Tuesday, January 22, 2019

A Brief Overview Hot Yoga Teacher Training DC

By Barbara Walker


When it comes to exercise and meditation, there are a number of options. While this is the case, different types of yoga have become popular over the last few decades. As a result, hot yoga teacher training DC and other forms of the practice are now accepting students and teachers. For, there are a number of OHYA studios which are currently in need of teachers.

If interested in leading classes or joining the Original Hot Yoga Association or OHYA, approval is required before starting a program aimed at future teachers. For, the organization has a strong commitment to promote the ongoing practice of hot yoga. As such, those training others how to lead these classes must have a clear understanding of the different forms of the practice.

One of the goals of the organization is to train new trainers which can integrate and excel at studios in the local area and around the country. For, in order to achieve this goal, individuals seeking to lead these programs must meet specific standards which can be found on the OHYA website. Whereas, graduating students must complete an internship, join the OHYA and be listed in the directory as a method of community building and sharing.

Students often find positions at different OHYA once having graduated from a teacher oriented program. In order to acquire such a position, it is important to have a level 1 seal in the directory, completed an internship and have completed a training program. It should be noted that all classes, programs, sessions and studios have a zero tolerance for improper behavior, including sexual harassment. As such, if a student or teacher feels there has been an infraction of this nature, it is important to send an email report to the OHYA and notify the local police or other authorities.

For individuals whom are not sure a program qualifies one to apply for the OHYA Teacher Directory, verification can be completed by contacting the OHYA by email. While this is the case, there may be a need to complete an additional bridge program before the teacher can be listed.

Individuals seeking approval to teach a training class for teachers have to meet specific standards, file an application and be listed in the directory once approved. These standards include mindfully connecting with students as individuals and part of a group, merging personality with training methods, providing instructions which relate to the trainee, delivering instruction in a concise and clear manner and maintaining a personal practice outside the classroom.

Making students feel safe, stable, welcome and comfortable, providing evaluations on the ability of students to receive constructive criticism, leading from the front of the class using a desk or podium, encouraging newcomers, connecting with students before, during and after class, controlling the air flow, heat and oxygen in the classroom on an ongoing basis and teaching students to empower and heal oneself and others are also essential when leading an OHYA program.

Individuals desiring to teach others need to be of strong mind and strong will. Whereas, individuals also need to have completed all steps necessary to become a teacher and lead classes. Whether leading a class to train future teachers, or leading a hot yoga class, these training sessions can often be beneficial on a personal and professional basis.




About the Author:



0 comments :

Post a Comment