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yoga has had resurgence in popularity over the last few decades and new classes form everywhere every day. Thousands of new teachers are certified every year, but with such a large percentage of new teachers, how can we be sure we're getting the yoga knowledge and teaching ability we seek?

The different schools of yoga are really all based on the same movements, or yoga asanas, but they do it in different tempos and combinations in order to achieve specific results. The school's stated purpose can be a good place to start. For example, if you're looking to lose weight, you'll want one of the quicker-paced schools. If you're looking for spiritual repose, you may prefer a slower-paced yoga with longer holds. This is largely a matter of personal preference, and several schools may all meet a single type of need, so don't give up if the first one you choose isn't what you hoped for.

Finding the right kind of teacher to whom you'll respond isn't always easy. In the first place, there is no real certification processed or approved training sequence. Without these standards almost anyone can hold themselves out as professional yoga instructors.

Find out what kind of training a proposed teacher has had. What school of yoga did he study? How many hours did he put in before becoming a teacher? A program that includes not only learning, but also practice teaching sessions, and is around 200 hours seems to be standard. You'll find some certification programs that take a year or more to complete, and those that are an intense weekend of correspondence-type study. Expect to pay more to and learn more from the former. Avoid the latter altogether.

Also check his experience. How long has he been teaching? Usually, the longer the experience, the better the teacher, but if he's new, don't rule him out on that alone. Talk to some of his students. What do they like about him and what would they change? How do they feel after a session with him? compare their answers with your ideal of a yoga instructor.

If you're new to yoga, you may want to have a discussion with a potential instructor. Find out how she got into yoga, and what styles and schools she's tried. Ask what she focuses on the most in her classes - strength? Flexibility? Balance? Meditation? Does she limit the size of her classes? If you're attending for a specific medical reason, such as high blood pressure or back pain, make sure she has experience with those conditions.

Some good clues to look for are 1) is the teacher enthusiastic about yoga and its myriad of benefits for students? 2) Does he seem knowledgeable, using sanskrit names for the asanas? These things don't guarantee expertise, of course, but they indicate a good amount of time spent in study.

After you've checked her credentials and chosen your yoga instructor, try a few lessons before you commit to any length of study. You'll want to assure yourself that you and she are compatible as student and teacher. Do you like the routines she leads? Do you find her instruction easy to follow? Does she give individual help when you need it? Does she provide demonstrations? Does she care about her students and watch over them carefully to assure they are doing the asanas correctly and in a way they aren't prone to injury? Does she correct not only with words, but also with gentle physical repositioning? Are you overly sore when you finish a session? This may be a sign of an unbalanced routine and another teacher may be in order.

Again, don't be discouraged with a bad teacher. Just try again. There's always another, better, yoga teacher just around the corner.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Yoga

1. My Back Pain started when I was injured in an accident or when I lifted heavy weights in wrong postures.

It is very much possible there is an overlap of Vertebra of the Back Bone (Spinal Cote). Such overlapping is called Spondy-lolis-thesis. Go to the Back Bone exercises section and learn how to make our Back Bone healthy. Do these exercises on daily bases and rest for long period of time. Remember, less work and more rest will help you to Cure Back Pain. In the end, the last thing to do is to go and see the doctor if the Back Pain is too much or is not vanishing. But remember, this is the last option not the first one. I do not prefer any patient to eat medicines as to cure one thing, you are sacrificing too much. Medicines, especially when it comes to joints medicines or any medicine related to bones, have side effects. Medicines use for treatment of bones cause damage to the stomach. Please also read Back Pain related Newspapers in order to learn more.

2. I feel that my Back Pain is traveling down to my legs.

Well, it means that you have a misplaced Back Bone (Spinal Cote) Disk. The Back Bone is made up of many disks, all join together to make the Mighty Back Bone. In this case you have to Rest, Rest. and Rest. I think you understand what I want to say here. You have to give as much rest to your Back Bone as possible. Do not work long hours and never to sit for long period of time. This is a very serious matter, so take it seriously because this problem can end up in a disaster. There is a stage of this Back Pain when the patients no longer have bladder or bowel control. In this situation, immediately consult a doctor. Do not delay; it is possible that there is some serious problem with your Kidney. Anyway, also consider to get in touch with Back Pain related Newspapers to keep your self up-to-date from current Back Pain News.

