Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I have an established yoga studio, the instructors at the school teach hatha yoga. I am looking to add ashtanga classes to the timetable. I would like to know what the best introduction method is? most of my current students are not familiar with the ashtanga series but i also want to add the ashtanga classes to broaden my client base. the ashtanga teacher that i employ will probably have some ideas and advice but i would like some advice from a few sources so that i have successful and accurate classes at the school. as i travel alot and only visit the school twice a year, i need to plan ahead and have some good guidelines. thank you in advance metta Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 A led intro to ashtanga is a good start, but I view it as a " feeder " for a mysore style class.If you are serious about ashtanga 'program " recommend you think about how to incorporate mysore program. On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 7:19 AM, thekimbha <thekimbha wrote: > > > > I have an established yoga studio, the instructors at the school teach > hatha yoga. I am looking to add ashtanga classes to the timetable. I would > like to know what the best introduction method is? most of my current > students are not familiar with the ashtanga series but i also want to add > the ashtanga classes to broaden my client base. > the ashtanga teacher that i employ will probably have some ideas and advice > but i would like some advice from a few sources so that i have successful > and accurate classes at the school. > > as i travel alot and only visit the school twice a year, i need to plan > ahead and have some good guidelines. > > thank you in advance > metta > Kim > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 thank you for you advice, yes a mysore class is something that i would like to incorporate into the schedule and it may bring a new group of established ashatanga practioners to my school. however, i always feel that a mysore class really needs to be run by a very competent teacher. one that can time manage well and also have eyes in the back of their heads, so to speak to ensure a safe practise for all involved. when i am looking to hire an ashtanga teacher what should a be looking for in order to have a teacher that is able to teach both beginner and advanced? what are some of the questions i should be asking? thank you again for your time metta kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Even more then having eyes in the back of thier head the aditude of the teacher is the most important thing to asses. If the teacher brings a presence of noncompete and humility the students will follow. Compassion and humility is the cometstone in my teaching. If I create and hold that space my students will flourish. The moment I step into a place of ego and doing something the " right " way students feel judged. Yoga is first a spiritual practice, a place free of ego to explore our limits (both pysical and mental). Look into your prospective teachers, thier credentials ect... But look deeper into how you feel in thier presence. This is a little wowo but what energy are they bringing with them? Just a little something to chew on! Hari Om Tat Sat ashtangayoga , " thekimbha " <thekimbha wrote: > > thank you for you advice, > yes a mysore class is something that i would like to incorporate into the schedule and it may bring a new group of established ashatanga practioners to my school. > > however, i always feel that a mysore class really needs to be run by a very competent teacher. one that can time manage well and also have eyes in the back of their heads, so to speak to ensure a safe practise for all involved. > > when i am looking to hire an ashtanga teacher what should a be looking for in order to have a teacher that is able to teach both beginner and advanced? what are some of the questions i should be asking? > > thank you again for your time > metta > kim > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 thank you, it is always nice to have a teacher that is teaching from the heart with honest intent for the student. however, are there any particular qualifications or completion of a particular series i should be looking for? I have met many teachers that have studied " ashtanga " but i realise upon a demonstration that it is not. unfortunately it is just a hybrid mish mash. I am happy for them to have found something they they like to do, but it is not what i want for my studio. Are there particular teachers or courses that produce the " real deal " that i should be looking for on prospective teachers applications? (i realise i may be opening a can of worms here.....) thank you in advance metta kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 i would say look for only authorised or certified teachers from kpjayi. This shows they have the required approach and consistency to the practice. Its easy to pay for a course - do your 200 hours, get a certificate, without having a great deal of understanding born out of personal experience, and then teach without having an on going personal practice. I will more than likely be an authorised teacher soon; keep my email address if you like - you never know perhaps i could one day come and teach at your studio. For me it is always about the personal practice first - with this established and mature one can then teach with the ability to inspire. ashtangayoga thekimbha Sun, 9 Aug 2009 01:30:16 +0000 Re: ashtanga yoga how to start ashtanga classes in a studio thank you, it is always nice to have a teacher that is teaching from the heart with honest intent for the student. however, are there any particular qualifications or completion of a particular series i should be looking for? I have met many teachers that have studied " ashtanga " but i realise upon a demonstration that it is not. unfortunately it is just a hybrid mish mash. I am happy for them to have found something they they like to do, but it is not what i want for my studio. Are there particular teachers or courses that produce the " real deal " that i should be looking for on prospective teachers applications? (i realise i may be opening a can of worms here.....) thank you in advance metta kim _______________ : Thanks for 10 great years—enjoy free winks and emoticons. