Choosing the Right Yoga Teacher Training for You
So you're gonna take the leap and become a yoga teacher! The first step is finding a 200 hour yoga teacher training that resonates with you, but how do you know which one to choose?
Firstly, it’s important to consider why you are interested in pursuing your training. Are you trying to further your practice, understand yoga better, or are you interested in teaching others? Depending on your answer, different styles of teacher training will apply differently to you.
Often, students choose to attend a 200 hour yoga teacher training simply to learn and advance their practice. Because yoga has been westernized and most classes you'll find at your local studio are mixed level vinyasa --which rarely if ever leave time to dive deep into the poses and even less time for meditation or pranayama (breath work). You are missing the opportunity to learn about the rich history of yoga. While doing private lessons with a teacher, or lots of workshops, may help you touch on a little bit of that history to get a truly comprehensive grasp on the true scope of yoga a 200 hour program is the way to go.
If you just want to further you personal practice and knowledge of yoga, it's still important to search for a training with a thorough curriculum, that covers all the foundational aspects of yoga, but also that is led by a teacher familiar with the areas of yoga you're most drawn to such as yoga nidra, ayurveda, hot yoga, ashtanga, or whatever else you're drawn to. You could even focus on finding a yoga teacher training with a special emphasis on that subject in the curriculum
However, if you specifically want to teach, it is important to pick a comphrensive curriculm that covers not only all of the important foundations, but also does a deep dive into the Business of Yoga as well so that you have all the tools to be successful post graduation. However, also consider picking a training that is led by a teacher who has a style that resonates with you. You’ll want your teacher to be someone with a background in the style of yoga you’re interested in teaching, and if you want to teach that style, it will be helpful to find a YTT with those specifications. Because yoga is also a physical practice, you’ll want to make sure your teacher is well practiced and has a strong education and background. Furthermore, you’ll want to investigate the lead teacher's yoga lineage. Does your teacher have a teacher? Are they well respected? How will your education help you fit into your local yoga community?
The final step is to understand that the teacher training will connect you to a community of teachers and students who are devoted to the practice. It is important to choose a community you like and you want to be a part of. If you are planning on teaching, it is important to think about the community of people you would like to teach. Different demographics have different interests and focuses for yoga, so if you want to teach a certain demographic, it may be best to find a training that aligns with it. For example, if you are interested in teaching fast paced vinyasa flows, a training that focuses on gentle yoga may not be ideal.
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