3. I have a Back Pain where my age is over 60.

Bad News, go at once to the hospital. This is not any joke, I am pretty much serious. If the Back Pain is started without any other reason than the one that your age is over 60, then its time for you to leave everything to rest in a bed in the hospital and take the medicines prescribed by the doctor. Looks like you are on a long trip to the Hospital. If you ignore your Back Pain, then in few days you are going to experience the most horrible nightmare that you have never seen. At this age, you do read Newspaper right? So, find the latest Back Pain Development News and New ways to prevent it.

4. I experience Back Pain with any movement.

Here we go again. The third Back Pain FAQ (above one) and this one, both are terrible. I wish no one have this kind of a Back Pain. If you are experiencing Back Pain in almost all movements or even more worst, if you experience Back Pain all the time, even in the bed, then this is very much serious. You most drive straight to the hospital and do a complete check up. Explain everything in detail to the doctor. The doctor must also check your kidneys too. This is very bad News for the person with above problem.

5. I have Back Pain when I sit too long or when I bend.

Now this is not as problematic as the above two matters are (FAQ 3 and 4). It is possible that you have a pulled muscle causing the Back Pain or may be the Pain is because of a misplaced Back Bone Disk. Anyway, it does not mean that you forget about Curing the Back Pain. You have to take this matter seriously as failing to do so can cause many long term problems. First of all, apply heat to the point where you feel the Pain. Heat does not mean any thing thats too hot; just apply any thing that can warm the Lower Back a bit. Rest as much as you can. Dont sit too long reading a Newspaper or a Magazine. There are Magazines which helps you do different exercises, read them; exercise can help in this situation. The process of Curing Back Pain can take few months. In the end, if the Back Pain is not getting better then contact a doctor at once.

6. My Back Pain come and go all the time.

Were you injured in the past? Do you remember any incident that may had hurt your Back Bone way back in your child hood? Try to remember any thing that may help you in the diagnoses of your Back Pain. As I mentioned before, do read latest updates in Newspapers because research is going on the cure and prevention of Back Pain. Its best in this situation that you consult a doctor but first do a flash back in your memory and see what could have happened to your Back Bone in the past because the doctor will surely ask this question so it is good that you are already prepared to answer his questions.

7. My Back Pain come started in childhood.

Try to remember the root cause of the beginning of your Back Pain; this will help in analyzing what exactly is the cure that you require for your Back Pain. Please also read Back Pain related Newspapers in order to learn more. In this case, its best to consult a doctor.

8. I think my Back Pain started with a Fever.

Back Pain can start if you have a fever. Most common reason for Back Pain with a fever is the common FLU. Get medication to get rid of the FLU; it will Cure the mighty Back Pain too. If this does not help in reducing the Back Pain then please refer to the 10th FAQ.

9. My Back Pain is one sided.

There is a 90+ chance that you have a serious Kidney problem. Please refer to the 10th FAQ. I saw a research in a Newspapers and it showed that more than 30 percent people with Back problem have a serious kidney problem.

10. I have a fever, Blood in my urine and it burns during the urination.

Well now we are talking. These are the symptoms that indicate DANGER. This is the worst situation, one can ever imagine. Your kidneys are not in a good shape. There is some serious infection in your kidneys which needs to be cured As Soon As Possible. Its also possible that there are stones in your kidneys. Surprised? Well these stones are not the one that you might be thinking they are; these stones are produced inside the kidneys for different reasons like, excessive use of Calcium can produce these stones. Immediately drive to the hospital and take a long leave from our office. Treatment can take some time.

11. My Back is stiff and sore.

Apply low heat to the affected area. Use anti inflammatory medicines; if there is no improvement then contact your doctor at once.

12. Are you Pregnant?

I have some Bad News for you. Back Pain starting for pregnant women is very common and more then 50% pregnant women are affected by Back Pain during the pregnancy period. Some times the Back Pain continues even after the delivery. Good care should be taken for the proper posture of the pregnant women to avoid Back Pain. Wrong postures are the root cause of all kind of Back Pains especially for pregnant women. Contact your doctor for further information.

13. My Back Pain is centered.

You have a slipped or over lapping Back Bone Disks. Have plenty of rest and learn about the proper standing, sitting and sleeping postures. You will find all this on this site. Contact your doctor in case the Back Pain is growing instead of minimizing.

