Being a Pilates or Yoga instructor is considered a career? Is it well paid?

Question by Reagan Theresa: Being a Pilates or Yoga instructor is considered a career? Is it well paid?
Props and cons of being a Pilates/Yoga instructor?

Ty!

Best answer:
Pros: you are healthier, you help other people become healthy, choose where you work
Cons: not a lot of pay, may not like some of the people you work with

Employment change. Employment of fitness workers is expected to increase 27 percent over the 2006-2016 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. These workers are expected to gain jobs because an increasing number of people are spending time and money on fitness, and more businesses are recognizing the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees.

Median annual earnings of fitness trainers and aerobics instructors in May 2006 were $ 25,910. The middle 50 percent earned between $ 18,010 and $ 41,040. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $ 14,880, while the top 10 percent earned $ 56,750 or more. These figures do not include the earnings of the self-employed. Earnings of successful self-employed personal trainers can be much higher. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of fitness workers in 2006 were as follows:

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Yoga: Not Just for Flexible People

Article by Chrissy MacDonald

As a Yoga teacher, I've met many people who say things like, "I'd like to try Yoga but I'm not very flexible." Maybe they think Yoga is only for people who are very limber and can twist themselves into pretzel-like positions. Or they think you must be able to do the poses perfectly – whatever perfect is – to even try Yoga.

But nothing could be further from the truth. Actually, being too flexible is not always a good thing. Going right into a pose without focusing on the strength of the muscles often leads to injuries.

The wonderful thing about practicing Yoga is you can start where you are. If you are inflexible and stiff, if you have arthritis or weaknesses in the joints, or back problems, you can still do the same pose as the more flexible person. You just make simple adjustments and perhaps use Yoga props.

In my classes I use blocks, blankets, chairs and other props to assist students in the poses. The idea of using props to assist with poses was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar. This makes the poses accessible to everyone.

Using props is especially beneficial if you have limitations such as stiffness, sore back or are recovering from an injury. There is always a way to enjoy the posture and receive its benefits. You may use a prop such as putting your hand on a block in Trikonasana (Triangle pose) or using a blanket for child pose.

Eventually, with regular practice the props may no longer be needed. When you practice Yoga by starting where you are and going from there, your body will feel strong, fit and wonderful no matter what your fitness or flexibility level.

This is true Yoga when the body, mind and spirit come together. When the posture is comfortable and steady and your breath is smooth and effortless, you are practicing Yoga. Bring your attention to your breath and enjoy your body and the way it feels. It does not matter whether you are flexible or not.

When the Yoga practice is over, you will feel energized, refreshed, strong and relaxed. Yoga is for everyone regardless of fitness level or flexibility. The benefits of yoga are received in doing the right variation of each posture for you and not in achieving advanced stages.

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