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What should a teacher of Hatha Yoga? Part 1
Most times, the future teachers of Yoga has a strong base in Yoga, but sometimes, Related originally from the field such as martial arts, pilates, dance, gymnastics and fitness. This is fine, but be prepared for a "learning curve" and not wait to learn all about Yoga Yoga in an intensive teacher training. Even if "locked" in an ashram for months, you must realize learning that yoga is a life long journey and not a race.
Now, if you come from a related field – has a lot more mental work to make a student long-term time Yoga. Hatha Yoga is a physical form of yoga, but being athletic is not as important as the knowledge a yoga teacher should possess. So, what should know to become a yoga teacher? Below is a list of what a Hatha Yoga teacher should know to succeed in teaching yoga.
Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology should always be covered during a session of yoga teacher training. Student safety is an issue of Yoga especially important for those who will be teaching yoga. Students are always physically different, and the practice of Hatha Yoga can be done to adapt to any person – regardless of age or physical ability. Anyone who wants to teach yoga should have a thorough understanding of how the physical body works.
Asanas are postures held during yoga practice. Hatha yoga teachers need not have knowledge of hundreds of asanas to teach a Yoga class, but they must be very familiar with 26 to 100 different yoga postures – depending on the style of yoga. Yoga teachers should be able to design a lesson plan using these positions, their variations, and many other aspects of teaching Hatha Yoga.
Yoga teachers should know how to Asana modifications to their students. Sometimes this may be advised Yoga student to use a block, strap, strengthen, chair, ball, blanket, or other accessories for proper alignment and safety. Other times, it could be giving a student of yoga an alternative variant of an Asana.
Yoga teachers should be familiar with contraindications for Asanas, warning that can be related to a specific yoga posture. This is very important when working with students of yoga who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have a specific disease.
Yoga teachers should take time to become familiar with each student and his health in particular. This means that research health conditions for students of yoga and staying on top of their own learning. After becoming familiar with a disease, learn how you can help but never give medical advice.
No yoga teacher should never place a student at risk. The body of a student of Yoga can not be forced into a position that Yoga teacher feels is correct. In contrast, the body is gently guided to their natural limits, no pain and little discomfort.
Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
About the Author
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995.
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