Yoga teacher training programs, possibly compatible with Bikram yoga?
April 1, 2009 10:12 AM Subscribe
What are some yoga training programs or traditions that might be compatible with the Bikram yoga teacher training I've already done? I'd like to be able to teach classes beyond the 26-postures-2-breathing-exercises, and I'd also like to be able to teach a style of yoga that isn't as highly regulated in terms of restricting where/what you can teach.
I'm a certified Bikram yoga teacher, and I've been teaching for almost 3 years. I feel confident teaching the standard class, but I've taken a bunch of other non-Bikram yoga classes, and I'd like to expand my knowledge of yoga in general and how to teach other postures and styles.
I don't need to learn how to present myself as a teacher. Although I'm fairly introverted in everyday life, my studio director and the students tell me I look confident in class and my explanations are useful and clear.
I do need to learn more anatomy. We did basic anatomy at Bikram training, but I'd love to be able to know exactly which muscles/joints/organs/etc are working, and how, in yoga postures.
Currently, I'm not as focused on the spiritual aspect of yoga as I am on the general health impact. I'm certainly not adverse to learning how to teach yoga for the elderly, or children, or the physically impaired.
I'll be moving to the Bay area (around Mountain View--boyfriend will work at Google) in a couple months, and that will limit my options for at least the rest of the year. So, I know about Jimmy Barkan's training, and it does sound somewhat compatible with what I'm looking for, but Florida is (financially) out of my reach for a while. I'm hoping that since California is fairly yogafied, I'll be able to find something more local. But if you know of something non-local, add it anyway, and I'll keep the information for the future!
(I've heard just a bit about Feldenkrais therapy, and while it isn't strictly yoga, it sounds intriguing. If you've been to the training, I'd love to hear about your experience.)
Thanks!
I'm a certified Bikram yoga teacher, and I've been teaching for almost 3 years. I feel confident teaching the standard class, but I've taken a bunch of other non-Bikram yoga classes, and I'd like to expand my knowledge of yoga in general and how to teach other postures and styles.
I don't need to learn how to present myself as a teacher. Although I'm fairly introverted in everyday life, my studio director and the students tell me I look confident in class and my explanations are useful and clear.
I do need to learn more anatomy. We did basic anatomy at Bikram training, but I'd love to be able to know exactly which muscles/joints/organs/etc are working, and how, in yoga postures.
Currently, I'm not as focused on the spiritual aspect of yoga as I am on the general health impact. I'm certainly not adverse to learning how to teach yoga for the elderly, or children, or the physically impaired.
I'll be moving to the Bay area (around Mountain View--boyfriend will work at Google) in a couple months, and that will limit my options for at least the rest of the year. So, I know about Jimmy Barkan's training, and it does sound somewhat compatible with what I'm looking for, but Florida is (financially) out of my reach for a while. I'm hoping that since California is fairly yogafied, I'll be able to find something more local. But if you know of something non-local, add it anyway, and I'll keep the information for the future!
(I've heard just a bit about Feldenkrais therapy, and while it isn't strictly yoga, it sounds intriguing. If you've been to the training, I'd love to hear about your experience.)
Thanks!
I've heard people comment favorably about Anusara. I think it's heavily anatomy based.
I would be careful about Anna Forrest.
posted by sully75 at 12:15 PM on April 1, 2009
I would be careful about Anna Forrest.
posted by sully75 at 12:15 PM on April 1, 2009
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