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Recognizing a True Yoga Guru

Monday, November 19th, 2012

yoga instructorBy Gopi Rao

How does one become a Yoga teacher? This is a question many people ask. Yet, becoming a guru is a mystery. There are many people in the world who claim to be master Yoga instructors, swamis or gurus. However, not all of them are created equally. Many of them may have gone through the necessary training and have spent years mastering their techniques, but may not have the awareness that is also vitally important to a help themselves or others. People connect with different teachers or gurus for different reasons. This might be because each of us is on a different journey or path, and we often mentally connect with instructors that can help us along when we need it the most.

There are many competent teachers who are well versed in how to achieve the perfect asana. Some Yoga teacher training courses spend 90% of their efforts toward perfection of asana, but as we already know, Yogic methodology is about more than just a perfect asana. It is also about connecting the body and the mind through the process of learning meditation, mantra and breathing techniques. It is about attaining peace and becoming more in tune with the true inner self. Beyond the basics, no one can get you there except for yourself. A true guru doesn’t make false promises about what he or she can do for you. A true master realizes that he or she is only a guide along your journey and that what you are seeking is yours to find.

People start practicing Yogic techniques for different reasons. Some don’t even consider the spiritual aspect of it; they are more drawn to the physical aspect and the discipline that it entails. There is nothing wrong with that, but many of those people find themselves drawn into the deeper aspects of practice more as time goes by, and not necessarily for the physical attributes. Yoga has a way of becoming part of our every day lives, and our meditations often cause us to look at things differently in ways we could have never imagined. That is the beauty of Yoga training, as it leads us to places that we often didn’t know we had a desire to go to.

One of the main premises of Yoga is truthfulness. We need to find our simple truths inside as well as seek truth from others in our lives. A true guru is someone who will accept your practice for what it is and help you attain your goals using gentle guidance, so that you may find the truth that you need. Your best guru is someone who can teach you to find the Yoga teacher within you.

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Teaching Yoga For Physical and Mental Wellness

Monday, November 12th, 2012

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If you decide to become a Yoga teacher, you realize that complete (holistic) health involves the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual planes of existence. Physical activity is not only important for a healthy body it is also good for the mind and emotional well-being. Yogic methodology is a great example of a form of exercise that can help improve focus and discipline inside as well as outside. It strengthens muscle tone and flexibility. By using proper breathing techniques and concentrating on moving correctly through the poses, it forces us to concentrate on the present and what we are doing in the moment. That focus can help to release stress and the nervous tension that we all too often feel.

Feeling good physically often translates into improved mental well-being. Exercise, Yoga included, can help the body release endorphins that automatically elevate our moods. Regular practice can help keep the endorphin levels up, therefore helping to shape a more positive outlook overall. Other benefits of Yoga training include helping to relieve that lower back pain that plagues many of us, because it helps to strengthen the core muscles. Strengthening those core muscles can also lead to improved abs. Yoga can also help relieve joint pain and discomfort from arthritis.

Life is often hectic and busy, and we often feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day. All too often, our troubles keep running through our minds even as we try to sleep at night. However, practicing asana, pranayama and meditation regularly has been known to improve sleeping patterns. Getting enough sleep is very important, because if we don’t get enough rest our bodies don’t perform as well as they should. Studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep are more susceptible to illness because their immune systems aren’t as strong as they should be. Feeling tired all the time also adversely affects our moods.

Although most people are aware of the calming affects of Yoga, they often are surprised by the strength training aspect. Yoga training uses the weight of the body to improve muscle tone and build stronger muscles in every area of the body. It is an effective workout that can be done by people of almost any age or fitness level. People who do Yoga on a regular basis often find themselves becoming more positive about their body images as well. Overall, making the time to incorporate Yoga in your life can help bring about improvements in many different areas, from your outlook to your physical shape, and that is something that we can all benefit from.

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Erroneous Yoga Myths

Saturday, November 10th, 2012

yoga instructor trainingBy Faye Martins

As yogic practices have become a mainstream activity in today’s global society, it is becoming associated with a certain image. If you decide to become a yoga teacher, you may find yourself clearing up a lot of confusion. Many people have formed beliefs about yogic methodology that may or may not be entirely true. Some might think that yoga must involve young, lithe people contorting their bodies into pretzels while they chant. Others believe it’s too complicated or advanced for a beginner to even try. Those who teach yoga best know that these ideas are erroneous and founded only in ignorance.

