- Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali - The Promise of Satya
Satya is honesty. If you want to see a controversy, bring up the subject of honesty applied to law, politics, or business ethics. - Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali - The Challenge of Asteya
There is an internal conflict about giving, but the Law of Karma and the Law of Attraction, agree about the end results of giving. When we give time, service, or material toward a person, or a cause, the rewards of giving always come back to us. - Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali - The Joy of Brahmacharya
The literal definition of the root words, brahma and acarya, is "brahmic behavior." In fact, Bramacharya is also the first Asrama (stage of life for a Brahman), when a student lives a life of celibacy and purity, while studying the Vedas. - Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali - The Vow of Ahimsa
What is ahimsa? If the believers of all the world's religions practiced this, there would hardly be any conflicts. - Teaching Yoga As a Profession - Consultants and Mentors
If you are looking for a Yoga teacher consultant or coach, you may want to make certain you are getting reliable knowledge. Consider the following criteria before hiring a consultant or coach that specializes in working with Yoga teachers. - Yoga Teacher Training Exam Stress
Can you imagine a Yoga teacher intern stressed out over his or her exams? It happens more frequently than you think. - Yoga in Practice - The Yogic Path to a Trained Mind
Within the training, practice, and scriptures of Yoga are many treasures for humankind. How many people completely understand the Yogic path toward a trained mind? Let's look at daily steps you can take to train, balance, and get the most, out of your mind. - The Value of the Yoga Teacher Certification Process
Should you take new students who are late for class? Who would the legal system "point its finger" at, if a student is injured because he or she skipped the warm-up? These issues should be brought up during the Yoga certification process. - Teaching Yoga As a Profession - Consultants and Mentors
Does the coach in question have any experience with teaching Yoga or running a studio in a tough economy? Where would a Yoga instructor start to search for a trainer of teachers? - Teaching Hatha Yoga For Injury Prevention
Yoga is often thought of as a method for preventing injury. How could injuries occur during Yoga classes? How are the postures and pranayama presented during a class? Are postures thoroughly explained or strung together in a sequence and presented "on the fly." - Can Yoga Really Prevent Anger Flare-Ups?
Yoga is said to cure almost every ailment known to humankind, but how do we define anger? Some of us feel anger the minute we wake up, while others never seem to let anything bother them. Anger is hard to place on the emotional spectrum, as it arises from a combination of thoughts, emotions, feelings, and circumstances. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Student Safety in Yoga Classes
Although the general public might see many different styles of Yoga, in a variety of locations, Yoga is often categorized as a form of physical fitness. Some might go a bit further by classifying Yoga as a form of wellness or a mind and body exercise. - Teaching Hatha Yoga Postures With Mindfulness and Safety
How much attention, to proper alignment, do you see in Yoga classes? How fast is the pace of the class? Are students being asked about pre-existing injuries before participating in a Yoga session? - Is Practicing Yoga Selfish?
Some of my best memories are of listening to people talk about the benefits of Yoga; but recently, I had a chance to overhear a conversation about how self-centered Yogis are. This person's point of view is an interesting one, even if you do not agree with it. - Living Yoga to Calm Your Mind
For decades, the public has been aware that Yoga brings about a tranquil state of mind. Yoga principles can be applied toward every aspect of improving daily life. Yoga is much more than pictures of people performing postures - it is a complete lifestyle. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Silent Observation and Student Abilities
When teaching Yoga to new students, there are a variety of challenges for both teachers and students. Yoga can be a learning curve for a new student. At the same time, the methodology of teaching can be a challenge for a Yoga instructor. Below is a question and answer session, in relation to silent observation and student abilities, in a Yoga class. - Teaching Methodology For Yoga Instructor Training Courses
Yoga teaching methodology is learned by instructing classes. Interns should have a firm grasp of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in teaching Yoga classes. - Yoga in Practice - How to Find Peace of Mind
Many Yoga practitioners are familiar with the value of a silent retreat to an Ashram or another sacred place. An extended silence turns the mind inward, which makes us more mindful during Yoga and meditation practice. - How Should the Topic of Philosophy Be Approached in a Yoga Teacher Certification Course?
