Yoga in Practice

Announcing our New Yoga Forum

Namaskar,

We're very pleased to announce our new Yoga Forum - a place to discuss almost any Yoga topic with other Yoga educators.

We've started the forum with a variety of Yoga topics that concern Yoga teachers and serious Yoga students. Over time, these topics will grow, and we can always add new ones to keep the discussions current and vital.

Imagine being able to talk openly and honestly with other Yoga teachers, interns, and serious students of Yoga from around the world.

We invite you to take a tour of the New Forum at: www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum

These are the topics we've already started:

General Yoga Discussion (anything about Yoga & Yoga Practice)

1. Personal Experiences - Why do we love Yoga?
2. Sanskrit - What does that mean in English?
3. Types of Yoga

Yoga Teacher Forum (issues, concerns and questions for Yoga Teachers)

1. New Yoga Teacher Questions
2. Regulations
3. Business & Marketing your Yoga Business
4. Should I teach Yoga? Is this right for me?

Yoga & Health (health benefits, issues and constraints of Yoga practice)

1. Yoga for seniors - is it safe?
2. Prenatal Yoga (Yoga during pregnancy)
3. Yoga for Kids - any concerns?
4. Yogic dieting and Ayurveda
5. Yoga and specific health conditions

Yoga Education (issues relating to learning about Yoga & Yoga Practice)

1. Level 1
2. Level 2
3. Restorative Yoga
4. Prenatal Yoga
5. Kids Yoga

This is a new frontier for us, and we're very excited. Feel free to post your thoughts and opinions on any of the topics we've started, or even to start new ones. You'll need to register as a user in the forum in order to post or respond, but the process is quick and simple. Also, if you have a strong interest in any of these subjects, we're looking for moderators to help ensure the smooth running of the following subjects. It doesn't take a lot of technical ability, just a passion for Yoga and an interest in sharing ideas (see below).

Over time, we may find that the topics within the categories will become complex and will become subcategories themselves. This forum can easily grow and expand to accommodate the needs of our new community.

Some of you, who are in regular contact with me, are extremely knowledgeable in a variety of subjects concerning Yoga. Feeling very fortunate to have so many gifted colleagues, in the study of Yoga, I humbly ask for your participation - especially, because I know that some of these Yoga topics are your specialties.

If you are relatively new to Yoga, this will be an excellent resource - a place you can go to find other Yoga teachers. All of us can learn from each other and, hopefully, contribute to the development of a more cohesive, self-supporting, and understanding global Yoga community.

You can visit and browse the posts anytime, but to participate by posting or responding to posts, you must register first. The registration process is quick and easy.

The great thing is: This is a learning experience for everyone and most of us will be Yoga teachers. While it will be open to the public, the main core of visitors will be Yoga teachers - worldwide.

It is my goal to see teachers and interns have valuable and educational discussions. Our newsletter reaches out to over 10,000 Yoga teachers and interns from every corner of the earth. Imagine the cultural exchanges! People from all over the planet getting to know each other by sharing ideas about a passion they have in common.

All the Best,
Namaste,
Paul

Moderators

If you see an area that you might like to moderate or share some of the duties with another moderator, please contact me at aurayoga@aol.com

A moderator checks in on the forums they feel comfortable with, participates in discussions, answers questions, they feel comfortable with, or points people in the right direction for the best sources of information. Also, moderators can share with someone else.

For example: You could share a forum with up to two other moderators. This assures that questions are answered promptly and appropriately.

We invite you to take a tour of the New Forum at: www.yoga-teacher-training.org/forum

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Question of the Month

Q: I am just starting to practice Yoga on a regular basis with almost six months experience. I am starting to visibly see, and feel, the benefits of Yoga. Can you recommend a resource for people who are brand new Yoga students and want to make a lifestyle change?

A: There are a number of good Yoga books, and quality Yoga videos, to develop a solid foundation. The first book I would personally recommend is, The Heart of Yoga , Developing a Personal Practice by T.K.V. Desikachar, who trained many of today's modern Yoga masters, this one book will help anyone develop their own routine.

