7 Things To Look For in Your Next Yoga Teacher Training

{"slug":"what-to-look-for-in-yoga-ttc","recentPosts":[{"id":"cldebisqj8am10bk2riasiyyy","slug":"self-love-yoga-event","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event: Empower Yourself This Valentine’s Day","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Empower yourself this Valentine's Day with our Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event. Find inner peace and self-acceptance through yoga and meditation practices","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-27T09:24:55.671424+00:00","coverUrl":"rvpz4az7wyk8pdo4fvyg.png","content":{"text":"Announcing our free Self Love Event February 13-14!\\n\n\\nEmbrace yourself and practice self love this Valentine’s Day and every day with the help of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga teachers.\\n\\nYoga has been a powerful tool for self-improvement and personal growth for centuries, and self-love yoga is no exception. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, and negative self-talk. Self-love yoga can help to change that by promoting self-acceptance and self-compassion.\\nThis special yoga and meditation event\\n focuses on building self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-compassion through a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices.\\nSelf-love is the foundation of all healthy relationships, including the relationship with ourselves. Without self-love, we cannot truly love and accept others!\\n\n\\n\\nHow to join the Yoga for Self Love Event:\\n\n\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\n\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\n\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nMake this event the start of something wonderful for your mental, emotional, and physical health! So you, too, can be happier, more self-confident, and more productive!\\n\\n\\nNurturing Relationships Through Self Love \\n\\nMonday, February 13 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\n\\nSelf love isn’t selfish! It’s critical to creating deeper, more meaningful relationships and becoming the best version of yourself you can be! Join us in this discussion based self love class with a guided meditation and walk away prioritizing your health and happiness!\\n\n\\n\\nEmbrace Yourself: Balancing the Heart Chakra\\n\\nTuesday, February 14 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\\nReady to love yourself (and others) more and better? Need more compassion and kindness in your life? Join this yoga for self-love class designed to open your heart chakra and help you walk away feeling empowered to have more meaningful relationships and showing more love\n\\nThis special event will offer a unique opportunity to nurture yourself and discover the power of self-love.  Don't miss out on this transformative experience. Sign up today and awaken your inner strength and self-love.\\nAnd don’t forget to check out other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\n\n\\n\\nAnnelise Piers\\n\\n\\nShika Sood\\n\\n\\nSwati Dalvi\\n\\n\\nAbhishek Bodhi\\n\\n\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\n\\nRohan Shroff\\n\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\n\n\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Self Love Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["myYogaTeacher"]},{"id":"clczdmysytyzn0ak616x0ikhn","slug":"yoga-for-fitness-event","author":null,"title":"Join the Yoga Movement: Free MyYogaTeacher Yoga for Fitness Event for Everyone!","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Join MyYogaTeacher's new free Yoga for Fitness Event starting soon and get fit faster with yoga!","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":["Fitness","HathaYoga","Ashtanga","Yoga","Vinyasa","Hatha"],"createdAt":"2023-01-16T22:27:36.746406+00:00","coverUrl":"fegu2jin0qfhgaefpml6.png","content":{"text":"Are you ready to get fit, flexible, and unleash your inner radiance?! Don’t miss our 3-day FREE Yoga for Fitness Event January 29-31!\\nYoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as reducing stress and promoting relaxation. This event will feature a variety of yoga styles and levels to suit everyone from beginners to experienced yogis.\\nOur authentic, expert yoga instructors from India will guide you each day through sessions focused on improving your physical fitness and overall well-being. Plus, the even is completely free, so there’s no excuse not to come give it a try!\\nHow to join the Yoga for Fitness Event:\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\nDiscover all the best ways yoga can help you get fit fast. So you can live your life to the fullest and move with more ease.\\nWe've put together an entire schedule of yoga for fitness classes dedicated to helping you relax and sleep better.\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and exciting event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\\n\\n Hatha Yoga for Physical Fitness with Ankit\\n\\nSunday, January 29 at 6:00 am PST/ 9:00 am EST\\n\\n\\nHatha yoga is focused on the physical practice of yoga and is perfect for helping you build strength, get fit, and improve flexibility. Bonus? You’ll feel more relaxed and rejuvenated after this hatha yoga class! Join us for asanas, Sun Salutations, and other strength building poses!\\n\\nFind Fitness in Flow: Vinyasa Yoga with Monica\\n\\nMonday,  January 30 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nReady to get fit while finding your flow? The fluid movement of this challenging vinyasa yoga class is perfect for building up a sweat, improving flexibility, and building strength, making it a perfect class for overall fitness! Join us!\\n\\nAshtanga Yoga for Increased Fitness with Sujit\\n\\nMonday, January 31 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nDo you like structure in your yoga class? Need a workout focused on building strength through muscle training? This is for you! Join the ashtanga yoga class designed to help you get fitter and stronger faster!\\nWhether you're looking to improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, or simply try something new, our free yoga for fitness event is the perfect opportunity. So come and join us, and discover the many benefits of yoga for yourself!\\nExperience getting fit in a way that works for you and \\nwith\\n you! We’re here to support you on your journey now \\nand\\n when the event is over!\\nSo join us for this free event! And don’t forget to check out other fitness related yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n\\n\\nShweta Jain\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMonica Agarwal\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nArchana\\n \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Yoga for Fitness Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":[]},{"id":"clct2nkfx04xw0bk3fr4lrcjp","slug":"yoga-poses-for-osteoporosis","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis: Maintaining Bone Health","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga can prevent and in some cases reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia by stretching and strengthening muscle tissue to rebuild and maintain bone density.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn how to prevent osteoporosis with a few simple yoga poses.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-12T12:33:31.959847+00:00","coverUrl":"pmkhkhuxo5s9dq2qkevm.jpg","content":{"text":"Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis with Yoga\\n\n\\nIf you suffer from the painful symptoms of osteoporosis, or if you are at risk of developing this limiting disease, there is help (and health) in starting your own regular yoga routine. In fact, doctors are now prescribing yoga as treatment and prevention for osteoporosis and osteopenia, making it an important part of maintaining physical health and wellness throughout your 50s and 60s — and beyond.\\n\\nOsteoporosis and osteopenia are conditions that commonly emerge throughout our later years, and if left untreated they can affect your mobility, bone density, and even your ability to remain self-sufficient. These conditions cause bones to be come weak and brittle, and over time more vulnerable to fractures and even breakage. \\n\\nBut a recent\\n \\n2016 study\\n discovered that yoga can be used in conjunction with other treatments to prevent the loss of bone density and in some cases reverse early onset of osteoporosis. Plus, as an added benefit, yoga is also a low-cost and low-risk treatment option, meaning there is little to lose by giving it a try.\\n\\nHow Yoga Can Treat Osteoporosis\\nThe process by which yoga treats and prevents osteoporosis is simple — through stretching and strengthening your muscle tissue you can build bone density and prevent fractures. Yoga postures exert subtle force upon your bones, prompting them to build up density and become stronger.\\n\\nYoga also improves your balance, which can help prevent falls — which may result in fractures or breakage. Along with building strength and flexibility, yoga also increases your mobility, endurance, and energy levels, helping you stay active no matter your age.\\n\\nIt should be noted that yoga may not cure osteoporosis on its own, and for some advanced cases it may not be effective in reversing this disease. Results vary on an individual basis, depending on your age, bone density, and other factors such as weight and co-existing conditions\\n\\nPracticing Yoga for Osteoporosis\\nIf you’re thinking of starting your own yoga regimen to prevent or reverse osteoporosis, there are a few things you should know. It’s important to first consult your doctor before practicing yoga for osteoporosis or osteopenia, to find out if there are any specific precautions you should be taking and whether or not it’s a safe activity for you. \n\\nPatients with advanced osteoporosis who have suffered fractures, breaks, or acute bone loss may need to avoid practicing yoga. If you’ve recently undergone surgery or if you’re still healing from an injury, you should wait until you’ve fully recovered before getting started.\n\\nMost importantly, you should take care to listen to your body when practicing yoga for osteoporosis. If a particular yoga pose causes pain or strain on your bones or joints, stop for a moment and take a break. Or, try using a modification like a bolster, block, or yoga blanket if applicable.\\n\\nIn their 2016 study, scientists found that the best results for using yoga as treatment for osteoporosis came from regular practice. Try performing yoga poses at least 3-4 times per week, or daily if you can. The more regularly you practice, the more bone density you’ll build, and the more strength and balance you’ll develop in your body.\\n\\n8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis:\\nIf you’ve been cleared by your doctor to practice yoga and you’re ready to get started, there are some simple yoga poses you can do at home to help prevent osteoporosis. You can also try taking a yoga class specifically designed for patients with osteoporosis. Here at\\n \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, certified instructors can help you stay safe and injury free while giving you the independence to practice yoga in the comfort of your home.\\nReady to get started? \\nFollow the steps below to begin your own personal yoga journey.\\n\\n1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)\\n\\nThe foundation of all balance poses, Mountain pose helps you find stability and improve your posture.\\nStart by standing at the front of your mat. Keep your feet hip distance apart, and you can rest your arms at your sides or bring your hands together in prayer formation. Inhale and feel your chest opening and your collar bones widening as you focus on balancing your weight proportionally on both of your feet. Gaze straight forward and maintain this pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n \\n2. Tree Pose (Vrksasana)\\n\\nFrom Mountain pose, you’ll begin to transition into Tree pose to further improve your balance and stability.\\nBring your awareness to your left foot and firmly ground it into the mat. Begin to shift your body weight to your left foot, while gently lifting your right foot. Depending on your ability to balance, you can place the sole of your right foot on your left calf or thigh. As you do this, be sure to keep your pelvis aligned, your spine straight, and your gaze focused forward. Give yourself a moment to steady yourself, and then, if you feel comfortable, press your hands together in prayer formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths and repeat on the other side, then return to Mountain pose.\\n \\n3. Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana 2)\\n\\nThis standing pose also improves your balance and builds strength in your legs and core. If you have trouble balancing and wish to modify this pose, try practicing it next to a wall or with a chair.\\nMove to the back portion of your mat and step your right foot forward. Your right toes should be pointed forward and your left (back) foot should be kept parallel with your mat. Bend your right knee at 90 degrees, taking care not to overextend. Your right knee should not move forward past your toes. With your hips evenly squared, stretch your arms out to both sides, so that your right arm extended out in front of you and your left arm behind you. Open your chest and focus on activating your legs so that you are grounded into your mat. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n4. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)\\n\\nThis pose also requires strength and balance, and can be modified by performing it next to a wall. You can also place a block next to your front foot for easier hand positioning. \\nJust like with Warrior II, step your right foot forward for Triangle pose, keeping your left (back) foot parallel with your mat. Inhale and stretch out both your arms the same as in Warrior II, but keep your right leg straight with a slight, soft bend in your knee. As you exhale, hinge at your hip  and bend forward, placing your right fingertips on the floor, or you can place your hand on the block positioned next to your right foot. Turn your upper body and reach your left hand toward the ceiling, and either turn your head to gaze up at your hand, or keep your eyes focused straight ahead. Hold for 3-5 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n5. Cat-Cow Pose (Chakravakasana)\\n\\nThis pose is excellent for increasing mobility in your spine and hips.\\nMove to a tabletop position on your mat, with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your back. Feel the stretch in your chest and abdomen. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n \\n6. Locust Pose (Shalabhasana)\\n\\nLike Cat-Cow, Locust improves your spinal mobility with a soft backbend, but in this pose you will also be working your core muscles, glutes, and shoulders.\\nFrom Cat-Cow, lower yourself onto the mat so that you are lying face down on your stomach with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides. On your inhale, strengthen your core and lift your head, legs and arms at the same time, balancing your body on your lower abdomen, pelvis and upper legs. