What if it’s obvious to you that the place where you’re seeking teacher training already has more than enough instructors? If your favorite hometown yoga studio is a small operation that already has a stable of part-time and/or full-time instructors, you probably shouldn’t plan on getting a job there when your training is finished.
By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP These days, many students ask how to become a Restorative Yoga teacher. As you move toward a healthier lifestyle, you may be considering teaching. Following some soul searching, you might also see teaching Yoga as a way to help others. Let’s look into becoming a certified Restorative Yoga …
Becoming a Yoga teacher is more than just a career choice; it is also an affirmation of a way of life that has been helping people for…
By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, YACEP When considering teaching Yoga as part of your future, you might ask yourself, “Why do I want to start a Yoga teacher training course?” The beauty of Yoga is that your practice is constantly evolving as you progress along life’s journey. Each of us walks a unique path. …
Yoga instructor training is a small step through a gateway and a life-long journey of self-acceptance and empowerment. What you learn…
If one graduated from yoga teacher training and never taught a class for life, he or she would have many yogic solutions to common…
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Restorative poses are derived from Hatha Yoga poses, although the English names may have been changed because instructors come from a mix of lineages. Although some poses are similar, they are set apart from their original styles to adjust the posture for the unique body of the student. This is a different approach, which Paulji teaches, in that the body does not have to fit a preconceived mold.
Meditation, concerning objective viewpoints, is a Yogic tool for the advancement of all humanity. Humankind must learn to compromise with new ideas. Training the mind is the ultimate investment in Yoga practice. Objective thought is the guiding light to self-discovery and the Eight Limbs described by Patanjali.
While yoga is a healing art in itself, many yoga instructor training programs and schools may include the study of complementary healing methods. The spirit of yoga and studying the art of wellness go very well together.