Standards For Hot Yoga Teacher Training DC

By Barbara Walker


When it comes to exercise and meditation, there are a number of options. While this is the case, different types of yoga have become popular over the last few decades. As a result, hot yoga teacher training DC and other forms of the practice are now accepting students and teachers. For, there are a number of OHYA studios which are currently in need of teachers.

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 purpose of OHYA is to train new leaders which can excel and integrate at current and future studios sponsored by organization. As a result, individuals seeking to lead courses need to meet some specific standards as defined by the organization. Whereas, students whom have graduated are required to complete an internship at an OHYA studio.

Graduates are often hired by studios which are part of the OHYA organization. Individuals need to have a Level 1 Seal in the directory and have successfully completed an internship before the hiring process can take place. Once approved, then the individual can often provide courses aimed at new teachers at a number of different OHYA studios.

Individuals whom have completed classes though are not sure the sessions qualify one to lead in the classroom or be included in the Teacher Directory, can verify whether or not one is qualified, or needs to complete an additional bridge training course by contacting the OHYA by email. For, while some programs may be acceptable to the OHYA, there are others which may not have covered all the aspects necessary for teaching others.

Individuals seeking approval to teach a training class for teachers have to meet specific standards, file an application and be listed in the directory once approved. These standards include mindfully connecting with students as individuals and part of a group, merging personality with training methods, providing instructions which relate to the trainee, delivering instruction in a concise and clear manner and maintaining a personal practice outside the classroom.

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.

Ultimately, those wishing to teach others how to lead training sessions need to be strong-willed and strong-minded. In addition, these individuals must have completed all the necessary steps to become trainers and have led classes. After which, the choice whether to teach a OHYA class, or lead a training session to train others is up to each graduate of the OHYA program.




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