Archive for 'Yoga'
Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Summer Slow Down
April 6th, 2008. Published under Yoga. No Comments.
Let’s face it, Yoga teachers who live in Northern climates have been looking forward to a break from the “winter chill.” Your Yoga students have also been looking forward to the warm weather and they want to take a vacation. What can Yoga teachers and Yoga studios do to compensate for the “Summer Slow Down?”
You […]
Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Value of Props
April 6th, 2008. Published under Yoga. No Comments.
For Yoga teachers the value of props as a tool for alignment is priceless. Yet it is amazing when a Yoga teacher has a negative view of props and the students who use them. Every once in a while you get to hear contrasting views, but below I have listed a few quotes that no […]
Teaching Hatha Yoga: What is Normal?
April 6th, 2008. Published under Yoga. No Comments.
Do people puzzle you sometimes? When you think you have heard it all, someone comes up with a “new spin” on an old idea. When you teach Yoga techniques for a healthy mind, body, and spirit; are you trying to help your students reach a normal state? If that is your goal, you may just […]
The Perseverance of Teaching Yoga (Part 1)
April 6th, 2008. Published under Yoga. No Comments.
Why do talented students fall short of becoming Yoga teachers? Ever notice that “quick flashes” of brilliance disappear in a short time. Take for example, the super flexible Yoga student who can do a split in every direction, and make a pretzel, or circle, out of his, or her, body on the first Yoga class. […]
The Perseverance of Teaching Yoga (Part 2)
April 6th, 2008. Published under Yoga. No Comments.
The third ingredient is to take action. The difference between a dream and a goal is how much action is propelling the idea forward. If I visualize becoming a Yoga teacher without any action, then this is just a “pipe dream.” You would be better off to dream in your sleep and take action while […]
Teaching Hatha Yoga: Should a Yoga Teacher be a Vegetarian?
April 6th, 2008. Published under Yoga. No Comments.
There are many beliefs and myths about what one should do to become a Yoga teacher. Some Yoga teacher organizations do make official statements in regard to Yoga teacher ethics; and diet is included, sometimes.
However, if you teach Yoga, should you be a vegan? Are dairy foods and eggs okay? What about goats, chicken, or […]
Universal Principles of Yoga (Part 1)
April 6th, 2008. Published under Yoga. No Comments.
Yoga and Yogic philosophy is occasionally misunderstood because some people have not been informed of the universal principles that are not threatening to any belief or disbelief. Many people who do not practice Yoga are often surprised to find detailed dietary suggestions contained within their Yoga training. Yoga aids the student toward better health in […]