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The Truth About Options For Yoga Teachers (part 4)
By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Yoga Hybrids: It could be argued that Pilates is a hybrid. I don’t want to start a big debate over the Pilates Method. The founder, Joseph Pilates, was truly an innovator and way ahead of his time; he also practiced and martial arts. Therefore, the roots of the Pilates Method are still clear to see.
Many of the hybrids are combinations of with dance, martial arts, and Pilates. If you were to pursue these a bit further you could “re-invent the wheel” or become certified to teach Kripalu DansKinetics, The Method, Fusion, Yogilates, or Nia.
All of these hybrids are very active and trendy at this time. Some of them may well pass the test of time, such as the Pilates Method. Only time will tell if a health maintenance system will span generations. If you are looking for an extra niche to add to your teaching skills, any one of these methods will compliment a class schedule.
Chair Yoga: There are some teachers who should not consider this field. If a instructor does not believe in modifications, props, and tailoring a class toward the students, he or she should stay away from this rewarding field.
There is a tremendously large demand for teachers, who are patient, compassionate, creative, and want to help others. This is a teaching position which demands that you learn about ailments, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and physiology, on a steady basis. Continuing education is a very important part of a Chair teacher’s job.
As the Baby Boom generation ages, this “spells out” job security for instructors who wish to specialize in Chair Yoga. There is no better time than right now to get started, and Chair will continue to be in need for decades to come. Unfortunately, I do not have enough time for the demand for all of the Chair classes in my little corner of Rhode Island.
In the past, I have trained teachers to specialize in this field. The demand to fill the local needs of nursing homes, senior centers, gated communities, assisted living, adult day care, and physical rehabilitation centers, is far greater than the number of teachers.
This is just the “tip of the iceberg,” and my mornings are full with teaching Chair sessions in the Greater Providence area.
Lastly, the current Chair teaching opportunities are many, and this particular field is still in its infancy. You will never find a more appreciative group of students, than you will find by teaching a Chair class.
© Copyright 2006 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications Article Source: http://www.articles-galore.com Paul Jerard is director of teacher training at Aura in RI. He’s a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He teaches that along with fitness. He wrote: Is Running a Business Right for You? For students who want to be a teacher.www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
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