What Should You Look for in a Yoga Teacher Training Correspondence Course?
...correspondence courses, of any kind, should be well rounded. In the case of a Yoga instructor certification course, it is absolutely necessary for the curriculum to cover many aspects. There are many areas to be covered, such as anatomy, Pranayama, Asana (postures), meditation, doshas, mudras, bandhas, Shatkarmas, Yogic philosophy, basic Sanskrit, Yogic relaxation techniques, and much more.
To train instructors about warm-ups, Sun Salutations, proper posture, alignment, cueing, and assisting, is a good start, but there is much to learn. Some certification courses, for Yoga instructors, focus on physical fitness, only. Yet, the Inte...more
Teaching Hatha Yoga - When Are Yoga Teachers "Selling Out?"
...Yoga was introduced to the west, there were some anticipated changes. The cultural differences are vast, but this is actually good, as both sides of the world learn from each other. Yoga was not designed to be a stagnant system. Yoga is an evolving holistic health maintenance system, which will continue to grow, as long as people continue to study it.
Copyright 2007 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
...moreYoga Center, Finding The Right Center For You
...It would be better if you inquire about the instructors credentials and if possible speak with them directly, this way you will get an idea of what kind of person they are and if you will be able to relate to them in the class situation. Ask how long they have been instructing and an instructor at that yoga center. Still, the best way to get a feel for the yoga center is to ask if you could sit in on one of the classes. If you find you are comfortable with the instructor and the class, then see if you can get a set of trial lessons and that way you will know if yoga is for you or not.
facility Location
While there are many yoga centers now, there may not be one right in your neighborhood and you may have to travel to your nearest suburb. You may have a friend who you can travel with, in any case make sure the center is located ...more
Be Stress Free With Yoga
... you might not want to get up!
If you're looking to take part in yoga, you're bound to find a way that's close to home. Whether it's a class, instruction or simply a book of techniques, you can easily come across yoga in your local area. Check community center notice boards and local press for further information to find out what's going on and where, and to find out if it's suitable for you. Don't feel embarrassed about attending a class with others more experienced and capable than you - they will be more than happy to assist you on the path to enlightenment through yoga.<...more
