When you hear “yoga teacher training,” the first that comes to mind is, well, teacher training. However, it goes beyond just training you how to become an efficient yoga instructor. If you are inspired to take the next step to teach and share yoga with others, there are quite a few ways it can change…
One of the most intimidating experiences of a new yoga teacher is memorizing a yoga sequence. We all fear getting in front of our first group only to have forgotten the right flow. Luckily, there are several helpful strategies for you to use in memorizing your sequence. Practice, repetition, and visualization are all helpful strategies…
As many live classes have transitioned to online platforms, many yoga teachers are finding themselves online teachers for the first time. In this age of the pandemic, yoga teachers have often had no choice but to figure out how to use these new platforms as they go. Luckily, we’ve compiled everything you need to know…
Yoga’s unrivaled mind-body connection dates back over 5,000 years to India’s Indus Saraswati Valley. Today, millions of “yogis” worldwide practice this Western craft to build breathing control, ease into mindfulness, and enhance flexibility. But how many yoga teachers are there in the U.S., and what else should you know about this blossoming edge of the…
You may want to learn yoga to teach it full time or just to understand yourself better. There’s no better way to get a complete understanding of this ancient art form than to get certified as a yoga teacher. But not all yoga teacher training courses are built alike. Some can be outright scams. To…
Yoga has become a popular trend these days, but does it actually offer any benefits, or is it just an unimportant fad? Maybe you’re wondering if it is even possible for you to like such a low-impact activity when you usually go for the high-intensity cycle rides. Is yoga really a good idea for cyclists?…
Steve Jobs is known for being a famous inventor, a man whose name is synonymous with Apple; there is much known about his status but not much about his personal life. What did he do to de-stress? Did he practice yoga? Steve Jobs probably practiced yoga because he gave away a famous yoga book titled…
Visit any college campus today, and you’ll see yoga pants and leggings on almost every female student and some male students. Or visit any office, and you’ll see yoga pants or leggings as part of a more “dressed up” attire instead of the dressy, professional look of the 1950s. When did yoga pants become so…
Doing yoga and running on the same day could be too much exertion for you, but is it as bad an idea as it sounds? Both yoga and running are known to bring numerous health benefits, both physical and mental, so would it truly be hazardous to attempt both on the same day? You can…
The handstand is one of yoga’s most visually impressive and technically challenging asanas, making it such a valued accomplishment for any yoga practitioner. Achieving it calls for plenty of power, control, mobility, and body awareness. Some reasons you cannot do a handstand include being overly fearful, placing your arms too far apart, not strengthening their…
