How To Choose Your Yoga Teacher

...ahhh ...the elusive yoga teacher.

How do we 'pick' a yoga teacher.

Ok, IF you ARE in the position of being able to PICK your yoga teacher. You are in a good position.

Obviously - if you've been reading these posts - you'll know that I think that you are always your own best teacher.

However, if you do want to 'pick' a teacher, pick one who's been there. No, not India.

Who's been an advanced yogi. 

It's sad to say it, but not all teachers have experienced real yoga. 

Most have attended studios and maybe thought being a yoga teacher would be a good job. The studio offers courses, and Bob's your uncle, 6 weeks later they are McYoga certified.

If you think maybe someone's gonna be a good candidate to teach you. Observe them doing yoga.

Is their warrior terrifying? 

Can they defy gravity in arm balances?

Is their breath long and loud (and in time with the practice)?

Is their focus laser sharp?

Now, this is a person who can teach. 

Doesn't matter if they can't do the poses any longer. As long as they've been there.

CU in class, J.