Teaching Hatha Yoga – Faith and Yogic Lifestyle
Do we have faith in Yoga? If we invest time in daily Yoga practice, we have faith in it. Some of us may have moderate, to deep faith, in the universal concepts of Yoga.
The Value of Teaching Hatha Yoga Meditation
Within Hatha Yoga is meditation practice. Of all the techniques taught in a typical 200- hour Yoga teacher training intensive, meditation is often left to self discovery. Many teachers and interns realize that students will not appreciate the deeper aspects of meditation, until years of practice. A deeper secret of the Yoga masters is that, advanced students and teachers, devote more time to meditation the longer they practice.
Teaching Yoga – The Perfect Hatha Yoga Lesson Plan
Is there a perfect lesson plan for teaching Yoga classes? There are many opinions about how to design a Yoga class. Bikram Choudhury believes he has found it in his 26 technique sequence.
Yoga Teacher Question about Cross Training Athletes
What is your perception of teaching Yoga sessions for sports teams and athletes? Below is a question and answer session concerning teaching Hatha Yoga or Vinyasa Yoga to a football team as a form of cross training and for rehab.
Teaching Yoga to Students with Ailments Questions and Answers
Hatha Yoga can be the remedy for pain, or the cause of it, in some cases. This student should see her family physician or a specialist. We can guess what the source of pain is, but an MRI will tell the real story. A good modification is preparation for Sukasana.
Side Angle Pose
In this lecture and demonstration, you will learn the subtleties of adjusting and demonstrating Side Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana) with Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, the director of Yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center in Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA.
Yoga and Muscle Contractions
This video describes four types of movement, which occur in Yoga classes. In this lecture from Aura Wellness Center, Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 explains the types of muscle contractions students experience, during asana sessions, regardless of whether they hold a pose or during a vinyasa flow.
Hatha Yoga Classes for Arthritis Pain Relief
Yoga sessions, where students hold postures for 20 seconds, to two minutes, usually do not teach jumping movements, which have impact on the joints. Nevertheless, it would be wise to consult with your family doctor or a physical therapist prior to taking a Yoga class. Make sure you inquire about how much warm-up time is recommended.
The Importance of Assisting in Hatha Yoga
Do your students practice asanas? If you are a hatha yoga teacher who sits on your mat in every class, your students are missing a fundamental part of the learning process. Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 explains how important it is to observe, assist, and adjust yoga students during classes.