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Sri Dharma Mittra, who has been teaching since 1967, was the first independent teacher in New York City. In 1984, he created the famous Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures, which has been an invaluable teaching tool ever since. Dharma is the creator of over 300 postures and the author of the book Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses, and is the inspiration for Yoga Journal's coffee table book, Yoga. His Maha Sadhana DVD set for Level I—A Shortcut to Immortality and Level II—Stairway to Bliss, has been widely acclaimed as a preservation of the main teachings of yoga. Dharma Mittra, A Friend to All, is a biographical book documenting experiences of his students from the 1960s on. Dharma Mittra Yoga Life of a Yogi teacher trainings (200- and 500-hour) are held in New York, San Fransico, and Japan. Dharma also teaches workshops worldwide. For more information, visit to www.dharmayogacenter.com.

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elizabeth mueller

Dear wendy. i experience nearly the same in Germany. never really sure if they are actually getting it? All i think i can say to if they are returning and enjoying the experience, then don't worry just smile and share the love of yoga. Do what you need to do, but take care not to stress to much, they will feel that more, it will be a distraction for them. Use you hands and put some creative hand action into the picture and have fun. If anything it will make then more curious. Namsaste and Blessings.

Kathryn

I've been teaching yoga at a chiropractic clinic for about a month now, and I really love it! My classes are rapidly growing and everyone seems to enjoy it. My only concern is that, because the classes are open to the community for free, there are people from every range of yoga experience possible... people who have no idea what yoga is and people who have been practicing for 20+ years, and everyone in between. So my question is: How do I cater to everyone? If I create a class with mostly beginning poses, the advanced students get bored and aren't challenged... If I create a class with some advanced poses, the beginners are in over their heads (and look like they might hurt themselves!). What do I do??

PShaw

How does one keep yoga "fresh" when teaching the same students month-after-month?

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