It is Not for Beginners

The concept of stretching and relaxing in a quiet, calm environment is often perceived as a threat. Many people feel like they would be judged upon stepping into a yoga class for the first time. They feel like they aren’t knowledgeable enough to participate in a class. It’s not true. In fact, many classes are tailored to beginners, providing explanations and cues for each pose or breathing exercise. Whether a an instructor is a recent yoga teacher training graduate or a seasoned teacher with decades of experience, it is our mission to make beginners feel welcome in our classes.

You Must Be Flexible

Some people might shy away from yoga because they feel like they need to be flexible to do it. Asana practice definitely improves flexibility, but it is not a prerequisite for beginning your practice. You can do any of the poses whether you are flexible or not because the idea is to stretch to the extent that your body will let you, not to stretch as far as the instructor or as far as the person next to you. Additionally, the postures are only one part of the many parts of yogic methodology.

You Should Be Young and Healthy

Yogic practices are for all ages and types of people. Old and young alike will receive the benefits of a regular practice. People with chronic illness can benefit from yoga training by promoting the body to heal and releasing stress and anxiety. Even if you are middle-aged or older and have never tried, it’s not too late to start. Asana, meditation, pranayama and relaxation will benefit anybody at any time in their life.

You Shouldn’t Practice If You’re Injured

Asana can actually help an injured body heal. While there are certainly precautions that need to be taken when poses specifically affect an injured area, there is no reason to stop practicing when injured. In fact, there are gentle, therapeutic and restorative styles, which specifically address recovery from ailments, pain, and injuries.

It’s Only for Women

Perhaps the majority of the classes you’ve seen have been largely composed of women. If you look into the history of yoga, you’ll find that all of the first yogis were men. Yogic methodology does not discriminate against either sex. Men and women can both reap the benefits that meditation, asana, pranayama and relaxation  provide.

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Teaching Yoga to the Modern Student

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

yoga teacherBy Gopi Rao

People practice Yogic techniques for many different reasons. Some of us do it to get into or stay in shape, others do it to help decrease stress, and others do it as a way to challenge themselves. There really is no right or wrong reason to practice. One person practices at home with videos, while another practices in a hot studio full of sweating bodies in bathing suits and another decides to become a Yoga instructor. The differences in the Yogic way of life are limited only by our imaginations.

To many modern students, yogic methodology is a highly regarded form of exercise that is guided by principles that have been around for a very long time. These principles include proper exercise and breathing techniques, as well as correct form, and a healthy way to eat and think. Practicing all of those makes us into well-rounded and healthy individuals. Many students have not read classic Yogic literature.

Principles of Modern Yoga

Let’s face it Hatha has become the primary system most students think of. Good form and proper breathing techniques are essential to Hatha Yoga. Following the correct way to move through a sequence and paying attention to the breath coming in and out of the body are two of the ways to get the most out of your practice. It is an exercise form that has countless benefits. Some of those benefits include improved muscle tone, healthier cardiovascular function and of course, better flexibility. It is not intended to be a cure-all, but when practiced correctly, it can certainly improve physical health. And it’s good for people of all fitness levels and body types.

Achieving balance mentally and emotionally are also very important. Yoga gives us insight on how to aspire to achieve that balance. Regular practice can help to alleviate stress and help to let certain things go, especially negative thoughts that we all tend to hold onto for way too long. Positive thoughts and positive energy are side effects of Yoga just as much as physical strength and relief from certain types of pain are.

Most of us lead hectic lives and are often on the go. This is not good for us mentally or physically. All too often, we don’t take the time to eat healthy, instead opting for fast food that is full of things that we certainly don’t need. Yoga training can teach us to be more mindful of our bodies and what we put into them. It is a celebration of our bodies and the miracle of what they can do.

What is a teacher to do? 

