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Yoga Teacher Ethics - How Much Emphasis Should Be Placed on Them?
Why is there a code of ethical conduct for Yoga teachers? There is a balancing act between integrity and power. Whether we like it, or not, the position of teacher, in any subject, is a position of power. At the same time, Yoga teachers must establish an environment of mutual trust.
This should be easy enough […]
About Yoga and Integrity
Yoga is often described as “unity.” The root words for integrity are the Latin words, “integritas” and “integer”, which we know as “whole” or “wholeness.” If you practice Yoga, you should be familiar with the concept of working to improve your entire being, in every facet of your existence.
Two different cultures (Latin and Indian) approached […]
The Direction of Yoga As a Form of Therapy
How can we expect Yoga to be recognized as a viable therapy, along side traditional western medicine? Much like many of the other holistic approaches to health, Yoga is not backed by any “deep pockets” of financial power, in comparison to Fortune 500 companies and the International corporate giants.
In contrast to Yoga, the pharmaceutical lobby […]
Yoga Teacher Distance Education and Contact Hours
Becoming a certified Yoga teacher has never been easy. Due to the quality of online courses, and the evolution of distance education technology, the common hurdles of distance, travel, time, and expense have been removed from the process. Below is the dialogue of a recent interview about Yoga distance education and contact hours.
Q: Do you […]
Yoga Therapy - The Future is Now
Many people feel that therapeutic Yoga styles are an alternative form of therapy, because they have seen changes in their lives, or in the life of someone close to them. Yet, Yoga must undergo scientific and medical scrutiny in the form of studies or research.
Without research, science and medicine would take the “blind faith” of […]
Teaching Hatha Yoga - The Relationship of Student and Teacher
Traditionally, students of Yoga sought out a particular guru. They may have been referred to this specific guru by his, or her, loyal students, or knew of the teacher’s skills by reputation.
At that point, a guru would make a decision on whether or not to take in another student on a trial basis. The trial […]
Yogic Mind Training Techniques
Within every form of Yoga are the tools of change. Yoga was designed to give you the tools to improve yourself, your health, and your lifestyle - at this moment. Just by practicing your favorite form of Yoga, each day, you reinforce your emotional health; but let’s observe how the principle works and how to […]
Yoga Intensives - How to Maximize Your Experience
Whether you teach Yoga, or not, there are a few methods to help you get the most out of your experience at a seminar, retreat, or an intensive training. When planning to attend any kind of Yoga intensive, here are a few tips to help you get the most from your learning experience.
Make eye contact […]
How Hatha Yoga Can Help Anger Management
The idea of practicing Yoga, as an adjunct to anger management therapy, has promise, but it also has disbelievers. Those who would prefer to stay as they are have “short changed” their chances at achieving success through any form of therapy. If we do not believe in a form of treatment, there is not much […]
Can I Become a Certified Yoga Teacher - If I Was a Competitive Ice Skater?
Here is something to share with all of you. The following is a question and answer session between a potential applicant and me, which never came to fruition. Sometimes, Yoga is a little different from other activities.
Q: I am a former Silver Medalist figure skater and the years of competition have beaten my body up, […]
