You\u2019ve been practicing yoga for some time, and you\u2019re now considering taking the leap to train to be a yoga teacher. But maybe you\u2019re still unsure if it\u2019s really the right thing for you, if you\u2019ll be able to make a decent living as a yoga teacher, or if you should just keep going to classes and leave teacher training for later. After all, yoga teacher training isn\u2019t cheap, and there are lots of great yoga teachers out there already. Does the world need you to be one of them? Here are some things to consider before you commit your energy, time and money.<\/p>\n
This may seem like a strange question, but you\u2019d be surprised how many uncertified teachers are teaching yoga! Watching a few yoga DVDs, attending classes and maybe even beginning \u2013 but not completing \u2013 yoga teacher training, is not enough to go out and teach. Legally, there are not certification requirements in any country. Practically, it\u2019s a different matter.<\/p>\n
Being a yoga teacher is a huge responsibility. Not only do you need to have the basic traits of reliability, dedication, good communication skills and excellent yoga knowledge, but you\u2019re also responsible for the health and safety of everyone who walks into your class. Without really being qualified, how would you know how to deal with clients with specific health issues such as a herniated disc, pregnancy, or scoliosis? A good training course should teach you how to deal with these situations \u2013 and much more.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need to have previous yoga experience \u2014 but it helps (a lot). A yoga teacher training course can be physically and mentally challenging, and will require many hours of study, with plenty of reading and some written work, too. Having a clear idea about what yoga is about before you begin helps. There\u2019s no hard and fast rule about how much experience you should have before you begin teacher training, and you\u2019ll probably know when you\u2019re ready\u2026 but if you\u2019re unsure, ask your regular teachers if they think you are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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