...There was a time when the use of the words, Yoga and business, in the same sentence, would have been considered shameful. However, when you have a Yoga studio, pay for a lease, advertising, insurance, utilities, and more - you know this is serious business. Whether you own a Yoga studio, or are an independent contractor, your money is on the line, and possibly your life savings.

Many Yoga teachers, and directors, often ask me the following questions: What is my most effective way to advertise? Who should handle the marketing? What can I do about student retention? Why does a Yoga teacher need a sales letter or business plan?

As the popularity of Yoga grows, more Yoga teachers are looking for professional advice to stream line, market effectively, and make their Yoga businesses recession proof. For some Yoga teachers, Yoga has evolved from a sideline hobby to a fulltime Yoga business. Yoga students will not be happy to train and learn with you in a closet.

As a Yoga teacher, your economic survival is at stake. With a fulltime business, of any kind, a surprising amount of overhead will follow. When you own a Yoga studio, you have to wear many hats. If you are already an established Yoga teacher, you went into te...more

Chair Yoga Case Study No More Chronic Neck Pain

...g yoga for many years. I have issues with my back and found most other classes to be strictly a physical exercise. If I couldnt achieve the perfect pose I felt as thought I wasnt doing it right.

I noticed the classes when I was seeing an acupuncturist for arthritis in my neck. I had been in constant pain for some time and was willing to try almost anything to get relief. While acupuncture offered relief, it was only temporary. When I was leaving the acupuncture office one day I noticed a group of smiling women leaving their yoga class. I thought I would feel comfortable with this group as they were close to my age. I wanted to see if my own body could fix the neck pain with help from yoga.

Within 2 months of practic...more

Yoga For Pregnant Women

...rcises will bring negative effect on both moms and babies. Here are some tips for pre-natal pregnancy Yoga practice:

1. The general yoga exercises are recommended for the first 2 months. You must consult your doctor and find very experienced Yoga teachers. With proper guidance, you can practice some yoga right into labor. If you new to yoga then you should start slowly.

2. Breathing exercises are beneficial if done twice a day. The breathing exercises provide more oxygen and energy both to the mother and the child.

3. Some yoga poses that can help a pregnant women dealing with the symptoms of pregnancy, ensuring smoother and easier delivery, and fa...more

Yoga For kids

... of playing real games such as basketball, baseball they are now opting for video games. These games are certainly exciting and thrilling but leave their body and mind less active. In the long run, it might lead to different health problems.

For this reason, many schools have included yoga as one of their subjects. This has brought about a lot of change in the student's performance. Yoga does not necessarily mean only exercises. It also teaches kids how to handle stress, improve concentration, what to eat, how to sit, and many more basic daily activities that make them better and healthier individuals.

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