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Yogic Chakra Guide

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Yoga and the Pelvis: Beyond Mula Bandha

Backbends, Blog

Yoga and the Pelvis: Beyond Mula Bandha Let’s just admit it: on a cultural level, we are wildly dysfunctional about all things pelvis. We have near-epidemic urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fertility and birthing challenges,…

Yoga Stories: Rosie’s Story

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“I am old- I turn 55 in April. I started practicing Yoga when I was 14. The nuns asked my parents to have me see a doctor about putting me on meds for my hyperactivity. I was in a very small private Catholic school in Coconut Grove,…

Hot Yoga 101

Blog, Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training

Hot Yoga 101 Some Like it Hot, Some Not. Hot yoga classes are one of the most popular styles of yoga in the U.S. today. Without debate, those that like hot yoga, really like hot yoga. Hot yoga isn't everyone's favorite, however. Whether…

Confidence-Building Lessons for Your First Yoga Class

Yoga Teacher Training

Confidence-Building Lessons for Your First Yoga Class Once you’ve finished your yoga instructor training, you must tell yourself you’re ready to actually lead a class. Your training at Asheville Yoga Center has prepared you for this moment.…

The Components of Yoga Teacher Certification

Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training

The Components of Yoga Teacher Certification When you begin your path toward becoming a yoga teacher, you may find that a variety of the requirements test your body, mind and spirit. Yoga teacher training will push you to the edge of your abilities.…

Teach Yoga While Attending College

Blog, Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training

Teach Yoga While Attending College Yoga is a path to find your true self and to honor that journey in your life. As you know, yoga teacher trainings can help you strengthen and deepen your yoga practice, delve into your bliss and discover…

Winter Wellness with Ayurveda

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Winter Wellness with Ayurveda Yoga and Ayurveda are considered to be sister sciences. These ancient traditions developed over a period of thousands of years and provide models for self-care and optimal well being. Ayurveda uses three "doshas"—Vata,…

Focus & Communication — Two Skills a Yoga Teacher Needs

Blog, Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training

Focus & Communication — Two Skills a Yoga Teacher Needs In the universe of skills you need to develop during your yoga instructor training, two of the most vital are: learning how to focus and learning how to communicate effectively.…

How Do You Become a Yoga Instructor When You’re Over 50?

Blog, Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training

How Do You Become a Yoga Instructor When You’re Over 50? The easiest answer is to practice every day, increase your knowledge of yoga, challenge yourself to go deeper into your practice and take the required courses to earn your certification.…

Choosing to Become a Yoga Teacher

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Valuable Tips for Becoming a Yoga Teacher What brings people to the practice of yoga are often deeply personal issues. As a Yoga teacher, to be able to handle the variety of students, in all their shapes and sizes as well as expectations,…

What Yoga Teacher Certification Means

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