{"id":1439,"date":"2018-11-26T08:28:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T08:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akshiyogashala.org\/?p=1439"},"modified":"2025-04-10T09:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T09:50:00","slug":"become-yoga-teacher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/akshiyogashala.org\/blog\/become-yoga-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Certified Yoga Teacher"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nowadays, Yoga<\/strong> is getting more and more practitioners all around the world for all the benefits that it involves as physical strength and flexibility, good health, mind balance, self-knowledge, healthy life. For this reasons the general interest for yoga is increasing and so the needed of yoga qualified Yoga Teachers. Because Yoga is not just a sport or physical practice but a philosophy and a life style. You should have true respect and love for Yoga if you are planning to become a Yoga teacher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you already felt in love with Yoga<\/strong> and is into your mind becoming a Yoga teacher<\/strong>, your first stage in\u00a0becoming<\/strong>\u00a0a\u00a0yoga teacher<\/strong>\u00a0is to complete the 200 hour\u00a0teacher training course<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(TTC), which will give you the foundation that you need in order to teach<\/strong>\u00a0asanas and pranayama safely with a strong background in Anatomy and asanas adjustments, Philosophy and history.<\/p>\n

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How to become a certified yoga teacher?<\/h2>\n

Once you decided to study your TTC and become a certified Yoga teacher<\/strong> you need to choose where to do your course. There are many options, you can do it in many countries. But definitely the best option would be attending the course in India<\/strong> where Yoga born. And this ancient and spiritual way of living is a life style and where the understanding of Yoga is integrated in their lives.<\/p>\n

Becoming a Yoga teacher in India <\/strong>will also be a life experience that you will never forget. With full immersion into this amazing culture you will have better understanding of Yoga<\/strong> and learn from qualified and experiences teachers.<\/p>\n

There are many places in India where you can become a teacher.<\/strong> But most of the better schools are in the North of India<\/strong>, in Rishikesh.<\/strong> It is known as \u201cYoga<\/strong> Capital of the world\u201d is a town based in the beautiful foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. The city is surrounded by hills of jungle, hidden temples and shrines, and the great river Ganges runs through the center of the town. It is creating an incredible spiritually charged setting that has attracted yogis, spiritual seekers, gurus and sages since ancient times. Rishikesh is also home for the International Yoga Festival every March.<\/p>\n

So, if you already practice Yoga regularly and know the basics, if you feel the benefits and want to learn more and go deeper is time to look for and choose a school to get certified from Yoga Alliance<\/strong> recognized\u00a0yoga teacher training center<\/strong><\/a> that will guarantee that you have the knowledge to teach Yoga safely.<\/p>\n

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200 hours Yoga TTC, what do you get?<\/h2>\n

Most of the schools usually works with students from all around the world. All students come to India to study and improve their Yoga skills. Yoga school will offer you a full package that will make everything easier for you.<\/p>\n

This full package usually include (depending on the school)<\/p>\n