What are a Yoga teacher’s biggest challenges? Is it the hours of Yoga teacher training? Is it the continuing education? No, education and certification can be a challenge, but it’s none of these issues that make up the biggest challenge.
The largest challenges Yoga instructors face are influencing students to independently take care of their own health and to maintain their Yoga practice. It is extremely difficult to change the way people think.
The saying, “People are creatures of habit,” is so true. If a student sat on the couch for decades, a Yoga teacher needs extraordinary powers of influence to keep that student from going back to the life of a “couch potato.” So, what can a Yoga teacher do? Here are some ideas for Yoga teachers to retain student interest.
Inspire them with your passion for Yoga. Have you ever had a low energy day? If you did, and you taught a Yoga class, you can bet your students had a feeling something was not quite right about that class. The amount of energy you bring into a class is transparent.
If you are a motivator, and you strive for excellence, you will inspire your students to be the same. The only way to lead a Yoga class is by being an inspiration. If you are anything less, you will resemble the masses who hate their jobs. I have yet to meet a Yoga teacher who does not like to teach classes. Therefore, make sure your students know how much you love Yoga.
© Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.riyoga.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive a Free Yoga e-Book: "Yoga in Practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html |
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