IMPORTANCE OF PERSONALIZED YOGA CLASSES/TEACHINGS By Samita Rathor

CAN 2 PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME BODY STRUCTURE, SAME DISEASES, SAME LIKES/DISLIKES, SAME EATING HABITS? No…it’s not possible. Then how can we teach them the same thing? This is the traditional yoga philosophy and belief of Sri Krishnamacharya and his son Sri Desikachar.We have a unique physical, mental and spiritual level, which differs from person to person. This is when we need a one-on-one instruction, the real, best and long-established form of Yoga training. The student consults the teacher regularly and practices what’s specifically designed for them, daily. The student provides feedback so that the practice can be polished and made more individual specific, as required. Yoga becomes an individual journey, and the learner develops the skills to observe the subtle changes that occur in his or her own physical, mental and spiritual level. To heal these different areas of the body and mind, a very specific Yoga grounding based on the individual’s need is taught which is to be followed daily where a healthy diet, lifestyle and therapy, play an important role. After a certain age yoga needs to be individualized.Group yoga could prove hazardous if done without examining the student,physically, mentally and emotionally. Getting to know a person on these 3 levels is a time consuming process, which evolves over a period of time as the teacher and student interact on a regular bases.