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths, and then relax back onto your mat.\\n \\n7. Child’s Pose (Balasana)\\n\\nAfter the strengthening work of Locust pose, give your body a rest with Child’s pose\\nAfter Locust you’ve likely returned to lying face down on your mat. Press your palms and knees into the floor as if you were rising back into tabletop position, but this time bring your hips back so that your buttocks are resting on your heels, and your big toes are touching each other. Extend your arms forward so that your palms are resting on the mat in front of you, and bring your forehead to the mat. Breathe gently and allow your body to fully sink into this pose, supported by the floor. Hold for 5-6 minutes.\\n \\n8. Corpse Pose (Savasana)\\n\\nAfter practicing the above stretching and strengthening poses, it’s important to let your body fully digest the movement by resting in Corpse pose. \\nCome to a seated position on your mat. Slowly lower your body to the floor, so that you are lying flat on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and bring your focus inward. Bring your awareness to your body and check in with each and every body part, noticing if you feel any tension and allowing yourself to fully relax. Soften your face, neck, and shoulders, and let yourself melt into your mat while visualizing any tension leaving your body. Rest in this post for 5-7 minutes."},"category":["pain_management"]},{"id":"clct29qar2mln09k7b9xhmih5","slug":"8-yoga-poses-for-psoas-pain-relief","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Yoga Poses for Psoas Pain Relief","subTitle":"Learn yoga poses that target your psoas muscle to relieve pain.","seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"By practicing a few specific yoga poses, you can directly stretch the psoas and surrounding areas, relieving tension, pain, and stiffness\n","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-12T12:22:46.336259+00:00","coverUrl":"fitbgltpzxzyqblmzhjg.jpg","content":{"text":"Possibly the most integral muscle group in your entire body, the psoas governs the central functioning of your core. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to move properly, walk, stand, or do much of anything, because the muscles in this group also attach your legs to your spine.\\n\\nIssues with your psoas can be deeply painful, and it’s a difficult area to massage. The psoas major, psoas minor, and iliacus combined make up your iliopsoas, commonly referred as simply the psoas. And when the psoas is unhappy, it can cause symptoms with a range of severity, from slightly uncomfortable to totally debilitating, like difficulty walking or standing upright, lower back pain, and pelvic pain. \n\\nAthletic injuries, prolonged periods of sitting and surgery can affect the health of your psoas, and if you’re experiencing a tight and shortened psoas, it’s likely you’re also suffering from weakness and pain. You can relieve your symptoms and fully recover from psoas issues by stretching and strengthening this important muscle group with yoga. \n\\nHow to Relieve Psoas Pain\\n\\nPsoas pain can affect the entire structure of your body, causing adjoining muscles to become overworked and your posture to become off-kilter, leading to widespread chronic pain. Yoga can help correct issues with your psoas and get you back to feeling balanced again. By practicing a few specific yoga poses, you can directly stretch the psoas and surrounding areas, relieving tension, pain, and stiffness.\\n\\nIt’s important to also strengthen the psoas to enable your body to function properly. A weak psoas can put enormous strain on your surrounding muscles and joints, and a strong core is essential for your physical health. By lengthening and strengthening your psoas at the same time, you can correct issues and reduce pain.\n\\nIf you’re suffering from a tight or weak psoas, try practicing the yoga poses below on a regular basis to start the healing process.\n\\n8 Yoga Poses for Psoas Pain Relief\\n\n\\n1. Low Lunge Pose\\n\\nLow Lunge is an easy pose to start lengthening your psoas muscles, and you can adjust this position to stretch as deeply as you feel comfortable.\\nFrom a kneeling position, start by bringing your left foot forward and bending your left leg at the knee. Inhale while reaching your arms over your head, keeping them parallel with the sides of your head. Allow your chest to expand and lengthen your spine. Remember to keep your chin level and your gaze focused straight ahead. Repeat on the other side.\\n \\n2.  Tree Pose\\n\\nTree pose strengthens and stretches your psoas muscles by isolating the area building strength through balance.\\nStand in Mountain pose and place your feet hip distance apart, arms relaxed at your sides. Gently shift your body weight to your left foot and bending your right knee, lifting it upward. Place the sole of your right foot on the inside of your left thigh. Keep your spine and head straight, with your gaze facing forward. Give yourself a moment to steady your balance, bring your hands together in Namaste formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths.\\n \\n3. Boat Pose\\n\\nOne of the best asanas for your core, Boat pose strengthens your abdominal muscles for better balance and posture.\\nStart by sitting with your legs stretched out in front of you and your arms at your sides. Lean back slightly so that your weight is evenly balanced. Inhale, engage your core, and exhale as you lift both your legs to a 45 degree angle, and extend your arms straight out alongside your legs. If this pose feels too difficult, try bending your knees and bringing your hands behind your knees for support. Keep your spine long and your core engaged as you hold this pose for 30-45 seconds.\\n \\n4. Knee-To-Chest Pose\\n\\nWhen your psoas is in pain and walking or standing upright feels difficult, Knee-To-Chest pose offers a supine stretch that can relieve your symptoms.\\nLie down flat on your back with your arms at your sides. Inhale, and then as you exhale, bring your right knee to your chest. Thoughtfully extend and stretch your left leg until you feel the tension begin to release from your abs and inside your hip. As you hug your knee to your chest, remember to breathe and focus on allowing your core to fully relax. Hold for 30-60 seconds and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n5. Dancer’s Pose\\n\\nLike Tree pose, Dancer’s pose works to strengthen your psoas through balance, with a deep stretch that lengthens all of the muscles in the front side of your torso. \\nStand in the middle of your mat with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. Transfer your weight onto your left foot while bending your right knee and grabbing your right foot with your right hand. Lift your left arm up toward the ceiling. Bend at your waist and slowly lean forward, lifting your right leg and engaging your core. You can deepen the stretch by creating some resistance — simply push outward with your right foot while pulling in with your right hand. For better balance, focus your gaze on a fixed point in front of you. Hold for 3-5 breaths, then repeat on the other side.\\n \\n6. Supported Bridge Pose\\n\\nSupported Bridge pose uses a yoga block to both support your weight and lengthen the muscles in your core and inside your hips.\\nStart by lying on your back with your knees bent and a yoga block placed nearby. On your next exhale, tuck your chin and lift your hips, being careful not to allow your knees to splay outward.  Take your yoga block and place underneath your lower back, supporting your weight and providing a deep stretch to the frontside of your pelvis. Stay in the pose for 30-60 seconds.\\n \\n7. Reclining Hero’s Pose\\n\\nBy modifying Hero’s pose to a reclining position, you can gently lengthen your psoas and stretch your quad muscles.\\nKneel on your yoga mat and rest your buttocks on the backs of your heels. Sit with your spine straight and inhale, and as you exhale, begin to gently lower your torso to the floor. You can move slowly, lowering yourself onto your back one vertebrae at a time. Rest your hands on your chest or reach your arms above your head to increase the stretch. Once your are resting on your back, you can also bring your focus to your hips and allow them to rise slightly upward for a greater stretch in your psoas minor.\\n \\n8. Cobra Pose\\n\\nCobra pose lengthens your abdominal muscles and releases tension in your lower back.\\nLie on your stomach with your legs extended, arms folded under your head and your chin resting on your forearms. Place your hands at the level of your chest and press down with your hands. Slightly lift your head off the mat, keeping your head and back aligned, and press your thighs together. Now, steadily pull your elbows towards your ribs and align your hands and shoulders. On a deep inhale, press your hands into the mat, curl your shoulders backward, and lift your upper body off the mat. Make sure to gaze upward and press your hips into the mat to target your psoas. Hold this position for a few breaths and then rest."},"category":[]},{"id":"clckc2txxldwd0ajx6v2ewnfg","slug":"everyday-selfcare-event","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Announcing MyYogaTeacher’s Free Yoga for Everyday Self Care Event","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Daily self-care yoga event for relaxation and rejuvenation. All levels welcome. Come find your inner peace and leave feeling ready to tackle the day ahead","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-06T09:47:25.040388+00:00","coverUrl":"sqksdkhom5g0uivl5z2l.png","content":{"text":"Ready to make time and take time for YOU in the New Year? This 2-day event on January 16-17 makes it easier than ever to start and keep a self care routine going.\\nAnd, of course, you’re invited!\\n\\nAlmost everyone is guilty of not putting themselves first most of the time. \\nBut did you know that research shows that self care reduces heart disease, stroke, and cancer? Not to mention that people who have a consistent \\nself care routine\\n are 67% more productive, 71% happier, and 64% more self-confident than those who don’t!  \\nThe impacts of a yoga for self care routine are nothing but positive. And there is nothing standing in your way of creating one with MyYogaTeacher’s free event. Imagine how much better you’ll feel and how much more productive you’d be if you just took some time for yourself everyday. Your routine doesn’t have to be time consuming. Even 30 minutes of yoga for self care may make all the difference in your life! \\nHere at MyYogaTeacher, we understand creating a self care routine may seem unobtainable at first. That’s why we created this event!\n\\nHow to join the Yoga for Everyday Self Care Event:\n\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\n\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\n⁠\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nMake this event the start of something wonderful for your mental, emotional, and physical health! So you, too, can be happier, more self-confident, and more productive!\n\\nWe've put together a schedule of yoga sessions designed specifically to get you started on your self care journey.\\n\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and exciting event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\n\\n\\nYoga Breathwork: Relaxation and Self Care with Archana\\n\\nTuesday, January 17 at 5:30 pm PST/ 8:30 pm EST\\n\n\\nDo you make time for selfcare? Meditation and yogic breathing are excellent forms of selfcare that you can do almost anywhere or any time! Join us for this relaxing class focused on breathing, meditation, and gentle stretching. Discover how easy it is to take time for you!\\n\n\\n\\nYoga for Self Care: An Everyday Practice with Archana\\n\\nMonday, January 16 at 5:30 pm PST/ 8:30 pm EST\\n\n\\nDo you struggle to make time for self-care? You’re not alone! This beautiful yoga session is designed to help you learn asanas and stretches that you can do every day specifically as a self-care practice. Join us for self-care through yoga!\\n\n⁠\\nWe offer these events so you have the tools and guidance to live in harmony with your inner self, outer self, and the world. So you can move in the world with peace and good health. And so you can be less stressed, more productive, and more \\npresent\\n.\\n\\nExperience the peace that comes from yoga and explore all the tools our expert yoga instructors offer to help you start and maintain a consistent self care routine. We’re here to support you on your journey now \\nand\\n when the event is over!\n\\nSo join us for this free event! And don’t forget to check other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Many are perfect for continuing your self care routine long after this event is over. Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n- Ankit Bhatnagari\\n- Abhishek Bodhi\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\n\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Yoga for Everyday Self Care Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["yoga"]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"cl8ubdcx7vo6009k5qdha5pei","slug":"mental-health-event-oct-2022","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Announcing MyYogaTeacher’s First Mental Health Awareness Event: Making Mental Health a Global Priority","createdAt":"2022-10-04T14:46:29.029785+00:00","coverUrl":"uqopxkfllwhswprb3saq.png","content":{"text":"You’re invited!\\nMental health conditions are increasing worldwide. Approximately 13% of the world’s population suffers from some kind of mental health issue. That’s over 1 billion people. Not including those who haven’t been diagnosed or those of us who simply (or not so simply) struggle managing our stress!\n⁠\\nThat’s why MyYogaTeacher is hosting its first ever free 3-day Mental Health Awareness Event October 9th - 11th: Making Mental Health A Global Priority.\\n\\nYou’ll be inspired, seen, heard, and guided by three of our amazing, expert MyYogaTeacher yoga instructors! It’s going to be a phenomenal experience and way to improve your mental (and emotional) health!\n\\nHow to join the Mental Health Awareness Event:\n⁠\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required. You’ll get instant access to the event – plus two weeks of free group classes and two 1-on-1 sessions with a MyYogaTeacher instructor\\n\\nHas your free trial expired and you’re not a member?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\\nCheck out the 3 classes that will change your life!\\n\\n\\n\n\\n\\nExploring Mental Health & Spirituality with Vinay Varanasi\\n\\nSunday, October 9 at 05:00 pm PST\\nHow do mental health and spirituality affect one another? In this 60-minute session, you’ll explore how your mental health is related to your spirituality (not religion) and vice versa. Both heavily impact your life’s journey. People in all stages of spirituality are welcome to attend!\n\\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\n\\nManaging Stress with Mindfulness with Shweta Jain\\n\\nMonday, October 10 at 06:00 am PST\\nA meditative lifestyle helps you manage stress and anxiety! But what exactly is mindfulness and meditation? How is it done? Get the answers to those questions and explore how mindfulness applications promote holistic well-being in this 60-minute session.