Call 963.7313 to arrange a private or small group yoga class.  

Hiring a Yoga Instructor in Naples Florida

Identify  your goals and what you would like to get out of your yoga practice.
Do you want to practice yoga to relieve stress, heal from an injury, advance spiritually, gain strength and flexibility, or…?

What type of yoga interests you?
Make sure your instructor offers that particular style.

If you are a beginner, you probably don’t want to take a class that lumps all levels together. You also don’t want a class that is too advanced where you have a greater chance of feeling discouraged because you cant keep up with the other students, or worse, you could get injured. You want a class where the instructor takes ample time to explain the postures and also helps students achieve the correct alignment. You may also be well served by private yoga lessons.

Assess the teacher’s qualifications
Ask about how many hours of training he has received. Is the instructor Yoga Alliance certified? If the instructor has 200 or more hours of training, there is a good chance that she has solid skills to work with.

Does the instructor know the benefits and contraindications of each yoga posture? Can she offer modifications for students who have physical limitations? You want a teacher who can provide information about how each yoga pose relates to your unique physical condition.

Also, find out if the yoga teacher has specific training in the anatomy of hatha yoga. This is crucial knowledge for a yoga teacher to have in order to be mindful of avoiding unsafe, stressful poses.

What is the teacher's personal style?
In order for you to get the most out of yoga, you have to feel comfortable with the teacher. Is the teacher friendly, encouraging, and supportive? Does she treat students and others with respect?

Yoga is intensely personal so it is critical that you like and trust the yoga teacher. She will be touching your body to adjust your alignment, so you need to feel totally safe with her. A good instructor will make the class a secure and peaceful experience for students.

How clean is the yoga environment?
As you look around, do you notice dust or dirt? Is there a musty or sweaty odor? A yoga class encourages you to practice barefoot and breathe deeply. It is very difficult to get the most from your yoga instruction if you are worried about contracting a disease from an unclean studio.

How does the teacher handle your personal beliefs?
A good yoga teacher does not impose her personal beliefs on students. Yoga is not a religion. You should be able to practice any religion, or none at all, and still feel comfortable in the class. You also should not be required to eat or act a certain way to be considered acceptable to the teacher.

Yoga promotes freedom, so you should not be held bondage to someone else’s beliefs. You should be free to live whichever way is right for you.

Quality yoga instruction can be very important for you in your yoga journey. By keeping these ideas in mind when you search for a yoga teacher, you are very likely to find the one that is just right for you.

Call Monique at 963.7313 to arrange a private one-on-one or small group yoga class.