About Yoga: Is Yoga Teacher Training for You?

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Many yoga students who have practiced seriously for several years start to think about becoming yoga teachers, especially those who are dissatisfied with their current careers. Let's take a look at what is involved in becoming a yoga teacher and explore if it makes sense for you. Yoga Teacher Training What to expect from yoga teacher training programs, including evaluating your readiness, typical curriculum, time commitment, and cost. See More About:  yoga career  advanced yoga  yoga teachers Changing Your Career to Yoga Teacher Seems like lots of yoga stories in the media feature a former lawyer/international banker/business executive who has traded a soulless life in the fast lane for a more fulfilling career as a yoga teacher. It's a risky move, so if this story line could be lifted from your biography, let us know how it worked out. See More About:  share your story  yoga teachers  yoga career The Yoga Alliance You often see references to yoga teachers or studios being Yoga Alliance certified. This is a misconception, as the Yoga Alliance does not certify teachers, but rather registers teacher training programs that meet its minimum standards. See More About:  yoga teachers  yoga vocabulary  Pose of the Week - Tree Pose - Vrksasana I think that I shall never see a pose as lovely as tree! (With apologies to poet Joyce Kilmer for mangling his poem and changing the context completely.) Nonetheless, I do like tree pose. It's one of those that you struggle with at first and then slowly gain control. But what I really like is that sometimes even the most advanced yogis can be blown out of tree by a tiny puff of undetectable wind, hopefully with a smile and a shake of the head in disbelief. Way to keep things unpredictable, tree See More About:  balances  standing poses  beginning poses Yoga Ads Yoga Classes Yoga Meditation Yoga Teacher Courses Yoga Retreats Yoga Pilates Featured Articles Lifestyle Yoga Breathing Exercises - Pranayama Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy Yoga Meditation, Philosophy, and Ayurveda Advanced Yoga Yoga Glossary   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses 30-Day Quick Start Yoga Guide Advertisement