\n\\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\n\\nExperiencing Calm in the Storm: What to do When You’re Stressed or Depressed with Vanitha Chandrasegaram\\n\\nMonday, October 11 at 05:00 pm PST\\nThis 60-minute interactive session begins with a warm-up and fun physical activity before jumping into the psychology behind stress, anxiety, and depression and how it impacts your life. Then you’ll explore tools and be provided tips to help you find peace in those situations. A 15-minute Q&A follows!\n\\n⁠\\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\nManaging your mental health doesn’t end when the event does!\\nThat’s why being a MyYogaTeacher member is so helpful. We offer 100% live classes from authentic, expert Indian yoga teachers that are here to help you continue your journey to better mental, emotional, and physical health.\\nCheck out these classes focused on improving your mental health…offered regularly! And available during your two-week trial and to all MyYogaTeacher members.\n⁠\\nClass\\nTime (PST)\\nTeacher\\n\\nBreathing and Meditation\\n\\n8:30 am\\nArchana R\\n\\nBhakti Yoga: Mantra Chanting for Mental Health\\n\\n4:30 pm\\nNiyata Sahu\\n\\nYoga For Stress & Anxiety with Nandeep H\\n\\n5:30 pm\\nNandeep\\n\\nRestorative Yoga- For Deep Relaxation \\n\\n5:30 pm\\nSwathi K S\\n\\nYoga Nidra \\n\\n7:30 pm\\nShivayogi\\n\\nChakra & Sound healing\\n\\n5:30 pm\\nAbhishek \\n\\nKundalini \\n\\n3:30 PM\\nSujit Tiwari\\n\\nBreathing and Meditation\\n \\n3:00 PM\\nSheena\\n\\nTrataka - Candlelight Meditation\\n \\n4:30 AM\\nAkshay Bhat\\n\\nPranic Energization Techniques: Revitalize Your Whole Self\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nBodhi Abhishek\\n\\nBreathe And Flow \\n\\n5:30 PM\\nBharath\\n\\nKundalini Yoga - Breathing movement and Meditation \\n\\n5:30 AM\\nBodhi Abhishek\\n\\nKriya, Pranayama and Meditation\\n \\n4:30 PM\\nRohan shroff\\n\\nKriya, Pranayama and Meditation\\n\\n5:00 AM\\nRohan shroff\\n\\nVipassana - Meditation \\n\\n4:30 AM\\nAkshay Bhat\\n\\nMantra,Mudra and Meditation\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nBodhi Abhishek\\n\\nHealing Oneself Through Loving Kindness Meditation\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\nLaughter Yoga\\n\\n9:30 AM\\nKanika Sud\\n\\nRest and Rejuvenate with Golden Light Meditation\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\nTheta Meditation: Accessing the brain power\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nBodhi Abhishek\\n\\nStretch and Breath\\n \\n5:00 AM\\nShrutika\\n\\nManaging stress with Mindfulness \\n\\n6:00 AM\\nShweta Jain\\n\\nExperiencing Calm in the Storm: What to do When You’re Stressed & Depressed \\n\\n5:00 PM\\nVanitha\\n\\nExploring Mental Health and Spirituality \\n\\n5:00 PM\\nVinay Varanasi\\n\\nConsider how much more joyful you’d be if you were able to control your mental health instead of letting it control you? How would being mentally and emotionally healthy affect your daily life? How would you move better in the world? \\n\\nJoin us on the journey to better mental health for ourselves \\nand\\n others at MyYogaTeacher’s first ever Mental Health Awareness Event October 9th to 11th!\\n\\nLet’s make mental health a global priority.\\n"}},{"id":"cl8cuq5nnh5860biyek2vhu2w","slug":"reproductive-rights-for-women-yoga-workshop","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop - Supporting Women Through Yoga","createdAt":"2022-09-22T09:28:27.679552+00:00","coverUrl":"dkjwcigamkavxe0yziwq.jpg","content":{"text":"Announcing MyYogaTeacher’s first ever Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop!\\nHere at MyYogaTeacher, we believe in the wisdom of women to make their own choices about their health. \\n\\nThat’s why we’re excited to offer the\\n Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop on October 2 from 9 AM - 11 AM PST (12 PM - 2 PM EST) for only $10!\\nIn the past, our community events have been free. So why are we charging a nominal fee for this one?\\nBecause ALL proceeds from the Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop go to support the \\nCenter for Reproductive Rights\\n charity, a nonprofit organization, the \\nonly\\n global legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing reproductive rights.\\nIn the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade and on the day before the new term of the Supreme Court begins, we think this workshop is a perfect way to silently protest this new ruling through self-care and donations to an organization like the Center for Reproductive Rights.\\nThis will also be a time of healing and processing with a couple of awesome expert yoga instructors!\\nHow to join the Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop\\nWhether you’re a member or not, \\nJust click this link and register \\nas you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\nIntroducing a very special guest yoga instructor coming just for this event!\n\\nMeet Harpinder Mann, RYT-500!\\n\\n\n\\nHarpinder is a yoga, meditation, mindfulness teacher, and decolonizing activist based in Los Angeles. She works with women of color who want to reclaim their power and intuition through the lens of a spiritual, joyful, and sustainable path. Her studies have spanned from reading the Japji Sahib since she was 3, to over 700 hours of yogic training within the traditions of Raja, Vinyasa, Kundalini, and Prenatal Yoga. \\nWe’re super excited to have her lead the beginning of the workshop. Afterwards, MyYogaTeacher yoga instructor, \\nTrupti Parikh\\n, will lead us in asanas, and a discussion session will follow.\\nAre you ready to experience a workshop where we solely focus on supporting and advocating for women’s health \\nwhile\\n improving our mental, emotional, and physical health?\\n\\nJoin us for the Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop!\\n\\nTogether, we make a difference."}},{"id":"cl74q8m3iwlv50cijtnuiw52q","slug":"trip-to-goa-oct-2022","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Trip with your teacher to Goa, India - You’re Invited!","createdAt":"2022-08-22T12:20:58.970314+00:00","coverUrl":"oim4tptrrd9ajzzgnpen.jpg","content":{"text":"Want to hang out with your yoga teacher in India? \\nEmail \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to begin the registration process. If you sign up before September 2nd, you’ll get a discounted hotel rate!\\nArticle Outline\\nTeacher Get-Together:\\n October 14-16, 2022\\nEvent Location\\n7-day Immersion Retreat:\\n October 16-22, 2022\\n3-day Immersion Retreat:\\n October 16-18, 2022\\nPricing\\nHow to Register and Join\\nOctober 14th - 16th 2022, MyYogaTeacher is hosting our annual Teacher Get-Together!\\nAt the Teacher Get-Together, we’ll do yoga, dance, have delicious meals together, go on outings like town tours, and play games together.\\nThe last few years have been a lot of fun – this year will be too! We hope you join us!\\n\\nTeacher Get-Together, schedule of activities\\n\\n\\nNote:\\n \\nat some points the teachers will be in private training sessions, but you’ll have plenty of great ways to spend that time with family and other guests.\\nEvent Location\\nWe will be staying at an incredible 4.5-star resort (picture below) -\\n The Zuri White Sands - click here to see more about the resort.\\n (costs shown in the pricing section below)\\n\\nThe Teacher Get-Together is in \\nGoa, it's a beautiful beach and resort town\\n on the south-west coast of India. You can \\nclick here to see some pictures of the area\\n.\\nThis resort is seriously incredible. You’ll be very comfortable, and we’ll all be staying here together!\\n7-Day Immersion Retreat\\nThis is a chance to completely immerse yourself in yoga at a beautiful resort on the beaches of Goa!\\nIn the 7-Day Immersion Retreat you will dive deeper into your yoga practice – learn pranayama, meditation techniques, have Q&A sessions with your teachers, and learn more about Yogic Philosophy.\\nThe retreat is optional - you can still join the Teacher Get-Together even if you don’t want to join the Immersion Retreat.\\n\\n7-Day Immersion Retreat Schedule\\n\\n\\nRetreat costs shown in the pricing section below\\n3-Day Immersion Retreat\\nThis is a chance to immerse yourself in yoga at a beautiful resort on the beaches of Goa!\\nThe 3-Day Immersion Retreat is a shorter version of the 7-Day Immersion Retreat. Actually, it’s the first 3-days of the 7-Day Retreat. So you will be practicing with other fun yogis! \\nIn this retreat you will dive deeper into your yoga practice – learn pranayama, meditation techniques, have Q&A sessions with your teachers, and learn more about Yogic Philosophy.\\nThe retreat is optional - you can still join the Teacher Get-Together even if you don’t want to join the Immersion Retreat.\\n\\n3-Day Immersion Retreat Schedule\\n\\n\\nRetreat costs shown in the pricing section below\\nPricing\\nTeacher Get Together = free!\\n So come and join us!\\nThe Zuri Resort \\n(includes food & accomodation) = $180 per room per night if you register before Sep 2nd.\n⁠We expect the price to go up by about 10 - 20% after Sep 2nd. \\n(we will help book this and negotiate the best rate for you)\n⁠\\nAfter Sep 15th, we can’t guarantee you a room at The Zuri with us, you may have to stay at a nearby resort.\\n7-Day Immersion Retreat\\n rate = $1,000\\n3-Day Immersion Retreat\\n rate = $500\\nAir Fare\\n = about $1,500 estimated round trip cost from US to Goa (organized and booked by you)\n⁠\n\\n⁠Shuttle to and from the Goa Airport to The Zuri resort = free!\\n We want to give you a hassle free experience when you land in Goa with us\\nHow to Register and Join\\nYou can reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to register.\\nAfter you email care@myyogateacher.com:\\n we will help you book the resort (includes food & accommodation) and shuttle to and from the airport. We will also help you understand the exact pricing for what you want (depending on the length of your stay and if you join the Immersion Retreat).\\nI hope you join us! It will be a beautiful and fun experience where you make a lot of great memories.\\nAnd of course, if you have any questions – just email us at \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n\\nNote:\\n We will not be able to help with booking your flights directly. But if you need it, we can put you in contact with a travel agent.\\nLooking forward to seeing you in Goa!"}}],"relatedPosts":[{"id":"ckfqz2rgo02090136wdoy1f70","slug":"a-review-from-a-myyogateacher-member","author":{"name":"Nikki Miller","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":"nikki-miller.jpg"},"title":"A Review from a MyYogaTeacher Member","createdAt":"2020-01-10T00:00:00+00:00","coverUrl":"1-First-we-check-in.jpg","content":{"text":"We were just so excited to see Nikki's review of myYogaTeacher that we asked if we could also share it here. We are LOVING her excitement and enthusiasm for finding HER TEACHER!\n⁠\\n[CTA-REVIEWS]\\nGuest post by Nikki Miller\\nWhen the student is ready, the teacher will appear attributed to Buddha Siddhartha Guatama Shakyamuni\\n\\nMaybe you've heard that one? You’re ready to up your yoga game, but where is your teacher? \\n\\nThey’re in your living room.  \\n\\n\\nI mean, not right now (don’t freak out). But they can be in your living room, if you’re ready for one-on-one online yoga instruction, in private, in your home - with a real \\nlive\\n yoga teacher trained in India. \\n\\nConfession: I wasn’t ready. How would that even work? #skeptical\\n\\nI only tried myYogaTeacher because of three words: \\nFree Trial Period\\n. At least it would motivate me to get on my yoga mat and skip that last hour of Netflix binging. \\n\\nFully ready to bail the moment the app got confusing or annoying (nobody has time for a half-baked app), I signed up and the app proved seamless. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves—we haven’t even gotten to the yoga yet!\\n\\n\\n\\nMe and Pranjal!\\n\\nI set up my yoga mat in living room and a real, live yoga teacher met me online through the two-way camera on my laptop. Pretty cool… but how could she instruct me through a camera? Still skeptical. Still ready to bail.  \\n\\nShe asked about my goals and how my body was feeling (I happened to be recovering from a shoulder injury) and then she tailored the practice to my specific needs that day. \\n\\n\\nWhen we got to my Nemesis Pose (the one I always struggle with) she proactively offered \\nmodifications\\n — and I actually felt at ease in the pose. Yoga. Epiphany.  \\n\\nAlong the way I asked ALL the questions: Can we go back to the last pose? Can we slow down (or speed up) a bit? Can you tell me more about [insert every question I’ve ever had about \\nyoga poses\\n]?\\n[CTA-GC]\\nAfterwards they sent me a recording of the session. (Confession: I had absolutely no intention of watching it! I’ve seen myself in the mirror at the studio. Hard pass). But I caved, and the replay revealed how my body came in and out of poses and where I was misaligned until performing the modifications. \\n\\n\\nMy understanding advanced more than it had in months. \\n\\n\\nI had found my \\nyoga teacher\\n.  \\n\\nNot everything was smooth sailing, though:   \\n\\n1)    Setting up the audio harshed my zen. In order to get your entire yoga mat on the screen, you have to place your laptop/device pretty far away, but then it can be difficult to hear through the speakers. In the end, I opted to use my mobile phone for the audio—which worked fine but became distracting while navigating around the mat.\\n\\nOne teacher spoke with a pronounced accent that I struggled to understand. I’d rather say more “OM” and less “Can you repeat that please?”\\n\\nI tried other teachers over time, and while you learn something from every teacher, not all were the right fit for me. It’s similar to finding your yoga studio home: you’ll know it when you find it.\\n\\n\\nSharing physical space and community with other yogis at the studio will always be an important part of my yoga experience. And if I’m desperate I might mimic a pre-recorded \\nyoga class\\n again. But myYogaTeacher is now a critical arm of my yoga practice. \\n\\n\\nIt’s where my experience is expertly tailored to my unique needs. It’s where I can ask questions and receive immediate feedback. It’s where my practice truly advances. \\n\\nIt’s where I found my teacher. \\n\\nAnd all from my living room. (Confession: Sometimes still in my pajamas.)\\n"}},{"id":"ckfqxl6g801170178mjc0v6h5","slug":"company-mission-culture","author":{"name":"Jitendra","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":"jitendra1.png"},"title":"MyYogaTeacher mission & culture","createdAt":"2019-01-26T00:00:00+00:00","coverUrl":"culture1.jpg","content":{"text":"Our mission: Improve physical and mental well being of the entire planet\\n\\n\\nOur commitments to each other\\n\\n1. Genuine care for our customers: Be nice and gentle with the customer. Listen to them before responding. Work on making every interaction a positive one for our customers.  