How to Choose a Yoga Class: Getting Started

by D'Vine Yoga Center Transforming Lives

Encouraging yoga – where and who. Yoga is being taught in yoga studios, hospitals, schools, businesses, churches, athletic clubs and community centers and has become fashionable both the younger and older generations. Classes are often offered to people who are fit also on people who are physically ill. It's especially attractive to “boomers” who want to be active but are not any longer curious about exercises that jar the bones, muscles and joints.

HOW TO START:
It is best to join a yoga class to urge off to a good start. Make sure to pick a professional teacher and a category that fits your needs. Ask what yoga props could also be needed. Props may include a yoga mat, meditation pillow, block, strap, foam arch, blanket, etc.

SELECTING A YOGA TEACHER:

The Yoga Alliance has identified minimum training standards for teachers and has registered them at the 200 and 500-hour levels. Certification courses exist for yoga teachers. Unfortunately, these courses have different standards and a few are better than others. Here are some recommendations to think about when choosing an instructor for yourself or to teach a class for clients.

1. What are his/her qualifications?

2. How long has she/he been teaching?

3. Is she/he registered? Certified? When? By whom? Length of training?

4. Does she/he practice what s/he preaches? an honest role model?

5. Who are his/her references?

6. Are classes gentle or vigorous?

7. Is emphasis placed on physical alignment? Meditation? Philosophy and spirituality? Geared toward special populations?

8. What is the class format?

In summary, Yoga is considered the “original wellness program” because it incorporates such a lot of principles and practices found in wellness and mind/body programs today. Yoga will be enjoyed throughout a lifetime by a good range of individuals.

If you want to become a certified yoga teacher or strengthen your practices, you have to join D'VINE YOGA CENTER- Yoga School in Rishikesh.