The philosophy component is not what most Yoga teacher interns want to learn. Most people, in general, feel that Asana (Yoga posture) is the heart and soul of our practice. If life were measured only on the physical plane of existence, this might be true, but humans are also connected by mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Students With Pre-existing Conditions and Yoga Teacher Continuing Education
Yoga teachers should be cautious and give gentle guidance, when a student has any form of a pre-existing health condition or injury. In some cases, Yoga teachers should refer their students to a Yoga therapist or specialist. - How Should Meditation Be Covered During a Yoga Teacher Certification Course?
Most students, of Yoga, become proficient at asana and pranayama with practice, but struggle with the ability to meditate. Yoga teachers often mention the importance of practicing meditation at home, but students often "put it off." - How Should the Topic of Pranayama Be Covered in a Yoga Teacher Certification Course?
When teaching Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Techniques), to a student who is new to Yoga, you realize that beginners take their breathing for granted. It is natural to take breath and life for granted. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Essentials For Beginners
The beginning of September is a busy time for Yoga teachers and Yoga studios in North America. This is the time of year when children go back to school and parents make decisions about activities for the next nine months. - Yoga in Practice - How to Get the Most Out of Your Mind
In Yoga, mental health is approached from a pro-active mindset. Optimum mental health is the gateway to learning, self-worth, emotional stability, and communication with others. Let's look at Yoga's approach to getting the most out of our minds. - Yoga Teacher Training Aspects - Physical Commitments and Communication with Students
If you teach any form of Yoga, you are expected to be a living example of good health. This can be easy for some and a daunting task for others. - Restorative Yoga - A Low Impact Solution For Middle-Aged Spread
Does Yoga have solutions for middle-aged spread? Are your knees, back, hips and shoulders begging for mercy? Restorative Yoga is a complete health maintenance system, and a low impact form of cross training, that will not cause premature wear in your joints. - Yoga in Practice - The Yogic Path to a Trained Mind
If a student is not made aware of the true value of mental attention during Yoga practice, the mind-training benefits will still trickle through. Let's look at daily steps you can take to train, balance, and get the most, out of your mind. - How Should the Topic of Asana Be Covered in a Yoga Teacher Certification Course?
If you are going to teach Hatha Yoga classes, there are many subjects to cover, but asana (posture) is often the starting point of most Yoga teacher training courses. It could be debated that we should follow the Eight Limbed Path, as explained by Maharishi Patanjali, by reviewing the first two limbs (Yama and Niyama) before asana. - Hatha Yoga Solutions For Your Hips
When we consider Yoga solutions for our hips, we often think in terms of physical tightness, which occurs over time. Our hips are largely ignored until we feel pain in them from excessive sitting, trauma, arthritis, or gradual joint wear. - Yoga For Happiness and Prosperity
There are so many traditional and contemporary styles of Yoga, that it is hard to keep track of them. Yet, each of them shares, at least, one aspect in common. Each style of Yoga will help the practitioner to find happiness and prosperity by finding oneself, and by truly understanding the depth of Yogic teachings. - Yoga in Practice - Ishvara Pranidhana
Ishvara Pranidhana is sometimes referred to as the last Niyama (restraint or moral observance). Ishvara Pranidhana means to surrender to a "Higher Power." Some Yoga teacher training courses skim over this subject to avoid potential conflicts. - Karma Yoga For Complete Happiness
In most Hatha Yoga teacher training programs, we tend to highlight it, but move on toward the concepts of physical mastery. Yet, physical mastery alone does not deliver complete happiness. - Three Ways to Learn Hatha Yoga
