Over the past few years Acroyoga has become more and more popular, but if you haven’t tried it you might not know what to expect from an Acroyoga class or workshop. When I was talking to my Dad about it at the weekend, for example, he asked ‘Is that the one you do in the water?’ No, Dad, but that sounds pretty awesome too. What is Acroyoga? Acroyoga is a blend of acrobatics and yoga, usually paired with massage or…
There are many yoga classes that fall into the general category of ‘yoga flow’ but what resonates with each student is very personal and depends on what you want from your yoga practice in this particular time of your life. One of the main factors in starting yoga, is choosing what type to try. A very common title of class style in studios is ‘yoga flow’. How it is taught often depends on the teacher and studio. One of the…
Last week was a really difficult one for me – and when I have a bad week, I look for inspiration. I found it in a really honest and raw episode of Rachel Brathen’s ‘From the Heart: Conversations With Yoga Girl’ podcast. In the podcast, Rachel discusses how Yoga Teacher Training became a really emotional experience as they delved into each trainee’s relationship to themselves and how yoga has impacted that relationship. Rachel discusses how each trainee was working with…
I got on the bus on Friday evening for what would be a 45 minute journey – and my phone battery was nearly out. I got this minor sense of panic – what would I do with 45 minutes without podcasts, WhatsApp, email and all the other entertainments I could fill the time with? Was there a charging port on the bus? Why didn’t I charge it earlier? What would I do for the time? My brain was lit up…
Tree pose is one of those yoga poses we see really often in advertising and the media, it is the archetypal ‘yoga pose’ known by most people, whether or not they practice which means we can overlook it and all its subtleties when we delve into this posture on the mat. It’s a wonderfully grounding and balancing pose, helping us to learn how to find a peaceful focus in the present moment as we balance on one foot. But it…
Savasana (pronounced shih – vah- sah – nah) is the final posture in each yoga class where all students are guided to lie down on their backs with their hands by their sides – hands and feet about as wide as the mat. Savasana translates to mean ‘corpse pose’ not only because it emulates a corpse on the floor. In the karmic tradition where death is seen as an important part of life, savasana is part of the acceptance of…
More and more people are turning to yoga to help prevent and recover from injuries as doctors, physiotherapists and trainers are increasingly aware of the positive benefits of a long-term yoga practice. As yoga enters the sports arena (so to speak) it is becoming another key tool for athletes and those who are looking to maintain their fitness in a way that will complement their injury prevention or recovery plan. In terms of injury prevention, yoga is an excellent way…
Here at YogaHub we love the practice of yoga nidra, which is often called “yogic sleep.” Yoga nidra Is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the “going-to-sleep” stage. It is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, and the practitioner becomes systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. If you are able to stay awake, it can bring clarity of mind and deep insight. Yoga nidra is among the…
Ahh, the ego. We all have one, and every so often (or, um, every hour or so) it likes to come out and play. And one of the places we can notice it the most? Our yoga practice. All too often we can find ourselves starting to compare ourselves to others, berate ourselves, and generally feel not quite good enough. Which I think you’ll agree is a pretty icky feeling. So here are three ways that you can start to…
So you love Yoga. What next?
You’re hooked. You love Yoga, you can’t believe the positive impact it’s had on your life, you can’t stop talking about it to your friends, and now you’re ready to deepen your practice and your understanding. Maybe even learn to pronounce some Sanskrit and finally nail that elusive handstand. You’re thinking about doing a teacher training course but you’re not even sure if you want to teach, and there are so many out there, how do you choose? How do you decide if this is the right thing for you to do?
K, so let us give you the low down.
Firstly, if the idea of doing a teacher training has been playing on your mind then the answer is probably yes, it is the right thing for you to do. Remember, doing the course doesn’t mean you have to make a commitment to teaching. You are making a commitment to your own personal practice and well-being, to a greater knowledge of yoga, and to independence and autonomy to help you continue to grow as a student, even if you decide never to lead a class yourself. What could be wrong with that?
Phew, sorted. Now, we reckon we’re offering the best teacher training out there, and here’s why:
YogaHub is all about keeping yoga real and relevant. Based in Dublin, our teaching faculty is integrated and connected to the community right here. We have grown from the ground up to become one of the city’s leading studios, known for our friendliness and fun. So we are truly familiar with the issues you’re going to be facing, both as a student and as a teacher. We’re well placed to understand who your potential students are going to be and how you can best reach them and then successfully teach them.
In keeping with the ethos of YogaHub, our course will explore as many facets of the tradition yoga as possible. We place an emphasis on flow integrated with core strength, as well as hot yoga, but, as suggested by the variety in our faculty, we also include elements of yin, restorative & yoga nidra. We pride ourselves on being an open-minded, modern yoga studio which celebrates many schools of yoga and believe that each one has something to teach us. As a trainee we provide you with plenty of opportunity to tap into your own creativity to find your own teaching voice and style.
We keep our faculty fresh and varied so that you get a chance to learn from the best and as a result get the best from yourself. We have also hosted many of the leading international teachers to the city (Patrick Beach, Jason Crandell, Nico Luce to name a few) and learning from them keeps us at the cutting edge of contemporary yoga.
Pilates principles are integrated into the core of our course (eh? ☺ ) and we welcome expert guest teacher Dani Gonzales to share her specialist knowledge with our teacher trainees.
We believe that the best learning happens in a non-authoritative, non-dogmatic space. Yoga for the people. We encourage you to share your ideas, to explore the material for yourself and to integrate the learning to help you to lead a healthier, happier life.
We also mentor each and every one of our trainees. Uniquely, we offer our trainees the opportunity to teach classes as part of our Outdoor Yoga project (all proceeds to charity) and to teach classes in the studio. You will not find this on any other course.
We understand how business works in Ireland and are well placed to advise you in this aspect of yoga if you decide to pursue it professionally, which can be overlooked entirely in courses delivered abroad.
And of course, we are fully accredited with Yoga Alliance. This allows you to go on and register with them as an RYT 200 on completion on our course if you so wish.
But hey, enough from us, hear what one of this years’ trainees, Jenny Walsh has to say about it:
“My experience of doing a teacher training has been a roller-coaster of emotions. On the first day of the training I was having doubting myself and my practice. I thought I wasn’t good enough. However it’s the best decision I have made. I felt so at home in the yoga hub where I already practiced and was encouraged to embark on the Teacher Training. All the teachers on the training have been so supportive and encouraging. They have made me feel so at ease and have built my confidence up and my belief in myself.
There are also great opportunities available to you throughout the teacher training like the mentor programme, being able to assist yoga hub teachers in classes from the half-way point in the training and to also teach a class once a week. I am still in my teacher training and it’s a journey I’m enjoying so much and am so excited to continue on. If you’re thinking of doing a training don’t hesitate sign up today, you are good enough and your practice will get stronger through the training.”
We are running two Teacher Trainings in 2015, one Summer Intensive and one weekend course over 10 months beginning in September. Dates, modules & pricing can be found here.
YogaHub is young at heart, open-minded, vibrant, positive and fun. We like to keep things fresh. If this sounds like your kind of vibe, then we want to meet you. Join us at the Open Day this Saturday 21st March for a Q&A session at 3pm. Say hi and tell us you’re interested at teachertraining@theyogahub.ie, and reserve your space at earlybird pricing on our course here.
