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So You Want To Be A Yoga Teacher?

How do you find the right type of yoga teacher training?

Well to be honest, quality varies tremendously.

Of course, if you want to be a Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher, then you have no choice but to enroll in Bikram's own program. You can check out the details here:

http://www.bikramyoga.com/

But there are many many styles of yoga ...

So what is our recommended online Yoga Teacher Training?

We can highly recommend Paul Jerard's Yoga Teacher Training site -- he also has a great free report: "The Seven Things You MUST Know Before Enrolling In A Teacher Training Program".

Read about Paul's various certification programs and download the free report at:

Instructor Courses And FREE REPORT, click here

Here is an article by Paul ...

Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher, Part 1

If you have decided that becoming a Yoga teacher is your passion, your next step is to create a plan of action. When doing anything that requires a major change, a call to action is one of the hardest hurdles to overcome. There are so many people who wish for goals, but do not plan to go after them. Let's look at a few ways to make your plan of action workable.

What kind of help or support system do you need to teach Yoga? Remember the saying, "no man is an island." Everyone needs encouragement, even if you are very confident in your abilities. Will you need financial help, educational resources, or to be mentored by a local teacher? Make an assessment of what you need and plan accordingly.

If you really want to teach, you should explore every resource available about how to teach Yoga classes. You should also learn about how to succeed in the business. These factors will also determine how fast you progress once your course has concluded.

Where should you learn to teach Yoga? There are many options for instructor training, so let's cover a few of them. If you decide to take an on-site Yoga instructor training, please avoid the weekend certifications. These programs may teach you a few postures and breathing techniques, but you will likely know little more than the average student.

Having a complete syllabus is important. A complete program should contain information about: Asanas, Modifications, Contraindications, Proper use of props, Yoga Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Assisting with Posture Alignment, Working with Special Populations, Insider Teaching Tips, Ethics, Chakras, Bandhas, Mudras, Doshas, Yamas, Niyamas, Pranayama techniques, Meditation, Relaxation, Business Development, Communication, Marketing, and Networking.

How, in the world, can someone expect that kind of knowledge to be transmitted and processed in a weekend? There is a logical reason why 200 hours has become the Level 1 minimum International Yoga Instructor training standard.

There is an unforeseen problem for interns, who desire to take a "weekend certification" course, in order to open the door to teaching as quickly as possible. This creates a dilemma of not having enough knowledge to be safe and not having the knowledge to stay in the business.

Read Part 2 here ...