The Role of a Yoga Teacher
A Yoga teacher has several roles to play, as he or she leads a group of students through a comprehensive sequence of Yoga techniques...
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A Yoga teacher has several roles to play, as he or she leads a group of students through a comprehensive sequence of Yoga techniques...
In order to maintain a strong connection with the divine energy in one’s own heart, many spiritual teachers or Gurus have recommended the practice of japa. This practice entails the silent or barely audible repetition of a sacred mantra. The practice of japa is well known in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. Japa is similar to praying the Rosary in Catholicism, although it is slightly different. During the practice of japa, the repetition of a sacred mantra or phrase clears the subtle pathways in a Yogi or Yogini’s energy body, known in Sanskrit as nadis.
After being released from a job I assumed I would retire from, I had the opportunity to choose my next path. I chose Yoga Teacher/Business Owner after a lifelong friend had graduated from her local yoga school. As I was around 2 hours away from a school that would not work for me so I [...]
By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 There was a time, when we had one Yoga teacher training course. The original Camp in a Box was located on a five page website for years, but times change and we receive many requests from those who teach Yoga and those who want to teach in the future. [...]
Aura Wellness Center and Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 have global credibility. Successful graduates in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and many island nations, have been certified by Paul Jerard for over two decades. Paul is a registered E-RYT 500 with the Yoga Alliance (An authorized trainer of Yoga teachers). Aura Wellness [...]
Upon receipt of your Yoga training course material, you will receive step-by-step instructions - however, let's go over the highlights of your Yoga teacher certification course. You would want to focus on your written exam first. Set a goal of reading a realistic amount of pages each day. For example: if you were to read [...]
By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 There was a time, when we had one Yoga teacher training course. The original Camp in a Box was located on a five page website for years, but times change and we receive many requests from those who teach Yoga and those who want to teach in the future. [...]
Yes, a complete Yoga certification course should contain all aspects of Yogic methodology, and there are many. After all, Yoga is the best health maintenance the world has ever known. Your course should cover most, but not all, of the following: Asanas Modifications and Contraindications Yogic Philosophy Anatomy Physiology Kinesiology Alignment Working with Special Populations [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 What are employers looking for in newly hired Yoga instructor? The needs of employers are straight forward: Any facility, which hires a Yoga teacher, is looking for safety, competence, and certification. When considering a Yoga teacher training program, a prospective intern must consider the depth of the course in the [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Even though we regularly receive testimonials from our graduates, an aspiring student wants to know what to expect when he or she has become a Yoga teacher. Pages full of testimonials, and FAQ’s, do tell stories of success, but a big question looms: Will the doors of opportunity really open [...]