The Different Types of Yoga
...Confused by the many types of yoga? With all the different styles and variations, its no wonder. Dont let it get you down. This article will give an overview of the eight most popular styles of yoga; iyengar, kundalini, bikram, ashtanga, power, hatha, kripalu, and sivanda. Let us shed some light on these and youll be a yoga pro in no time!
The three types of yoga you may have heard of are hatha yoga, power yoga and bikram yoga. These are the most popular in this day and age. Hatha yoga is the style of yoga most practiced today. It is what you will think of when you think of yoga in general. Power yoga is a more aerobic-...more
Beginner Yoga Class Checklist
... will be asked to pay for the whole series up front.
Take a look at your level of commitment, your schedule and your budget and decide whether a drop-in or a series class is better for your needs.
3. Make sure the teacher has adequate training.
Yoga is now a significant contributor to sports injuries. This can be attributed to two things: students pushing themselves too hard for perfection and inadequate training of instructors.
Don't be shy in asking your potential instructor about their background. There are certifications for teaching "gym yoga" that an instructor can get in a long weekend. A three day training is just enough to make someone dangerous. That's not to say that some of the people who start with such certifications don't turn out to be excellent instructors by dedicating themselves to practice and increasing their knowledge over the course of months and years.
There are of course people who teach yoga with no formal certification whatsoever, and though it might be difficult for these teachers to get liability insurance, there's nothing illegal about it. Keep in mind that yoga is a spiritual tradition thousands of years old, and the idea of giving someone a certificate for learning a few poses and breathing techniqu...more
Protecting Your Yoga Teaching Business
...s could never be more true than when it comes down to knowing the Letter of the Law. Just like when a Yoga student first learns to develop his or her awareness from Yoga and meditation practice - Yoga teachers must develop an awareness of legality, as it pertains to their Yoga businesses.
For the average Yoga teacher, the thought of litigation, as a result of a student entering his or her Yoga class, is depressing. Many Yoga teachers and interns pursue the rewarding career of teaching Yoga as Good Samaritans. Yoga teachers are very often generous with their time, effort, and services.
It is heartbreaking for me to tell giving people, with the best of intentions, that they can be sued at any time. In this climate of litigation, anyone, even a Yoga t...more
Becoming a Yoga Instructor - Is it a Good Fit for Me?
...ur life isn't lacking. But if you're looking to make it just a little bit better, becoming a yoga instructor may be the way to do it. You'll be taking your love for the practice one step further. You'll learn how to instruct and motivate others to experience the health and wellbeing that you know is possible for anyone. Plus, the sense of accomplishment you'll receive from finishing an instructor's course will reward you even if you don't plan to become a full-time instructor.
If you answered 'yes' to most or all of these questions, then you probably have what it takes to become a yoga instructor. The option of doing a job that not only fits your lifestyle, but also inspires your spirit is well worth investing.
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