...Everyone seems to be raving about yoga. From celebrities such as sting, to office workers, councilors, and housewives, yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise as well as way to relax and de-stress.

So why are so many people claiming that yoga has helped them chill out like no other form of exercise? For thousands of years, people have used yoga as a path towards ultimate health and wellbeing.

A recent scientific study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medici...more

yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 2

... coordination are also benefits that yoga students can expect to see and feel. During my experience while teaching yoga classes, I have noticed that students, at any age, noticeably improved in strength, muscle tone, and overall coordination, when they regularly practice Sun Salutations.

Some of them even loss weight, but diet is also a large factor in this. Yet, some that did not lose weight did lower body fat. We know this because privately- trained yoga students do have their body fat checked when they start. This is not a requirement, but it is an option. Some yoga students must see and feel the physical benefits first, in order to stick with the program.

Mental healt...more

More Communication Skills for yoga Teachers

...aching method is flawed.

Why do I say this? If a student is not present for yoga practice, we must make him or her gently aware of it. There is no need to make students dependent on us. Good students will always return to yoga class.

yoga must still be practiced after our students have rolled up their mats. Breathing, walking, talking, eating, posturing, and acting with mindfulness, is the sign of a yoga practitioner. All of the amazing physical feats are nice, but any flexible Pilates student, dancer, gymnast, or martial artist, could do the same.

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Five Reasons Why You Should Not be a yoga Teacher

...ety of Yoga correspondence courses, which allow flexible study hours, little or no travel, and no extra expenses. My wellness center offers such a Yoga course, and we have interns and graduates worldwide.

I only want to teach Yoga to a few students and I dont want to go into the Yoga business.

Many Yoga practitioners feel this way and thats fine. This is not a problem because if you are teaching a few friends, as a hobby, it is not necessary to go through the certification process.

If your circle of friends starts to expand, it would be wise to get some type of liability coverage. There are a number of liability insurance programs to choose. You could purchase a sports, Yoga, or home liability policy to cover your specific needs.

You should also learn as much as you can about safety, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. The reason I mention this is so that you do not hurt your Yoga students. The compassion and knowledge to become a safe Yoga instructor is very important.

I have a good paying job and teaching Yoga may not support my family.

Like all start up small businesses Yoga cannot offer instant bundles of cash. You would want to build your business as an independent contractor first. In our Yoga teacher course, you ...more