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...One of the questions I have heard a lot from people interested in yoga is I would like to know how I can find a good yoga teacher? And if your ready to begin practicing yoga and asking that question yourself, your smart to do so.

Having a good teacher is very important to your growth and progress on your yoga path. There are lots of things that occur along the way, changes associated with physical, energetic, and spiritual growth, and sometimes obstacles emerge. All of these things make a student of yoga curious, sometimes anxious, other times maybe even susceptible to a false sense of power (ego.) Having a teacher that can answer questions and provide reassurance at crucial moments, and the ability to help balance and adjust a students perspective when necessary, is crucial.

Since I truly believe I have one of the very best teachers of Hatha yoga on the planet, the most straightforward way I can think of to help answer the question above is to speak from experience about the qualities I have seen in my teacher, Shashi Pottatil.

1.Background and training:
Shashi is a man in his 50s (although he could pass for late 30s) who has been a teacher of yoga for more than 30 years. He is from Kerala in the south of India, where he hails from what is known their as a yoga family. This means that for generations upon generations, his direct ancestors, including several of his uncles other current family members, were yoga teachers. In a sense, yoga is in his blood perhaps literally.

Currently he is one of the highest ranking certified teachers of the Yoga Alliance, the most prestigious yoga certification organization based here in the states. He regularly volunteers as a teacher at churches, synagogs, retirement homes, and works with cancer patients to help them harness the health-giving power of yoga to fight their disease. His studio in Mira Mesa, CA Yoga and Meditation Center is a thriving yoga practice that he started a few years ago with no marketing budget. 99% of his student base was built upon word of mouth, and the other 1% came by way of walk-ins or the yellow pages. (Here is a great hint in your search for a teacher talk to that persons students and find out how enthusi...more

Signs of a Good Yoga Teacher

...Yoga is an excellent way to combine exercise and meditation, as you're learning to limber up both your body and mind. It also can be beneficial to join a class, so that you can have help with learning the more challenging poses. However, just like anything else, there are just as many bad yoga instructors as there are good ones.

If you want to get the most out of your yoga instruction, then don't just sign up for any old yoga class. Whether you're looking for a yoga instructor or a meditation guide, here are a few signs of a good teacher, one who will help you expand your knowledge of yoga and meditation with patience and compassion.

Signs of a Good Teacher:

1) A good teacher will see and welcome their students before the class, appreciating them for who they...more

How to Incorporate Yoga in Your Fitness Regimen

...sonal research and study.

First of all, to warm up for what it is you might be doing-Calisthenics, Weight-Lifting, Pilates etc, try Yogas Sun Salutations.

Trust me, in regards to loosening up the large and smaller muscle groups and warming them up, when practiced in high numbers such as 24 and upwards, these babies give you strength.

Hey, Bruce Lee was said to do them as well as several Eastern Wrestlers, so it cant be wrong.

This is the very core of yoga itself.

This exercise is a combination of Yoga poses, Breathing exercise, Sun Bathing and Prayer....more

An Introduction To Yoga For Beginners

..., boost the bodies immune system, increase stamina and much more.

Those with chronic health conditions, such as back or joint pain may find relief from these ailments, as yoga has the ability to strengthen and ease tensions in these areas of the body. It may be an avenue to consider if all other treatments have failed. Those it is wise to see a doctor before attempting these exercises. It is always best to check with a medical professional in extreme cases to ensure no further harm will be done.

Yoga also has benefits to the bodies mental state. It helps boost body awareness, relieves stress patterns in the body, helps sharpen concentration, relaxes the body and mind. It also helps develop self-discipline, which can be a great benefit in our...more