...I am often asked by beginners about how to evaluate a Yoga Teacher?

The following is the CALM check list. These factors are basic criteria that your Yoga Instructor should meet before you continue on to a second Yoga class.

CALM gets it name from four main factors: Communication, Assist, listen, and Modification. For the right Yoga teacher, you should be answering with a yes to all questions.

Communication: Does your Yoga teacher talk to you, and other students, in a manner of mutual respect? Can you ask a question during class time?

Does your teacher show compassion for you and other students? Does your Yoga teacher take the time to lead you through a guided meditation or relaxation? Meditation and relaxation are major aspects of Yoga practice.

There are Yoga teachers who just want to get "their workout" done. Beware of Yoga teachers, who ...more

The Truth About Options for Yoga Teachers, Part 4

...others. This is a Yoga teaching position which demands that you learn about ailments, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and physiology, on a steady basis. Continuing education is a very important part of a chair Yoga teachers job.

As the Baby Boom generation ages, this spells out job security for Yoga instructors who wish to specialize in chair Yoga. There is no better time than right now to get started, and chair Yoga will continue to be in need for decades to come. Unfortunately, I do not have enough time for the demand for all of the chair Yoga classes in my little corner of Rhode Island.

In the past, I have trained Yoga teache...more

Controversy In Texas! Yoga Or Pilates?

...ates exercises is to strengthen your abdominal muscles, improve posture, stabilize and lengthen the spine, improve balance and overall strength. Pilates gives you a longer, leaner body.

And unlike many other training programs, Pilates works the whole body, emphasizing control, precision and concentration for both the mind and the body. The movements are not performed rapidly nor are they excessively repetitive. Instead, the focus is on quality, not quantity. The abdominal muscles, lower back and buttocks serve as the center of all movement, allowing the rest of the body to move freely. This focus on core stabilization makes one stronger from the inside out.

The low-impact nature of Pilates makes it ideal for Texans injury prevention and rehabilitation. Its six principles concentration, control, centering, breathing, flow and precision train the body to move efficiently, with minimal impact. The balance between strength and flexibility creates a healthy,

vigorous and symmetrical workout for all muscle groups, resulting in a leaner, more balanced and stronger body.

Now that you know a little about both techniques, you should take your r...more

Kids Yoga: A Solution to Global Obesity in Children

...s had. Many children are shifted from school to day care, while both parents are working extra hours to support the family. Many of todays meals are composed of processed foods -whether they are store-bought, or bought for takeout, from a restaurant.

Physical education has suffered serious cutbacks since the Cold War ended. Back in the 1970s, and before, children ran and played outside more often.

The Yoga lifestyle helps parents and children manage diet in a very busy and stressful world. If you are conscious of it, there are wiser food choices, even from restaurants. When children practice Yoga, they become much more aware of their diet, posture, activities, and daily exercise routine.

Educators, doctors, Y...more

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