewhere, but, in this case, a teacher’s continuing education must […]
A Premium Yoga Teacher Course For An Affordable Price
Does an affordable Yoga teacher training option, for interns, exist anymore or is it pure fantasy? With the price of everything, except a house, going up; how can we expect to find a reputable training for an intern, who wishes to become a yoga instructor, at a reasonable price?
Some interns apply for “seva” programs (community […]
Teaching Hatha Yoga - Principles of Human Advancement
When teaching Yoga classes, there are times when you have to be a “cheer leader.” What do I mean by this? There are many interconnected aspects of life, and we all play a small part in them. Each student’s level of success, in life, depends on constant positive reinforcement during the day.
When you see an […]
Teaching Hatha Yoga - When Should You Teach Free Yoga Classes?
Sometimes, Yoga instructors are asked to teach classes for free; there is nothing wrong with giving your time for free, but this brings up many more underlying issues. Are “true Yogis” obligated to teach for free because anyone who would accept payment is violating the fifth Yama: Aparigraha?
What is a “true Yogi?” What is Aparigraha?
The […]
Teaching Hatha Yoga - The Eight Limbs and Student Advancement
Yoga teachers infinitely differ in their approaches to student advancement. Some teachers will see a physical achievement as the “end goal.” Yet, we know that Yoga has many more aspects for advancement. Among these many aspects are: emotional, mental, and spiritual growth.
Yoga teachers might also consider the value of good character in their students. In […]
Yoga For Stress And Anxiety Relief
Today’s lifestyles define the word, “stress.” More than 19 million Americans suffer from some from of anxiety on a regular basis. Part of what contributes to the increase in stress, and anxiety, is that very few people know how to manage their stress.
Some of those, who know how to manage stress, fail to create a […]
Practice Yoga as a Lifestyle and Enjoy Every Day
Starting your day off with a short Yoga session, can change your outlook for the entire day. Yet, there are some people who manage an eternally optimistic view of life and have never consciously practiced Yoga. If, or when, they visit a class, they will find themselves surrounded by like-minded positive energy.
How many people do […]