This is also a good reference book for anyone at any level of practice.

There are also many good Yoga magazines, such as Yoga International and Yoga Journal.

Also, I will be releasing a new eBook that will have a holistic view of health, diet, and exercise in August. It will combine principles for an easy to follow method of spiritual, mental, and physical health. We will also have a continuing education course, CEC, based upon the book.

Each month, we will post one "question of the month." If your question is drawn, we will post it in this space. To submit a question, contact me at: aurayoga@aol.com

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Have you visited our new & updated site and improved FAQ's section?

Yoga Teacher Training Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/Yoga-questions.htm

We've added many questions and answers that we frequently come across. Recently, we've started to break them down into categories, so they will be easier for you to find.

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Special of the Month

If you are sitting on the fence and not sure whether to try the Camp-in-a-Box, here is an offer for you: We have 20 of the Yoga Journal's Yoga Step-by-StepT Home Practice System kits in stock that can be yours, as an added bonus, on top of the other three bonuses.

The Yoga Journal's Yoga Step-by-StepT Home Practice System contains everything you need to build an effective home practice that will continue to challenge you as you progress.

With a focus on correct technique, acclaimed Yoga teacher, Natasha Rizopoulos, helps you build strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence, step by step, in one comprehensive program.

These kits are a $26.95 value and they contain:

• 3 CDs, 3.5 hours
• 24-page study guide
• 40 photo-illustrated cards

We've played with these kits, and they are great learning tools.

We only have 20, and if you want one, please enter the following code on your order form - if you call in, or on the PayPal memo area. The code is: YJSBS.

It's that simple, but this is truly a limited quantity. After the first 20 interns, who enter the above-mentioned code, we will be out of the Yoga Journal's Yoga Step-by-StepT Home Practice System kits.

To order by fax: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/orderform.htm

Fax: 401-633-6081

Order online at: www.yoga-teacher-training.org

Telephone a Master Card or Visa in at: 508-222-0092

The office is open 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays (Eastern Time)

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Yoga Teachers Wanted 

New Yoga Job Opportunities

Yoga Teachers Wanted / Invitation

We have a new yoga studio in Berlin, Maryland, on the coast, 2-1/2 hours from Washington DC. We need yoga teachers to teach in our beautiful studio. If you are in the neighborhood, on vacation, or would just like to visit the studio you can contact Sherry.

Contact: Sherry A. Maykrantz
Stillwaters Studio
Berlin, Maryland
smaykrantz@comcast.net  

Yoga instructors wanted to work in Beijing, China, in our new Hot Yoga studio. Please send professional profile and desired compensation to alfie@gini.com or call Alfie at 650-210-8663

Jakarta yoga teachers needed
Power Yoga Teachers Needed; especially with certificate in Baron Baptiste, Jivamukti or Ana Forrest. Please send email to hotyogajakarta@yahoo.com

Yoga Teaching Opportunities at studio in Anaheim Hills, CA teaching Core Sequencing and Advanced Beginner on Tuesday and Thursday nights (6-7:30pm). If interested please call The Place of Balance (www.placeofbalance.com) at (714)777-1953.

Massage Therapists and Yoga instructors needed.
Send resumes to: P.O. Box 467, Mountain Home, AR 72654.

HOT YOGA Teacher Position Open
SPACE Taipei seeks HOT YOGA teacher for staff position. In the heart of Taipei, SPACE is a contemporary, ultra modern yoga center infused with great respect for and practice of the ancient traditions of Yoga and Meditation.

We are seeking a committed, compassionate, patient, open- minded adventurous soul to teach HOT and FLOW Yoga at SPACE. A one year commitment to living, teaching and thriving in Taipei is requested. Applicants will have a strong sense of Bhakti and be dedicated to co-creating and supporting a thriving Yoga community in Taiwan.

Requirements: Certified or Registered Yoga teacher with 2+ years of teaching experience in HOT, MOKSHA or BIKRAM styles of Yoga. Each teacher will teach 15 - 90 minute classes per week. Classes will be taught in English . Applicants with fluency in Mandarin Chinese will be given special consideration.

