As part of this exercise, I attended a vinyasa flow class. Normally I am drawn to vinyasa classes however this class turned into a cautionary tale rather than a source of enrichment. To me, it seemed like an ineffective yoga class. Observation number one. Upon retrospect, the teacher clearly overestimated the ability of the students, […]
Integrated yoga Postures Integrated yoga postures do not happen on their own. An astute yoga teacher goes beyond a route understanding of poses or scripped sequences. More than likely, they understand anatomy and physiology and how all the components of the body fit together. This allows them to intelligently sequence their yoga classes such that […]
This is my final letter of 2019 to share with you a commitment for 2020. I continue to expand the reach of my offerings and want to make yoga training available for everyone. As you know, yoga is beneficial in so many ways and it only seems reasonable to share it generously. Yoga, as a […]
How Do I Develop a Home Practice? In an age of unprecedented amounts of distractions, it’s no wonder that so many people struggle with having a regular home practice. How to start? Ideally you receive instruction from a qualified teacher who gives a specific method and guidance based on your particular psycho-physiological constitution. Pranayama (breathing […]
What does it take to be a yoga teacher training student? Yoga teacher training is a significant undertaking for every student. And one should be aware of the demands and expectations in advance. Enter the Unknown – Some, if not much, of the content in this program may be new to you. The content might […]
Reasons To Do A Yoga Teacher Training No matter what program you decide to go with (ours or another), a yoga teacher training costs a lot of money, takes a lot of time and asks a lot of you personally. There are many reasons to never take one up. In my view, there are also […]
Our first yoga teacher training began in 2003. And since that time I have worked with hundreds of students who come for two basic reasons. They either want to teach or to deepen their yoga practice. Be Inquisitive & Expand Your Options Mainstream yoga focuses on the postures. However, the potential scope of yoga is far […]
There are lots of yoga trainings in Denver. Each with its own approach and clientele. Here is a traits of yoga teacher training students that resonate with us. And, in full disclosure, the qualities that don’t. Yoga is not a fad for you. You want to teach yoga (formally or informally). You know that life […]
It’s always fascinating to hear how people got into yoga. For some the process was quite gradual. For others it was a more immediate and affirmative knowing. “I did not even know it was possible to feel this way!?” For others the road to yoga may have been more rocky and could generally be classified into […]
Who are the best yoga teacher training students for DYU’s program? Here is a robust list of the student qualities that most resonate with us. And, in full disclosure, the qualities that don’t make for a good match. You are the kind of person who…. Doesn’t see yoga as a fad, hell bent on nailing handstand […]