Each of us has a choice when considering the path to become a Yoga teacher. We can bury our heads in the sand and vow to teach classic Yogic methodology as it was taught before we were born or we can look at it as an ever changing science. No science is ever carved in stone. Science changes with new discoveries and research. We must be willing to accept change or retreat from society by living a monastic life. However, if you interact with the public, you make a positive impact on the world as we know it.

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Becoming a Yoga Teacher: Financial Costs

Sunday, September 30th, 2012

yoga trainingBy Sangeetha Saran

Depending on the training program you choose, deciding to become a Yoga teacher can have significant financial costs. There are many different training programs available to aspiring Yoga instructors. These training programs range from online training to a series of local weekend workshops to month-long retreats in exotic, international destinations. Choosing a training programs that meets your needs as a future instructor, while being financially feasible, can be tricky indeed. There are also online programs offered to aspiring teachers who wish to pursue a career in the healing art of Yoga that are very cost-effective, convenient and affordable.

As you consider the costs of a training program, it is also important to keep in mind your particular talents, skill level and interests in teaching. If you could teach where you want, who would you teach? Would you like to teach in an Ashtanga studio or in a local school? Or would you be more comfortable teaching your students one-on-one? The environment in which you would like to instruct, as well as the population of students with who you would like to work, is a fundamental consideration before investing in a Yoga teacher training program.

Once you have decided which type of program would fit your needs more aptly, you will want to evaluate how much money and time you will be able to invest in learning to be a professional Yoga instructor. If you feel that a residential program would suit your needs best, shopping around for a program that offers the curriculum components that will enable you to teach Yoga to your preferred group of students competently is your next step. Many of the foundational training programs for Yoga instructors are standardized at the 200 hour level. However, each program will have a unique approach to teaching asana practice, meditation techniques and Yogic philosophy.

Residential month-long training programs will offer you the opportunity to sink into the practice of teaching Yoga deeply and without distraction. However, the cost of these programs often ranges into the thousands of dollars. Other training programs that are offered in modules of several days or on weekends may not offer you the same intense focus, but these programs do offer you the ability to fully integrate the teachings into your life over an extended period of time at a fraction of the financial cost.

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Becoming a Yoga Teacher: Preparing Physically

Friday, September 21st, 2012

yoga certificationBy Sangeetha Saran

The first point to mention is that there are many Yogic styles and practices that aren’t physical.  Bhakti is just one of many examples of a style that works on spiritual and mental health. That said, many people are currently pursuing the goal of teaching Yogic practices primarily for physical health and those are the people I’m addressing in this article. 

If you are considering becoming a certified Yoga teacher, it is important to assess your own level of health and fitness. Preparing to become a Yoga teacher is a great way to increase your own health and well being. The physical rigors of a good training program will help you to focus your attention on your physical strengths and the areas that may need some improvement. Your ability to lead a class through verbal instruction and demonstrating the postures accurately is a core aspect of teaching a class competently. 

Studying to become a certified Yoga instructor entails a deep familiarity with a set of postures and the optimal alignment in those postures. As a Yoga teacher, you will also be asked to demonstrate the postures that you teach to your students. Most teacher training programs begin at the customary 200-hour level for basic certification. Taking a basic Yoga teacher training course at the 200-hour level will allow you to teach in many studios, health spas and fitness clubs.

If you feel that an intermediate class is physically challenging for you, you may wish to embark on a training program that will strengthen any weak areas in your own practice before you take a Yoga instructor training course. In this way, you will feel more comfortable and physically able to demonstrate the postures during your student teaching. Starting to prepare physically prior to engaging in a teacher training program will also allow you to work on your own practice over time, so that you are comfortable demonstrating a series of asanas and their modifications with ease.

If you are considering becoming a Yoga instructor, there are also weight and dietary considerations to take into account. There are a variety of body shapes and sizes that are perfectly healthy. A few of the most important indicators of health are blood pressure, heart rate and body mass index. You may not be stick thin, but you may be very healthy in an overall balanced way for your body type.

Or you may be quite out of shape and overweight. Studying how to become a Yoga instructor is a great way to improve your overall health and dietary habits. Do remember that there are also many different types of students and classes. Students who are out of shape may benefit much more from the example of an instructor who has used Yoga to increase her own level of physical fitness than a teacher who has always been very thin, flexible and physically agile.