E.g. if a customer is not happy with a session and wants a refund - we should accept that they are not happy and give them a refund. E.g. The customer did not like a particular session, even though we think it was great - we should accept customers judgement and try and understand what we can do better to meet customer's expectations and not waste time trying to change the customer's judgement. \\n\\n2. Have fun: We have fun while working. We celebrate our co-workers and celebrate every large and small victory with each other.\\n\\n3. Respect for the each other: We respect each other as \\nindividuals\\n. This means:\\nProfessionalism: We respect and treat each other as professionals. We help everybody grow, train and develop in order to achieve their full potential.\\nAutonomy: Respect everybody's opinions and their ability to make decisions.\\nIndividual worth: Everybody has inherent worth. We do not label or typecast. We give everybody a chance to grow.\\nAffirmation: We affirm positives in each person.\\n\\n4. Frugality: We are frugal in terms of spending money. We do not splurge on things that do not have a direct impact on making customers happy. We are wise with spending our resources.\\n\\n5. Hiring well: Hiring is a key function of the company. We focus, train and reward hiring well to ensure that we give hiring the utmost importance.\\n\\n6. Encouraging risk-taking: We embrace failure as an important part of learning. We realize that big projects require iterations and in such cases, we don't let perfection be the enemy of getting started. If we learned something new by executing fast, taking risk and failing, we are growing. We need not be afraid of failure. Risk taking, executing fast and failing fast is far better. Failure to learn is the biggest negative outcome.\\n\\n7. Understanding the value of time: We are focussed on moving fast as time is the ultimate limited resource. We are always trying to find ways to speed up learning and to reduce time for tasks by planning, collaborating and communicating better.\\n"}},{"id":"ckfqywdiw01uz01794buptfjc","slug":"the-simple-guide-to-the-8-limbs-of-yoga","author":{"name":"Jitendra","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":"jitendra1.png"},"title":"The Simple Guide to the 8 Limbs of Yoga","createdAt":"2019-08-06T00:00:00+00:00","coverUrl":"yama-definition-1_45.png","content":{"text":"Yoga is comprised of 8 parts, and each part matters. Asana, which we often think of as \\nYoga\\n, are the postures we do in a class. You’ll notice Asana is only 1 part!\\n\\nDon’t be intimidated by the Sanskrit language for these - when you break it all down, it’s actually simple. It definitely falls into the category of “simpler said than done” but it is a concise guidebook. \\n\\nYamas and Niyamas\\n\\nWe start with the \\nYamas\\n and the Niyamas, which are lovingly called the do and do nots. They fall closely in line with just general good behavior. The purpose of these steps is to build an internal integrity and a clean unruffled perspective. \\n\\nFor example, if you keep your house in good order, it becomes easier for you to move through it. If you keep it very messy and cluttered, you might move slower through your hallways or even have trouble finding things. In this example, the house is your mind and body. The Yamas and Niyamas help you to keep your mind and body in order. \\n\\nAsana\\n\\nThese are the physical postures of yoga. The simple idea is that to maintain the Yogic path of living, you must be healthy. Your body should be strong. Your mind should be open and uncluttered. \\nAsana\\n is a practice that helps us strengthen the bond between the body and mind. \\n\\nPranamaya\\n\\n In Yoga philosophy, Prana is the energy that flows through all things. And before you classify this as new age or spiritual, think of prana as just being “what exists.” Prana is a flow that we all experience. When you are nervous about an upcoming presentation, you feel flutters in your stomach perhaps. This might be a nervous response, but we can symbolically think of this of prana fluttering. When we feel bored, we often also feel heavy and a little sleepy. There are all sorts of physical reasons why - but we can think of this of slow and heavy prana.  \\n\\nWith this perspective, Pranamaya helps move this energy around in beneficial ways.\\n\\nIf you feel very nervous, you might notice that taking ten very slow and very deep breaths calms you. This is an example of Pranamaya.   \\n\\nPratyhara\\n\\nThis is the practice of training your awareness away from the outside world and turning it inward. We practice Pratyhara by noticing what is going on inside - our habits, our beliefs, our hopes and everything else in between. Here we learn the art of stepping back a little to just notice these internal patterns, doing our best to not criticize them. It can be truly surprising how much change can happen when you just notice something. \\n\\nDharana\\n\\nThis often is referred to as a practice of concentration. We begin to develop the tools for concentration by practicing Asana and Pranamaya. This helps us prepare for meditation. For example, in Asana we concentrate on the pose itself. When practicing Dharana, we might choose an object to singularly focus on. Commonly, concentration on a mantra or even just a single sound can be done. \\n\\nTry Candle Gazing to practice Dharana\\n\\nFind a comfortable seat. \\nGaze\\n at a small flame for a few moments. Close your eyes and focus on the afterimage of the flame. Attempt to think of nothing else other than this image until it disappears.\\n\\nDhyana\\n\\nDhyana follows Dharana as this become a concentration on just the mind. Here, we no longer focus on a thing - we simply have a sharp awareness. We often call this practice meditation or mindfulness. Considering that as humans, we are trained to notice, respond and do so many things with our mind, this practice is absolutely difficult. This is why we first start with Dharana - training the mind to focus and concentrate on a thing before removing that focal point and practicing Dhyana. \\n\\nSamadhi\\n\\nSimply put, Samadhi is experiencing the peace of simply existing. It is being present without stress, anxiety or busy thoughts. There is also a genuine sense of connectedness between you and all other living things. This is the peak moment within the 8limb path - and don’t worry - if you experience Samadhi you won’t be walking around like a zombie with a half-smile. This is an experience that comes and goes and eventually becomes a beautiful backdrop to how you experience your life.\\n"}}],"blogContent":{"id":"ckk6171m80qng09252bc0eedt","slug":"what-to-look-for-in-yoga-ttc","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"7 Things To Look For in Your Next Yoga Teacher Training","createdAt":"2021-01-20T23:02:14.849663+00:00","updatedAt":"2022-08-01T06:40:26.084272+00:00","coverUrl":"shutterstock_1661655565.jpg","seoDescription":"Find out what to look for in a yoga teacher training course. What makes a yoga teacher training course good or bad? Check it out here!","content":{"text":"Community Experience\\nQuality of Teachers\\nWell rounded Curriculum\\nYoga Alliance Certification\\nSchedule & Location\\nType of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy\\nCourse Price\\n\\n[CTA-DEFAULT]\\n\\nIf you want to have the best possible experience, \\nhere are 7 key-factors you should look for in your next Yoga TTC\\n.\\n\\n\\n1. Community Experience\\n\\nYou would never know this without having done a teacher training course\\n, but the community experience is one of the best (or worst) parts of a TTC.\\n\\nYou should \\nnever sign up for a TTC where you haven't connected with the community\\n. So no random residentials in Bali or taking a TTC at the local yoga studio. Not unless you've done at least a few classes there and seen if you like it.\\n\\nThe \\nlast thing you want is to spend 200 to 500 hours feeling awkward\\n around people who just aren't 'your people'!\\n\\nWhen you \\nfind a studio, retreat center, or online community you vibe with\\n, then you'll likely have an \\nincredible TTC experience\\n. You'll make life-long friends who have the same passion for personal growth, authenticity, kindness, and joy in their life!\\n\\nBut none of this is likely if you don't check out the community first. That's why at myYogaTeacher \\nyou can start off with a 2-week free trial before ever signing up for the TTC\\n (or any other course or workshop).\\n\\n\\n2. Quality of Teachers\\n\\nNext, you'll want to \\nbe sure that the teachers leading the TTC are highly qualified and experienced yoga teachers\\n.\\n\\nNot only do you want them to be experienced at teaching yoga, you want to make sure they are \\nexperienced at teaching other teachers to teach yoga\\n.\\n\\nYou see, TTCs are a fast way for yoga teachers to make a lot of money. So for the really good teachers, it becomes an essential part of their lifestyle. \\n\\nBut it also attracts a lot of brand new teachers looking to increase their income.\\n\\nSo \\nyou'll want to find out how many TTCs they've led, and what previous students thought about it\\n. Any well established TTC will be able to offer you testimonials from previous students. And will be quick to answer your questions about how many TTC's they've led.\\n\\nRohan, the lead teacher for \\nmyYogaTeacher's TTCs has lead 17 in-person TTCs, 6 online TTCs, and managed 13 other TTCs\\n. That's a lot more than your average Yoga TTC leader, but it's important to know you're in good hands!\\n\\nAnd true to our own tests, \\nyou can see what past TTC graduates are saying here\\n.\\n\\n\\n3. Well Rounded Curriculum\\n\\nA Yoga Teacher Training is a life changing opportunity to go deeper in yoga. You can discover aspects of yoga no regular class has the time or structure to show you.\\n\\nBut that being said, \\nif your TTC curriculum is bland, or asana only, you'll continue to only scratch the surface of what yoga has to offe\\nr.\\n\\nThat's why it's so\\n important that your TTC covers more than just asana and correct alignment\\n... that's the minimum.\\n\\nYou want to \\nfind a TTC that also dives into pranayama (yogic breathing exercises), meditation, yogic philosophy\\n. \\n\\nYou'll want a TTC where you learn about \\nPatanjali's Yoga Sutras\\n. Learning the sutras may sound academic and irrelevant. But it's practical, down to earth, and more relevant today than ever. This is \\nthe core of yogic philosophy\\n.\\n\\nAlthough you're probably signing up for the asana — \\nmost TTC students find that the philosophy and meditation practices are what transform their lives most\\n. \\n\\nYoga is a big beautiful ice-berg, and asana is just the tip...\\n\\nDon't worry though, any Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training Course must have a well rounded curriculum.\\n\\n\\n4. Yoga Alliance Certification\\n\\nThis certification is becoming less and less relevant. Because more studio owners and yogis are realizing it's mainly a tax on teachers and studios. But it's still a certification you'll want to have.\\n\\nIt used to be that to get a job teaching yoga, you had to have Yoga Alliance certification. That's slowly changing. But today, \\nif you want to be eligible to teach yoga at most studios, you're still going to want Yoga Alliance certification\\n.\\n\\nSo make sure whatever TTC you sign up for is accredited by the Yoga Alliance. \\nAfter you graduate your TTC and receive your certificate\\n, you can go to \\nyogaalliance.org\\n and register for certification. Then, as a teacher, you pay a yearly fee to keep your certification.\\n\\nMost yoga teachers feel like it's just a way to tax yoga schools and yoga teachers. But they do, at least, \\nenforce a minimum standard of quality for TTCs\\n. So it's not all bad.\\n\\nThat's why it's still in your best interest to make sure your TTC is Yoga Alliance certified. And for this reason, \\nall myYogaTeacher TTCs are Yoga Alliance certified\\n.\\n\\n\\n5. Schedule & Location\\n\\nThis one comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. There are \\ntwo main types of TTC; residential and non-residential\\n.\\n\\nA \\nresidential TTC\\n is often in a beautiful location like India, Bali, Mexico, or some other tropical area. You carve out anywhere from one to three months of your life, to go live at a yoga retreat center. There, you study and practice yoga full-time. Usually 6 to 10 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week.\\n\\nThis is a great way to have \\na fully immersive experience and do nothing but yoga for a few months\\n.\\n\\nNot all of us can do that. \\nWith kids, work, and other responsibilities non-residential TTCs are the best option for most of us.\\n\\nIn a \\nnon-residential TTC\\n, you \\nstudy part time\\n at your local yoga studio or online. The schedule is still intense, because you need to finish anywhere from 150 to 450 hours of class time (the last 50 hours is self-study).\\n\\nThis means that for a 200-hour TTC, you'll need to spend 150-hours in class. So even at part time, 12 hours a week, that's a 3 month course.\\n\\nYou'll want to find a TTC that has the right schedule for you. Is 6 hours a week for 6 months better for you, or 12 hours a week for 3 months? Do weekends work better, or weekday nights?\\n\\nFor you, these may be inflexible. But \\nafter watching hundreds of students complete TTCs, I've seen that most people can make any schedule work\\n. Even a working mom can do 12 hours on the weekend. It's an adjustment, but I often hear them saying things like; \\n\\n\"I didn't know how I would do it, it was so much time every weekend. But I really wanted to join the TTC and I knew that if I didn't do it now, I might never do it! Then, it turned out to be completely manageable. Actually, I look forward to every Saturday, it's the best part of my week. And I'm getting so much 'me' time!\"  \\n         - every mom who takes a TTC\\n\\nSo \\nbefore getting too hung up on the schedule, ask yourself, \"can I make this work?\" And if so, then focus on the other parts first; the community, teachers, and a well rounded curriculum.\\n\\n\\n6. Type of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy\\n\\nThere are dozens of popular styles of yoga and many different types of TTCs.\\n\\nWhen it comes to the style of yoga;\\n Vinyasa, Ashtanga, \\nPower Yoga\\n, or some home-brand yoga — don't worry too much here. \\nIf you've taken classes with the teacher, you know their style. Do you like it? If so, then you'll probably love the TTC\\n. If not, move on until you find a teacher with a style you do like.\\n\\nWhat you don't want to do\\n is go looking for a specific style, thinking \\n\"I've heard Vinyasa is the best, I should only do a Vinyasa TTC.\"\\n That's a quick way to waste a lot of money and have a disappointing experience.\\n\\nRemember, this TTC is as much for you as it is for your future students\\n. You want to make sure that you have a deeply uplifting and enlightening experience. And you want to share a style of yoga that you love, not the one you heard is \"better\".\\n\\nDo you know what I mean?\\n\\nNow when it comes to \\nthe type of TTC\\n: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr or Yoga Therapy, \\nchoosing is pretty easy\\n.\\n\\nA \\n200-hour TTC is perfect for beginners\\n. It's the entry point and smallest time commitment. If you like the TTC experience, you can always take a 300-hr TTC later. This will bump your training hours up to a total of 500.