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Five Reasons Why You Should Not be a Yoga Teacher
Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Truthfully, there are no reasons why any of us cannot be, or do,
what we want, as long as you are not hurting anyone. You should
always strive to be the best you can be. However, you may find
that many people create obstacles, in front of themselves, to
avoid success.
This is truly ironic that we hold ourselves back from making
achievements, and teaching Yoga is just one of many goals that
are not fully realized. Below is a list of common reasons why
many good Yoga practitioners do not pursue their goal of
becoming a Yoga instructor.
"I am too old to teach Yoga."
Actually, age is not a factor. There are many styles of Yoga;
and the most common, outside of India, is Hatha Yoga and its
many sub-styles. Although Hatha Yoga is the Union of physical
mastery, it has many gentle and vigorous styles.
There is a need for mature, passionate, safety conscious, and
gentle Yoga teachers. The world's population is aging and Yoga
students are living longer. Who would have thought that
hospitals and religious centers would seek out Yoga teachers ten
or twenty years ago?
Therefore, Yoga is becoming readily accepted by mainstream
society and does not have to apply to any one particular
religious group. Some of the old barriers that prevented the
masses from being exposed to Yoga are gone.
"Dancers, Martial Artists, and Gymnasts perform better Yoga
asanas than I can."
Yoga is not dance, martial arts, or gymnastics. This is not to
take away the importance of any of the above-mentioned arts.
After all, I am a martial artist, and I was originally
introduced to Yoga in a martial arts setting.
Being a little more flexible than the average person is a gift.
However, it doesn't serve as a top priority for teaching Yoga.
The best Yoga teachers are those who can communicate, and those
teachers usually have to struggle to excel at Yoga.
Yoga teachers who are naturally flexible think that everyone
else should be, as well. This is not always the case, as there
are skeletal limitations within some Yoga students. This is not
to say that they cannot increase, or improve, their flexibility,
but each person's body is unique.
"Teaching Yoga costs too much money."
This is true in some cases; however, you can shop around for the
best course at the most affordable price. Some onsite Yoga
training facilities have Seva Programs, where you can work for
partial tuition. This is much like a college, where there are
scholarships for students who perform tasks around the campus.
There are also a variety of Yoga correspondence courses, which
allow flexible study hours, little or no travel, and no extra
expenses. My wellness center offers such a Yoga course, and we
have interns and graduates worldwide.
"I only want to teach Yoga to a few students and I don't want to
go into the Yoga business."
Many Yoga practitioners feel this way and that's fine. This is
not a problem because if you are teaching a few friends, as a
hobby, it is not necessary to go through the certification
process.
If your circle of friends starts to expand, it would be wise to
get some type of liability coverage. There are a number of
liability insurance programs to choose. You could purchase a
sports, Yoga, or home liability policy to cover your specific
needs.
You should also learn as much as you can about safety, anatomy,
physiology, and kinesiology. The reason I mention this is so
that you do not hurt your Yoga students. The compassion and
knowledge to become a safe Yoga instructor is very important.
"I have a good paying job and teaching Yoga may not support my
family."
Like all start up small businesses Yoga cannot offer "instant
bundles of cash." You would want to build your business as an
independent contractor first. In our Yoga teacher course, you
will find 16 ways to grow your business, with little or no
overhead. When you build up enough accounts, the decision, as to
whether or not to open your own independent Yoga studio, will be
clear.
This has been a radical job change for all of us, who go into
teaching Yoga full time, but you do not have to take any sudden
or financial risks. Growing your own Yoga business can start on
a part time basis and later develop into full time, if you get
the right guidance and take the proper steps.
Bear in mind that the business and marketing information in our
Yoga course is current and "field tested." This information is
specific to Yoga instructors and contains successful methods
used, with regard to return on investment.
Right now, there are a lot of Yoga studios that "flounder"
economically, because the owners have insufficient business or
marketing skills. Within this kind of climate, it is not hard to
get your market share of Yoga students within your geographic
area.
Lastly, there are so many reasons to avoid progress, you could
create a book of excuses, but the reason to succeed at anything
is your passion. If you are passionate, safe, and knowledgeable
about Yoga, this is an excellent starting point for anyone who
wants to become a Yoga teacher.
© Copyright 2005 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
About the author:
Paul Jerard is the director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in
RI. He's a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He
teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness. He wrote: Is Running a
Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students wanting to be a
Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
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