14. My back Pain is running down towards the legs.

Immediately contact your doctor. This is a very dangerous symptom. You can even loose control of the bleeder and even worse, you can lose control of any body movement; perhaps, all body movements. Its also possible there is some serious problem with your Kidneys. Its an Emergency, go to the doctor at once.

Yasir works as a freelancer at a freelancer site "getafreelancer.com". Yasir can be reached at angilinajetli@yahoo.com. To see Newspaper Directory, Please visit http://www.a1newspapers.com

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On a camping trip in October 1987, I woke to find a snow-laden bough hanging dangerously over my tent. New York's Hudson Valley typically does not get a foot of snow during leaf season. I had the supplies I needed to get back home safely, but that adventure motivated me to learn more about survival. What if I had been caught in a winter storm and unable to get out?

Back when I was seeking knowledge on how to make tools from what I could find on the trail, there were few people teaching what wanted to learn. I was lucky to find classes with hands-on instruction and instructors who mastered the skills they taught.

In the years since I took my first wilderness survival class, the number of survival skill programs has grown. But not all programs teach the same skills, nor do they share the same philosophy.

I have blogged on programs I know and respect and am grateful for the input from Les Stroud, Ricardo Sierra, Barry Keegan and others who have not only mastered survival skills, but have mastered the art of teaching.

1. Define your goals. Do you want to learn about how to survive by making your own tools from stone, bone and wood? Do you want to learn backwoods safety and first aid techniques? Do you want to learn how to survive solo in winter? Are you interested in a specific type of terrain for available native plant and animal sources for survival? What do you want to be able to do as a result of taking this class?

2. Honestly assess your abilities. If you have not extensively practiced basic skills under less than optimum conditions, advanced-level classes will do you no good. If you need more field time, consider taking or repeating a basic level class. You will typically get better value from a smaller school offering more contact with instructors, individual guidance and opportunities for repeated practice.

3. What does the program say it offers? How do the brochures, books, websites and marketing materials of the school you are considering describe their course offerings, staff, facilities and expectations of staff and students? What is the tone of the written material? What is the staff to student ratio? What is the ratio of classroom time to time in the field?

4. Who teaches the classes? Which classes are taught by the owner of the school? Which are taught by other instructors? Are they able to guide students in learning, as well as demonstrate skills? Is the school located in an area allowing for hands-on experience or is it a lecture and media presentation? What are the qualifications of the staff? Where did instructors learn their skills? How long have they been teaching?

5. Do the instructors "walk their talk?"Are they actually applying their skills on a daily basis or were they drafted to fill a large student enrollment? How do they involve the students in the learning process? How do they handle failure - theirs and yours? Is there sufficient time for students to achieve the stated goals of the course?

6. Is the course hands-on? You need to actually make shelter, use stone tools, make a bow drill or hand drill set - and get a fire - in order to really understand what it takes to do these things when you really have to. How does the course involve students in actually walking through the process? What is the ratio of classroom time to field time for each skill taught?

7. Do course fees include food and lodging? Are you expected to bring a tent, or does the school provide cabins or shelters? Are you expected to bring your own food, or does program include meals? If the school provides meals, can the kitchen staff accommodate dietary restrictions?

8. What is the safety record of the school? Do instructors have basic first aid and CPR training? How far is the program from medical help in the event of an emergency?

9. Can you visit? Is there an open house or opportunity to visit a school located near you? If not, does the school have a list of students who have taken the program? Is there an opportunity to ask questions before enrolling? Are you satisfied with the answers to your questions?

10. How are emergencies handled? If an emergency prevents a student from completing the course - whether it's family needs or illness - how difficult is it to get back home or to medical care?

Les Stroud, Survivorman, said it best, " good hands-on instruction and meeting up with like minded people is something you can't beat. Smaller classes are better. And remember - many things will seem quite easy when you do them out on some weekend trip - fully fed, surrounded by other students - all working together on the same signal fire....try it alone or with one buddy some time - it's a whole different story. Try it after not eating for three days - another story. "

JJ Murphy, is a nature writer, blogging hiker, curriculum creator and tree-hugger currently based in Harriman, NY. Visit http://www.writerbynature.com for more information, including JJ's favorite places for gear and supplies.