Yoga Teacher Articles

1). Tips For Finding The Right Yoga Teacher By : Rebecca Prescott
People start yoga for many reasons. They may want to increase their levels of health, fitness, and flexibility. Or improve their muscle tone. Reducing levels of stress and anxiety are also high on the list, as is personal development, and the desire to follow a more spiritual path. Some may have a particular medical condition or health problem they want to address.
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2). Teaching Hatha Yoga: Designing a Lesson Plan - Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Which asanas, or Yoga postures, should you select? How long should you hold each Yoga posture? What is the benefit of holding a Yoga posture for minutes at a time?
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3). What Else Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know about Pranayama? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
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.
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4). How Long Does It Take to Become a Certified Yoga Teacher? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Being a yoga instructor is a very rewarding career, especially if you have a passion for helping others grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
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5). Yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Surya Namaskar is now accepted as part of Hatha Yoga, but it was not always this way. Historically, traditional Hatha Yoga styles did not contain any of the Sun Salutation sequences, seen today, as an every day component of a daily Yoga practice.
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6). Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Philosophy of Abundance By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Is abundance just a disguised word for money? Can money be used for a good cause? Do you wonder why some Master Yoga Teachers, Gurus, and Swamis frown on the idea of practicing Yoga for abundance?
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7). What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
No Yoga teacher should ever put a student at risk. The body of a Yoga student cannot be forced into a position that a Yoga teacher feels is correct. Instead, the body is gently guided to its natural limits, without pain and little discomfort.
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8). What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 2 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
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.
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9). The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Tantra Yoga By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
A sex therapist is not usually a Tantra Yoga teacher. This is just another way to market and re-package sex therapy. If you happen upon a sex therapist, who also claims to be a Yoga teacher, do a little research first, and you may find the deeper truth about marketing.
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10). What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know about Pranayama? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Pranayama is possibly the most overlooked aspect of Hatha Yoga. Every Yoga teacher training course includes a significant segment about Pranayama. Although B.K.S. Iyengar wrote detailed works on the subject, some Hatha Yoga teachers barely scratch the surface on the subject of cultivating vital energy through breathing.
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11). What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 3 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Niyamas are the ethical observances of Yoga. Yoga teachers should know them by heart; Niyamas do not conflict with any law or religion.
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12). What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 4 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Demonstrating and correcting Yoga techniques is only part of the job when teaching Yoga classes. A successful Yoga teacher must communicate with all students throughout the class, and keep the passion for Yoga going.
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13). What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 5 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Competent Yoga teachers should have enough knowledge to work with special populations; this includes handicapped students, seniors, and many more specialized groups with physical limitations. The reason is that Hatha Yoga is a health maintenance system, but some people only look at the superficial aspects.
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14). Kids Yoga: A Solution to Global Obesity in Children By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Two topics that most people are tired of hearing about are obesity and childhood obesity. The problem is we will not find solutions for these problems if we "bury our heads in the sand."
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15). How could a Shy Person Become a Yoga Teacher? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
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 instructor, but how can he or she develop the voice of a Yoga teacher?
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16). Could a Blind Man Become a Yoga Teacher? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Yoga means union or unity. Where is the "unity" in discrimination? Discrimination originates from a closed mind. Discrimination works closely with intolerance and can lead to unjustified acceptance of blatant lies, or worse.
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17). Should an Obese Person Become a Yoga Teacher? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
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.
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18). The Purpose of Yoga: Success and the Law of Karma By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
We cannot help the poor much, if we are also poor. You can perform selfless service (Karma Yoga), no matter how much money you have; but you cannot contribute food to the poor, if you are waiting in line at a soup kitchen.
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19). Teaching Hatha Yoga: Establishing Guidelines for Student Conduct By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
These were just a few examples of why you should implement guidelines for your Yoga classes. It is true that a small number of people have created the precedents, but rules and guidelines should be designed to protect the vast majority of Yoga students.
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20). Teaching Hatha Yoga: Abundance is Under Your Nose By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Have you been overlooking opportunities because of "programmed thinking?" Some people, even Yoga teachers, feel they do not deserve opportunities. They scratch out a modest existence because they have been programmed for less than optimum results.
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21). The Purpose of Yoga: The Change We Wish to See By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
One common thread among all Yoga practitioners is the desire to make the world around them a better place to live on all levels. Many Yoga teachers volunteer community time in selfless service or contribute to local charities.
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22). The Purpose of Yoga - Peacefully Co-existing with Others By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
You must realize that crowds of people who live in the cities tend to be stressed. Stress is not something new to humankind and Yoga is the best answer for a holistic approach to life. Cities, all around the world, and in general, have stressed populations in comparison to the countryside.
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23). The Purpose of Yoga - Spiritual Health for All Faiths By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
The woman returned the next Monday, armed with holy water that she sprinkled on the participants, as they started their class. Before the Yoga class, the woman with the Holy Water, and her companion, handed out leaflets to inform parishioners of how Yoga is "Anti-Christian."
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24). The Purpose of Yoga - Choosing a Yoga Teacher and a Yoga School By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Choosing the right Yoga teacher, and a compatible Yoga style, is more complicated than most people realize. Most Yoga students should first research through the many Yoga styles available, in their local area, to determine which will best suit their needs.
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25). The Purpose of Yoga - Solutions for Peaceful Resolutions By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Everyone can lose their temper; even long time Yoga practitioners can become angry, so what is the secret to becoming a "peace maker." For some people, being even tempered is a gift. They were born cool, calm, and collected, but there is also a formula for "keeping the peace."
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