YOGA TEACHING Archives

Eliminate Back Pain with Yoga Poses

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Eliminating back pain is one of the greatest reasons why people choose to practice Hatha Yoga. Yoga can truly serve as a therapeutic exercise in relieving tension and stress from the back muscles. There are all sorts of Yoga poses that one can learn, which will help eliminate or reduce back pain. Before practicing Yoga poses, new students should seek professional guidance, do diligent research, and perform a proper warm-up before practicing the following postures.

Online Yoga Education – Saving Expenses

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Getting an online Yoga education will also save you a great deal of expenses. First of all, you will not have to drive to a physical location in order to attend a class. With the rising prices of gas, this is a considerable expense to save on. However, this is not the only way in which you save.

Many Paths of Teaching Yoga

March 9, 2026March 8, 2026

I used to think that in order to teach yoga I had to know everything there is to know about yoga. How limiting is that? That assumption overwhelmed me so much that I almost gave up on the whole idea of teaching in the first place. The big huge world of yoga knowledge was just too vast, and sometimes confusing that I wondered how many teacher trainings I would have to take before I “felt” ready. Yet this is not something that can be taught in teacher training.

Pros and Cons of Aerial Yoga

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

As yoga studios begin to overpopulate, many jump onto whatever the latest trend is that will set them apart from the masses. The flavor “du jour” just may be aerial yoga. Sporting names like “Fly” or “Defy Gravity,” these unique specialty studios are offering something new and exciting for yoga practitioners.

Designing a Hatha Yoga Class or Session

February 19, 2026February 16, 2026

Let us look at some ways to group techniques, within a Yoga class, and keep them interesting for each session. Please keep in mind that there are thousands of ways to design lesson plans. The only time a lesson plan is wrong is if it can potentially hurt a student.

Teaching Restorative Yoga Classes – Ultimate Guide

January 29, 2026January 28, 2026

Perhaps you are looking for a complete life change or have been made redundant from your job. In these cases a yoga teacher training that completely immerses you in the process of practice, training and theory can be a better option.

Teaching Yoga for Anxiety and Stress

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Once again, a potential student approaches you about private lesson because she is experiencing chronic stress, but she’s not sure Yoga works. Did your Yoga instructor training prepare you for this? Maybe not, but we have solid research for the skeptics in your life.

Secrets of Teaching Yoga

October 10, 2025October 9, 2025

A truly great Yoga teacher will produce better teachers, who surpass him or her; and isn’t “passing the torch” what it’s all about…

The Importance of Warm Ups In Yoga

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP The importance of warm-ups, before asana practice, cannot be overstated. The number one reason why we should teach warm-ups is to reduce the chances of student injury. It is amazing to listen to educated people, who believe that experienced students and teachers, do not have to warm up. …

Yoga for Stroke Recovery

September 24, 2025September 23, 2025

Although scientific research is still incomplete, initial reports show that Yoga may not only promote the recovery of stroke symptoms, but it may, also, help with the management and prevention of underlying causes, as well as related health issues. Therapeutic Yoga promotes self awareness and a sense of well-being that is valuable to overall health.