\\n\\nThe \\n300-hour TTC has traditionally been for people who have already completed a 200-hour TTC\\n. That's changing recently, but it's still the norm. This is a great way to get 500-hours of certified training, without having to quit your job or dedicate 9 months of your weekends to full-days of study... Intense!\\n\\nA \\n500-hour TTC is good for beginner to advanced yogis\\n. It's basically the 200-hour and 300-hour rolled into one. You make a big commitment and dedicate a few months of your life to a deep-dive, full-time yoga immersion. These are usually residential.\\n\\nAnd finally, a \\nYoga Therapy TTC\\n. These are \\nfor advanced teachers who want to specialize\\n in solving big problems for their clients. You don't have to be super flexible or anything like that. But you will become an expert at anatomy, perfect alignment, and healing all sorts of injuries and illnesses with yoga. These TTCs are often 600-900 hours of training, with long apprenticeships. \\n\\nYou typically must have already graduated a 200-hour or 500-hour Teacher Training Course, before you can apply to join a Yoga Therapy TTC. So graduating a TTC is a prerequisite for Yoga Therapy TTCs.\\n\\nIf you've never taken a Yoga Teacher Training Course, you'll probably want to start with either the 200-hr TTC\\n or 500-hr TTC, depending on the time and energy commitment you want to make.\\n\\n\\n7. Course Price\\n\\nThe last thing you want to do is pay more than you should\\n when it comes to your next Yoga Teacher Training Course.\\n\\nYoga TTCs are not cheap to begin with. So you probably don't want to overpay.\\n\\nIn a studio, you can expect to pay around $3,500 for a 200-hr TTC\\n (plus or minus $800). This is a fair range, so watch out for any 200-hour TTC that costs more than $4,300. Unless the teacher is famous or highly sought after, you're probably better off going elsewhere.\\n\\nBut these days, \\nunderpaying is even more of a problem\\n. You see, for the first time ever, Yoga TTCs have gone online. \\nYou'll see 200-hr online TTCs for $900, $600, even $400. \\n\\nWhy is this a problem?\\n\\nWhat these TTCs aren't telling you is that 85% of the course is pre-recorded video\\n. That's how they keep the cost down and therefore the price down. It's not so different from what you might find free on YouTube.\\n\\nI don't know about you, but I \\ndon't want my next yoga teacher to have learned from a bunch of YouTube videos!\\n\\nThat's a quick way to injure yourself, and your future students.\\n\\nDefinitely and absolutely, weather in-person or online, make sure your next TTC is 100% live instruction. It's totally OK to take a TTC online, just make sure it is 100% live.\\n\\nSo you get to ask questions DURING class, DURING lectures, and DURING examples. Not just at \"office hours\" 1-week after the class, when you forgot your questions anyways.\\n\\nWith live instruction you get feedback in every practice session. And importantly, you learn the nuances of the asanas.\\n\\nTTCs can be tough. Long hours and lots of learning\\n. With \\nlive instruction and an interactive setting\\n (only possible in-person or through live classes online), you \\nstay motivated and connect with your new yoga community\\n.\\n\\nThat's why \\nevery one of myYogaTeacher's TTCs is 100% live\\n. You'll find the price very reasonable. It's much less expensive than in-person at a studio, but necessarily enough to pay living breathing teachers to give every class live.\\n\\nIf you're interested in a 100% Live TTC\\n, \\nyou can check out myYogaTeacher's TTC full course description here\\n (with testimonials, course syllabus, and reasonable rates).\\n\\nWhen you follow these 7-steps, you can't go wrong. You'll have an incredible TTC experience, make new friends for life, and walk away a better yogi, better parent, better human\\n... You'll be less reactive, with more self-acceptance, and more full of joy!\\n\\nSo now you have everything you need to choose your next TTC wisely. And \\nif you have any questions\\n about TTCs or myYogaTeacher's upcoiming TTCs, feel free to drop us a line and ask at \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n","html":"<ol><li><div>Community Experience</div></li><li><div>Quality of Teachers</div></li><li><div>Well rounded Curriculum</div></li><li><div>Yoga Alliance Certification</div></li><li><div>Schedule &amp; Location</div></li><li><div>Type of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy</div></li><li><div>Course Price</div></li></ol><p></p><p>[CTA-DEFAULT]</p><p></p><p>If you want to have the best possible experience, <strong>here are 7 key-factors you should look for in your next Yoga TTC</strong>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>1. Community Experience</h2><p></p><p><strong>You would never know this without having done a teacher training course</strong>, but the community experience is one of the best (or worst) parts of a TTC.</p><p></p><p>You should <strong>never sign up for a TTC where you haven&#39;t connected with the community</strong>. So no random residentials in Bali or taking a TTC at the local yoga studio. Not unless you&#39;ve done at least a few classes there and seen if you like it.</p><p></p><p>The <strong>last thing you want is to spend 200 to 500 hours feeling awkward</strong> around people who just aren&#39;t &#39;your people&#39;!</p><p></p><p>When you <strong>find a studio, retreat center, or online community you vibe with</strong>, then you&#39;ll likely have an <strong>incredible TTC experience</strong>. You&#39;ll make life-long friends who have the same passion for personal growth, authenticity, kindness, and joy in their life!</p><p></p><p>But none of this is likely if you don&#39;t check out the community first. That&#39;s why at myYogaTeacher <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html?utm_source=MYT&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=SEO&utm_content=7-things-TTC\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html?utm_source=MYT&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=SEO&utm_content=7-things-TTC\"><strong>you can start off with a 2-week free trial before ever signing up for the TTC</strong></a> (or any other course or workshop).</p><p></p><p></p><h2>2. Quality of Teachers</h2><p></p><p>Next, you&#39;ll want to <strong>be sure that the teachers leading the TTC are highly qualified and experienced yoga teachers</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Not only do you want them to be experienced at teaching yoga, you want to make sure they are <strong>experienced at teaching other teachers to teach yoga</strong>.</p><p></p><p>You see, TTCs are a fast way for yoga teachers to make a lot of money. So for the really good teachers, it becomes an essential part of their lifestyle. </p><p></p><p>But it also attracts a lot of brand new teachers looking to increase their income.</p><p></p><p>So <strong>you&#39;ll want to find out how many TTCs they&#39;ve led, and what previous students thought about it</strong>. Any well established TTC will be able to offer you testimonials from previous students. And will be quick to answer your questions about how many TTC&#39;s they&#39;ve led.</p><p></p><p>Rohan, the lead teacher for <strong>myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTCs has lead 17 in-person TTCs, 6 online TTCs, and managed 13 other TTCs</strong>. That&#39;s a lot more than your average Yoga TTC leader, but it&#39;s important to know you&#39;re in good hands!</p><p></p><p>And true to our own tests, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\">you can see what past TTC graduates are saying here</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>3. Well Rounded Curriculum</h2><p></p><p>A Yoga Teacher Training is a life changing opportunity to go deeper in yoga. You can discover aspects of yoga no regular class has the time or structure to show you.</p><p></p><p>But that being said, <strong>if your TTC curriculum is bland, or asana only, you&#39;ll continue to only scratch the surface of what yoga has to offe</strong>r.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why it&#39;s so<strong> important that your TTC covers more than just asana and correct alignment</strong>... that&#39;s the minimum.</p><p></p><p>You want to <strong>find a TTC that also dives into pranayama (yogic breathing exercises), meditation, yogic philosophy</strong>. </p><p></p><p>You&#39;ll want a TTC where you learn about <strong>Patanjali&#39;s Yoga Sutras</strong>. Learning the sutras may sound academic and irrelevant. But it&#39;s practical, down to earth, and more relevant today than ever. This is <strong>the core of yogic philosophy</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Although you&#39;re probably signing up for the asana — <strong>most TTC students find that the philosophy and meditation practices are what transform their lives most</strong>. </p><p></p><p>Yoga is a big beautiful ice-berg, and asana is just the tip...</p><p></p><p>Don&#39;t worry though, any Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training Course must have a well rounded curriculum.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>4. Yoga Alliance Certification</h2><p></p><p>This certification is becoming less and less relevant. Because more studio owners and yogis are realizing it&#39;s mainly a tax on teachers and studios. But it&#39;s still a certification you&#39;ll want to have.</p><p></p><p>It used to be that to get a job teaching yoga, you had to have Yoga Alliance certification. That&#39;s slowly changing. But today, <strong>if you want to be eligible to teach yoga at most studios, you&#39;re still going to want Yoga Alliance certification</strong>.</p><p></p><p>So make sure whatever TTC you sign up for is accredited by the Yoga Alliance. <strong>After you graduate your TTC and receive your certificate</strong>, you can go to <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.yogaalliance.org/\" href=\"https://www.yogaalliance.org/\">yogaalliance.org</a> and register for certification. Then, as a teacher, you pay a yearly fee to keep your certification.</p><p></p><p>Most yoga teachers feel like it&#39;s just a way to tax yoga schools and yoga teachers. But they do, at least, <strong>enforce a minimum standard of quality for TTCs</strong>. So it&#39;s not all bad.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why it&#39;s still in your best interest to make sure your TTC is Yoga Alliance certified. And for this reason, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>all myYogaTeacher TTCs are Yoga Alliance certified</strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>5. Schedule &amp; Location</h2><p></p><p>This one comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. There are <strong>two main types of TTC; residential and non-residential</strong>.</p><p></p><p>A <strong>residential TTC</strong> is often in a beautiful location like India, Bali, Mexico, or some other tropical area. You carve out anywhere from one to three months of your life, to go live at a yoga retreat center. There, you study and practice yoga full-time. Usually 6 to 10 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week.</p><p></p><p>This is a great way to have <strong>a fully immersive experience and do nothing but yoga for a few months</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Not all of us can do that. <strong>With kids, work, and other responsibilities non-residential TTCs are the best option for most of us.</strong></p><p></p><p>In a <strong>non-residential TTC</strong>, you <strong>study part time</strong> at your local yoga studio or online. The schedule is still intense, because you need to finish anywhere from 150 to 450 hours of class time (the last 50 hours is self-study).</p><p></p><p>This means that for a 200-hour TTC, you&#39;ll need to spend 150-hours in class. So even at part time, 12 hours a week, that&#39;s a 3 month course.</p><p></p><p>You&#39;ll want to find a TTC that has the right schedule for you. Is 6 hours a week for 6 months better for you, or 12 hours a week for 3 months? Do weekends work better, or weekday nights?</p><p></p><p>For you, these may be inflexible. But <strong>after watching hundreds of students complete TTCs, I&#39;ve seen that most people can make any schedule work</strong>. Even a working mom can do 12 hours on the weekend. It&#39;s an adjustment, but I often hear them saying things like; </p><p></p><blockquote><em>&quot;I didn&#39;t know how I would do it, it was so much time every weekend. But I really wanted to join the TTC and I knew that if I didn&#39;t do it now, I might never do it! Then, it turned out to be completely manageable. Actually, I look forward to every Saturday, it&#39;s the best part of my week. And I&#39;m getting so much &#39;me&#39; time!&quot;  </em></blockquote><p>         - every mom who takes a TTC</p><p></p><p>So <strong>before getting too hung up on the schedule, ask yourself, &quot;can I make this work?&quot; And if so, then focus on the other parts first; the community, teachers, and a well rounded curriculum.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><h2>6. Type of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy</h2><p></p><p>There are dozens of popular styles of yoga and many different types of TTCs.</p><p></p><p><strong>When it comes to the style of yoga;</strong> Vinyasa, Ashtanga, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/\">Power Yoga</a>, or some home-brand yoga — don&#39;t worry too much here. <strong>If you&#39;ve taken classes with the teacher, you know their style. Do you like it? If so, then you&#39;ll probably love the TTC</strong>. If not, move on until you find a teacher with a style you do like.</p><p></p><p><strong>What you don&#39;t want to do</strong> is go looking for a specific style, thinking <em>&quot;I&#39;ve heard Vinyasa is the best, I should only do a Vinyasa TTC.&quot;</em> That&#39;s a quick way to waste a lot of money and have a disappointing experience.</p><p></p><p><strong>Remember, this TTC is as much for you as it is for your future students</strong>. You want to make sure that you have a deeply uplifting and enlightening experience. And you want to share a style of yoga that you love, not the one you heard is &quot;better&quot;.</p><p></p><p>Do you know what I mean?</p><p></p><p>Now when it comes to <strong>the type of TTC</strong>: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr or Yoga Therapy, <strong>choosing is pretty easy</strong>.</p><p></p><p>A <strong>200-hour TTC is perfect for beginners</strong>. It&#39;s the entry point and smallest time commitment. If you like the TTC experience, you can always take a 300-hr TTC later. This will bump your training hours up to a total of 500.</p><p></p><p>The <strong>300-hour TTC has traditionally been for people who have already completed a 200-hour TTC</strong>. That&#39;s changing recently, but it&#39;s still the norm. This is a great way to get 500-hours of certified training, without having to quit your job or dedicate 9 months of your weekends to full-days of study... Intense!