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Yoga Certification (Yoga Courses)

If you are considering taking a yoga course that will certify you to teach yoga there are a number of options that can get you there. The first thing to consider is your level of experience and the level of the classes that you are looking to teach.

You should consider factors such as budget, the instructor’s experience, the philosophy of the instructor or school and the type of qualifications that you are looking for. It is always a good idea to make sure that the course you are taking is certified and that it has good reviews from both former students and other experts in the yoga field.

In general, you should make sure that the course you are taking covers at least the basic elements of both yoga practice and instruction including: yogateacher

The history of yoga practice, and the different philosophical approaches to practice.
Postures at all levels of difficulty.
Proper breathing techniques for both postures and meditation.
Meditation.
Basic anatomy.

Teaching skills and methods for yoga teachers.

Depending on where you live there may be a type of accreditation that you should be looking for from the school or course you are taking. One such organization is the Yoga Alliance Organization, which is an international registry of yoga teachers and schools. Those that are part of this organization have met the standards of the Yoga Alliance, and are fully qualified to teach. An easy way to recognize these teachers is the inclusion of RYT or Registered Yoga Teacher after their name. These teachers have had at least 200 hours of training. The standard for advanced teaching skills is usually about 500 hours of certification practice and is required to become fully certified.