There are three basic ways to learn Hatha Yoga. In order to effectively process information, it is best to understand our strong or weak points. Each of us learns Yoga in a different way, but it all comes back to the senses of sight, sound, and touch. - Yoga in Practice - The Yama For Peaceful Co-Existence
Within Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, you learn many things, such as the Yamas and Niyamas. Yet, the moral ethics found within the Yamas and Niyamas are not always easy to apply to your daily life. The following is an example of using one Yama and applying it to your life. - Yoga in Practice - The Secret Arts of Yoga and Meditation
Over years of study, Yoga training evolves into self-realization and transformation. Below is a question and answer session, with a student, who is seeking to find the answers to the mysteries of Yoga and meditation. - Yoga in Practice - Cultivating Healthy Relationships
In Yoga meditation, we look for answers within, and open our self-awareness, but we still have to relate to those around us. Relationships are a mystery to some of us, while others handle relationships like an art form. - Yoga in Practice - Teaching Yoga With Humility
No matter how many signs you put up, cell phones ring off in Yoga classes. No matter how many rules you have, a small number of students continue to break old rules and create new ones. If you hand the studio policies to a new student, you may hear, "Why do you have so many rules?" - Yoga in Practice - Two Steps to a Clear Mind
Organizing the mind is just one of the many wonderful benefits of Yoga practice. Long-term students, of Yoga, manage to get the most out of each day, but is there a "system" to it? Let's look a little bit closer at Yoga's approach to daily life. - Yoga in Practice - Three Steps to Tranquility
Luckily, Yoga has many methods, which reduce stress levels and bring about inner peace. Let's look at some methods you can practice to relax and live in tranquility. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - My Student Has a Back Problem
When teaching Yoga classes, have you ever run into a problem that is not in the books? In such a case, you should consult your Guru, mentor, or a trainer of Yoga teachers, for further advice. Here is an example of such a conversation. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Steps to Professional Development of Yoga Teachers
Over the past two decades, professional development of Yoga teachers has grown, in parity, with the volume of new students. Let's look at some easy steps any Yoga instructor can take toward taking his or her knowledge and teaching skills to new heights. - Yoga in Practice - Four Steps to Take Control of Your Life
There are things we cannot control, such as natural disasters and economic shifts, but we are not helpless. Let's look at four steps to take control of your life. - How to Get the Most out of Your Yoga Vacation
A sudden jump in fuel costs may alter your vacation plans, but it is important to get away from your regular working routine. Let's look at options you can do during vacation, without costing you "an arm and a leg." - Yoga in Practice - Recognizing the Guru
Has your Yoga practice ever challenged an established belief? Have you ever had your belief system turned upside down? For children, or young adults, to see a role model fall from grace, is painful; but adults base their beliefs on decades of experience. Let's look at solutions for keeping our integrity intact. - Yoga Practice For Empowerment
The benefits of Yoga practice are obvious to those who have a firm commitment to take positive action. The difference between empowerment, and failure, is that successful people never give up. Yoga is a mechanism by which practitioners gain mastery over their lives. - Yoga in Practice - Two Life-Changing Steps to Happiness
Practitioners of Yoga are shaping their future through daily practice. Change will be a constant factor throughout life - whether you recognize the effects of change, as it occurs, or afterward. - Become a Certified Yoga Instructor - Online Training in the Current Economy
If you have your heart set on becoming a Yoga teacher, but your budget will not allow you to spend ten, fifteen, or twenty thousand dollars, on a certification course, you have to consider a few options. Should you talk to your family about a loan? Should you wait a few years? - What Do Yoga Certification and Yoga Registration Mean?
