A YOGA BUSINESS Archives

The Dark Side of Spiritual Yoga Classes

August 19, 2022October 16, 2013

Spirituality is a key feature of Bhakti, Karma, and Raja classes. However, physical based styles like Hatha and Vinyasa don’t need to touch the deeper aspects of spiritual beauty. Eventually, student who practice for physical purposes for years will find their own spiritual beauty based upon their own religion. Therefore, don’t sanitize your lessons by removing all traces of deeper meaning, but remember to stay safe. Make spiritual practices an optional part of your Yoga school. Keep your energy positive and welcoming to all who step into your studio and respect the diversity in all of your students.

Yoga Teacher Ethics And Guidelines

January 25, 2023October 2, 2013

Yoga is all about the mind and body connection. It is about being in tune with your breath and your posture, so the issue of ethics and liability is often far from many yoga instructors’ minds. That is not to say these teachers are unethical, only that this indicates their passion for yoga. The fact is their students often take precedent over potential ethical and legal concerns.

Teaching Yoga to Young Athletes

August 19, 2022May 8, 2012

Yoga can be of great benefit to young athletes, particularly for its ability to connect mind and body. Athletes, especially those in high school and college, tend to use and often to abuse their bodies.

Student Etiquette for Yoga Classes

August 19, 2022August 23, 2011

If you are a student, who is planning on attending a local Yoga class, please read on. If you are a Yoga teacher, without safety…

Yoga Teacher Business Tips

August 19, 2022August 8, 2011

Here is a Yoga teacher problem: How can I boost my yoga teaching business? If you are an independent contractor or you own your yoga…

Five Objections to Yoga Class

February 24, 2024July 24, 2011

We all know a friend who would love Yoga, if she just gave it a chance. Here are five of the most common complaints that people have…

When Yoga Practice Gets Stale

August 19, 2022July 1, 2011

Repeating a favorite series of asanas can really ground a practice and help focus, but sometimes Yoga training sessions can feel stale. Trying some new tricks can help even the most advanced Yoga practitioner see himself in a new light and make him look forward to his time on the mat.

How to Get Traffic to Your Yoga Website

August 19, 2022August 27, 2010

The visual aspects of a website are taken in before the content is, and attracting visitors to a yoga website is difficult if the design is boring and plain. An appealing website is well-organized and easy to maneuver. If people cannot find what they are looking for with ease, they will often move on, and this is a visitor and potential student that is lost. The colors used should not clash, and the font should be something professional and easy to read. Pages should be clearly labeled, and navigating the website should not require more skill than flying a jet.

Common Yoga Student Misalignments

May 18, 2023March 10, 2010

Yoga has been known to improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and enhance balance. However, if practiced incorrectly yoga can do more damage to the body than good. Misaligned poses can lead to injuries ranging from aching joints to pulled muscles. “Yoga injuries are often a result of not knowing or realizing your body’s limitations.”

Understanding a Good Yoga Class

November 28, 2023September 23, 2009

Patanjali Yoga Sutra explains Raja Yoga. The Gheranda Samhita and Hatha Yoga Prathipika advocate Hatha Yoga before Raja Yoga. The reason for this as explained in the Gheranda Samhita, is that a person should attain control of the body, before he or she can begin exercises in control of the mind.