Yoga teacher

Job Title

Yoga teacher

Job Description

Pierre had been practising with his teacher for 2 years when he was asked to participate in the teaching. He then gave classes in Dublin and Paris. Today he teaches Yoga to groups of maximum 10 people, 12 classes a week in Perpignan.

Getting the job

Pierre studied psychology and first worked at the national employment agency. When they ended his contract, he started travelling to India to learn Yoga directly from the master.

Adjustments

For the respiration and relaxation part, there is no problem for a visually impaired person. To correct the postures, he relies on his sense of touching.

Quote

You learn to develop a subtle touch which allows you to know from the shape of the hand or leg what details need correction.

Is individual totally blind?

Yes

Is individual partially sighted?

No

Source Country:

France

Source Organisation:

CNPSAA ( From the book : «Les Aveugles au Travail » (106 témoignages) published in France in 1999 under the direction of Philippe Chazal)


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