How old is the average yoga teacher?
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That's impressive. The youngest teacher I've known was 37. My current teacher is 71. You must have started at a young age!
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While I haven't done it in a while, I do plan to start again, and that is one of the reasons. I used to spend about 20-30 minutes a day doing a yoga routine. I lost weight, appeared more fit and found that I felt great doing it. Like all exercise, however, it requires that you devote time and energy to it, which can be difficult to do. It's a matter of commitment.
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Always remember that everyone's body is different.  There are poses you may find very challenging, and aren't able to look like the instructor in a class or video.  But the great thing about yoga is...that doesn't matter!  Each pose is different with each person.  As long as you're challenging yourself, but not straining, then the pose is right for you.\n\nWith that said, an instructor may "adjust" you to assist with the pose so it's more comfortable for you.  For example, maybe your shoulders are tense, so he/she may place their hands on your shoulders to remind you to relax them.  I've been practicing yoga for years, and this still happens to me in classes.  \n\nHave fun!  Namaste!
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Depends on the person. What age are you
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yoga teacher\nThe work\n\nYoga teachers instruct people on the various stances involved in yoga, and also teach controlled breathing, meditation and visualisation.\n\nYoga can be taught either as a form of exercise, to increase physical fitness and suppleness, or as a therapy to combat or control disease and ill-health.\n\nThere are many different styles of yoga, the most common taught in the UK being Integral, Ashtanga, Viniyoga and Iyengar. They vary in physical intensity and complexity.\n\nHours and Environment\n\nYoga teachers usually work indoors in places such as sports centres, health studios, and leisure centres. There are no set working hours - weekend and evening work is common. Practitioners may work at several centres, therefore a driving licence would be an advantage.\n\nSkills and Interests\n\nAs a yoga teacher, you should:\n\n    * be trained and experienced in yoga practice\n    * have a high standard of physical fitness\n    * be patient, caring and interested in people\n    * be able to motivate individuals and groups\n    * have good verbal communication skills\n    * be aware of the risks to individuals in exercising.\n\nJozel Q. Paclibar\nInternet Support Specialist\nAskMeNow Inc.\nManila, Philippines
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First all, you need to realize that yoga by itself is not a big calorie burner. Unless you are doing a hybrid version of yoga such as yoga with weights, yoga only uses 250 calories per hour at most. \n\nThe reason why many yoga practitioners are skinny is that they become more conscious of their body and often become vegetarians. Serious yogis don't abuse their bodies like most Americans and often they eat lightly and well.\n\nYoga is fantastic for stress reduction, flexibiltiy and general body well being. You should do yoga more frequently than once a week. 3 to 4 times is better. I do it 5-7 times a week for 15 minutes at a time.
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I think that teachers (of whatever age) should retire when they no longer have enthusiasm for their job. The kids deserve someone who is caring, innovative, and who loves their job. It sounds like you fit that bill. Plus, you can draw on your years of experience and you can be a mentor to younger teachers. A lot of the teachers in the private school where I work are 50+ (including me), and none are anywhere near to thinking about giving it up. The kids keep us young. (I teach advanced math and calculus, which I regard as a good hedge against senility.)
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lots probably more than 50 including the teachers aswell
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I took it at my YMCA, and yes, pretty much everyone taking the class was normal.  The downside was that I was 29 years old, and the average age of the person in my Y class was probably 16.  Seems to be kind of cool with the kids, not so much the adults.  There were 2 other guys that were of similar ages to me, but they only lasted about 3 weeks.  Then the cheese stood alone.  I lasted about another 3 weeks before quitting, I would have kept going had there been someone closer to my age I think.
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I don't think any age is too old. people should be able to learn at any stage in their life.
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I'm 26.\nI consider "old" above 80.
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I was told by trainers & coaches around 23 to 25 yrs old
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Age has nothing to do with it, unless there has been a significant weight loss. Pilates are awesome for toning and lifting, and don't forget lunges and squats.
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I don't think yoga is complete in and of itself, but I think yoga would benefit anyone.  I only did it for a year and I have to admit it has done a lot for me.
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depends where you live. I think the average age is 18-21.
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What age feels comfortable? I think intellectual capacity should be what we focus on more than age, that being the case, it still feels weird to have a 7th grader hitting on you lol. I'm 20 as well so I know what you mean. I think as long as you're on the same mental page, it's ok, but 84 is maybe pushing it...
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Maybe try a class at your local gym or rent a yoga dvd to get an idea of what it's like.\n\nOnline you can check out: http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/index.cfm