What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 4

Demonstrating and correcting Yoga techniques is only part of the job when teaching Yoga classes. A successful Yoga teacher must communicate with all students throughout the class, and keep the passion for Yoga going....

What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know about Pranayama?

Pranayama is possibly the most overlooked aspect of Hatha Yoga. Every Yoga teacher training course includes a significant segment about Pranayama. Although B.K.S. Iyengar wrote detailed works on the subject, some Hatha Yoga teachers barely scratch the surface on the subject of cultivating vital energy through breathing....

What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 5

Competent Yoga teachers should have enough knowledge to work with special populations; this includes handicapped students, seniors, and many more specialized groups with physical limitations. The reason is that Hatha Yoga is a health maintenance system, but some people only look at the superficial aspects....

What Else Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know about Pranayama?

Since Yama literally means "control," you could say that Pranayama is control of "vital energy." When teaching Yoga classes, the four stages of Pranayama should be thoroughly explained. If you think in terms of a pendulum, it is much similar to the four stages of Pranayama....

What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 2

Yoga teachers should have good working knowledge of Yoga posture alignment and know how to assist a Yoga student who is holding an asana. When you are about to give an assist - ask for permission first; as this might be considered an invasion of privacy by some of your Yoga students....

What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 3

Niyamas are the ethical observances of Yoga. Yoga teachers should know them by heart; Niyamas do not conflict with any law or religion....

Yoga Retreats And Golf - Strange Bedmates Or Not?

Yoga for golf? It's not as crazy as it sounds. Find out how some top golfers believe yoga really helps their game, and why for many, a yoga retreat with golf is the ultimate holiday....

Yoga Tips for Managing Anxiety and Cultivating Positive Energy

When I hear anyone, who can walk, or easily stand on two feet, make statements such as, "Life isn't fair" and "I don't have enough time to take care of my health" - it reminds me of Russell Conwell's book, "Acres of Diamonds."...

What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? Part 1

No Yoga teacher should ever put a student at risk. The body of a Yoga student cannot be forced into a position that a Yoga teacher feels is correct. Instead, the body is gently guided to its natural limits, without pain and little discomfort....

Tantra Yoga, Tantric Sex, or Viagra

Here's a natural Yoga solution for a "pill popping" culture that does not take side-effects seriously, until they feel them, or worse. Male impotency has become a marketing Bonanza....