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Yoga in the Fitness Industry

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

vinyasa yoga teacher certificationBy Kimaya Singh

Yoga is an ancient physical and spiritual practice that has become a part of the western mainstream culture. A regular practice of Yoga has many physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. A Yoga workout is also quite easy to customize to a particular group of people. Because a Yoga practice is so beneficial and easy to modify in order to accommodate different flexibility and strength levels, Yoga has become one of the most popular offerings in the fitness industry today. Many health clubs offer at least a few Yoga classes per week, if not per day. This popularity makes Yoga much more accessible to the general public and also creates many positions for certified Yoga instructors in gyms, spas and health clubs.

Many people around the world are practicing Yoga to counteract physical health problems and stress. Some of the physical benefits of Yoga are increased muscular strength and flexibility, better sleep patterns and decreased blood pressure. Yoga also supports and increases good circulation throughout the entire body. Yoga students report having more energy, less joint and muscle pain and greater flexibility. This practice also encourages positive thinking and the reduction of stressful thoughts.

The fitness industry is very accepting of Yoga as a great way to increase strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health and lower stress. There are currently many different types of Yoga being taught in the fitness industry. Some styles are based on classical posture sequences, while other styles are newer and have been adapted to accommodate today’s fitness enthusiast. No matter what your current level of fitness is, there is a Yoga class that will be accessible to you. Yoga classes range in intensity from pre-natal and restorative classes, all the way to two-hour power yoga routines held in very hot, heated rooms.

Of course, the growing awareness of the many benefits of Yoga in both the fitness industry and the public at large has greatly increased the demand for certified Yoga instructors. If you are currently working in the fitness industry, and you would like to become a certified Yoga instructor, there are many training programs available to you. Some of the training programs are held at retreat centers, local Yoga studios, health clubs, and online.

Depending on your level of interest, you can choose a basic 200 hour yoga teacher training, or you can study more in-depth for a 500 hour professional Yoga instructor certification. With the demand for more Yoga classes rising, there will be many positions available for certified Yoga instructors in the fitness industry when you complete your training.

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Yoga Certification with an Online Diploma Program

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

Many people, who want to become a certified Yoga instructor, feel that they have only one option; pay a lot of money in tuition fees, take a month off from work, and spend more money on hidden fees when they arrive at the destination of their Yoga teacher training. Online Yoga teacher certification courses are an additional option.

Some of today’s online programs are enhanced correspondence courses. They contain books, DVDs, CDs, and online resources, for interns, who are training to become a Yoga teacher. On the other end of online courses are the e-Courses, which contain digital (downloadable) files, such as PDFs or MP3s. Therefore, online courses can be any combination of online resources, digital files, or physical materials, which are shipped to you.

How is online training perceived by the academic community? This is the 21st century, and many universities, around the world, have developed comprehensive online courses and degree programs. Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, and many more universities, have extensive online programs. Yale has online medical courses, and Oxford University also has a number of quality courses and programs for students worldwide.

Do you think the quality of an online learning program is less than attending an actual class? Some people still think so, but have they actually taken an online course? It is easy to make quick judgments, but the online nanotechnology courses, at Oxford University, may be quite a challenge to finish.

Online learning programs exist for people, who are busy working, and taking care of their families. Many times, the objective is to enhance one’s continuing education or to move into a new field for future employment. At the same time, online or correspondence courses are less expensive than physically attending classes.

If one seeks to become a Yoga teacher, or further his or her education, online or distance learning is a viable option. With new features being added to the Internet, on a weekly basis, the quality of distance learning has a promising future.

© Copyright 2010 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Chair Yoga Teacher Training Question and Answer Session

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

Below are common questions related to our Chair Yoga teacher certification course. Hopefully, these questions and answers are helpful. If not, please feel free to add comments related to Chair Yoga education, for teachers, below the post.

Q: Do I have to become a certified Yoga instructor first, before taking the Chair Yoga course?

A: No, there is no pre-requisite to the Chair Yoga certification course. However, it is advised that you have a minimum of two years of foundational Hatha Yoga training, as a student, before taking any teacher training courses.

Q: I am a certified Yoga instructor. Can I take your upgrade course for Chair Yoga certification?

