YOGA TEACHER FAQs

I know that inversions and twists are discouraged for students with high blood pressure. But is this only if it is untreated? Can a person who is taking medication and whose BP is normal safely do inversions and twists?

The doctor's answer for students who are on prescriptions and middle-aged or younger is usually the same. The student is fine, and can take classes, if they stay on their prescription. However, the student should still get his or her doctor's approval before participating in Yoga training sessions.

Please explain the complete examination requirements to succefully become a Yoga teacher.

The examination process for the 240-hour Yoga teacher training intensive course consists of three parts. 1. The Written Exam is based upon the study of two teacher’s texts and a 50 question test. The written exam consists of knowledge, which any Yoga instructor should know. You can Email it in a Word document, PDF, or send it by regular mail.

Why do I have to send a video or DVD for my practical exam? Couldn’t I just send a few photos or do an extra essay instead?

The practical exam (Video / DVD) portion or, taken in person, is an integral part of the Yoga certification process. In order to evaluate you, we must be able to see how you would teach a typical Yoga class. We are looking for the following teaching skills:

Can I safely perform Yoga if I am suffering from disc herniation or scoliosis?

In order to see if this situation can be corrected without surgery or further pain to your wife, you may want to locate a physiotherapist or chiropractic doctor with a Yoga teaching background. This would be someone with a medical background, who specializes realigning the spine, and teaches Yoga.

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