How Much Do Yoga Teachers Earn
How much do yoga teachers earn? How much do yoga instructors make? If you are asking the question, then you are probably trying to decide if becoming a yoga teacher is worth it financially. Will you be able to pay your bills and eat while you are sharing bliss with the world? Consider this to…
How to Become a Yoga Teacher
You’ve decided you want to become a yoga teacher, or you’re investigating the possibility and want to know what’s involved. You’ve come to the right place. Quick note, this piece is not about whether it’s a good idea or not for you to take a teacher training program. For more on the reasons people specifically…
What is Power Yoga? And why should you care?
Power Yoga. Even if you never heard of it, odds are it’s affecting the way you think about and practice yoga. Why? Because it’s popular and athletic—the very definition of modern yoga. It’s worth understanding Power Yoga because even though it’s one of the most prolific forms of yoga in the United States, it can…
What is Vinyasa Yoga?
Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. Commonly referred to as “flow” yoga, it is sometimes confused with “power yoga“. Vinyasa classes offer a variety of postures and no two classes are ever alike. The opposite would be “fixed forms”…
How Yoga Can Make Your Life Better in 30 Days
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu. Today we’re going to reveal the one thing you need to know to tap into the hidden power of yoga. Use this, and you supercharge yoga’s ability to make your life better in 30 days. We’ll also explore the common obstacles in doing…
The Real Work of Yoga
To many, yoga seems like a physical endeavor. We do yoga postures, sun salutations and all things hamstring related. It’s easy to see how someone would get the idea that yoga is about the physical. Couple that with our culture of fitness and approach to movement which involves personal bests and winning. We love to…
Three Ways Yoga Makes You Stronger
There’s a common misperception of yoga as a practice for flexibility. Rarely do the terms yoga and strength training come up together. However, they should because yoga is a wonderful practice to get stronger, and not just physically. There are at least three ways yoga makes you stronger, and we’ll address all three, physical, mental…
The One Thing Great Yoga Teachers Do
What does being a great yoga teacher look like? There are as many answers to that as there are people taking yoga classes. Google “What Makes a Great Teacher,” and you get lists of things that great yoga teachers do, such as, “introduces themselves to new students,” or qualities they have that are reminiscent of…
The Meaning of Yoga
Quick, picture yoga Thanks for playing along. What did you come up with? I’m betting you chose either a yoga pose or pants. It always comes back to pants. Now imagine you are “doing yoga?” Where are you and what are you doing? Again, a yoga posture was probably involved, and a “yoga mat,” and…
Recommended Beginning Yoga Schedule
You’ve made the decision that now is the time to start yoga. That’s amazing because the benefits of yoga are many. Yoga can help you do everything from ease your back pain to get into incredible shape. Plus, it’s low impact. Now for a few details such as how to choose a yoga…