During the course of a lifetime, most of us have heard the saying," Do as I say, not as I do." We see this kind of leadership everywhere we go. All politicians, religious leaders, police, sports professionals, parents, academic teachers, and Yoga teachers, lead by example, even if the example displayed is not a good one. So, how does this concern you? You may not be a public figure, but your students, and the general public, know who you are. Some may even know more about you than you would like. As a Yoga teacher, you want to keep your health, behavior, and your ethics at a high standard -
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Since human beings began practicing yoga thousands of years ago, the symbol of a tree has often been linked with the discipline â€" and for good reason! Yoga has a multitude of branches when it comes to how you choose to practice and all of them are based on the same philosophy, or trunk, of spirituality. Hatha yoga is the one most well known to Westerners â€" the physical act of practicing poses. Here are a few other paths that you may choose to combine with your personal yoga practice. Raja Yoga In raja yoga, the main goal is a calm
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