Training Yoga

Truthfully, there are no reasons why any of us cannot be, or do, what we want, as long as you are not hurting anyone. You should always strive to be the best you can be. However, you may find that many people create obstacles, in front of themselves, to avoid success.

This is truly ironic that we hold ourselves back from making achievements, and teaching Yoga is just one of many goals that are not fully realized. Below is a list of common reasons why many good Yoga practitioners do not pursue their goal of becoming a Yoga instructor.

"I am too old to teach Yoga."

Actually, age is not a factor. There are many styles of Yoga; and the most common, outside of India, is Hatha Yoga and its many sub-styles. Although Hatha Yoga is the Union of physical mastery, it has many gentle and vigorous styles.

There is a need for mature, passionate, safety conscious, and gentle Yoga teachers. The world's population is aging and Yoga students are living longer. Who would have thought that hospitals and religious centers would seek out Yoga teachers ten or twenty years ago?

Therefore, Yoga is becoming readily accepted by mainstream society and does not have to apply to any one particular religious group. Some of the old barriers that prevented the masses from being exposed to Yoga are gone.

"Dancers, Martial Artists, and Gymnasts perform better Yoga asanas than I can."

Yoga is not dance, martial arts, or gymnastics. This is not to take away the importance of any of the above-mentioned arts. After all, I am a martial artist, and I was originally introduced to Yoga in a martial arts setting.

Being a little more flexible than the average person is a gift. However, it doesn't serve as a top priority for teaching Yoga. The best Yoga teachers are those who can communicate, and those teachers usually have to struggle to excel at Yoga.

Yoga teachers who are naturally flexible think that everyone else should be, as well. This is not always the case, as there are skeletal limitations within some Yoga students. This is not to say that they cannot increase, or improve, their flexibility, but each person's body is unique.

"Teaching Yoga costs too much money."

This is true in some cases; however, you can shop around for the best course at the most affordable price. Some onsite Yoga training facilities have Seva Programs, where you can work for partial tuition. This is much like a college, where there are scholarships for students who perform tasks around the campus. There are also a variety 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 don't want to go into the Yoga business."

Many Yoga practitioners feel this way and that's 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 will find 16 ways to grow your business, with little or no overhead. When you build up enough accounts, the decision, as to whether or not to open your own independent Yoga studio, will be clear.

This has been a radical job change for all of us, who go into teaching Yoga full time, but you do not have to take any sudden or financial risks. Growing your own Yoga business can start on a part time basis and later develop into full time, if you get the right guidance and take the proper steps.

Bear in mind that the business and marketing information in our Yoga course is current and "field tested." This information is specific to Yoga instructors and contains successful methods used, with regard to return on investment.

Right now, there are a lot of Yoga studios that "flounder" economically, because the owners have insufficient business or marketing skills. Within this kind of climate, it is not hard to get your market share of Yoga students within your geographic area.

Lastly, there are so many reasons to avoid progress, you could create a book of excuses, but the reason to succeed at anything is your passion. If you are passionate, safe, and knowledgeable about Yoga, this is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants to become a Yoga teacher.

Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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Yoga $3.95 Yoga is one of the hottest fitness trends today, and millions of people are looking to renowned yogi Rodney Yee for instruction. Fresh from a guest spot on Oprah where he taught yoga to the masses, Rodney Yee is well-known around the world and travels extensively both nationally and worldwide to teach weekend workshops, week-long teacher training workshops, and yoga retreats. For the first time ever, Rodney Yee explains in writing his highly popular and successful approach to yoga. Y"oga: The Poetry of the Body" is an introduction to the practice of yoga in both its physical and spiritual aspects. Using more than 400 beautiful black-and-white photos, this book takes beginners, as well as more advanced students, step-by-step through 8 full yoga practices based on 45 of the most basic yoga poses. Using thought-provoking student-teacher dialogs, Rodney makes abstract concepts come alive, thereby allowing readers to better understand and appreciate the essence of yoga. All in all, this book presents a wonderful and stimulating journey into the world of yoga that reflects both the way Rodney teaches and his personal philosophy. It is sure to please yoga enthusiasts everywhere.

