Insider Secrets to the Business of Teaching Yoga, Part 1
...If you are a Yoga teacher, or thinking about becoming a Yoga teacher, the concepts contained within this series will save you money and, potentially, earn you a lot more money. How much money you want to earn as a Yoga teacher, is up to you. If you are willing to put in your time, marketing your Yoga teaching skills, the sky is the limit. None of us has to teach Yoga; we choose to teach Yoga because we love it and know the many rewards of steady Yoga practice.
That is why I pass on Yoga Business and Marketing information to my Yoga teacher interns, friends, peers, Yoga coaching clients, and competitors. Many great Yoga teachers are guilty of unwise business decisions, and desperately scratch out a living, without the proper business skills.
Speaking of Yoga business competitors, you would be better off to network with other local Yoga teachers. Some of the neighboring Yoga studios, in...more
Using Breath to Deepen Your Yoga Practice
...icular pose.
This method of breathing is also great if you would like to do a little meditation at the end of your yoga practice. Lie in corpse pose or sit comfortably on a meditation mat or pillow. Close your eyes and begin this cycle of breathing.
As you breathe, give yourself a body scan from the toes up, relaxing any tension you might still be feeling in your body. Relax and feel the vitality of this deep breathing course through your body.
After practicing this breathing method a few times, you will find yourself doing it throughout the day to relieve stress or when you need to clear your mind.more
Yoga Clothing for Yoga Mamas
...maximum comfort by allowing the body to breathe properly which is an essential for yoga apparel. Another important feature of Yoga clothes should be sweat absorbency to help keep you dry and comfortable. Besides being softer, the longer fibers of organic cotton have much greater moisture absorbency than chemically grown and processed conventional cotton. Hemp has the greatest absorbency of all the natural fibers and is a good choice for yoga and activewear clothing.
For ladies, it is wise to invest in a good sport bra which can help considerably with support and comfort. This will enhance and bring self confidence during your yoga practice.
Yoga in Practice: Bhakti Yoga
...en most people pray to God. This is a common thread in all of us, and surprisingly our prayers are answered in a positive way.
It is important to understand that Bhakti Yoga is much more complex than this simplified explanation that I have presented. However, the principles of Bhakti Yoga are there for all Yoga students of every religion.
Interestingly, I have heard strong arguments against oneness with God. The theory is that God will only let us so close, as we are imperfect. It is true that humans are imperfect, but there is no harm in self-improvement or Yoga.
Copyright 2006 Paul Jerard / Aura Publicationsmore
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