YOGA

A yoga teacher training can be a rewarding and life-changing experience as it allows you to incorporate yoga into your daily routine. You’ll learn how to teach others the benefits of this ancient practice while also gaining a deeper understanding of its philosophy, anatomy and alignment. However, there are many misconceptions about how long these courses are and what they entail which make it difficult to decide if taking one is worth your time and money.

 

1. YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE A YOGA TEACHER
Yoga teacher training is not exclusive for those who want to become a yoga teacher. It’s a great way to improve your own personal practice and connect to your inner self. What you'll receive is teaching in guided practices, anatomy, philosophy and teaching methodology. All of which will enhance your personal practice, deepen your understanding of yoga as a whole, and connect you to your inner self.

 

2. YOU HAVE TO BE SUPER FIT BEFORE OPTING THE YOGA TRAINING
The main reason why people become intimidated to sign up for a teacher training program is that they are not ‘perfect’ in their yoga practice. You will never be graded on your physical agility during a teacher training. The most important thing is to have confidence in your teaching abilities and make sure that you are safe with your modifications.

 

3. YOU MUST HAVE YOGA EXPERIENCE PRIOR YOGA TRAINING
You can join a program as early as just a few months into starting yoga. This being said, people with prior sports or dance background have an easier transition into yoga as their physical bodies are already primed. As well, if you practice yoga frequently like five to six times per week for a few months, chances are you’re more ready to join a program than someone who practices yoga just once a week for a year.
Ready to become a yoga teacher? Here are three signs your instructor will look for in your application:
This course is for you if: 1) Your body awareness has developed through yoga and other forms of movement training 2) You have dabbled in one style of yoga and would like to dive deeper into it 3) You love learning about ways of cultivating peace for the body and mind.

 

4. YOU MUST BE A VEGETARIAN
Yoga is a common misconception associated with vegetarianism. The truth is, the practice of non-violence (Ahimsa) does not require embracing a plant-based diet unless one chooses to do so for their health and well-being. However, despite numerous health claims that support veganism, one must understand what their body needs and the diets that suit them best.

 

5. YOGA TEACHER TRAINING ARE TOO EXPENSIVE
Yoga teacher training is often considered expensive and out of reach for people who desire to begin a career in this field. However, when we look at the cost of NOT joining a program, the cost of going without a successful training seems astronomical. For example, looking at the whole picture, there is no value greater than that of your health and lifestyle - spending thousands on training to become a yoga teacher may end up saving you more than you could ever imagine.

 

6. ALL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROVIDES THE SAME LEARNING
All yoga schools follow the same guideline, but each class would vary greatly based on the instructor’s background and teaching style. For example, Rocket Yoga might focus on inversions while Ashtanga or Vinyasa focuses on postures or asanas. Also, a yoga therapy teacher training might focus more on trauma healing while Rocket Yoga would focus more on sequences and inversions. Lastly, Ashtanga would better prepare one to teach Ashtanga based on the fact that it’s a bit easier to learn sequences than other styles. 
Regardless of the style and theme of your yoga training, all good teachers will inspire you to learn, grow, and experience all that yoga has to offer.

 

7. YOU WILL ONLY LEARN YOGA AND NOTHING ELSE
Yoga trainees are usually surprised to learn that a yoga teacher training is more than just learning to teach. They also learn about their practice on a deeper level and have the opportunity to connect with other teachers in the community.
One of my greatest joys as a yoga teacher is getting to introduce yoga to new people. It’s so much fun to share this amazing practice with those truly ready to step into their power and begin exploring their own journey.
When you finish your yoga teacher training, you will have a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. You’ll also have a new set of tools with which to handle life’s ups and downs and opportunities that come with a change of perspective.