</p><p></p><p>A <strong>500-hour TTC is good for beginner to advanced yogis</strong>. It&#39;s basically the 200-hour and 300-hour rolled into one. You make a big commitment and dedicate a few months of your life to a deep-dive, full-time yoga immersion. These are usually residential.</p><p></p><p>And finally, a <strong>Yoga Therapy TTC</strong>. These are <strong>for advanced teachers who want to specialize</strong> in solving big problems for their clients. You don&#39;t have to be super flexible or anything like that. But you will become an expert at anatomy, perfect alignment, and healing all sorts of injuries and illnesses with yoga. These TTCs are often 600-900 hours of training, with long apprenticeships. </p><p></p><p>You typically must have already graduated a 200-hour or 500-hour Teacher Training Course, before you can apply to join a Yoga Therapy TTC. So graduating a TTC is a prerequisite for Yoga Therapy TTCs.</p><p></p><p><strong>If you&#39;ve never taken a Yoga Teacher Training Course, you&#39;ll probably want to start with either the 200-hr TTC</strong> or 500-hr TTC, depending on the time and energy commitment you want to make.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>7. Course Price</h2><p></p><p><strong>The last thing you want to do is pay more than you should</strong> when it comes to your next Yoga Teacher Training Course.</p><p></p><p>Yoga TTCs are not cheap to begin with. So you probably don&#39;t want to overpay.</p><p></p><p><strong>In a studio, you can expect to pay around $3,500 for a 200-hr TTC</strong> (plus or minus $800). This is a fair range, so watch out for any 200-hour TTC that costs more than $4,300. Unless the teacher is famous or highly sought after, you&#39;re probably better off going elsewhere.</p><p></p><p>But these days, <strong>underpaying is even more of a problem</strong>. You see, for the first time ever, Yoga TTCs have gone online. <strong>You&#39;ll see 200-hr online TTCs for $900, $600, even $400. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Why is this a problem?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>What these TTCs aren&#39;t telling you is that 85% of the course is pre-recorded video</strong>. That&#39;s how they keep the cost down and therefore the price down. It&#39;s not so different from what you might find free on YouTube.</p><p></p><p>I don&#39;t know about you, but I <strong>don&#39;t want my next yoga teacher to have learned from a bunch of YouTube videos!</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>That&#39;s a quick way to injure yourself, and your future students.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Definitely and absolutely, weather in-person or online, make sure your next TTC is 100% live instruction. It&#39;s totally OK to take a TTC online, just make sure it is 100% live.</strong></p><p></p><p>So you get to ask questions DURING class, DURING lectures, and DURING examples. Not just at &quot;office hours&quot; 1-week after the class, when you forgot your questions anyways.</p><p></p><p><strong>With live instruction you get feedback in every practice session. And importantly, you learn the nuances of the asanas.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>TTCs can be tough. Long hours and lots of learning</strong>. With <strong>live instruction and an interactive setting</strong> (only possible in-person or through live classes online), you <strong>stay motivated and connect with your new yoga community</strong>.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why <strong>every one of myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTCs is 100% live</strong>. You&#39;ll find the price very reasonable. It&#39;s much less expensive than in-person at a studio, but necessarily enough to pay living breathing teachers to give every class live.</p><p></p><p><strong>If you&#39;re interested in a 100% Live TTC</strong>, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>you can check out myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTC full course description here</strong></a> (with testimonials, course syllabus, and reasonable rates).</p><p></p><p><strong>When you follow these 7-steps, you can&#39;t go wrong. You&#39;ll have an incredible TTC experience, make new friends for life, and walk away a better yogi, better parent, better human</strong>... You&#39;ll be less reactive, with more self-acceptance, and more full of joy!</p><p></p><p>So now you have everything you need to choose your next TTC wisely. And <strong>if you have any questions</strong> about TTCs or myYogaTeacher&#39;s upcoiming TTCs, feel free to drop us a line and ask at <a target='_blank' title=\"mailto:care@myyogateacher.com\" href=\"mailto:care@myyogateacher.com\">care@myyogateacher.com</a></p>"},"category":["yoga","yoga_teacher_training"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"loading":false,"blog_content":[{"type":"HTML","value":"<ol><li><div>Community Experience</div></li><li><div>Quality of Teachers</div></li><li><div>Well rounded Curriculum</div></li><li><div>Yoga Alliance Certification</div></li><li><div>Schedule &amp; Location</div></li><li><div>Type of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy</div></li><li><div>Course Price</div></li></ol><p></p>"},{"type":"CTA","value":"[CTA-DEFAULT]"},{"type":"HTML","value":"<p></p><p>If you want to have the best possible experience, <strong>here are 7 key-factors you should look for in your next Yoga TTC</strong>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>1. Community Experience</h2><p></p><p><strong>You would never know this without having done a teacher training course</strong>, but the community experience is one of the best (or worst) parts of a TTC.</p><p></p><p>You should <strong>never sign up for a TTC where you haven&#39;t connected with the community</strong>. So no random residentials in Bali or taking a TTC at the local yoga studio. Not unless you&#39;ve done at least a few classes there and seen if you like it.</p><p></p><p>The <strong>last thing you want is to spend 200 to 500 hours feeling awkward</strong> around people who just aren&#39;t &#39;your people&#39;!</p><p></p><p>When you <strong>find a studio, retreat center, or online community you vibe with</strong>, then you&#39;ll likely have an <strong>incredible TTC experience</strong>. You&#39;ll make life-long friends who have the same passion for personal growth, authenticity, kindness, and joy in their life!</p><p></p><p>But none of this is likely if you don&#39;t check out the community first. That&#39;s why at myYogaTeacher <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html?utm_source=MYT&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=SEO&utm_content=7-things-TTC\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html?utm_source=MYT&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=SEO&utm_content=7-things-TTC\"><strong>you can start off with a 2-week free trial before ever signing up for the TTC</strong></a> (or any other course or workshop).</p><p></p><p></p><h2>2. Quality of Teachers</h2><p></p><p>Next, you&#39;ll want to <strong>be sure that the teachers leading the TTC are highly qualified and experienced yoga teachers</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Not only do you want them to be experienced at teaching yoga, you want to make sure they are <strong>experienced at teaching other teachers to teach yoga</strong>.</p><p></p><p>You see, TTCs are a fast way for yoga teachers to make a lot of money. So for the really good teachers, it becomes an essential part of their lifestyle. </p><p></p><p>But it also attracts a lot of brand new teachers looking to increase their income.</p><p></p><p>So <strong>you&#39;ll want to find out how many TTCs they&#39;ve led, and what previous students thought about it</strong>. Any well established TTC will be able to offer you testimonials from previous students. And will be quick to answer your questions about how many TTC&#39;s they&#39;ve led.</p><p></p><p>Rohan, the lead teacher for <strong>myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTCs has lead 17 in-person TTCs, 6 online TTCs, and managed 13 other TTCs</strong>. That&#39;s a lot more than your average Yoga TTC leader, but it&#39;s important to know you&#39;re in good hands!</p><p></p><p>And true to our own tests, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\">you can see what past TTC graduates are saying here</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>3. Well Rounded Curriculum</h2><p></p><p>A Yoga Teacher Training is a life changing opportunity to go deeper in yoga. You can discover aspects of yoga no regular class has the time or structure to show you.</p><p></p><p>But that being said, <strong>if your TTC curriculum is bland, or asana only, you&#39;ll continue to only scratch the surface of what yoga has to offe</strong>r.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why it&#39;s so<strong> important that your TTC covers more than just asana and correct alignment</strong>... that&#39;s the minimum.</p><p></p><p>You want to <strong>find a TTC that also dives into pranayama (yogic breathing exercises), meditation, yogic philosophy</strong>. </p><p></p><p>You&#39;ll want a TTC where you learn about <strong>Patanjali&#39;s Yoga Sutras</strong>. Learning the sutras may sound academic and irrelevant. But it&#39;s practical, down to earth, and more relevant today than ever. This is <strong>the core of yogic philosophy</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Although you&#39;re probably signing up for the asana — <strong>most TTC students find that the philosophy and meditation practices are what transform their lives most</strong>. </p><p></p><p>Yoga is a big beautiful ice-berg, and asana is just the tip...</p><p></p><p>Don&#39;t worry though, any Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training Course must have a well rounded curriculum.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>4. Yoga Alliance Certification</h2><p></p><p>This certification is becoming less and less relevant. Because more studio owners and yogis are realizing it&#39;s mainly a tax on teachers and studios. But it&#39;s still a certification you&#39;ll want to have.</p><p></p><p>It used to be that to get a job teaching yoga, you had to have Yoga Alliance certification. That&#39;s slowly changing. But today, <strong>if you want to be eligible to teach yoga at most studios, you&#39;re still going to want Yoga Alliance certification</strong>.</p><p></p><p>So make sure whatever TTC you sign up for is accredited by the Yoga Alliance. <strong>After you graduate your TTC and receive your certificate</strong>, you can go to <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.yogaalliance.org/\" href=\"https://www.yogaalliance.org/\">yogaalliance.org</a> and register for certification. Then, as a teacher, you pay a yearly fee to keep your certification.</p><p></p><p>Most yoga teachers feel like it&#39;s just a way to tax yoga schools and yoga teachers. But they do, at least, <strong>enforce a minimum standard of quality for TTCs</strong>. So it&#39;s not all bad.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why it&#39;s still in your best interest to make sure your TTC is Yoga Alliance certified. And for this reason, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>all myYogaTeacher TTCs are Yoga Alliance certified</strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>5. Schedule &amp; Location</h2><p></p><p>This one comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. There are <strong>two main types of TTC; residential and non-residential</strong>.</p><p></p><p>A <strong>residential TTC</strong> is often in a beautiful location like India, Bali, Mexico, or some other tropical area. You carve out anywhere from one to three months of your life, to go live at a yoga retreat center. There, you study and practice yoga full-time. Usually 6 to 10 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week.</p><p></p><p>This is a great way to have <strong>a fully immersive experience and do nothing but yoga for a few months</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Not all of us can do that. <strong>With kids, work, and other responsibilities non-residential TTCs are the best option for most of us.</strong></p><p></p><p>In a <strong>non-residential TTC</strong>, you <strong>study part time</strong> at your local yoga studio or online. The schedule is still intense, because you need to finish anywhere from 150 to 450 hours of class time (the last 50 hours is self-study).</p><p></p><p>This means that for a 200-hour TTC, you&#39;ll need to spend 150-hours in class. So even at part time, 12 hours a week, that&#39;s a 3 month course.</p><p></p><p>You&#39;ll want to find a TTC that has the right schedule for you. Is 6 hours a week for 6 months better for you, or 12 hours a week for 3 months? Do weekends work better, or weekday nights?</p><p></p><p>For you, these may be inflexible. But <strong>after watching hundreds of students complete TTCs, I&#39;ve seen that most people can make any schedule work</strong>. Even a working mom can do 12 hours on the weekend. It&#39;s an adjustment, but I often hear them saying things like; </p><p></p><blockquote><em>&quot;I didn&#39;t know how I would do it, it was so much time every weekend. But I really wanted to join the TTC and I knew that if I didn&#39;t do it now, I might never do it! Then, it turned out to be completely manageable. Actually, I look forward to every Saturday, it&#39;s the best part of my week. And I&#39;m getting so much &#39;me&#39; time!&quot;  </em></blockquote><p>         - every mom who takes a TTC</p><p></p><p>So <strong>before getting too hung up on the schedule, ask yourself, &quot;can I make this work?&quot; And if so, then focus on the other parts first; the community, teachers, and a well rounded curriculum.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><h2>6. Type of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy</h2><p></p><p>There are dozens of popular styles of yoga and many different types of TTCs.</p><p></p><p><strong>When it comes to the style of yoga;</strong> Vinyasa, Ashtanga, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/\">Power Yoga</a>, or some home-brand yoga — don&#39;t worry too much here. <strong>If you&#39;ve taken classes with the teacher, you know their style. Do you like it? If so, then you&#39;ll probably love the TTC</strong>. If not, move on until you find a teacher with a style you do like.</p><p></p><p><strong>What you don&#39;t want to do</strong> is go looking for a specific style, thinking <em>&quot;I&#39;ve heard Vinyasa is the best, I should only do a Vinyasa TTC.&quot;</em> That&#39;s a quick way to waste a lot of money and have a disappointing experience.</p><p></p><p><strong>Remember, this TTC is as much for you as it is for your future students</strong>. You want to make sure that you have a deeply uplifting and enlightening experience. And you want to share a style of yoga that you love, not the one you heard is &quot;better&quot;.</p><p></p><p>Do you know what I mean?</p><p></p><p>Now when it comes to <strong>the type of TTC</strong>: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr or Yoga Therapy, <strong>choosing is pretty easy</strong>.