Yoga Teacher

By: Stephen Nadler

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It is vital to learn yoga in a proper manner, under the guidance of a yoga teacher. A good teacher can make all the difference to your learning experience. Yoga has shown to have numerous health benefits, improves levels of fitness and flexibility. Yoga also aids in the reduction of stress and anxiety levels in an individual.

When choosing a yoga teacher, it would be wise to bear in mind that all yoga teachers would not be the same. Some teachers blend yoga along with spirituality and some work for better health.

Some tips to keep in mind while choosing a yoga teacher are-

1. Do research on whether your teacher is the rigid or dogmatic kind. If you feel that the teacher is forcing his/her philosophical or spiritual viewpoint and if you are uncomfortable with same, it would be better to go in for another teacher. Choose a yoga teacher, who would be open and liberal to your own spiritual view points.
2. Find out if the yoga teacher is more concerned about aspects in relation to money, power and fame. You should choose a yoga teacher, who has yoga certification. Look into the certification and see if it is authentic. Look into the aspects of yoga, which they have trained and what has been the duration for the same.
3. It would be beneficial if the yoga teacher embodies basic qualities of kindness, peace, equanimity, joy and compassion. Look into the character of the teacher and see if you gel in with the teacher’s thought process.

Some pointers to keep in mind, while deciding on a yoga teacher are-

1. Decide on the yoga teacher who has been training for some time. Choose a teacher who has received practical knowledge on yoga and who is currently practicing yoga. Avoid opting for a teacher who has only read books and relies on theoretical knowledge.
2. Do some research on whether your yoga teacher, is still training in yoga. Yoga is a continuous process and there is always scope to learn something new in yoga such as asanas. Your yoga teacher should be well aware of the most recent discoveries on how to teach yoga. Your teacher should take yoga lessons from another yoga teacher to be well versed with the latest discoveries in the field of yoga science.
3. A good yoga teacher should have completed around 500 hours of teacher training or is presently enrolled in a training program which includes exams, classes and apprentice teaching.

You must inform your yoga teacher, about the health conditions you have or had in the past. With the help of yoga, one can conquer medical conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and depression.

While practicing yoga, it would be advantageous to listen to the limitations of your body. Avoid over straining your body at all times.

A reputed yoga teacher would help you achieve whatever you may have set in your mind about the benefits in yoga and if the same practice would be best suited for your body type.

 

About the Author

Stephen Nadler is renowned yoga specialist and has been teaching yoga since 1999.  He offers integrated approach, suitable for all levels with emphasis on alignment and breath, awareness in minds and mental relaxation.  Moreover, he takes individual yoga classes for pregnant ladies.

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