| When choosing a yoga teacher, it's important to | | | | teacher that is dedicated will practice yoga on their |
| determine what yoga style you are most | | | | own as well. Typically a good teacher will practice |
| comfortable with. Think about what you plan to gain | | | | yoga about 3 to 4 times a week. |
| from your yoga class. Are you looking for a more | | | | How long have they been practicing yoga? - Yoga |
| vigorous class that builds strength, or a more gentle | | | | teachers will a good amount of experience will be |
| class that will help you to relax? Is meditation or | | | | able to help their students the most. Three years is |
| spiritual focus important to you? Is yoga only part of | | | | the minimum experience they should have. They |
| your cross-training, or do you plan to use it as your | | | | should be extremely familiar with the exercises and |
| main exercise focus? You also want to take injuries | | | | routines to prevent injury to their students and to |
| or other health problems into consideration to make | | | | maximize the effectiveness of the class. |
| sure that the class you take is not too strenuous. | | | | Could your yoga teacher become a mentor? - It's |
| It's also a good idea to observe a class before | | | | important to know whether or not your teacher is |
| participating in it to get a better idea of what you will | | | | willing to spend the extra time with you. Teachers |
| be up against. Some yoga teachers and classes allow | | | | who are willing to do this tend to be more passionate |
| drop in students to come and try the class out | | | | about yoga in general and are willing to help their |
| before committing to the class. Health clubs often | | | | students become in shape and healthy. |
| have classes included within your package so you can | | | | Yoga offers a lot of variety and it's important to |
| try yoga in a familiar setting. It's a good idea to try | | | | know what you are seeking. You may find, after |
| different style classes to determine what will work | | | | trying several styles, which style you enjoy the most. |
| best for you. | | | | Take the opportunity to attend workshops and |
| It's also very important to choose your yoga teacher | | | | seminars to become more familiar with yoga. These |
| carefully. There are a few questions you can ask to | | | | can help you expand your horizons and broaden your |
| help determine what's right for you. | | | | vision. |
| Do they practice themselves and how often? - A | | | | |