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In india, the home of Yoga, there has recently arisen a huge popularity for Yoga. organizations such as "Art of Living" (which also exists in USA and numerous other countries), which teach basic yoga lessons and breathing exercises, charge as much as thousand rupees for a week's class which is considered quite considerable.

Among the western nations, USA has also taken to Yoga in a big way, mainly due to its contribution to the general well being of the body. The Yogi teachers are paid variably in different parts of the country. In New york for example, the teachers are paid a basic of $35 per hour for the classes and ...more

The Qualities of a Great Yoga Teacher

... at the local community center for long enough to absorb a good foundation, or paid lots of money to attend every certification program and yoga retreat available, they both are valid paths to teaching. How qualified they are depends on the individuals natural talent, the time they spent training, and how qualified their teachers were.

2.Character and Motivation
This might be even more important than point 1 above. With the very best of credentials, if the person you are considering as a teacher has alterior motives outside of helping people advance both as students of yoga, and on their journey towards (yes, I am going to say it) enlightenment, then it could be a red flag.

Now, I am not claiming that yoga teachers should only teach from the goodness of their heart with no eye towards creating a viable business and livelihood for themselves with their teaching endeavors. What I am saying is, if their motivation is inappropriately slanted towards personal gain (whether financial, sexual, or otherwise) or if they are overly obsessed with a power dynamic associated with being in the role of a teacher, then you would have a problem.

As ironic and unfortunate as it is, although yoga is a spiritual as well as physical path towards health and well-being, by its very nature, it is susceptible to misuse or even abuse. We have all heard stories of organizations that seemingly start out with the best intentions and then end up in the news being accused of cult-like practices.

As much as I am not trying to scare anyone with this discussion, I am simply saying, take your time and do your research. Talk to some students, and attend at least one class...more

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Wheel

...same may not hold for other people. There are many health conditions in which it is suggested that Wheel posture is not recommended.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Wheel:

1) Any person with weak wrists should not attempt this powerful pose.

2) In case of back injury avoid this posture.

3) During pregnancy this asana is not to be performed.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Yoga For Good Health

...t affects all the systems of the body, making an individual healthy, energetic, sharp, focused and peaceful. Many common diseases and physical ailments can be treated through regular practice of yogic postures.

Yoga and health are inextricably linked in the Hindu way of life. People are mainly drawn to this practice for its health benefits. It arrests aging and brings harmony and balance in the body and mind - both externally and internally. It is also not difficult to learn, and flexible enough to be practiced by anyone at all stages of life.<...more