Considering a Yoga Teacher Training?

Just as you usually never hear anyone say, "I really regret going for that run, moving my body in a positive way, or taking that yoga class", I have yet to hear anyone say they regret setting aside the time to participate in a yoga teacher training course.

What we gain from a teacher training might far exceed what we imagined and how we use those skills after, often practicing them outside of a studio and in our everyday lives.  Whether you enroll to deepen your practice, to teach, or to find personal development, (maybe all of the above), at the end of the day, if you love yoga, then the 200 hours, while challenging, will feel like an immersive luxurious indulgence in deep learning and practice.

Here are things to know when considering a training:

1. Make sure your studio is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance. Studios require a yoga teacher to have a 200-hour certification from a RYS and course curriculum is regulated by Yoga Alliance. At the end you will be asked to register with Yoga Alliance to receive your teaching certification.

2. Know the basic components of what you will learn:

· Knowledge of the postures, of the ancient yoga philosophies, and how to execute sequences

· Some physical anatomy and the yogic body

· How to assist and observe experienced teachers and learn how to look at, assess, and guide students safely in asana poses

· The ethics and business of teaching yoga

3. What about a 300-hr training course?

You must have your 200-hr training course completed before you can sign up for a 300-hr course.  When you are finished with your 300 hr course, you will be a 500-hour registered instructor.  

4. You have many options.

Choosing a studio is a very subjective decision, and there is a lot that offered that can fit your needs as far as scheduling, types of environment, teachers and styles of yoga. There are 134 registered yoga schools in a 50-mile radius around Boston, meaning 134 studios where you can find a program that meets your personal preferences. 

Some styles of yoga that offer certifications are:

Iyengar

Ashtanga

Kundalini

Pre-Natal

Hot Yoga

Ariel Yoga

Stand-Up Paddleboard yoga

 & Partner Yoga

In upcoming posts ill be sharing some recent students' experiences with Boston based teacher training, so stay tuned! And feel free to share your own experiences of YTT locally and beyond! Thank you!