A: Yes. However, the upgrade course is for graduates of 200 hour Yoga teacher training programs. Therefore, our pre-requisite for the upgrade course is that you must have documentation of a minimum of 200 hours training in a program for Yoga teachers.

Q: Does the Chair Yoga training program come with a specific syllabus to follow in the training; or does it just come with all the information that we must read, and educate ourselves?

A: Yes – our Chair Yoga course does come with a syllabus (numbered step-by-step instructions). However, it also contains DVDs, CDs, and Books, which will be required for your studies and assignments.

Q: When comparing your training does your course address specific issues related to the aged population. Does your training program do this?

A: Yes – our Chair Yoga course contains information for seniors, with a variety of ailments, and it also contains information for working with people who may have ailments – and who are not seniors. There are also tips about Yoga for the office.

Q: Is your course accepted by Yoga Alliance for non-contact Continuing Education Credits (CEC units)? Do we receive a certificate of completion? Do you require testing to make sure a Yoga teacher is on track?

 A: If you are already a Registered Yoga Teacher, my courses can be used for Yoga Alliance non-contact Continuing Education Credits (CEC units). Yoga Alliance does recognize our courses for continuing education, as I am an E-RYT 500.

Upon successful completion of our course, you will receive a certified Chair Yoga Teachers Diploma.

 There are exams and assignments for you to complete throughout the course, and you are more than welcome to contact us, by phone or email, to make certain that you are on track.

Q: I am ready to begin training to teach seniors (I am a new RYT). I want to make the best decision for the best training. Can you help?

A: I am eager to be of assistance – please let me know how we may help.

Q: What sets your Yoga instructor training apart from any other available on line or correspondence training?

A: Service, Tutoring, and Business Assistance are the reasons why we are the World Leader in online Yoga Teacher Training. For example – As mentioned above, you have unlimited assistance by phone and email. You will be assigned a tutor.

We have the most comprehensive online Yoga teacher courses because they are an extension of our on-site teacher training in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Feel free to compare us to anyone else. No other Yoga teacher course will give you this level of learning.  Added to this – marketing and business materials are a peripheral part of this course, which enables you to find teaching positions for Chair Yoga instructors.

© Copyright 2010 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Yoga Certification Online or Traditional Training

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle PoseBy Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

Traditional Yoga teacher training requires years of direct face-to-face study with a competent Guru. An essential part of learning how to teach Yoga is to maintain a bond with one’s Guru for life. Within many Yoga schools, the Guru has the final say in most matters. He or she decides when a student is ready to ascend to Yoga teacher.

The Guru’s competence level is never in question, because it is accepted that he or she is always right. If one seeks to become a Yoga teacher, by studying under the most accomplished Guru, this process could take years to be recognized as a formal student.

This step of formal Yoga study is taken, before consideration is given to any aspirations of teaching, on the part of the student. Due to the many social changes around the world, and within India, the traditional process of teacher training has evolved over time.

In fact, what we westerners might label “traditional” today did not exist 60 years ago. One did not study a form of Yoga for a month, with a Guru we never met before, learn a few dozen postures (asanas), become a certified Yoga instructor, get back on a jet, and open a teaching practice at home.

The study of Yoga is a much deeper process. A teacher of Yoga is a student for life. Some of us spend hours studying, practicing, and networking with other Yoga teachers – every day – for life. To safely teach students with different health profiles is not accomplished, unless we see the value of continuing education.

There is nothing wrong with the evolution of teacher training, but the traditional form of training took many years and is much less common today. There are many reasons for this. Family, work, and financial obligations, often top the list. Travel to India, to live in an ashram, may also tax one’s pocketbook and time.

With a variety of Web 2.0 tools, applications, and technologies, the ability to enhance one’s education has expanded opportunities for Yoga enthusiasts, students, and teachers – worldwide. No matter how far you live from the nearest town, you can find high-speed Internet access via satellite.

While some may criticize online Yoga training, it should be noted that many respected institutions and colleges have Internet-based education programs. To spread education worldwide, can only help humanity. People are learning more about languages, history, science, and many other subjects.

Therefore, the volume of Yoga education, training, and information will continue to grow in the future. It is almost a magical experience to see the present and future opportunities available for the education of humanity.

© Copyright 2009 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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