A YOGA BUSINESS Archives

Avoid Financial Struggles While Teaching Yoga

August 19, 2022November 20, 2013

Taking a part-time job may not seem like the best option, but there are many job opportunities that can complement the lifestyle associated with practicing and teaching yoga. Working in a health food store or a meditation tea shop can be both relaxing and enlightening. A part-time job related to a favorite hobby, such as working in a crafts store or in a bakery, may also provide a steady source of income and a comfortable and stimulating work environment.

The Dark Side of Spiritual Yoga Classes

August 17, 2024October 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.

Five Objections to Yoga Class

April 27, 2026July 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…

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

September 13, 2024September 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.