| The following is an overview of the most popular | | | | training intensive in an exotic location. This is also |
| Yoga teacher training methods. These days, there | | | | complete immersion within the study of Yoga, but |
| are so many options for Yoga teacher certification, | | | | with all the "creature comforts." If you have the |
| that it might be good to get a general idea of Yoga | | | | financial resources, this might be the Yoga teacher |
| teacher training courses first. | | | | training course for you. |
| Onsite Yoga Teacher Training classes are usually held | | | | Yoga Teacher Correspondence Courses are good for |
| at Yoga studios and can last anywhere from one | | | | Yoga students with previous experience. Independent |
| month to two years, depending on the depth of the | | | | study, to become a Yoga teacher, requires a |
| material covered. These Yoga training sessions may | | | | foundation of knowledge and previous experience. It |
| meet every weekend or for weeks in succession. | | | | also helps if you train with a local Yoga teacher or a |
| If you have a regular job, it is best to find a Yoga | | | | group of Yoga enthusiasts. Just make sure the Yoga |
| teacher training course that works around your | | | | teacher correspondence course you choose has a |
| schedule and meets on weekends or evenings. It will | | | | complete syllabus. This is a good option for Yoga |
| be hard to explain your absence to your present | | | | teacher interns who have obligations at home or at |
| employer; especially if you tell the truth, which is: You | | | | work. |
| want to train to become a Yoga teacher. | | | | Weekend Yoga Teacher Training Intensives also |
| Training for Yoga Teachers at a Yoga ashram, or | | | | require a bit more homework and should meet |
| Yoga retreat, is usually complete immersion without | | | | regularly. Do not fool yourself into thinking that you |
| any of life's daily distractions. Chances are there are | | | | will learn to become a competent Yoga teacher in a |
| living quarters for Yoga teacher interns and the staff. | | | | single weekend. It just does not happen that quickly. |
| If you have no family or employer obligations, this is | | | | The study of Yoga is a continuous and never ending |
| a great way to learn how to become a Yoga | | | | journey. Teaching Yoga requires that you become a |
| teacher. Many Ashrams function like universities, so it | | | | perennial Yoga student for life. Whichever method |
| is a great atmosphere to study Yoga teacher training. | | | | you choose to reach your goal as a Yoga teacher, |
| Luxury Vacation Yoga Teacher Training has become | | | | remember that continuing education is a key |
| much more popular than most of us would have | | | | component to becoming a competent Yoga teacher. |
| expected. You would study at a Yoga teacher | | | | |