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As a yoga teacher who is currently on sabbatical, the feedback or actually complaints I hear most are about yoga teachers. The truth is good teachers are hard to find. Many yoga teachers are teaching part-time, in my opinion this is a big piece of the “problem”.
Granted, yoga teaching is not a high-paying gig unless you are nationally or internationally known. Even at that- you are usually required to tour constantly. Unless you have a supporting spouse or family behind you; it’s tough.
In my opinion you are hard pressed to be the best yoga teacher you can be if you are not constantly working on your craft. This means doing yoga, studying yoga, training as a teacher full time. Makes sense, right? Yoga Students think of this: As a full time teacher trying to make ends meet you often have to teach at several different gyms and studios to obtain enough classes. This can be frustrating to students who find a teacher they like only to discover they are teaching “in their area” only once or twice a wwek. This situation makes it very difficult for the teacher to develop relationships and create a following. Students want to see the same face in the front of the room- and it makes sense... the more experience a teacher has watching YOUR body do yoga, the better she will be at assisting you in class.
So what is the answer? Yoga students, be patient, be self-aware, study yoga in magazines and yoga books. Seek out the best teachers for you by experiencing many different styles and studios. Yoga teachers; be patient be self-aware, study yoga in magazines and yoga books. Most importantly teachers and students, please remember every BODY is different every day is different. Make the best of what you have, who you are with and where you are. We are all in this for yoga’s sweet benefits.
For more info: email darla yogadarla@gmail.com
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