Teachers are rewarded with an exciting sense of opening up many new students to the benefits of Yoga in a multi cultural environment. Competitive monthly salary, healthcare benefits, housing allowance, Mandarin chinese lessons and opportunity to expand your teaching presence in Asia are offered.

For more information, please contact Ateeka at
moka@aloha.net
www.withinspace.com

Germany / Deutchland
The Yoga Loft, in Cologne (Köln) Germany is expanding the ashtanga class schedule & therefore searching for a regular, weekly ashtanga vinyasa teacher, and also someone available to sub classes. We offer classes in German & English but prefer if you can teach in German :) Get in touch with us:
info@theyogaloft.de   www.theyogaloft.de
namaste.

Are you thinking about visiting China?
A start-up yoga school in Nanjing, China, needs one or two yoga teachers to work as Yoga trainers. If you are interested, please contact us chyuanyoga@yahoo.com or milleyxuan@yahoo.com
Thank You,
Milley

Instructors needed for brand new upscale Health Spa with state-of-the-art heated studio, due to open in May/June 2005 in Temecula, CA. offering classes in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Feldenkrais More info - contact Michele at:
Ajna Health Spa
web: www.ajnahealthspa.com
email: info@ajnahealthspa.com
phone: 760-802-5785
fax: 760-480-6345

Some of these Yoga teacher opportunities below may already be filled.

Central NJ Yoga Center startup seeking teachers with Ashtanga, HOT, or Pilates experience for partnership - no investment necessary. If you are interested, please contact Peter at: pmercatili@aol.com

We have 2 modern studios in Staten Island, New York. We are looking for instructors for our new facility that want to make a home with us. We are a Health and Wellness Center offering Yoga, Pilates, Massage, Personal Training and much more. If Interested, Please call Janine: 1 718 667 6100

Seeking experienced instructors for soon to open yoga studio in East Fishkill, NY. Please contact Luanne at: 845-223-6000 extension 11

I am looking for a Yoga instructor for our amazing resort in Chiang Mai Thailand. Construction of the new Yoga rice barn within the rice paddies of the resort make a beautiful location for relaxation and meditation. It will be part of the spa where we also offer thai massage, ayurvedic treatments and focus on wellness.
If interested please contact Kelly - kelly.shaw@fourseasons.com

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Yoga Teaching Position Wanted 

Finished a diploma in yoga course from Lonawala, India, in which I have training in various Asanas, pranayama, and meditation.

Work experience in health club as a instructor in which I taught yoga for controlling body fat . I have additional work experience in teaching yoga and also various games, as a director of sports with college-level students.

Contact: VEENA TRIPATHI 109A SOUTH THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG N.J 08865 USA  Tel: 908-764-3962 or Email: veena_tripathi2001@yahoo.com

Experienced Yoga Teacher trained in India seeks Yoga teacher position in Boston, MA area. Contact: Dharmendra Singh majdha39@yahoo.co.in

Experienced Trainer with Masters Degree in Physical Education seeks employment in UK or Canada. mann_shine123@yahoo.com

If you own an Ashram or Yoga studio, and are looking for teachers, feel free to contact me with Yoga opportunities. We reach thousands of Yoga teachers worldwide and will publish "Yoga teacher wanted" ads for free around the middle of the following month. Contact Paul: aurayoga@aol.com

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Reciprocal Link Program

Reciprocal Link Program for Healers and Yoga Enthusiasts

Are you a certified or practicing healer, from one, or more, of the many healing modalities? If you have a website, you can exchange a reciprocal link with us. With more links to similar and like-minded websites, you will enhance your search engine ranking.

This, in turn, will bring more visitors to all of our sites - which is, what we all want. A links page, for healers, that brings in more traffic from the internet, will be another added improvement for all of us.

If you are interested in exchanging links, please send your website address, and contact information, to Jade Burnside at the following Email address:

resources@yoga-teacher-training.org

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