Many students, who aspire to be Yoga teachers, are left confused as to the purpose and difference between certification and registration of Yoga teachers. Let's take a look at both processes and some of the differences between them. - What Do Studio Owners Look For When Hiring a Yoga Teacher
What can you expect at an interview for a Yoga teaching position? Let's look into the minds of Yoga studio owners, to get a better idea of which qualities they seek in teachers, before hiring them. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Keys To Your Personal Development
Anyone who decides to become a Yoga teacher gives quite a bit back to the local or world community, through selfless service. In fact, giving is very rewarding when you have the ability, or the time, to contribute to a student's well-being or give to a worthy cause. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Keys To Student Development
Every Yoga teacher is proud of their students. The student who overcomes a disability, and the student who changes his or her life for the best, are stories which make all of us feel satisfied that we became Yoga teachers. - A Premium Yoga Teacher Course For An Affordable Price
Does an affordable Yoga teacher training option, for interns, exist anymore or is it pure fantasy? With the price of everything, except a house, going up; how can we expect to find a reputable training for an intern, who wishes to become a yoga instructor, at a reasonable price? - Teaching Hatha Yoga - The Significance of Mantra
Unfortunately, some Yoga teacher training courses do not cover the value of mantra or japa. In fact, in some rare cases, an intern might learn two dozen (24) Yoga postures (asanas), at level one, over a weekend. - Yoga Certification for Success
After successful graduation from a Yoga teacher training program, you may want to take the shortest track to success. Sometimes, this topic is not discussed during a teacher intensive, but most interns desire professional success. - Yoga in Practice - Methods for Happiness
Let's take a systematic approach toward happiness, by using Yoga principles, and applying them to life. Here are a few more methods to help anyone find happiness at any time. - Is an Online Yoga Teacher Certification Reputable?
What are employers looking for in a newly-hired Yoga instructor? The needs of employers are straight forward: Any facility, which hires a Yoga teacher, is looking for safety, competence, and certification. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - When Should You Teach Free Yoga Classes?
Sometimes, Yoga instructors are asked to teach classes for free; there is nothing wrong with giving your time for free, but this brings up many more underlying issues. Are "true Yogis" obligated to teach for free because anyone who would accept payment is violating the fifth Yama: Aparigraha? - Teaching Hatha Yoga - The Eight Limbs and Student Advancement
Yoga teachers infinitely differ in their approaches to student advancement. Some teachers will see a physical achievement as the "end goal." Yet, we know that Yoga has many more aspects for advancement. Among these many aspects are: emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Principles of Human Advancement
When teaching Yoga classes, there are times when you have to be a "cheer leader." What do I mean by this? There are many interconnected aspects of life, and we all play a small part in them. Each student's level of success, in life, depends on constant positive reinforcement during the day. - Yoga For Stress And Anxiety Relief
Today's lifestyles define the word, "stress." More than 19 million Americans suffer from some from of anxiety on a regular basis. Part of what contributes to the increase in stress, and anxiety, is that very few people know how to manage their stress. - Practice Yoga as a Lifestyle and Enjoy Every Day
Passion for life fuels positive energy and creates a long-term state of enthusiasm. In Yoga, positive visualization, and positive affirmations, are taught in order to create a healthy frame of mind. - Online Yoga Instructor Training - Why is Now the Best Time
Are you able to spend thousands of dollars on a Yoga certification? You may have noticed the price of everything from gasoline, to lettuce, is going up - at a time when the economy is not in an ideal place. - Practice Yoga As A Lifestyle And Share The Secret Of Positive Energy
There are many forms of Yoga, but the world, outside of India, is most familiar with the physical form we know as Hatha Yoga. So, let's work with what most of us know. Get a daily dosage of low-impact exercise. - Teaching Yoga To Clients With Multiple Sclerosis
Some theories, about how MS attacks the nervous system, state that high stress levels may cause further lesions of the nerve insulation (myelin). By preventing and relieving stress with regular yoga practice, MS sufferers may suspend the progression of the disease. - Teaching Yoga to Students With Multiple Sclerosis
Patients, with Multiple Sclerosis, can expect to feel benefits from regular yoga practice. Fatigue, pain, numbness, weakness, and lack of coordination, plague sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Yoga can alleviate these symptoms with regular practice, and help students find their bodies again. - Yoga Solutions For Insomnia
Much like any other disorder, insomnia is often the result of an imbalance within the mind and body. Yoga has been proven, over centuries, to help center the mind and body, while providing enough relaxation to help you sleep. - Yoga Instructor Training - Teaching Multiple Levels in the Same Class
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by students, with a variety of ailments, in the same class? Are you looking for student solutions to your class scheduling? Let's look at a question and answer session. - Yoga Certification - A Gateway To Job Satisfaction
Have you ever met a Yoga teacher who was disgruntled about his or her position? Is it being around Yoga all the time or is it an ideal occupation? What would it be like to be inspired, motivated, and respected at work? - Teaching Yoga For Parkinson's Disease
This disease often is attributed to having no cause. Some factors can play a role, such as head trauma, drug use, toxins, or genetic predisposition. While there are several pharmaceuticals on the market, some of them seem to become counter-productive, but there are new and encouraging development trials. - Yoga For Weight Loss
Anyone with weight loss goals has to consider that there are many variables. Diet, genetics, activity levels, stress levels, and personal mindset, all play a role in weight control. Yoga can help you lose weight by improving all, or several, of these factors. - Become a Certified Yoga Teacher - Do You Have a Passion for Your Job?