Raja Yoga: The Occult Training of the Hindus $17.41 1927. Contents: The Seven Schools of Yoga; The Yoga of Will and Freedom of Patanjali; The Yoga of Love and Union of Shri Krishna, the King; The Yoga of Thought and Understanding of Shri Shankara; and Practical Concentration and Meditation. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.

Yoga for Football: Core Training (DVD) $35.82 Yoga for Football: Core Training provides an overview of a core body-development program that is designed to enhance an athlete’s level of core strength, flexibility, and focus. Each yoga practice is explained and demonstrated in a step-by-step manner. The DVD also explains how delving into the deepest part of the muscles being used for any given task can enable a player to discover an improved level of power and an optimal level of productivity. Among the topics covered: benefits of yoga, pre-game warm-up, opening kickoff, strengthening phase, balancing phase, back-bending (heart openers) series, abdominals, hip openers, and peaceful rest.

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Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoga $18.95 In Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoga, author Shandor Remete shows how to utilize yoga to enhance all aspects of physical and spiritual health. Focusing specifically on the hatha tradition, the book delves deep into original Sanskrit texts, explaining the theoretical foundation of yoga in clear, encouraging language. Remete describes the "shadows" noted by classical yoga teachers that block the student, and shows ways to move beyond them. The book covers the key concepts of traditional yoga—the marmas, chakras, vayus (sources of energy), and nadis (flows of energy through the body)—before turning to the yogic techniques that improve their condition and functioning—asana (poses), nauli (abdominal exercises), pranayama (breathing), mudra (gestures), and laya (absorptions). It closes with illustrated sequences of the most important asanas. Shadow Yoga also discusses various little-understood, oft-neglected aspects of yogic training, such as the role of marma points (acupuncture-like energy points) and the influence of the zodiac. Detailed drawings of the body’s energy system and its links to these elemental and planetary forces provide a visual guide to these largely unknown areas of yoga. This knowledge, considered essential in Indian yogic traditions, has been almost entirely lost in modern Western schools of yoga. Author Remete restores that information in this beautifully designed book. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Yoga for Football: Upper-Body Training (DVD) $35.82 Yoga for Football: Upper-Body Training reviews how football players can gain an edge on their opponents by developing upper-body strength and flexibility. The DVD explains and demonstrates how to strengthen the upper body with yoga. The DVD features a series of yoga practices for enhancing the upper body. Among the topics covered: warm-up, upper-body development, strengthen the core, closure, and twist and deep rest.

Iron Yoga - $12.99 Iron Yoga features international athlete Anthony Carillo, one of the world's most respected triathletes, leading the viewer through an hour-long yoga workout designed for anyone regardless of physical conditioning. The exercises combine weight training with yoga in order to maximize muscle toning and fat burning. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Yoga for Football: Lower-Body Training (DVD) $35.82 Yoga for Football: Lower-Body Training explains how football coaches can use yoga to train their players’ lower body to develop enhanced levels of strength and explosive power in their athletes. The DVD offers players a resource to help them find the physical tools needed to perform full throttle for the entire game. The DVD features a series of yoga practices for developing both the abdominals and the lower body. Among the topics covered: benefits of yoga for football, warm-up practices, strengthen the core, lower-body development, closure, twist and deep rest, and closure.

