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Hey!
Im Angelica the yoga instructor and youre watching Disney Channel.
Before I tell you how to become a yoga instructor, Im going to share a bit about myself.
Ive been teaching yoga since 2016vinyasa and yin are my bread and butter.
Fun fact: I taught a variety of dance styles for years before that.
(Yes, Ive lived several lives at this point.)
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Currently, outside of writing, Im still teaching around New York City and online.
Types of yoga teaching certifications
To start off, youre going to need a 200-hour certification.
In laymans terms, vinyasa yoga is a series of poses connected by a flow and breath.
One familiar flow is the sun salutation sequence, flowing from plank to upward dog and downward dog.
Other common 200-hour certification programs are based in Ashtanga yoga and hot yoga (like Bikram yoga).
In the average 200-hour program, you wont just learn how to teach.
Modules around yogic philosophy, ethics, and anatomy are woven into the 200-hour certification.
Pro-tip:Dont just stop at the 200-hour certificate.
Some examples include prenatal, postnatal, restorative yoga, meditation, and extended philosophy-based training.
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How to find a yoga school
How do you even obtain a yoga certification?
You have to attend a yoga school (in person or online), preferably backed by theYoga Alliance.
For example, I haveNACAMSyoga insurance.
Yoga Alliance profile
As for a profile with the Yoga Alliance, do youneedit to teach?
But, it does help land certain jobs.
Extra pro-tip:Build a website.
Start live-streaming classes on Instagram or TikTok and ask your friends to join.
How much can yoga instructors make?
And that doesnt include the private classes I taught.
So, yes, I earned a full-time salary on teaching alone.
And, when you dont work, you dont get paidunlessyou have other streams of income.
Remember that note about partnerships?
Yeah, thats what will help you out when you arent physically teaching.
Before we dive into this list, know that its nowhere near finite.
Best New Program:ISSA
ISSAs 200-hour programis the newest offering from the personal training experts.
Upon completion of the program youll receive your 200-hour certification so it’s possible for you to start teaching.
Cost:$1,188 (or $99/month).
A 12-month payment plan is available.
Along with the usual assortment of coursework, Y7 aids students in finding their voice in the teaching space.
Cost:$2,900, with scholarships available.
Cost:Variesemail the studio for pricing.
Best Self-Paced Training:YogaRenew
YogaRenew offers students the full package when it comes to teacher training.
To enroll in this Yoga Alliance-approved course youll need your yoga mat, computer, and $1,637.
Your favorite teachers teacher has probably heard of him, if not taken a class from him.
His schools 200-hour program is available both in-person and online.
Cost:The total cost for tuition is $4,145.
Financial assistance is available.
The established brand hosts its programs in-person and online throughout the yeardepending on the instructor(s).
Cost:Yoga Works upcoming summer 2023 200-hour program starts at $2,900.
At night youll retire at your dorm to prepare for the following day ahead.
Cost:Program tuition generally starts around $2,400 depending on the location and dorm fees.
Best In-Person:Kripalu
I would be remiss if I didnt mention Kripalu.
Cost:Tuition generally starts around $2,800, plus meals and accommodations.
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