Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Realistic Expectations for Chair Yoga Students
...Firstly, let me make it clear that Yoga is not a cure for the huge variety of ailments that afflict mankind, but it can help in every area of life. Yogas strength lies in preventative medicine, living a healthy life style, and making any current ailments, more tolerable.
So, the first thing you will gain from a Chair Yoga class is knowledge. The concepts of good health, longevity, and making the most of your life right now, are powerful tools taught in every style of Yoga.
However, Chair Yoga has been developed from many gentle styles of Hatha Yoga, for those of us who are not so steady on their feet, and those who cannot get out of a wheel chair. Many students of Chair yoga remark that they learn so much from each class.
Nutritional information is sometimes discussed in class. The Yogic diet is environmentally safe, humane, will keep us...more
Yoga for a Healthy You
...ial equipment or personal trainer is needed. You can do yoga on a mat or carpet. Yoga is so simple that you can also learn the different postures from a book. But it is however advisable to get training from a certified practitioner. Yoga relives stress and is relaxing. For stress related disorders, yoga offers a complete remedy. In addition to its various health benefits, learning yoga breathing and putting it to practice r...more
Yoga Teacher Guidelines for Assisting, Part 2
...The best action Yoga teachers can take is to have good liability insurance, know the law, have written and documented guidelines, enforce guidelines for safetys sake, cover your back, and continue to learn about the laws as they change.
Even if your Yoga teaching career is limited to teaching a few Yoga classes per week, as an independent contractor for a Yoga studio, or the local health club, you still need to establish guidelines. These guidelines become your company policy, and need to be enforced for student protection and for your livelihood.
Yoga Teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush - Part 1
...on Deficit Disorder (ADD), and people move on to other things - like butterflies on flowers. So, you have to capture their attention and keep it. Below are some examples of workshops and classes to try in your yoga studio.
Mommy and Me Yoga Classes: This requires special patience on the part of the Yoga teacher, and female teachers will usually fare much better, especially, if the Yoga teacher has children of her own. This is an age specific niche, but there are always new mothers and new toddlers willing to try such a class.
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