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Teaching yoga is a lucrative career these
days. Health industry is booming and will continue to grow at a rapid rate. If
you love to practice yoga and want to take yoga teaching as career following
tips can be useful to know.
1.
Regular Yoga Practice
Practicing
yoga regularly leads to mastery of yoga postures and techniques. This also
helps to develop a deeper connection with you and access higher power. Finding
yourself will radiate your passion and teach you the way you should go
2.
Research
Yoga
continues to increase in popularity and scope; therefore, it is important to
research different training courses, yoga styles, accreditations, and logistics
to find the perfect one that suits you. Going through different yoga styles
will help you determine your most preferred one. This gives you a pointer to
the schools that offer courses or training in the preferred style (s) and the
associations to choose from. There are four (4) major yoga teacher
associations:
·
Yoga Alliance
·
International Yoga Association
·
Independent Yoga network
·
The British Wheel of Yoga
These
yoga associations have their distinct requirements and different courses. So,
be practical and choose that which suits you.
3.
Get a Yoga Certification
There
are yoga programs that range from a month to 11 months of training or even
mixed intensive training. All that matters is to get a yoga certification. Yoga
associations offer the 200-hour certification which entails yoga history, its
ancient lineage, health and wellness, Ayurveda, self-practice, alignment of
postures and meditation. The 200-hour certification is the first certification
followed by the 300-hour certification and the 500-hour certification. However,
upon completion of the 200-hour certification, you are certified to start
teaching yoga.
4.
Acquire a CPR Certification
After
earning a yoga certification, a CPR certification is also needed. This is
because most yoga schools or centers require teachers with CPR skills in case
of emergencies.
5.
Acquire a Registered Yoga Teacher
(RYT) Credential
Although
it is not compulsory to acquire this credential, a lot of yoga studios will
often choose a credentialed teacher over another who is not. So, if you can, it
is best to acquire it.
6.
Advanced Learning
It is
important to keep learning as the world evolves. Every three (3) tears, it is
mandatory for a Registered Yoga Teacher to complete 73 hours of continuing
education. Moreover, strive progressively to attend workshops, seminars, and
training to acquire more knowledge in order to become an expert.
7.
Connect with a Teacher
Whilst
attending various training, you will be taught by many teachers. However, it is
important that you connect to a teacher and relate to their personality. This
is because a great teacher will motivate you to become the kind of great
teacher you hope to be.
8.
Strengthen your Network
Getting
a yoga and CPR certification wouldn’t do much good without great networking.
During training, networking with teachers and colleagues might be a great
investment. Also, distinguish yourself from other instructors by perfecting the
yoga niche that you are most comfortable with.
9.
Make your Teachings Flexible
As a certified yoga
teacher, you will have to teach different categories of people. This is
why flexibility is very important in your teachings. Be as adaptable as
possible to the needs of your students and don’t run away from learning new
things. The more experience you have, the better you become.
10. Be
Positive
Keep
your students motivated and make them believe in themselves. Criticize them
constructively and encourage them often.