Yoga Instructor Certification?

[shootingstar]

I don't agree with body adjustments by one person onto another person, that are done in yoga. I just like the independent self-directed exercises that the yoga instructor leads the student(s).

Otherwise it can be potentially dangerous /risky, ie. to loosen another person's back, adjust hips, etc.

This year, I signed up for a yoga class at work during lunch where I only made it to 3 sessions out of the 8 classes..due to meetings, vacation. Pathetic. Cost was $40.00 for all 8 classes.

I like instructors who are relaxed, care about body pose alignment only from the standpoint of safety, injury-prevention and they are open to beginners. I don't mind the music and relaxation exercises, with deep breathing at beginning and end. It helps later on ...in life.

Yes, there are different schools of yoga.

I know what you mean badger, ...yoga used to be viewed as far-out, wierd Eastern stuff. It certainly is an exercise for some women who don't want mud and rain flung into their face/body/hair. If it works for them, fitness wise...great. There's the odd woman here and there, after all, who want to look lovely no matter how hard they are exercising.

I'm such a lout, I come in with my T-shirt and tights or lycra shorts for yoga. I don't even have a tight sleeveless tank top for exercising purposes.

The classes in VAncovuer, I've taken were via the local school board through their adult evening classes.