A colleague was looking at taking a 300 hour program online. My critical analysis started to organize the most common pitfalls of this type of education. 1. Tradition: Yoga is a traditional practice that has been passed down from teacher to student orally for thousands of years. Learning from a teacher who has a deep …
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It’s not what you think… Chaturanga Dandasana or push up pose is one of the easiest poses get an injury. It requires a step-by-step approach, just like handstand. Yet, it has become a basic shape in many beginners yoga classes… Can you imagine if you were asked to do a handstand 5-10 times in a …
What is the true purpose of the push-up posture, Chaturanga Dandasana? Read More »
This is a topic I have not seen covered very well on the internet. While this topic is covered more extensively in the 200-hour yoga teacher training, here are five important things to know if you are a teacher. 1. Our nervous system is the key to feeling good Our nervous system needs time in …
As you know, yoga is not just the practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation. It’s the practice of self-awareness, compassion and service. Here are the three ways Yoga serves humanity: 1. Stillness cultivates the desire to serve others By taking the time to be in stillness, you reduce your stress. And you can begin to …
Meet the Teachers you will spend time with How many times have they led a training? Are your values aligned? You get what you pay for It’s worth meeting the lead teachers once before you begin a 200 hour training to see if it’s a fit. That’s a long time to spend with someone you …
