Many gyms do not require Yoga Alliance registered teachers. In fact, many yoga teachers are fitness instructors who received their certification to teach from weekend workshops. I have attended some of these trainings and been to some of the gym classes and what I saw was alarming.
Archive for the ‘Yoga’ Category
“How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” – Response to NY Times article
January 6, 2012
Sermon – Diverse Like Me
November 12, 2011
We are looking forward to a wonderful event that comes on a Thursday in November that celebrates the fruits of the earth, good company, and gratitude…
Day 2: That’s the way it goes
November 3, 2011
“Calming body and mind, I smile. Being in the present moment, I know this is a beautiful moment.” –Thich Nat Hanh
David’s Sermon on Radical Blessing
August 24, 2011
Our two-year-old son Will’s bedtime prayers finish with a litany of “God Bless…” When we tell him to turn out the light, he says, “NO! More prayering!” When we leave, he shouts, “Wait, Mommy! God bless sandbox!”
C.R.O.P.S. in Practice
August 24, 2011
CROPS is a meta-methodology because it contains a sequential compilation of methods to use when you are feeling emotional: sadness, upset, frustration, anger, heartbreak, fear, disappointment, and so on.
Yoga therapy can help with that “Ow-ee” in your foot
August 3, 2011
“the benefits matched, and in some cases exceeded, those following physical therapy alone or surgery and rehabilitation”
Handout for Sermon on The Story of the Thief and the Mask
August 3, 2011
“The fire of disciplined practice destroys impurities and leads to mastery of the body and senses.”
– Patanjali, c. 5th century BCE
Sermon on The Story of the Thief and the Mask
August 3, 2011
“I believe that if I look at a man’s face, I can tell if he is generous, noble and good,” said the princess.
What yoga practices can help parents of kids with autism? – Part 2
July 29, 2011
What selfcare do you practice as a parent, guardian, caregiver, special educator, etc.?
Tip #6 – Why the cutesy voice? – Yoga Helps Kids with Autism
July 28, 2011
Using a baby voice to speak with a kid with developmental delays is just wrong.
