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Teacher Feature- Felix

Meet Felix, one of our lovely teachers at Yoga District as he shares his journey of how yoga has helped him heal and find community. “ Your [yoga] practice is never completed. It continues to offer you opportunities to explore various dimensions, perceptions and...

Becoming a Yoga Teacher

., Ever contemplated becoming a yoga teacher?  What happens in yoga teacher training?  Will it be 12 hours of non-stop yoga?  Is it like taking  yoga class after yoga class?  Does the training have a sense of community?  Is the history of yoga and different yoga...

Teacher Feature Edgar

Meet Edgar one of our lovely teachers at Yoga District as he shares his journey of learning, practicing, and instructing yoga over decades and across continents. “The most important yoga practice is not on your mat, but in the way you live.” Check out Edgar's class...

Introduction to Holistic Wellness

Sally, a Yoga District teacher, has been struggling with severe migraine attacks since age of 15. For years she dealt with pain multiple times during the month. She would take strong pain killers while spending days in the dark and quiet. She finally found s natural...

5 Yoga Myths Debunked

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding who does (and does not) participate in yoga. But, it’s important to know that  the practice of yoga welcomes all people--not just one, particular type of person. Keep reading to learn about five of the most common yoga...

Helping a Yoga Student

No two yoga classes are identical, but sometimes something truly unexpected may occur. What if, during your yoga class, one of the students becomes ill? How do the yoga teacher and the rest of the class help that person in need? This is exactly what transpired during...

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