</p><p></p><p>A <strong>200-hour TTC is perfect for beginners</strong>. It&#39;s the entry point and smallest time commitment. If you like the TTC experience, you can always take a 300-hr TTC later. This will bump your training hours up to a total of 500.</p><p></p><p>The <strong>300-hour TTC has traditionally been for people who have already completed a 200-hour TTC</strong>. That&#39;s changing recently, but it&#39;s still the norm. This is a great way to get 500-hours of certified training, without having to quit your job or dedicate 9 months of your weekends to full-days of study... Intense!</p><p></p><p>A <strong>500-hour TTC is good for beginner to advanced yogis</strong>. It&#39;s basically the 200-hour and 300-hour rolled into one. You make a big commitment and dedicate a few months of your life to a deep-dive, full-time yoga immersion. These are usually residential.</p><p></p><p>And finally, a <strong>Yoga Therapy TTC</strong>. These are <strong>for advanced teachers who want to specialize</strong> in solving big problems for their clients. You don&#39;t have to be super flexible or anything like that. But you will become an expert at anatomy, perfect alignment, and healing all sorts of injuries and illnesses with yoga. These TTCs are often 600-900 hours of training, with long apprenticeships. </p><p></p><p>You typically must have already graduated a 200-hour or 500-hour Teacher Training Course, before you can apply to join a Yoga Therapy TTC. So graduating a TTC is a prerequisite for Yoga Therapy TTCs.</p><p></p><p><strong>If you&#39;ve never taken a Yoga Teacher Training Course, you&#39;ll probably want to start with either the 200-hr TTC</strong> or 500-hr TTC, depending on the time and energy commitment you want to make.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>7. Course Price</h2><p></p><p><strong>The last thing you want to do is pay more than you should</strong> when it comes to your next Yoga Teacher Training Course.</p><p></p><p>Yoga TTCs are not cheap to begin with. So you probably don&#39;t want to overpay.</p><p></p><p><strong>In a studio, you can expect to pay around $3,500 for a 200-hr TTC</strong> (plus or minus $800). This is a fair range, so watch out for any 200-hour TTC that costs more than $4,300. Unless the teacher is famous or highly sought after, you&#39;re probably better off going elsewhere.</p><p></p><p>But these days, <strong>underpaying is even more of a problem</strong>. You see, for the first time ever, Yoga TTCs have gone online. <strong>You&#39;ll see 200-hr online TTCs for $900, $600, even $400. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Why is this a problem?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>What these TTCs aren&#39;t telling you is that 85% of the course is pre-recorded video</strong>. That&#39;s how they keep the cost down and therefore the price down. It&#39;s not so different from what you might find free on YouTube.</p><p></p><p>I don&#39;t know about you, but I <strong>don&#39;t want my next yoga teacher to have learned from a bunch of YouTube videos!</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>That&#39;s a quick way to injure yourself, and your future students.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Definitely and absolutely, weather in-person or online, make sure your next TTC is 100% live instruction. It&#39;s totally OK to take a TTC online, just make sure it is 100% live.</strong></p><p></p><p>So you get to ask questions DURING class, DURING lectures, and DURING examples. Not just at &quot;office hours&quot; 1-week after the class, when you forgot your questions anyways.</p><p></p><p><strong>With live instruction you get feedback in every practice session. And importantly, you learn the nuances of the asanas.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>TTCs can be tough. Long hours and lots of learning</strong>. With <strong>live instruction and an interactive setting</strong> (only possible in-person or through live classes online), you <strong>stay motivated and connect with your new yoga community</strong>.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why <strong>every one of myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTCs is 100% live</strong>. You&#39;ll find the price very reasonable. It&#39;s much less expensive than in-person at a studio, but necessarily enough to pay living breathing teachers to give every class live.</p><p></p><p><strong>If you&#39;re interested in a 100% Live TTC</strong>, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>you can check out myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTC full course description here</strong></a> (with testimonials, course syllabus, and reasonable rates).</p><p></p><p><strong>When you follow these 7-steps, you can&#39;t go wrong. 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Not unless you've done at least a few classes there and seen if you like it.\\n\\nThe \\nlast thing you want is to spend 200 to 500 hours feeling awkward\\n around people who just aren't 'your people'!\\n\\nWhen you \\nfind a studio, retreat center, or online community you vibe with\\n, then you'll likely have an \\nincredible TTC experience\\n. You'll make life-long friends who have the same passion for personal growth, authenticity, kindness, and joy in their life!\\n\\nBut none of this is likely if you don't check out the community first. That's why at myYogaTeacher \\nyou can start off with a 2-week free trial before ever signing up for the TTC\\n (or any other course or workshop).\\n\\n\\n2. 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But it's practical, down to earth, and more relevant today than ever. This is \\nthe core of yogic philosophy\\n.\\n\\nAlthough you're probably signing up for the asana — \\nmost TTC students find that the philosophy and meditation practices are what transform their lives most\\n. \\n\\nYoga is a big beautiful ice-berg, and asana is just the tip...\\n\\nDon't worry though, any Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training Course must have a well rounded curriculum.\\n\\n\\n4. Yoga Alliance Certification\\n\\nThis certification is becoming less and less relevant. Because more studio owners and yogis are realizing it's mainly a tax on teachers and studios. But it's still a certification you'll want to have.\\n\\nIt used to be that to get a job teaching yoga, you had to have Yoga Alliance certification. That's slowly changing. But today, \\nif you want to be eligible to teach yoga at most studios, you're still going to want Yoga Alliance certification\\n.\\n\\nSo make sure whatever TTC you sign up for is accredited by the Yoga Alliance. \\nAfter you graduate your TTC and receive your certificate\\n, you can go to \\nyogaalliance.org\\n and register for certification. Then, as a teacher, you pay a yearly fee to keep your certification.\\n\\nMost yoga teachers feel like it's just a way to tax yoga schools and yoga teachers. But they do, at least, \\nenforce a minimum standard of quality for TTCs\\n. So it's not all bad.\\n\\nThat's why it's still in your best interest to make sure your TTC is Yoga Alliance certified. And for this reason, \\nall myYogaTeacher TTCs are Yoga Alliance certified\\n.\\n\\n\\n5. Schedule & Location\\n\\nThis one comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. There are \\ntwo main types of TTC; residential and non-residential\\n.\\n\\nA \\nresidential TTC\\n is often in a beautiful location like India, Bali, Mexico, or some other tropical area. You carve out anywhere from one to three months of your life, to go live at a yoga retreat center. There, you study and practice yoga full-time. Usually 6 to 10 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week.\\n\\nThis is a great way to have \\na fully immersive experience and do nothing but yoga for a few months\\n.\\n\\nNot all of us can do that. \\nWith kids, work, and other responsibilities non-residential TTCs are the best option for most of us.\\n\\nIn a \\nnon-residential TTC\\n, you \\nstudy part time\\n at your local yoga studio or online. The schedule is still intense, because you need to finish anywhere from 150 to 450 hours of class time (the last 50 hours is self-study).\\n\\nThis means that for a 200-hour TTC, you'll need to spend 150-hours in class. So even at part time, 12 hours a week, that's a 3 month course.\\n\\nYou'll want to find a TTC that has the right schedule for you. Is 6 hours a week for 6 months better for you, or 12 hours a week for 3 months? Do weekends work better, or weekday nights?\\n\\nFor you, these may be inflexible. But \\nafter watching hundreds of students complete TTCs, I've seen that most people can make any schedule work\\n. Even a working mom can do 12 hours on the weekend. It's an adjustment, but I often hear them saying things like; \\n\\n\"I didn't know how I would do it, it was so much time every weekend. But I really wanted to join the TTC and I knew that if I didn't do it now, I might never do it! Then, it turned out to be completely manageable. Actually, I look forward to every Saturday, it's the best part of my week. And I'm getting so much 'me' time!\"  \\n         - every mom who takes a TTC\\n\\nSo \\nbefore getting too hung up on the schedule, ask yourself, \"can I make this work?\" And if so, then focus on the other parts first; the community, teachers, and a well rounded curriculum.\\n\\n\\n6. Type of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy\\n\\nThere are dozens of popular styles of yoga and many different types of TTCs.\\n\\nWhen it comes to the style of yoga;\\n Vinyasa, Ashtanga, \\nPower Yoga\\n, or some home-brand yoga — don't worry too much here. \\nIf you've taken classes with the teacher, you know their style. Do you like it? If so, then you'll probably love the TTC\\n. If not, move on until you find a teacher with a style you do like.\\n\\nWhat you don't want to do\\n is go looking for a specific style, thinking \\n\"I've heard Vinyasa is the best, I should only do a Vinyasa TTC.\"\\n That's a quick way to waste a lot of money and have a disappointing experience.\\n\\nRemember, this TTC is as much for you as it is for your future students\\n. You want to make sure that you have a deeply uplifting and enlightening experience. And you want to share a style of yoga that you love, not the one you heard is \"better\".\\n\\nDo you know what I mean?\\n\\nNow when it comes to \\nthe type of TTC\\n: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr or Yoga Therapy, \\nchoosing is pretty easy\\n.\\n\\nA \\n200-hour TTC is perfect for beginners\\n. It's the entry point and smallest time commitment. If you like the TTC experience, you can always take a 300-hr TTC later. This will bump your training hours up to a total of 500.\\n\\nThe \\n300-hour TTC has traditionally been for people who have already completed a 200-hour TTC\\n. That's changing recently, but it's still the norm. This is a great way to get 500-hours of certified training, without having to quit your job or dedicate 9 months of your weekends to full-days of study... Intense!\\n\\nA \\n500-hour TTC is good for beginner to advanced yogis\\n. It's basically the 200-hour and 300-hour rolled into one. You make a big commitment and dedicate a few months of your life to a deep-dive, full-time yoga immersion. These are usually residential.\\n\\nAnd finally, a \\nYoga Therapy TTC\\n. These are \\nfor advanced teachers who want to specialize\\n in solving big problems for their clients. You don't have to be super flexible or anything like that. But you will become an expert at anatomy, perfect alignment, and healing all sorts of injuries and illnesses with yoga. These TTCs are often 600-900 hours of training, with long apprenticeships. \\n\\nYou typically must have already graduated a 200-hour or 500-hour Teacher Training Course, before you can apply to join a Yoga Therapy TTC. So graduating a TTC is a prerequisite for Yoga Therapy TTCs.\\n\\nIf you've never taken a Yoga Teacher Training Course, you'll probably want to start with either the 200-hr TTC\\n or 500-hr TTC, depending on the time and energy commitment you want to make.\\n\\n\\n7. Course Price\\n\\nThe last thing you want to do is pay more than you should\\n when it comes to your next Yoga Teacher Training Course.\\n\\nYoga TTCs are not cheap to begin with. So you probably don't want to overpay.\\n\\nIn a studio, you can expect to pay around $3,500 for a 200-hr TTC\\n (plus or minus $800). This is a fair range, so watch out for any 200-hour TTC that costs more than $4,300. Unless the teacher is famous or highly sought after, you're probably better off going elsewhere.\\n\\nBut these days, \\nunderpaying is even more of a problem\\n. You see, for the first time ever, Yoga TTCs have gone online. \\nYou'll see 200-hr online TTCs for $900, $600, even $400. \\n\\nWhy is this a problem?\\n\\nWhat these TTCs aren't telling you is that 85% of the course is pre-recorded video\\n. That's how they keep the cost down and therefore the price down. It's not so different from what you might find free on YouTube.\\n\\nI don't know about you, but I \\ndon't want my next yoga teacher to have learned from a bunch of YouTube videos!\\n\\nThat's a quick way to injure yourself, and your future students.\\n\\nDefinitely and absolutely, weather in-person or online, make sure your next TTC is 100% live instruction. It's totally OK to take a TTC online, just make sure it is 100% live.\\n\\nSo you get to ask questions DURING class, DURING lectures, and DURING examples. Not just at \"office hours\" 1-week after the class, when you forgot your questions anyways.\\n\\nWith live instruction you get feedback in every practice session. And importantly, you learn the nuances of the asanas.\\n\\nTTCs can be tough. Long hours and lots of learning\\n. With \\nlive instruction and an interactive setting\\n (only possible in-person or through live classes online), you \\nstay motivated and connect with your new yoga community\\n.\\n\\nThat's why \\nevery one of myYogaTeacher's TTCs is 100% live\\n. You'll find the price very reasonable. It's much less expensive than in-person at a studio, but necessarily enough to pay living breathing teachers to give every class live.\\n\\nIf you're interested in a 100% Live TTC\\n, \\nyou can check out myYogaTeacher's TTC full course description here\\n (with testimonials, course syllabus, and reasonable rates).\\n\\nWhen you follow these 7-steps, you can't go wrong. You'll have an incredible TTC experience, make new friends for life, and walk away a better yogi, better parent, better human\\n... You'll be less reactive, with more self-acceptance, and more full of joy!\\n\\nSo now you have everything you need to choose your next TTC wisely. And \\nif you have any questions\\n about TTCs or myYogaTeacher's upcoiming TTCs, feel free to drop us a line and ask at \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n","html":"<ol><li><div>Community Experience</div></li><li><div>Quality of Teachers</div></li><li><div>Well rounded Curriculum</div></li><li><div>Yoga Alliance Certification</div></li><li><div>Schedule &amp; Location</div></li><li><div>Type of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy</div></li><li><div>Course Price</div></li></ol><p></p><p>[CTA-DEFAULT]</p><p></p><p>If you want to have the best possible experience, <strong>here are 7 key-factors you should look for in your next Yoga TTC</strong>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>1. Community Experience</h2><p></p><p><strong>You would never know this without having done a teacher training course</strong>, but the community experience is one of the best (or worst) parts of a TTC.