What does it take to become a yoga instructor? You’ve practiced the positions and breathing techniques, almost every day, for years. You’ve gained a deeper understanding of the benefits of yoga and wish to share your knowledge with others. If you’re willing to find a training program, the steps to yoga certification are simple.
Though the […]
Is yoga a key part of your health and fitness routine? Are you interested in becoming a yoga instructor? Teaching is a wonderful opportunity to enrich your life, and make a difference in the lives of others. If yoga is one of your talents, consider sharing your gift, and teaching yoga professionally.
Choosing to be a […]
There are many styles of yoga, but teachers should be familiar with the nine main forms of yoga, from India, and their relationships to contemporary styles. The nine main styles are: Bhakti, Hatha, Jnana, Karma, Kundalini, Mantra, Raja, Tantric, and Yantra Yoga. Bhakti yoga is widely practiced in India, yet barely known by the masses […]
Where should one start learning about yoga? The classic yogic texts are a good start. In particular Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are a good summarization of early yogic philosophy. While these early texts can provide us with many lessons, they are not the limits of modern yoga.
In India, Nepal, and Tibet, many of the old traditions […]
If you teach any form of Yoga, you are expected to be a living example of good health. This can be easy for some and a daunting task for others. Any one of us could suffer from any one of the multitudes of ailments or diseases, while living a healthy lifestyle.
When students see you for […]
Could Yoga have all the answers to anxiety? Why is it that anxiety, stress, and unhappiness take over so many people’s lives? If you listen to a “doubting Thomas,” nothing works, but if you read below, you will see some solutions.
In fact, all forms of Yoga are good for our mental health. This does not […]
With the exception of mantra or japa practice, most forms of Yoga meditation require a bit of silence. Silence is a “teacher,” which quiets the mind and helps us focus during meditation sessions.
Yet, how can you maintain control “in the heat of the moment?” The ancient samurai warriors, of Japan, practiced meditation before and after […]
Once an intern graduates from a yoga teacher training course, there are many high expectations. Within each of us, these expectations will differ, because we do not all want the same thing. There are many different fields for Yoga teachers to pursue. Physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health will not be addressed equally by any […]
Practicing Yoga, in the form of Pranayama, meditation, Asana (Yoga postures), and Mantra, allows us the time to find the source of panic attacks from within, while taking preventative action. This does not mean you should avoid visiting your family physician, or a professional counselor, when you need help.
Standard western medicine has many solid solutions […]
There are many myths which surround yoga. Most of them are circulated by people who have never practiced yoga of any kind. Yet, there are some myths about yoga, which have been accepted as fact, by yoga practitioners. It is difficult to shatter an “urban legend, but let’s look at one of them.
“An advanced yogi […]