Among Yoga teachers, there is a common thread, which we may refer to as a "calling" toward teaching classes. A passion stirs inside each one of us to become a yoga teacher because we see how much the Yogic path has helped us personally. - Yoga For Losing Weight
With America tipping the scales on obesity, and weight-related health problems, it is more important than ever for all of us to stay fit. Many of us have already gone past the ideal weight category. - Yoga Teacher Ethics Standards
No overruling organization for yoga instructors determines official, professional behavior standards, or even certification. Yoga professionals still debate over where certain lines should be drawn. Yet, certain ethics are inherent in the yogic path, and yoga instructors will do well to adhere to them. - Yoga Solutions for Back Pain
Almost everyone has had some sort of back pain during the course of their lives. For most, it eventually goes away. For some, however, back pain never goes away. Yoga could be the answer to back pain. - Yoga Instructor Training - Yoga For Cancer Recovery
Yoga cannot replace the medical treatment that cancer survivors must experience. However, gentle, restorative yoga speeds the recovery process and provides therapeutic healing to a ravaged body. - Yoga Instructor Training - The Yoga Diet And Its Focus On Nutrition
Devoted yogis have paid close attention to their diet, as a part of yoga practice, for centuries. For the whole health benefit of yoga, one must pay close attention to nutrition. - Teaching Chair Yoga - The Real Need for More Trained Instructors
If you think, for a second, that there are enough Yoga instructors available already - think again. Each geographic area has different needs, but optimum health is needed everywhere. - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Instilling Positive Thoughts in Your Students
Make sure your classes are well-rounded, by practicing a variety of Yogic techniques, which will create positive energy flows throughout your class. Whether you are teaching asanas, Pranayama, mudras, mantras, bandhas, or anything else, you want to emphasize cultivation of positive energy. - The Origins of Yoga Therapy
What exactly is Yoga therapy, and what are its origins? Should a Yoga teacher consider becoming a Yoga therapist? Where will Yogic therapy go in the future? - Yoga Teacher Certification and Instruction
The roles and responsibilities of being a competent, and effective, yoga instructor are up to the individual. Teachers should obtain sufficient training and education in yogic philosophy, anatomy, asanas, and pranayama. - Yoga and its Effect on Diabetes
Yoga instructors need to work closely with diabetic students in order to maximize the health advantages from yoga. Recent findings reveal the many positive effects that yoga has on diabetes. - Yoga Instructor Training - Yoga and Arthritis
When a student, with arthritis, joins your class, make sure you ask them if their doctor has put any specific limitations on their movement. You want to make sure that you can provide the proper modifications to poses, if necessary. - Yoga Instructor Training - Yoga and Sciatica
Causes of sciatica can stem from several things. Spinal disc herniation is one of them. This occurs when the soft center of a spongiform ring of cartilage between spinal vertebrae bulges out. This effectively tears the tougher outer ring. - Modifications for Supta Padangusthasana
My student is complaining of pain in the wrists, which lasts for days, after Yoga practice. While performing Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose), we have been using a cotton strap around the arch of the foot. - The Truth About Christian Yoga
As Yoga has grown, outside of India, so have the many contemporary styles. Among the contemporary styles is Christian Yoga. Just mentioning the words, Christian and Yoga in the same phrase, could start a controversy, depending upon who is listening. - Teaching Yoga for Teen Stress Management - What Parents Should Know
Are you looking for an alternative method, instead of a prescription, for your stressed-out teenager, at home? If you have researched natural methods to lower the levels of anxiety, and stress - Yoga is probably a top consideration, by now. - Teaching Yoga for Teen Stress Management - It's a Matter of Perspective
