...d possibly, halt physical Yoga practice completely.

However, adult students do not always listen to their Yoga teacher. This is why it is important for Yoga teachers to repeatedly cue students in regard to basic contraindications for specific Yoga postures (asanas).

Sorry to say, the adult Yoga student who still continues to push the physical body too far, after repeated warnings, from his or her Yoga teacher, needs a "baby sitter." You may have to talk to a competitive Yoga student, in private, and express realistic concerns about potential injury, which can result from using force.

Unfortunately, if you have a student who does not listen to your repeated warnings, you may have to ask him or her to leave. This person should not be allowed to hurt him or herself in your Yoga class.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Yoga Instructor Training - The Importance of Clear Communication

...tudents. You demonstrate, cue, assist, and cue again. Sometimes fitness- based Yoga classes do not have the same public speaking aspect.

Granted, the Yoga instructor who is teaching a fitness-based class may be shouting out instructions, in between breaths, but much detailed information is missed, when a teacher is out of breath.

The key to better communication, in your classes, when you teach fitness, flow, Vinyasa, or power Yoga, is to demonstrate the first round. After that, walk around the room communicating and assisting your students. In this way, you are observing, helping, and maintaining a communication link, through c...more

Yoga and the Breath

...in question and then let go entirely. You may not even realize that your muscles are locked until you try to contract them.

* Keep your breaths smooth and easy during your yoga practice. Everyone breathes at their own natural rate, but becoming conscious of your breath does not mean controlling it in any way. Notice your breath and relax into your own natural rhythm.

* Breathing faster, in and out, is a natural reaction to stress or excitement. It stands to reason then, that relaxing breath in yoga should accentuate the exhalation. Breathe in naturally a...more

Everything People Need To Know About Yoga

...rselves and how others see us. This type of yoga can help you to control tendencies and to take a better hold of your life and make changes for the better.

Niyama - this type teaches self-discipline, self-development and brings out the spiritual side. They teach you how to control yourself and discipline yourself and show you how to seek contentment.

Pranayama - these are the breathing exercises in yoga that help to rejuvenate the body and teach spirituality aspects of yoga. This type of yoga can be done alone or it can be combined with poses and postures.

Darhana - this type of yoga develops the concentration; it teaches the person how to avoid the pitfalls of distraction that lead to confusio...more