Choose the Right Yoga Teacher Training,  No Regrets

There are so many programs out there, and not all training is of the same quality. Go beyond the marketing, do your research to find out which yoga teacher training program is for you. This is an investment for life, not just a 3-week program. It is an experience you want to remember and rejoice in for years to come. You will forget how much you paid, but you will not forget your experiences.

 

Here are the top 8 things to check in order to chose the right yoga teacher training:

1. The main teacher: How much experience do they have? Have they led many trainings? Experience is crucial. Did they publish any books? What are they about? Can they explain well?
2. Does the school have a YouTube channel? Check them out, and see how they teach. This may be one of the most important things to check to know if it is the right yoga teacher training program.
3. Size of group. Training with over 20 people is getting to be too much. I’d say 5- 15 is ideal. 18 to 20 is great.
4. Overall curriculum: Training should really offer a variety of topics from Anatomy and alignment through philosophy, lifestyle, asana and teaching methodology. Non dogmatic and intelligent.
5. Will you be able to teach? Unless it is a set system and ideally a flexible one at that, you would struggle to lead great and safe classes. There is only one teacher training brand out there that can actually provide flexibility of poses within a systematic bulletproof system.
6. Online or in person? Always in person when possible.
7. Location! From Bali to Costa Rica to Guatemala. All beautiful. But how is the yoga shala? The place you will spend most of your time. Is it a floating wooden floor. Are there plenty of windows, fresh air and vegetation? Are the grounds well taken care of? Enough space for you to find a personal corner to study.
8. Make sure there is an exam. I know, who wants one? But actually, making sure the school cares enough to ensure you are the best teacher and practitioner possible.
9. Support trainings that hire local staff to work, supporting local work, local food, and sustainable practices.
10. Is it at least 20 days long? You want to have enough time to be immersed. 14 days is seriously not enough.

The only right yoga teacher training program we can actually fully recommend is Doron Yoga. It clicks all the list above and beyond.

1. Doron has over 25 years of yoga experience, has led many trainings since 2011 in California as well as around the world, and 18 at the DYZC. He published 4books related to yoga, nutrition, cooking, and health, and has one of the best comprehensive, training manuals.
2. The Doron Yoga YouTube channel has helped thousands of people worldwide, learn and deepen their practice. Doron is committed to supporting you in practice before and after the training. With a huge variety of classes and How-to’s, you are sure to learn and deepen your practice. You will arrive better prepared and have lifelong support after you graduate from the program.
3. Our groups are mostly between 8-15 students with rare times of 20. We get to know you and are there for you. You will have a chance to share your opinion and get your practice observed and improved.
4. Beyond the standard anatomy, asana, pranayama, and philosophy, expect to learn about Ayurveda, the yoga lifestyle and some food and nutrition as well to make sure you are ready for an overall healthy life. You will also get a free bonus the amazing Doron Yoga Cookbook with 108 recipes for the hungry yogi!
5. The Doron Yoga System was developed over years of working with clients of all ages and needs. It is made to work with all levels of students, and serve as a perfect self-practice tool as well. It provides an amazing foundational tool to be able to teach a perfect balanced class with little preparation. You will see how easy it will be for you to teach a wonderful class. All over the world people sign up to return to Doron Yoga classes. It simply balances so many other types of yoga within it, incorporation pranayama, strength, flexibility and mindfulness.
6. We all know the convenience of an online training, but really, there is no way a teacher will understand you, your body and your practice unless you are physically there. The community of students is unreplaceable, and live, in person philosophy discussions are far more vivid and practical in person.
7. What you really want is that the quality is controlled, and the students really get a chance to show what they learned. Especially important for the physical part but also for the philosophy, understanding chakras, injuries and so much more. Doron Yoga assures you actually leave the place with a wealth of knowledge that you understand and can implement.
8. The Doron Yoga program is refined to make sure that all sessions are important and the teaching style is efficient to help you understand and retain the info in a short time.

If you are looking for intelligent teachings with passion, wait no more. You found the right teacher training program for you.