Teaching Yoga $22.95 Teaching Yoga is an essential resource for new and experienced teachers as well as a guide for all yoga students interested in refining their skills and knowledge. Addressing 100% of the teacher training curriculum standards set by Yoga Alliance, the world's leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools, Teaching Yoga is also ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs. Drawing on a wide spectrum of perspectives, and featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, the book covers fundamental topics of yoga philosophy and history, including a historical presentation of classical yoga literature: the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Pataljali, and the main historical sources on tantra and early hatha yoga. Each of the eleven major styles of contemporary yoga is described, with a brief history of its development and the distinguishing elements of its teachings. Exploring traditional and modern aspects of anatomy and physiology, the book provides extensive support and tools for teaching 108 yoga poses ( asanas ), breathing techniques ( pranayama ), and meditation. Teaching Yoga offers practical advice for classroom setup, planning and sequencing classes, as well as the process involved in becoming a teacher and sustaining oneself in the profession. The book has over 200 bibliographic sources, a comprehensive index, and a useful appendix that lists associations, institutes, organizations, and professional resources for yoga teachers. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Total Yoga - $8.99 This video features a Hatha, or physical, yoga program. Hatha yoga prepares the body via breathing and physical exercises for the spiritual and meditative practices of yoga. This workout is a challenging and energizing yoga routine concentrating on breathing exercises and holding poses. Instructed by Tracey Rich and Ganga White, directors of the White Lotus Roundation Retreat and Institute of Yoga Teacher Training, the program was designed to supplement more strenuous workouts and to be an introduction to yoga for beginners. If practiced regularly and over time, yoga can reduce stress, increase endurance and flexibility, improve circulation, and lower blood pressure. ~ Heather M. Fierst, Rovi

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Quick Yoga Training PRE-OWNED - Nintendo DS $4.99 SynopsisIt's all too easy to let stress build up in today's fast-paced, pressure-filled world. But with the relaxing properties of yoga, you can cut down on stress while toning up. Feel the stress melt away as you achieve harmony between mind and body. With this simple exercise program, soon you'll both feel and look better. Quick Yoga Training offers a convenient way for you to get started practicing yoga or maintain a regular practice regimen if you're already experienced in the form. With a virtual trainer that goes anywhere your DS can, you can practice yoga at home, in the office or on the go. Voice navigation and voice recognition technologies let you take advantage of the game's instruction hands free. That way, you can focus on reducing your stress and achieve soothing balance through any of more than 180 yoga poses.

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Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoga: The Principles of Hatha Yoga $17.71 In "Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoga, "author Shandor Remete shows how to utilize yoga to enhance all aspects of physical and spiritual health. Focusing specifically on the hatha tradition, the book delves deep into original Sanskrit texts, explaining the theoretical foundation of yoga in clear, encouraging language. Remete describes the "shadows" noted by classical yoga teachers that block the student, and shows ways to move beyond them. The book covers the key concepts of traditional yoga--the "marmas, "chakras, "vayus "(sources of energy), and "nadis "(flows of energy through the body)--before turning to the yogic techniques that improve their condition and functioning--asana (poses), "nauli "(abdominal exercises), pranayama (breathing), mudra (gestures), and "laya" (absorptions). It closes with illustrated sequences of the most important asanas. "Shadow Yoga "also discusses various little-understood, oft-neglected aspects of yogic training, such as the role of "marma "points (acupuncture-like energy points) and the influence of the zodiac. Detailed drawings of the body's energy system and its links to these elemental and planetary forces provide a visual guide to these largely unknown areas of yoga. This information, considered essential in Indian yogic traditions, has been almost entirely lost in modern American teaching. Author Remete restores that information in this beautifully designed book.

Quick Yoga Training Nintendo DS Game UBISOFT $10.99 ESRB Rating: E - Everyone Genre: Family & Education Features: Accessible to everyone, ranging from beginners to experienced Yoga fans Follow along with your own virtual trainer All exercises approved and motion captured by certified instructor Mai Hashimoto of the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation Over 180 poses to choose from Practice your yoga hands-free with voice navigation and voice recognition

Emotional Yoga $13.99 Drawing on her extensive training in yoga therapy, dance, and meditation, Bija Bennett has created a groundbreaking yoga program that takes full advantage of the body-mind connection. Based on the classical eightfold path of yoga, Emotional Yoga offers a broad range of simple body-mind techniques that can positively affect our emotional well-being, including the dynamic interplay of movements, breathing exercises, meditations, lifestyle skills, rituals, gestures, and healing sounds. Each technique is presented in a way that is true to Bennett's background in the tradition of Viniyoga, which allows the reader to adapt the program to his or her specific needs.

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