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...y the larger ones, know the harsh reality of paying for accidents or repetitive motion injuries. Most companies have also experienced a dip in production due to increased absenteeism. So, the bottom line is that Yoga training offers many solutions for companies, which want to take action.

What should Yoga teachers mention in their brochures, letters, post cards, faxes, Email, and flyers? If you are sending anything electronically, please make sure you have permission. With that said, Yoga training offers businesses solutions such as: Improved physical balance, flexibility, coordination, awareness, self-discipline, goal setting skills, and how to effectively use your body for leverage without causing injury. As a Yoga teacher, you could offer a short-term Yoga workshop for injury prevention, as an introductory program to get your foot in the door.

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More Communication Skills for Yoga teachers

...When Yoga teachers gather in a workshop to hear a lecture about communication - what is the first topic that comes to mind? Is it cueing skills, voice inflection, or when to ask a student for permission to assist? Those are important issues for anyone who teaches Yoga, but lets take a look at many more areas that could use some work.

Communication is a two way street. How can we exchange ideas if students are made to feel stupid for asking questions? Granted, Yoga classes cannot operate like an open forum, if you have a lesson plan in mind, but a student who is experiencing pain should not have to feel ...more

mantra, Japa, and Yogic Affirmation Methods for Anxiety relief

...Lets look at practicing Yoga off the mat, in order to establish control of your thoughts. Anxiety is a strong feeling of apprehension, which needs constant supervision by you. At the same time, anxiety is, most often, not reality.

Our feelings and fears cannot be allowed to take charge of our minds. Since anxiety stems from within the mind, Yoga is a valuable practice for centering ourselves. Allowing anxiety to take control will leave us par...more

Tips for Yoga teachers

...Developing Your Skills as a Yoga Teacher

No matter what style of yoga you teach or intend to teach, there are many things you can do to ensure a wonderful class for both you and your students.

The following tips are just a few techniques that will help bring out the best in your class:

1) Orient your students to the class. Tell your students what to expect before the class begins.

2) Explain the benefits of specific yoga postures and breathing exercises. Studies have shown that educating students about their bodies and the effects of what they are doing, increases motivation.

3) Practice effective communication skills. Teaching yoga is different than speaking with a friend or teaching an individual. It's important to be clear and concise - using to...more

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