About Yoga: Back to Yoga School

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga As the summer ends, students everywhere are headed back to the classroom. If the advent of fall has you nostalgic for your academic days, maybe it's time to go back to yoga school. Here's a look at what you can expect from a yoga teacher training program and your prospects for making a living as a yoga teacher. Yoga Teacher Training A lot of yoga students who have become committed to their practices entertain thoughts of becoming a yoga teacher, or of deepening their knowledge with teacher training program. Here's what to expect, including the topics that are usually covered, the time commitment, and the cost. Search Related Topics:  yoga career  advanced yoga  yoga teachers Stories of Career Change to Yoga Teacher Seems like lots of yoga stories in the media feature a former lawyer/international banker/business executive who has traded a soulless life in the fast lane for a more fulfilling career as a yoga teacher. Our readers weighed in with their own stories on this topic. Search Related Topics:  share your story  yoga teachers  yoga career What is the Yoga Alliance? You often see references to yoga teachers or studios being Yoga Alliance certified. This is a misconception, as the Yoga Alliance does not certify teachers, but rather registers teacher-training programs that meet its minimum standards. Search Related Topics:  yoga teachers  yoga vocabulary  Pose of the Week - Hands and Knees Balance Variation A new (to me) version of the classic hands and knees balance is this week's featured pose. After you arrive in the pose as pictured here, move your left arm 90 degrees to the left so that your arm is now perpendicular to your torso. Move your right leg 90 degrees to the right so that your leg is also perpendicular to your torso. Try to keep your leg level with your pelvis and maintain your balance. Search Related Topics:  balances  hands and knees  beginning poses Related Searches Beginner Yoga Poses Yoga Styles Yoga Instructor Jobs Beginning Yoga Yoga for You Featured Articles Yoga Frequently Asked Questions Beginning Yoga Practice An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos Yoga Clothing and Equipment   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga and Weight Loss Yoga Tips Sun Salutation - Step by Step   Follow me on: Advertisement