What to Expect at an Ashram
An Ashram is a place for practicing Yoga, Meditation and other spiritual practices to evolve and grow spiritually. Ashrams are typically set outside a village or town in a quiet and peaceful area. They consist of only basic facilities with living quarters, dining hall, Yoga hall, library and gardens.
Which Yoga Style Is Best for You? Hatha Yoga vs Vinyasa​ vs Yin
With its rising popularity, yoga is gaining new followers. Many join the yoga movement to increase their cardiovascular fitness, but also to increase overall well being. For the fitness freaks among us, yoga might still appear to be too gentle to challenge them. However, it actually depends greatly on the types of yoga that you practice.
6 Things You Should Know About Being A Yoga Teacher
Transitioning from being a yoga student to a yoga teacher can raise many concerns and questions. In this blog, I share the difference between a teacher and an instructor, making a career from yoga, how advanced your practice should be and more.
How to Choose the Best Yoga Teacher Training for You
You’ve decided you want to become a yoga teacher, but there are so many yoga teacher trainings to choose from. How do you choose the best one? Learn the right questions to ask yourself to make the best choice.
What’s the Difference Between a 200-, 300- & 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course?
There is some confusion regarding the difference between 200-hour, 300-hour and 500-hour teacher training courses. Like can you follow a 300-hour yoga teacher training before doing a 200-hour training? Find out more about each yoga teacher training course.
Can You Follow a Yoga Teacher Training when English isn’t Your First Language?
Have you been thinking about following a yoga teacher training, but aren't sure if you can follow it well as English isn't your first language? You are not the only one with this question. We get exactly this question several times a week by email. 80% of our students speak English only as a second or third language.
Yoga and Menstruation: Is it Safe to Practice Yoga During Menstruation?
As a yoga teacher, you will often be asked if it is okay to practice yoga during mensuration. Many students have been taught that practicing inversion during period is unhealthy and unsafe, and that it should be strictly avoided. And likewise there are many teachers who say that inverting during menstruation is no problem at all.
Yoga and Epilepsy – What a Yoga Teacher Should Know
At least 50 million people live with epilepsy, a condition characterised by uncontrolled seizures. Yoga for epilepsy may not be commonly known, but research found that yoga can help prevent and relieve seizures. Find out how this works and 8 calming poses.
Yoga for Diabetes – Can Yoga Help to Control & Cure Diabetes?
Diabetes affects the body's blood sugar and insulin levels. Yoga can help manage diabetes better and minimise the risk of other complications. Learn more about how yoga helps with diabetes management—including a yoga sequence for diabetic patients.
12 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Teach Yoga in India
Yoga began in India about 10,000 years ago. It is the birthplace of yoga, and if that's not a good enough reason for you to do your yoga teacher training in India, I have 12 more reasons. Read to find out more!
