...Lately, there has been a lot of confusion as to what credentials are needed to teach Yoga. There have been some recent changes within the certifying bodies who train Yoga teachers. Here are some of the most common questions and answers in regard to Yoga credentials and regulations.

Why should a Yoga teacher be certified? What about established Yoga teachers who dont have a diploma? What is the right Yoga credential to have? When should I become a Registered Yoga teacher? Who regulates Yoga?

In many parts of the world Yoga teacher credentialing is a new phenomenon. Yoga teachers had very small groups of loyal students and Yoga was not a mainstream activity. This same lack of credentialing still occurs within Tai Chi and some of the chinese martial arts. The belief among some traditional Yogis has been that credentials would l...more

Yoga stories - The Yoga Energy Arose In Me And Asked Me What I Wanted

...we never actually talked before. She sat down next to me and we chatted the entire 45 minutes back home until my station stop.

Because of the energy that arose in me, and because my wish was fulfilled, I was swimming with gratitude and awe. And I was filled with the recognition that I was connected to a larger scheme of things that normally did not reveal itself. This scheme of things knew me and was taking care of me. I was connected....more

Yoga and Mental Self-Reconciliation

... miracle cure for depression, but Yoga practice has no harmful side effects when practiced safely. This is why you should choose a Yoga teacher carefully.

Your Yoga teacher is a knowledgeable guide to many avenues of health. A Yoga teacher is not just another exercise instructor, but someone who has in depth knowledge of holistic health.

What about mental and spiritual health? How can you learn about this aspect of Yoga? Many Yoga studios do not have classes for this need. This is why you have to shop around, and you may only be able to get private sessions for this type of Yoga training or Yo...more

Teaching hatha Yoga: Don't Forget Beginners

...Some Yoga teachers forget the need for instruction at the beginner level. Recently, I have been guilty of that, as well. Many of your Yoga classes should still be geared toward beginners.

Our wellness center has just relocated to Attleboro, Massachusetts, with more focus on our Yoga teacher training program. We plan on having diversified Yoga classes for the public. However, before we have officially opened the door, we have more beginners than we have space for.

Although I have an entourage of on-site Yoga teacher interns, and had envisioned creating a learning center for teachers, the demand for beginner classes was far beyond my expectations....more

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