</p><p></p><p>You should <strong>never sign up for a TTC where you haven&#39;t connected with the community</strong>. So no random residentials in Bali or taking a TTC at the local yoga studio. Not unless you&#39;ve done at least a few classes there and seen if you like it.</p><p></p><p>The <strong>last thing you want is to spend 200 to 500 hours feeling awkward</strong> around people who just aren&#39;t &#39;your people&#39;!</p><p></p><p>When you <strong>find a studio, retreat center, or online community you vibe with</strong>, then you&#39;ll likely have an <strong>incredible TTC experience</strong>. You&#39;ll make life-long friends who have the same passion for personal growth, authenticity, kindness, and joy in their life!</p><p></p><p>But none of this is likely if you don&#39;t check out the community first. That&#39;s why at myYogaTeacher <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html?utm_source=MYT&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=SEO&utm_content=7-things-TTC\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html?utm_source=MYT&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=SEO&utm_content=7-things-TTC\"><strong>you can start off with a 2-week free trial before ever signing up for the TTC</strong></a> (or any other course or workshop).</p><p></p><p></p><h2>2. Quality of Teachers</h2><p></p><p>Next, you&#39;ll want to <strong>be sure that the teachers leading the TTC are highly qualified and experienced yoga teachers</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Not only do you want them to be experienced at teaching yoga, you want to make sure they are <strong>experienced at teaching other teachers to teach yoga</strong>.</p><p></p><p>You see, TTCs are a fast way for yoga teachers to make a lot of money. So for the really good teachers, it becomes an essential part of their lifestyle. </p><p></p><p>But it also attracts a lot of brand new teachers looking to increase their income.</p><p></p><p>So <strong>you&#39;ll want to find out how many TTCs they&#39;ve led, and what previous students thought about it</strong>. Any well established TTC will be able to offer you testimonials from previous students. And will be quick to answer your questions about how many TTC&#39;s they&#39;ve led.</p><p></p><p>Rohan, the lead teacher for <strong>myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTCs has lead 17 in-person TTCs, 6 online TTCs, and managed 13 other TTCs</strong>. That&#39;s a lot more than your average Yoga TTC leader, but it&#39;s important to know you&#39;re in good hands!</p><p></p><p>And true to our own tests, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\">you can see what past TTC graduates are saying here</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>3. Well Rounded Curriculum</h2><p></p><p>A Yoga Teacher Training is a life changing opportunity to go deeper in yoga. You can discover aspects of yoga no regular class has the time or structure to show you.</p><p></p><p>But that being said, <strong>if your TTC curriculum is bland, or asana only, you&#39;ll continue to only scratch the surface of what yoga has to offe</strong>r.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why it&#39;s so<strong> important that your TTC covers more than just asana and correct alignment</strong>... that&#39;s the minimum.</p><p></p><p>You want to <strong>find a TTC that also dives into pranayama (yogic breathing exercises), meditation, yogic philosophy</strong>. </p><p></p><p>You&#39;ll want a TTC where you learn about <strong>Patanjali&#39;s Yoga Sutras</strong>. Learning the sutras may sound academic and irrelevant. But it&#39;s practical, down to earth, and more relevant today than ever. This is <strong>the core of yogic philosophy</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Although you&#39;re probably signing up for the asana — <strong>most TTC students find that the philosophy and meditation practices are what transform their lives most</strong>. </p><p></p><p>Yoga is a big beautiful ice-berg, and asana is just the tip...</p><p></p><p>Don&#39;t worry though, any Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training Course must have a well rounded curriculum.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>4. Yoga Alliance Certification</h2><p></p><p>This certification is becoming less and less relevant. Because more studio owners and yogis are realizing it&#39;s mainly a tax on teachers and studios. But it&#39;s still a certification you&#39;ll want to have.</p><p></p><p>It used to be that to get a job teaching yoga, you had to have Yoga Alliance certification. That&#39;s slowly changing. But today, <strong>if you want to be eligible to teach yoga at most studios, you&#39;re still going to want Yoga Alliance certification</strong>.</p><p></p><p>So make sure whatever TTC you sign up for is accredited by the Yoga Alliance. <strong>After you graduate your TTC and receive your certificate</strong>, you can go to <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.yogaalliance.org/\" href=\"https://www.yogaalliance.org/\">yogaalliance.org</a> and register for certification. Then, as a teacher, you pay a yearly fee to keep your certification.</p><p></p><p>Most yoga teachers feel like it&#39;s just a way to tax yoga schools and yoga teachers. But they do, at least, <strong>enforce a minimum standard of quality for TTCs</strong>. So it&#39;s not all bad.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why it&#39;s still in your best interest to make sure your TTC is Yoga Alliance certified. And for this reason, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>all myYogaTeacher TTCs are Yoga Alliance certified</strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>5. Schedule &amp; Location</h2><p></p><p>This one comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. There are <strong>two main types of TTC; residential and non-residential</strong>.</p><p></p><p>A <strong>residential TTC</strong> is often in a beautiful location like India, Bali, Mexico, or some other tropical area. You carve out anywhere from one to three months of your life, to go live at a yoga retreat center. There, you study and practice yoga full-time. Usually 6 to 10 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week.</p><p></p><p>This is a great way to have <strong>a fully immersive experience and do nothing but yoga for a few months</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Not all of us can do that. <strong>With kids, work, and other responsibilities non-residential TTCs are the best option for most of us.</strong></p><p></p><p>In a <strong>non-residential TTC</strong>, you <strong>study part time</strong> at your local yoga studio or online. The schedule is still intense, because you need to finish anywhere from 150 to 450 hours of class time (the last 50 hours is self-study).</p><p></p><p>This means that for a 200-hour TTC, you&#39;ll need to spend 150-hours in class. So even at part time, 12 hours a week, that&#39;s a 3 month course.</p><p></p><p>You&#39;ll want to find a TTC that has the right schedule for you. Is 6 hours a week for 6 months better for you, or 12 hours a week for 3 months? Do weekends work better, or weekday nights?</p><p></p><p>For you, these may be inflexible. But <strong>after watching hundreds of students complete TTCs, I&#39;ve seen that most people can make any schedule work</strong>. Even a working mom can do 12 hours on the weekend. It&#39;s an adjustment, but I often hear them saying things like; </p><p></p><blockquote><em>&quot;I didn&#39;t know how I would do it, it was so much time every weekend. But I really wanted to join the TTC and I knew that if I didn&#39;t do it now, I might never do it! Then, it turned out to be completely manageable. Actually, I look forward to every Saturday, it&#39;s the best part of my week. And I&#39;m getting so much &#39;me&#39; time!&quot;  </em></blockquote><p>         - every mom who takes a TTC</p><p></p><p>So <strong>before getting too hung up on the schedule, ask yourself, &quot;can I make this work?&quot; And if so, then focus on the other parts first; the community, teachers, and a well rounded curriculum.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><h2>6. Type of TTC: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr, Yoga Therapy</h2><p></p><p>There are dozens of popular styles of yoga and many different types of TTCs.</p><p></p><p><strong>When it comes to the style of yoga;</strong> Vinyasa, Ashtanga, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/\">Power Yoga</a>, or some home-brand yoga — don&#39;t worry too much here. <strong>If you&#39;ve taken classes with the teacher, you know their style. Do you like it? If so, then you&#39;ll probably love the TTC</strong>. If not, move on until you find a teacher with a style you do like.</p><p></p><p><strong>What you don&#39;t want to do</strong> is go looking for a specific style, thinking <em>&quot;I&#39;ve heard Vinyasa is the best, I should only do a Vinyasa TTC.&quot;</em> That&#39;s a quick way to waste a lot of money and have a disappointing experience.</p><p></p><p><strong>Remember, this TTC is as much for you as it is for your future students</strong>. You want to make sure that you have a deeply uplifting and enlightening experience. And you want to share a style of yoga that you love, not the one you heard is &quot;better&quot;.</p><p></p><p>Do you know what I mean?</p><p></p><p>Now when it comes to <strong>the type of TTC</strong>: 200-hr, 300-hr, 500-hr or Yoga Therapy, <strong>choosing is pretty easy</strong>.</p><p></p><p>A <strong>200-hour TTC is perfect for beginners</strong>. It&#39;s the entry point and smallest time commitment. If you like the TTC experience, you can always take a 300-hr TTC later. This will bump your training hours up to a total of 500.</p><p></p><p>The <strong>300-hour TTC has traditionally been for people who have already completed a 200-hour TTC</strong>. That&#39;s changing recently, but it&#39;s still the norm. This is a great way to get 500-hours of certified training, without having to quit your job or dedicate 9 months of your weekends to full-days of study... Intense!</p><p></p><p>A <strong>500-hour TTC is good for beginner to advanced yogis</strong>. It&#39;s basically the 200-hour and 300-hour rolled into one. You make a big commitment and dedicate a few months of your life to a deep-dive, full-time yoga immersion. These are usually residential.</p><p></p><p>And finally, a <strong>Yoga Therapy TTC</strong>. These are <strong>for advanced teachers who want to specialize</strong> in solving big problems for their clients. You don&#39;t have to be super flexible or anything like that. But you will become an expert at anatomy, perfect alignment, and healing all sorts of injuries and illnesses with yoga. These TTCs are often 600-900 hours of training, with long apprenticeships. </p><p></p><p>You typically must have already graduated a 200-hour or 500-hour Teacher Training Course, before you can apply to join a Yoga Therapy TTC. So graduating a TTC is a prerequisite for Yoga Therapy TTCs.</p><p></p><p><strong>If you&#39;ve never taken a Yoga Teacher Training Course, you&#39;ll probably want to start with either the 200-hr TTC</strong> or 500-hr TTC, depending on the time and energy commitment you want to make.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>7. Course Price</h2><p></p><p><strong>The last thing you want to do is pay more than you should</strong> when it comes to your next Yoga Teacher Training Course.</p><p></p><p>Yoga TTCs are not cheap to begin with. So you probably don&#39;t want to overpay.</p><p></p><p><strong>In a studio, you can expect to pay around $3,500 for a 200-hr TTC</strong> (plus or minus $800). This is a fair range, so watch out for any 200-hour TTC that costs more than $4,300. Unless the teacher is famous or highly sought after, you&#39;re probably better off going elsewhere.</p><p></p><p>But these days, <strong>underpaying is even more of a problem</strong>. You see, for the first time ever, Yoga TTCs have gone online. <strong>You&#39;ll see 200-hr online TTCs for $900, $600, even $400. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Why is this a problem?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>What these TTCs aren&#39;t telling you is that 85% of the course is pre-recorded video</strong>. That&#39;s how they keep the cost down and therefore the price down. It&#39;s not so different from what you might find free on YouTube.</p><p></p><p>I don&#39;t know about you, but I <strong>don&#39;t want my next yoga teacher to have learned from a bunch of YouTube videos!</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>That&#39;s a quick way to injure yourself, and your future students.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Definitely and absolutely, weather in-person or online, make sure your next TTC is 100% live instruction. It&#39;s totally OK to take a TTC online, just make sure it is 100% live.</strong></p><p></p><p>So you get to ask questions DURING class, DURING lectures, and DURING examples. Not just at &quot;office hours&quot; 1-week after the class, when you forgot your questions anyways.</p><p></p><p><strong>With live instruction you get feedback in every practice session. And importantly, you learn the nuances of the asanas.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>TTCs can be tough. Long hours and lots of learning</strong>. With <strong>live instruction and an interactive setting</strong> (only possible in-person or through live classes online), you <strong>stay motivated and connect with your new yoga community</strong>.</p><p></p><p>That&#39;s why <strong>every one of myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTCs is 100% live</strong>. You&#39;ll find the price very reasonable. It&#39;s much less expensive than in-person at a studio, but necessarily enough to pay living breathing teachers to give every class live.</p><p></p><p><strong>If you&#39;re interested in a 100% Live TTC</strong>, <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>you can check out myYogaTeacher&#39;s TTC full course description here</strong></a> (with testimonials, course syllabus, and reasonable rates).</p><p></p><p><strong>When you follow these 7-steps, you can&#39;t go wrong. You&#39;ll have an incredible TTC experience, make new friends for life, and walk away a better yogi, better parent, better human</strong>... You&#39;ll be less reactive, with more self-acceptance, and more full of joy!</p><p></p><p>So now you have everything you need to choose your next TTC wisely. And <strong>if you have any questions</strong> about TTCs or myYogaTeacher&#39;s upcoiming TTCs, feel free to drop us a line and ask at <a target='_blank' title=\"mailto:care@myyogateacher.com\" href=\"mailto:care@myyogateacher.com\">care@myyogateacher.com</a></p>"},"category":["yoga","yoga_teacher_training"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"recommendations_group_class":null}