You completed your teacher training and are now an official yoga instructor. Yay! While all the studying and preparation is complete, there are still a number of other steps you should take. Here are 17 important things you should do after you complete your yoga teacher training. Start a “certification” file: Make sure you keep copies of your certification, your attendance records, and a list of the completed classes and grades for each class. This is important information to have on hand … [Read more...] about 17 Things to Do After Yoga Teacher Training
80% of Top Business Leaders Meditate
80% of top business leaders meditate, at least according to entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss who has interviewed over 200 world-class performers for his weekly podcast The Tim Ferriss Show. Ferriss said that the number one common thread these top performers had in comparison to most other people is that more than 80% of them were using some form of daily meditation practice to get better results in business. Ferriss himself practices Transcendental Meditation and said, "I find that … [Read more...] about 80% of Top Business Leaders Meditate
Three Cleansing Exercises to Start Your Day Like a Yogi
As the fast pace of modern life continues to accelerate, many people in the Western world have turned to yoga for their much-needed self-care. But the typical yoga practice in the West is often distilled down to only asana, the posture-focused yoga that you see in most classes. While asana practice is an essential part of the yogic tradition, yoga is a comprehensive spiritual path that contains a slew of practices to help cultivate a balanced life. Lucky for us, some of these exercises are … [Read more...] about Three Cleansing Exercises to Start Your Day Like a Yogi
What to Expect in Your First Yoga Class
By Tieja MacLaughlin We've all been there, our first yoga class. Are you nervous? Don't be. Even the most confident of us were. First things first though – congratulations on making it this far! It takes courage to try something new, and you should be proud of yourself for stepping outside of your comfort zone. So what should you expect in your first class, and what do you need to know before stepping into a yoga studio? This list should help you out. What to Wear You don't need to be … [Read more...] about What to Expect in Your First Yoga Class
5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses That Will Open Hearts and Minds
By Sara J. Weis Love is in the air, and now is the time to let your heart shine. Yes, flowers and candy are a lovely thought for adults this season, but it is also a good time to open your heart and show acceptance and compassion for others. These heart-opening exercises are especially beneficial for kids and adults who spend the majority of their day slouched in desks at school and work or with their heads bent over screens and books. These exercises take only minutes and will help improve … [Read more...] about 5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses That Will Open Hearts and Minds
5 Meditation Practices You Need to Know About
Meditation has come a long way since it first became popular in the West during the 1960s. Some of the most popular and effective methods are now backed by scientific evidence, showcasing the benefits meditation has on the body and our mental health. While meditation has been around for ages, only recently has it become a part of popular Western culture. Currently in the modern world, there are five meditation practices that have stood the test of time. The reason for this is that they provide … [Read more...] about 5 Meditation Practices You Need to Know About
You must be logged in to post a comment.