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...e exhausted. Also, almost everyone should consult their doctor before attempting to begin this type of yoga.

It should be stated that there is a fundamental difference between those studios that teach Hot Yoga, and those studios that follow Choudhury's method. If you want to follow Choudhury's original poses and instructions, make sure to find a school that has been certified by him. Still, Hot Yoga will allow you to experience the basic poses involved with this practice, and it is still entirely beneficial.

Now that you know why some people call it Bikram Yoga and some people call it Hot Yoga, you can decide for yourself which path to take. Either way, you will find that this sort of yoga is soothing and cleansing, though it may not be for everyone.more

How to Teach Yoga in the Corporate Marketplace, Part 1

...Many Yoga instructors, and Yoga teacher interns, are seeking methods for reaching into the corporate sector. After all, the corporate sector is almost as alluring as a government contract. Yet, there is a mystery surrounding how Yoga teachers should enter the corporate world. Below are some of the most effective ways to establish a strong business as a Corporate Yoga Teacher.

Yoga offers many health solutions to the masses, but for the corporate world, Yoga offers solutions for accident prevention, injury prevention, employee job performance, and cutting down on sick time. Some forward thinking companies have corporate fitness centers, group fitness classes, and Yoga class...more

How to Teach Yoga in the Corporate Marketplace, Part 2

...The previously mentioned benefits of Yoga, for companies, are just the tip of the iceberg, when you consider that Yoga also teaches gradual lifestyle changes, exercise as a regular component of life, a moderate diet, anger management, and stress reducing techniques.

For most Yoga teachers, bragging does not come easy. Yet, the public cannot see the obvious benefits of Yoga, unless you point them out. When you decided to become a Yoga teacher, you also decided to educate the public about Yoga.

When Yoga instructors mention these points in their marketing materials, this becomes an offer that defines Yogas many benefits, instead of supposing that a corporate decision maker knows what Yoga is. When it comes down to it, you should be able to explain the benefits of Y...more

Teaching Hatha Yoga - Difficult Students and Fitness Centers

...What would you do if you had to substitute your Yoga class for an Aerobic Step class? What if one of the Step Aerobics students gave you a case of misplaced aggression because he or she was disappointed the Step Aerobics class was canceled?

If you are considering teaching Yoga in a fitness center, or health club; imagine the following situation. A Power Yoga teacher is called, by the fitness center she works for - to substitute her Power Yoga class for the regular Step Aerobics Class; this is her story.

This morning I substituted for another fitness class and had a woman literally scowl, once she found out that Yoga was filling in the time slot for the Step Aerobics class. She looked at me, and said, that it wasn't against me, but she just didn't see the point in stretching. "I can't loose weight by stretching. I need cardio."

I told her that she might be surprised and she m...more

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