Become a Yoga teacher – tomrichter.yoga

I am not an anatomy expert, but here I am - writing another review on an anatomy book (see my review of David Keil's Functional Anatomy here). I do, however, teach

by Tom Richter

Yoga Teacher Tips

9 tips to help you succeed in your practical yoga teaching exam

Teaching a class is part of every teacher training exam I know of. And even people that are used to teaching and standing in front of people get a bit

by Tom Richter

Yoga Teacher Tips

Starting your own Yoga studio: Six important questions to ask yourself

After finishing their teacher training many new yoga teachers start out teaching in various studios first or rent a room on a hourly basis and start creating their own practice

by Tom Richter

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Hands-On Adjustments: Review of David Keil’s great DVD

Adjustments are a big challenge for many teacher trainees. They are an excellent tool to guide a student, give clear direction and communicate intention. On the other hand, poorly executed

by Tom Richter

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On parting from your yoga students & 5 tips on how to deal with the transition

A Yoga teacher friend of mine is moving to another town, leaving behind her group of practitioners in a small place. She asked me what my thoughts on the subject are. "What is our

Have a Relationship with your Yoga Practice – An interview with Paul Dallaghan

This summer I once again returned to Samahita Retreat on Koh Samui, Thailand to study with my teacher Paul Dallaghan. Paul has been a helpful guide and great source of inspiration on

by Tom Richter

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The Power of Community, shared Experience, a proven Process and a common Goal

photocredit: sandra db Many if not most Yoga practitioners participate in a teacher training at one point in their life, whether they have the intention to teach after or to just

by Tom Richter

Yoga Practice

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Why Asanas should be modified every Day

What to focus on when modifying asanas - in your own practice and when teaching I practice and teach based on the Ashtanga Vinyasa System. I am not entirely sure how other

by Tom Richter

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What you can learn from Krishnamacharya’s story about having a purpose as a Yoga teacher

Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888 - 1989) is considered one of the most influential Yoga teachers and is referred to as the „father of modern Yoga“ - and with good reason as his

by Tom Richter

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The importance of taking a Teaching Shavasana

Last week I was quite busy. Teaching Mysore classes in the morning, led classes in the evening, writing some guest articles for other blogs, recording an interview for a Podcast,

by Tom Richter

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