Teaching Yoga 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 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.

Teaching Yoga to Students Recovering from Surgery or Living with Chronic Illness: Restorative Forward Bends

August 19, 2022April 21, 2013

In the case of a Yoga student who is currently struggling with physical health issues, the calming of anxious thoughts and frustration over their health challenges will give the student a much needed break from the perpetual cycle of worry. Some Yogis or Yoginis may not struggle with anxiety or frustration over serious health issues, but many of us do, and a break from the cycle of anxious thoughts will help the body to quiet and rest, thereby facilitating the healing process.

Teaching Yoga to Students Recovering from Surgery or Living with Chronic Illness: Contemplative Practices

August 19, 2022April 5, 2013

It is also important to remember that it can be quite intimidating for new Yoga students to attend a multi-level class, even without an injury. Attending a multi-level class as a new student, with an injury or illness, takes even more courage.

Teaching Private Yoga Sessions: Pranayama for Stress

August 19, 2022October 4, 2012

When taking your yoga certification course, you might not expect so many people to be stressed out. If you’ve been practicing yoga techniques for years, you might not feel the level of anxiety that you see in others. Regardless of how you handle daily problems, some people are walking an emotional tight rope, while they are barely managing to maintain their sanity.

Teaching Yoga to Pregnant Students

August 19, 2022September 20, 2012

Pregnant students should be in a specialized class with a teacher who has successfully completed a prenatal yoga teacher training course.

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.

Five Objections to Yoga Class

August 19, 2022July 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

August 19, 2022September 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.