Standards For Hot Yoga Teacher Training DC

By Barbara Walker


Meditation and exercise are common practices which can help restore health and balance body, mind and spirit. In fact, Eastern, Western and Holistic practitioners agree that individuals whom exercise and meditate on a regular basis often lead less-stressful lives. As such, there is now a need for individuals to attend hot yoga teacher training DC For, yoga has become even more popular, introducing new styles such as hot and goat yoga over the last few years.

Individuals interested in leading classes in this area or joining the OHYA Directory must obtain approval from the Original Hot Yoga Association or OHYA in order to do so. For, the organization has committed to supporting and promoting hot yoga. While now popular, the form is also known as the 26 & 2 method.

The primary goal of the organization is to train new teachers which can easily integrate and excel at current and future OHYA studios in different areas. In order to achieve this goal, those seeking to lead classes must meet OHYA standards which include different categories of study and minimum hours as defined by the OHYA. Whereas, graduating students are expected to complete an internship at a studio in the area of residency and join the OHYA as a method of uniting the hot yoga community.

Once having graduated, OHYA studios which are part of the organization often hire individuals which have graduated from OHYA sponsored programs, received a Level 1 Seal in the OHYA directory and completed an internship. It should be noted that there is a zero tolerance policy related sexual harassment or other improper behavior. As such, if individuals experience improper behavior, it is important to call local police, then file a report with the OHYA as soon as possible.

If an individual has completed a training program in hot yoga outside the OHYA and is not clear if one is qualified to teach a teacher oriented program, the individual can email the OHYA to inquire as to whether the courses taken qualify one to teach at OHYA studios. In most cases, those having had some training in the area can complete a bridge training program in order to qualify to lead such classes.

Teachers whom are looking for approval must meet the organizational standards as laid out by OHYA and file an application. Some of these standards include personal practice, delivering instructions in a strong clear manner, providing instructions which relate to the trainee, merging personality traits with training methods and mindfully connecting with students on an individual and group level.

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.




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