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/157562755/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I'll be interested in the responses to your can, Kim.... D On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 9:30 PM, thekimbha <thekimbha wrote: thank you, it is always nice to have a teacher that is teaching from the heart with honest intent for the student. however, are there any particular qualifications or completion of a particular series i should be looking for? I have met many teachers that have studied " ashtanga " but i realise upon a demonstration that it is not. unfortunately it is just a hybrid mish mash. I am happy for them to have found something they they like to do, but it is not what i want for my studio. Are there particular teachers or courses that produce the " real deal " that i should be looking for on prospective teachers applications? (i realise i may be opening a can of worms here.....) thank you in advance metta kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 If you want the real real deal check out if they are authorized or certified to teach from the ashtanga yoga reaserch institute (pahtabi joices Shala). You can check this by going to the web site ayri.com. There are other gifted ashatanga teachers who don't have this but have completed extensive teacher trainings in ashtanga yoga. The other thing I would strongly suggest and this is strictly one studio owner to another is that I have every teacher who adjusts students demonstrate adjustments on me and advanced students. Insurance and quality are my motivations for this. It is imperitive that any teacher who puts thief hands on students has a working knowledge of anatomy and proper motivation for thier adjustments. All my teachers ashtanga or other MUST be authorized by me to do adjustments in any class at my studio. They also must maintain thier own insurance. Hope this helps, check out any teachers training they have completed on the web this has always given me atleast an idea of thier training and philosophy. Hari Om Tat Sat ashtangayoga , " thekimbha " <thekimbha wrote: > > thank you, > > it is always nice to have a teacher that is teaching from the heart with honest intent for the student. > > however, are there any particular qualifications or completion of a particular series i should be looking for? I have met many teachers that have studied " ashtanga " but i realise upon a demonstration that it is not. unfortunately it is just a hybrid mish mash. I am happy for them to have found something they they like to do, but it is not what i want for my studio. Are there particular teachers or courses that produce the " real deal " that i should be looking for on prospective teachers applications? (i realise i may be opening a can of worms here.....) > > thank you in advance > metta > kim > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Too many issues raised to even begin to address adequately in an email. That being said -- a few thoughts The source/energy/inspiration for one's teaching ultimately comes from their own practice. So, if you want a mysore style teacher I would first look for somebody who themselves has a daily mysore style practice. Would recommend a minimum of 5 and preferably at least 10 years doing this practice. Again, a personal bias, but I don't think someone should be teaching a pose unless they have done it themselves. Hard to know what's really going on in a pose unless you've been there yourself. So, if you want a teacher that can take people through second series they should have been there themselves. If they are only going to take people through first series perhaps they do not need to be so far along. However, a thorough grounding in second informs first in so many ways . . . especially with regard to back bends, deep hip opening, etc. Completing a series (whatever that means) or even being authorized does not mean the person is a good teacher. Conversely, there are folks who are not authorized, but have a beautiful practice and are themselves gifted teachers. -- So, I'm back to point one -- look first to the candidate teacher's own practice -- not just he positions, but the quality/tone. Does the person find a still point in their practice? Do they finish refreshed? Is there a sense of grace about the whole thing? Is the primary focus on attention to breath or to attaining a pose? etc. Then watch them teach a class. Are students treated with compassion, care, respect? What is the quality of the adjustments. Are they careful, attentive ,performed in tune with the student's breathing? What is the teacher's view regarding modifications, props, etc.? Here -- you may have to make a decision about the " kind " of teaching you want in your studio. Some more " traditional " teachers are prop averse. Others will use them as appropriate. Finally, its always interesting/informative to have a discussion regarding " What is the point of the whole thing? Why are you doing this? What to you wish to give to your students? What is the role of the teacher? The last--- the role of a teacher - in my view is quite important. There are some who view teaching as a process where a knowledgable person bestows his wisdom on those less informed. There are others who view teaching as more a mutual exploration engaged in through the teacher/student relationship. -tom On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 6:30 PM, thekimbha <thekimbha wrote: > > > thank you, > > it is always nice to have a teacher that is teaching from the heart with > honest intent for the student. > > however, are there any particular qualifications or completion of a > particular series i should be looking for? I have met many teachers that > have studied " ashtanga " but i realise upon a demonstration that it is not. > unfortunately it is just a hybrid mish mash. I am happy for them to have > found something they they like to do, but it is not what i want for my > studio. Are there particular teachers or courses that produce the " real > deal " that i should be looking for on prospective teachers applications? (i > realise i may be opening a can of worms here.....) > > thank you in advance > metta > kim > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 thank you all, some good things to think over and its good to see some views from varying angles. I now need to wait for the right teacher to come along. i will let you know. metta Kim on another point....i was reading over some old old post the other evening and was facinated by some of the characters that i dont really see on the forum these days. one in particular being senor pinoche wey. a great read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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