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  1. Gurudev, there are many qualities of an ideal teacher. Could you tell me three main qualities I should focus on and develop while I am here doing my Yoga Teacher's Training Program?

    Well, a teacher keeps a smile and has patience and perseverance. Smile not only when compliments are given, but when you are criticized then also have the ability to keep a smile. Unjust criticism should also be taken with a smile. Then you are a good t ...
  2. Gurudev, I have been a teacher for many years. I see in myself and other teachers that we don’t always practice the basic course points and it disturbs me to a point that I feel a bit of a fraud when I teach. What to do?

    It is good that you feel the pinch. That is the safety valve. If you are oblivious to your not following the teaching, then there is a problem. The moment you recognize that there are shortcomings in you then you are very safe. Don’t t ...
  3. Gurudev, it is said that whatever had to be said has already been said, but the point is, have people heard it? Is this why so many enlightened masters have to come again and again. How to make sure this time people listen.

    A farmer knows the answer to this question very well.See, what does a farmer do? He takes the seeds, ploughs the field and then throws the seeds. Some seeds sprout and some don’t. He does not worry and think,’ Oh, this seed has not sprou ...
  4. Gurudev, is it good when young people leave everything and become full time Art Of Living teachers. Isn't that neglecting family responsibilities?

    It is case to case actually. If someone’s parents are into business, I do encourage the children to join the business, and take it further. But if some of them are doing small jobs and are not satisfied, and if they have the zeal and enthusiasm of doing s ...
  5. Gurudev, how do we spread this beautiful knowledge to the world? How do we bring back people who have already done the course but are not active?

    Happiness Survey is one way.The other is to have a physical center; people keep coming back then. We had the same question in Paris for many years. Today, I was told that since we have the Paris center, it is buzzing with so much activity. I think t ...
  6. How do I know the right time to be an Art of Living teacher?

    If you are practicing for one year, then you are eligible for it. ...
  7. Gurudev, when I teach, I teach from the space of ‘I know’. But in reality, sometimes I don’t know. I am a seeker, how to be in the ‘I know’ and ‘I want to know’ at the same time. How to teach and remain a seeker at the same time?

    You know some things, at the same time, you don’t know many other things. It is as simple as that. Whatever you know, you convey with certainty, and whatever you don’t know, you simply wait in the hollow and empty space. <br> Life ...
  8. How do I know the right time to be an Art of Living teacher?

    If you are practicing for one year, then you are eligible for it. ...
  9. Dear Gurudev, those who are Art of Living teachers get to be so close to you and meet you so frequently. Are they not more fortunate than those of us who are not teachers?

    See, do not think this way that those who are teachers are more fortunate than others who are not, because they get to be near me. Everyone here is very fortunate. Some of you stay nearby and some stay far away. But this does not mean that some are luckier ...
  10. Gurudev, what does it mean to be a full time Art of Living teacher? And what kind of a person can do it?

    Well, you don't need to be a full time teacher. You can become a part time teacher. Teaching takes up only two hours of your time. Courses are usually held in the evenings, when people are finished with their work. You can take a course for three days ...