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Teaching Hatha Yoga: Prana and Pranayama

One Yoga teacher training intern remarked that prana could not be in his mat, since it was an inanimate object. After all, his mat was not a living...

Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 5002021-01-17T15:22:42-05:00Categories: Breath Awareness / Pranayama, How to Teach Yoga, Teaching Yoga, YOGA TEACHING|Tags: existence of pranic energy, more access to knowledge, natural laws of the universe, universe is moving at every leve, Yoga's answer to regulating Prana|0 Comments

Seven Important Tips for Yoga Teachers to Know

By Bhavan Kumar What are the most important tips for yoga teachers to know? Although yoga is rejuvenating, calming, and one of the healthiest activities you can engage in, teachers are expected to be professional, safe, and participate in continuing education. No studio or health club wants an unsafe teacher on the staff. An instructor’s [...]

Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 5002021-01-16T13:26:38-05:00Categories: Uncategorized, Yoga Business|Tags: before the close of the class, expected to be professional, music for a restorative class, participate in continuing education, reasons why teachers are fired, relaxed state of mind, set the mood, teachers who are late for class|1 Comment

Another Tuesday Yoga Class – Or Was It?

By Kathryn Boland There I was, in my typical Tuesday night yoga class. We were warmed up and moving into some vigorous Warrior flows. Having been on my feet all day long, my quads whimpered for mercy as I bent deeper into Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose). Ok, true, maybe my alignment got a [...]

Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 5002017-05-01T16:26:03-04:00Categories: Yoga Classes|Tags: a mentor to me, alignment got a little sloppy, ideal of non-attachment, let my frustration go, walking out of yoga class|1 Comment

Teaching Balancing Holiday Yoga Classes: Tree Pose

As they stand in Tree Pose, remind them to gaze at a steady point several feet in front of them. By holding a steady drishti, or gazing point, they will be more able to balance in Vrikshasana. The primary work in Tree Pose is to continue to elongate the spine by rooting down into the earth, in order to expand more fully towards the sky. In addition, by gently pressing the foot against the standing leg, your students will feel the hip-opening effect of this balancing Yoga posture.

Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 5002017-01-17T19:11:06-05:00Categories: How to Teach Yoga, Teaching Yoga, YOGA TEACHING|Tags: back seat to other activities, balance in Vrikshasana, simple breathing exercise, students and teachers often find, symptoms of depression, teaching yoga|0 Comments

Yoga Studios Policies for Preventing Harassment

The yoga studio should be a place to focus solely on the practice. By ensuring the space remains quiet and contemplative, you can reduce harassment complaints. Make sure students know that they should not bring loud or disruptive devices into the studio. This means no cell phones, tablets, or MP3 players. To ensure your students remember this rule, post signs outside the studio for them to see upon entrance. If a student is being disruptive, use gentle reminders to ensure the studio stays a comforting and meditative space.

Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 5002019-08-27T12:45:40-04:00Categories: Yoga School, Yoga Studio Manager|Tags: adjust their students, alternatives to physical adjustments, appropriate for the classroom, harassment issue does occur, preventativ