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Yoga Teacher Training: Panic Attacks

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

yoga trainingBy Faye Martins

Jen has successfully completed her Yoga instructor training and has decided to teach sessions in a loft attached to her home. She and her husband launch her web site and begin to receive inquiries from the local community. Most of her prospective students are seeking Yoga for relief from chronic stress.

In every society since the beginning of time, there has been anxiety. Whether concerns about health care and job security today outweigh worries about finding food supplies and fending off wild animals in the past remains uncertain. Yoga teachers often say it depends on our own attitudes and perspectives.  Among Yoga instructors there is a common belief, that we create our own realities. “Good” stress spurs us into action. “Bad” stress revs up our nervous system and leads to mental and physical illnesses.

While it is normal to feel anxiety before a test, or maybe even before an airline flight, the situation gets out of hand when it prevents us from accomplishing what we want to do. Once we experience one panic attack, we are more prone to future episodes. Some people find the fear of chronic stress is immobilizing, a condition that can lead to agoraphobia, or a fear of leaving the safety of home.

What characterizes a panic attack?

• Rapid onset of overwhelming anxiety

• Shortness of breath or feelings of choking

• Heart palpitations, rapid heart rate or chest pain

• Trembling or sweating

• Nausea or dizziness

• Fear, especially of dying or a feeling like one is having a heart attack

Can Yoga prevent chronic stress?

• People who have panic attacks walk on eggshells. Episodes escalate quickly and unexpectedly. Yoga training puts us in touch with early sensations that may otherwise go unnoticed.

• When we experience negative feelings, we tense our bodies. On the other hand, our breathing grows fast and shallow when our muscles are tight and rigid. Controlled breathing techniques (pranayama) prevent the spiral from escalating, regardless of the cause.

• To soothe our nervous systems, we need to sense warning signals in their early stages. Yogic awareness techniques teach us to interpret the communication between our bodies and our brains.

• Meditation quiets the mind and increases awareness of unconscious, negative emotions and memories. It also soothes the neural pathways, increases feelings of well-being and refreshes the body and mind.

• Asanas work in conjunction with breathing and mediation to release pent-up emotions and energetic blockages in our physical bodies and our consciousness. Postures also prepare the body for deep meditation, relax constricted muscles and restore vitality.

While best results come from a regular practice of Yoga, including emphasis on poses, breathing, meditation and life style, there are specific poses that work to calm the mind and body. There is also the option of adding vigorous asanas to a restorative practice to bring back a sense of balance, empowerment, and eliminate old traumas.

Here are some suggestions those who are inspired to become a Yoga teacher.  Although some of us have a vision of what our students should be, we don’t know what their needs will be.  Once you begin teaching Yoga to the public, you’ll get a feel for what your student’s needs are.  This is why a Yoga certification course should enable you to be able to teach the largest audience.

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Yoga Teacher Training: Self-Acceptance

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

yoga trainingBy Jenny Park

Very few people are in love with themselves. There are a few people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), but for many of us, coming to terms with one’s self is a lifelong struggle. Yogic practices can make a difference and an advanced course such as yoga instructor training can be a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.  This explains why some interns take a course to become a yoga teacher, but their real quest was to feel self-worth.  They may become a substitute yoga instructor, but they feel much more gratification after successfully completing yoga instructor training because the accomplishment itself enhances their self-image. 

Self-acceptance is one of the keys to improving life. Many people struggle with gaining acceptance of who they are right now. It can be a difficult journey as many feel they should be how others think they should be, or do what others do. However, once it is achieved the feeling is like no other. At the moment that one has opened themselves up for positive change rather than fighting who they are now, they become comfortable, relaxed and ready to move forward. The journey of self-acceptance is another benefit that comes from daily yoga training.

It’s no secret that practicing yoga puts you in touch with your inner feelings. Through small successes, our  yoga students begin to believe in themselves, their abilities, and become comfortable with their bodies in the moment. Physically seeing improvements helps one to understand that their successes are in their own hands, and they can change, grow, and improve. The beautiful thing about this is that you are inspiring others through your own self-acceptance. Without even trying, others will take notice of your positivity and begin their own journey.

