Yoga Teacher for a Day, Part 2

It is not advisable to mentally design a Yoga lesson plan during your commute. After all, with all of the things some of us have seen people do while driving, designing a lesson plan would not be as spectacular. Many Yoga teachers do listen to audio books in the car, but driving is living in the moment too. As a side note: It is wise to avoid listening to meditation or self-hypnosis CD?s while driving.

Your first destination may be a corporate fitness center, senior center, nursing home, church group, private session, assisted living complex, or teaching Yoga at your own studio.

Some Yoga teachers have a studio in their home, so there is no commute to deal with. Personally, I would rather get out of the house, to avoid stagnation, but some Yoga teachers love their home based studios and that is fine. If you are a late riser, you may elect to work with the corporate ?lunch time? crowd or at any one of the previously mentioned options.

If you teach full time, at the end of a day, you have taught, at least five, groups, or private students. Yoga teachers often do quite a bit of research in relation to ailments concerning their students, so that is an unseen part of the day, which may take place at a library, book store, or on the Internet.

Also, during the course of your day, you will have spaced your meals out. Some Yoga teachers keep small nutritional portions of balanced meals around for emergencies. For the most part you may eat healthy, but if you like chocolate it will still ?call out to you.?

The secret to enjoying a health life is moderation. If you have a craving do what you must, but do not over indulge. There is no need to when the coffee, chocolate, or wine will be there tomorrow. Many Yoga teachers do not look their age due to moderate diet, drinking plenty of water, and making physical activity an effortless part of each day.

The demand for Yoga teachers has also created a part time niche for some. There are Yoga teachers who work a full time job and teach in the evening, at noon, or in the morning. I did the same for many years. In the case of teaching Yoga during the evenings, it was a much needed break from the work day.

There are some Yoga teachers who teach at the same company they work full time for. So, now you can clearly see, making Yoga a part of your life by teaching has a variety of approaches. The varieties of ways to fit Yoga into your daily life are as diverse as the people who teach it.

? Copyright 2006 ? Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

Why is Teaching Yoga so Rewarding? Part 1

Can teaching Yoga really be that rewarding? Why do Yoga teachers love their job? Will your Yoga training open up doors for your dream job? Let?s look at some of these questions and see how you can make your dream job become a reality. Even if you have no desire to teach Yoga, the practice of Yoga can be your gateway to satisfaction, fulfillment, achievement, and a successful life.

Is teaching Yoga classes really a rewarding occupation? After the first student comes up and thanks you for class - that is only the beginning. Some Yoga students have pre-existing ailments and pain. Yoga cannot promise a cure for any ailment, but Yoga can offer less pain, pain management, and sometimes, pain goes away altogether. Your students will definitely tell you what Yoga does for them.

The gratification of helping others, on a daily basis, is spontaneous. This cultivates positive energy from within the core of your inner being. You give the gift of Yoga, but you share positive energy, and usually walk away with more energy than you had before you taught a Yoga class.

Being able to make your own hours is a priceless benefit for Yoga teachers. You do not have to be in traffic during peak times. You choose the time and place you want to work. If you want to teach Yoga in the morning at a corporate fitness center, senior center, health club, or teach a private Yoga session, you can choose the best option for your schedule and ?pocket book.?

As a Yoga teacher, you are a perennial student for life. You must pursue knowledge every day, for the safety of your students, to enhance your Yoga teaching practice, and to improve the lives of all those who learn from you.

Teaching any style of Yoga is akin to practicing Jnana Yoga, (Union through knowledge), even if you are a Hatha Yoga teacher. How can I state this? Yoga knowledge is infinite and the pursuit of Yogic knowledge is a daily task. Continuing education is an integral part of every Yoga teacher?s life.

Otherwise, Yoga instructors will become stale and unsafe in our teaching methods. You see, Yoga is an evolving system of health maintenance, where ?nothing is carved in stone.? Therefore, we must learn and share the latest methods for a safe Yoga class.

? Copyright 2006 ? Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html