Parents are often familiar with terms like: Commuter traffic, job burnout, chronic fatigue syndrome, and work overload. These are the conditions adults recognize as stressors, but let's take a close look at just one of them. - Modern Benefits from the Ancient Practice of Yoga
Where should one start learning about yoga? The classic yogic texts are a good start. In particular Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are a good summarization of early yogic philosophy. While these early texts can provide us with many lessons, they are not the limits of modern yoga. - Learning the Popular Styles of Yoga
There are many styles of yoga, but teachers should be familiar with the nine main forms of yoga, from India, and their relationships to contemporary styles. The nine main styles are: Bhakti, Hatha, Jnana, Karma, Kundalini, Mantra, Raja, Tantric, and Yantra Yoga. - The Path of Yoga Certification
What does it take to become a yoga instructor? You've practiced the positions and breathing techniques, almost every day, for years. You've gained a deeper understanding of the benefits of yoga and wish to share your knowledge with others. If you're willing to find a training program, the steps to yoga certification are simple. - How to Become a Yoga Instructor
Is yoga a key part of your health and fitness routine? Are you interested in becoming a yoga instructor? Teaching is a wonderful opportunity to enrich your life, and make a difference in the lives of others. If yoga is one of your talents, consider sharing your gift, and teaching yoga professionally. - The Truth About Making Money as a Yoga Instructor
There is no shortage of teaching opportunities in yoga. This is where being a yoga instructor can be lucrative and fun. By getting in with a great health spa, or opening their own studio, a highly skilled instructor can sculpt their own program. - Yoga Instructor Training - Mastering Your Communication Skills
When you consider all of the aspects to learn during a Yoga teacher training course - the case could easily be made that becoming a masterful orator is secondary. - Teaching Hatha Yoga for Concentration
When the ancient Yogis gathered to share information about this science of life we know as Yoga, the idea of harnessing thoughts must have been of paramount importance. Most of the world sees Yoga as a physical activity. - Yoga Instructor Training - Cultivating the Orator Within
When training to become a Yoga teacher, many people struggle with public speaking. Even if we are able to get the right words out, we may be looking for the right volume, tone, or voice inflection, at the right time. - Yoga Instructor Training - The Importance of Clear Communication
Just like any other subject that requires communication skills, you have to finely tune your speaking skills, if you want to become a Yoga teacher. Students will continue to come back to your classes because of interaction, social atmosphere, and intellectual stimulation. - Teaching Yoga for Stress Management - The Demand for Teen Stress Solutions
There is a huge demand for teen stress management services, and Yoga teachers are sitting on a multitude of solutions for teens and their families. The reason is simple: Teens are at risk because of internal and external pressure. - Teaching Yoga for Stress Management - Identify the Cause
Sometimes, Yoga teachers are called in to a corporate facility, an office, or a manufacturing facility, to organize a stress management program. The management is forward thinking enough to realize absenteeism, tardiness, morale, and production, will improve, if employees can learn to manage their stress levels. - Teaching Yoga for Stress Management - Lowering Stress Levels
It is important to understand that Yoga manages to lower stress levels - not eliminate them. Stress is a very natural survival process, because manageable stress motivates us to improve our lives. If humankind never felt stress, we might still be very content painting on the walls of caves. - Teaching Yoga for Stress Management - Stress Relief for Teenagers
Yoga practice has realistic solutions for stressed-out teenagers. When teens have a chance to explore themselves from within, this is time well spent.
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