Behind every successful man there is a woman! This is true even for Harshad J Salla, one of the most successful Yoga Trainers on UrbanPro.com. Decades ago, when Yoga was not as popular as it is today, Harshad’s wife Mrs. Salla inspired him to take up Yoga for helping people overcome their fitness challenges. He took up the classes and cleared the Teachers’ Training program for teaching Yoga and started providing classes. Since then, there is no looking back for Harshad, he went from success to success helping Yoga learners achieve optimum level of physical fitness and how to control an agitated mind. Harshad is one of those Yoga Trainers who believe in pushing learners to their limits. He has helped actors, directors, managers, navy personnel and more, to achieve their fitness goals.
Quick Facts
Full Name: Harshad J Salla
Education: Diploma in Yogic Education
Training Category: Yoga
Experience: 20 years
Occupation: Yoga Trainer
Location: Mumbai
A warm and hearty congratulations to Harshad!
Below is an excerpt of our interview with Harshad J Salla:
Q 1. What inspired you to become a Yoga Trainer?
Ans. I already knew yoga, and I saw there were not many yoga teachers to guide the students properly. My wife inspired me a lot. She told me to take up the Teachers Training Course in yoga. I did the TTC and got my certification from the institute Yoga Vidya Niketan. Then I started teaching yoga starting with one student and from that time there was no looking back.
Q2. What do you think are the qualities of a great Yoga Trainer?
Ans: The qualities of a great Yoga Trainer are:
1. Be patient. You will come across lots of students, and not all are equal, that is where your patience counts. Some are slow learners, some very fast, and some very impatient.
2. Practice what you preach. You should practice what you preach otherwise you will not earn trust and respect.
3. Your perseverance counts. Put your hard work and help the students to achieve their fitness goals.
4. Punctuality, is the other key factor in teaching Yoga. When you make commitment, be sure to fulfil it.
5. Honesty, be honest with your students, do not make false promises or give wrong answers. In case, you don’t know something your students are asking, tell them ‘I will research and get back to you.’ And get back to them.
Q3. How you came across UrbanPro?
Ans: I came across UrbanPro.com which was previously known as ThinkVidya.com. Once, I got an email from ThinkVidya which was providing a platform to all the teachers. I joined and I am glad I did.
Q4. How UrbanPro platform helped you to expand your Yoga Classes?
Ans: The UrbanPro platform gave me huge opportunities to expand my Yoga classes. Most of my students contacted me after seeing my profile on UrbanPro.com. I got many good students from UrbanPro.
Q5. What percentage of your work comes from UrbanPro?
Ans: I get around 60% to 70% work from UrbanPro.com.
Q6. One advice that you would like to give to new Pros on UrbanPro.
Ans: Be honest. Answer every lead you get from UrbanPro even if it doesn’t materialize no problem, reply. Every first interaction is an opportunity for you to make a long-term customer relationship.
About the Trainer: Harshad is an extremely talented and dedicated Yoga Trainer who works twice as hard as his students to help them practice different yoga asanas perfectly. He helps his students practice Yoga regularly to reap numerous health benefits. Most of his students find him passionate and inspiring, who instills can-do- spirit in his students pushing their limits. He is one of those committed Yoga teachers who knows various yoga techniques and help students get desired health results. Harshad brings a rich experience of over 20 years, and had helped hundreds of clients including actors, actresses, directors, managers, models, and pilots, stay healthy and in great shape. Harshad holds a Diploma in Yogic Education. He is also an excellent Filipino Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu teacher.