Yoga training is also a subtle method of self-acceptance. The basis is following simple steps to live a more gracious life that is full of gratitude. The rules are quite simple as they are outlined below.

• Allow others to discover themselves rather than forcing your own beliefs on them. Chances are if they see the love and light in you, they will want to know your secret.

• Do not feel as though you are superior to anyone else.

• Realize that everyone has their own journey.

• Take note of your own beauty. We are all unique and special in our own way.

• Be happy with where you are at this moment.

• Make a conscious effort to not judge or talk about others.

• Feel fortunate to be given this life as a learning experience, life is a gift.

By keeping these thoughts in mind, while practicing the self-control and discovery that yoga practice brings, you will be will on your way to being who you are meant to be. You’ll also be helping others without forcing it upon them. That is a beautiful thing.

Side Notes for Yoga Teachers

The are no two teachers who are exactly alike.  Some people are born with an air of confidence, while others develop it with age, experience and training.  When you look at any of your students, always remember that very few of them have an over abundance of self-esteem.  One thing many of us come away with from my yoga teacher training is a realistic view of one’s self and that instills a sense of emotional balance.  As Paul would say, “Believe in yourself, because nobody will do it for you, until you believe.”

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Wrist Injuries and Yoga Part II

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 (Director of Yoga Teacher Training at Aura Wellness Center) provides detailed information about grades of sprained wrists, ways to identify wrist problems, and the long term effects of practicing Yoga while a wrist injury is healing. This video is useful to Yoga practitioners, those looking to become a Yoga teacher or those who are already teaching.

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Fundamental Topics of Yogic Philosophy

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

become a yoga teacherBy Shahid Mishra

Since its beginnings nearly 5,000 years ago, Yoga, and the philosophy behind it, has undergone many transformations. Several key topics, however, stand out. Interns wonder what the philosophical basics should be in Yoga teacher training. Although there are many books about Yoga the following four topics make up a good structural foundation of Yogic philosophy.

1. Dharma. Dharma is the idea that you have a life purpose, or duty. To be happy, it is important to actively seek understanding of your dharma, and do your life’s work. It is more important that you do your own job poorly, rather excel at doing something that is not your dharma. Part of understanding your dharma is understanding who you are.

2. Yoga Citta Vritti Nirodha. Yoga teaches us that much of our suffering is the result of our overactive minds. We jump to conclusions, we make up stories about things we don’t understand, and we ruminate over the past. The second sutra of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras states “yoga is the cessation of the churnings of the mind.” If we can learn to control our thoughts, we will experience more peace and happiness.

3. Purusa and Prakriti. Yoga distinguishes between that which is real, or permanent, and that which is unreal, or impermanent. Everything that we can see, hear, touch, feel, smell, or think is called “prakriti.” Prakriti includes things such as your physical body, your happiness, your thoughts, the trees, all animals, your house, and the stars. Prakriti is basically everything, and everything is in a state of constant change: for example, your body ages, the trees change with the season, your happiness turns to sadness, and your house gets a new facelift. Our tendency, however, is to believe that prakriti is permanent, and this causes us pain and suffering.

We cling to our emotions, our job titles, and our belongings, without fully understanding that these things are will eventually change. “Purusa” is that which is permanent and never changing. Other traditions may call this “god” or “spirit.” Purusa is that part of each of us that always stays the same, no matter what is happening in our lives. It’s who we really are. When we realize this, Prakriti no longer distracts us. We are then free to deepen our self-understanding and realize our potential for joy.

4. The Eight Limbs of Yoga. There is a clearly defined path toward realizing your true self. Outlined by Maharishi Patanjali, the path includes ethical guidelines, yoga postures, breathing techniques, control of the senses, concentration and inner awareness, devotion, meditation, and Samadhi.

Conclusion

Obviously, there is much more to Yoga’s philosophy than the above-mentioned subjects, but this is a start to a lifelong path of study.  For anyone who decides to become a Yoga teacher, I leave you with a thought: Yoga is an infinite path with much to learn, practice and enjoy, along the way.

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