| The more we know, the more we realize how much | | | | Even when we have a deep passion for Yoga, we |
| more there is to learn. In Yoga, and in life, each day | | | | must realize that independent study is not a race. Not |
| is a new lesson. Some interns think that, the material | | | | everyone can study for seven hours per week. |
| they learn in a 200 hour Yoga teacher training will be | | | | Some will study more, but most will study less. It is |
| the "end all" to their education. | | | | best to set a steady pace and enjoy life along the |
| After a month into teaching, most of us of us | | | | way. |
| develop a method for expanding our continuing | | | | 4. Reflect back on your progress. It is easy to start |
| education. The following five tips will help any Yoga | | | | a journey, but many can become discouraged along |
| teacher gradually reach maximum potential, while living | | | | the path. Stop to think about how much you have |
| a multi-faceted life. | | | | accomplished. If we invest just four hours of study |
| 1. Determine your exact direction. This may depend | | | | per week, we have 52 hours of study after three |
| on the needs of your students or your own quest | | | | months. Your own continuing education program is a |
| for personal growth. Whether you are considering | | | | big help to students who depend on your knowledge. |
| training toward the 500 hour level, or becoming a | | | | 5. Make continuing education a regular part of life. |
| Yoga teacher specialist, you want to draw up a plan | | | | Education, in a subject that we find fascinating, is |
| to stay on course - without getting "side tracked." | | | | stimulating, and makes life worth living. As Yoga |
| 2. Move forward with purpose. Do you think you can | | | | teachers, we realize that we are students for life. |
| make a habit of studying Yoga for one hour per | | | | There are many benefits that come with a Yoga |
| day? It seems reasonable enough. Imagine how much | | | | teaching position. The lifestyle is healthy. The |
| you could learn in one year. After one year, you will | | | | continuing education stimulates your mind. Your |
| have 365 hours of independent study - in a direction | | | | students adopt a less stressful lifestyle. You feel the |
| that you can apply toward your student's needs, | | | | rewards of watching your students improve their |
| your personal growth, or both. | | | | lives. |
| 3. Take a realistic look at the pace of your progress. | | | | |