| If you are a student of yoga sutra already no doubt | | | | comprehensive course because it just doesn't cover |
| you are already experiencing the many benefits of | | | | all the information that you need. |
| this spiritual exercise regime. Becoming a teacher has | | | | Now as I have stated above, a home study course is |
| many benefits including being paid to do the classes | | | | really the most preferred option. When looking for a |
| that you already love, earning a great living from it, | | | | yoga sutra home study course there are certain |
| and passing on the many benefits of yoga to people | | | | criteria that it must have: |
| in your local area. | | | | 1. Money Back Guarantee - the owner of the |
| There is really no limit to the kind of career that you | | | | program should believe in the quality of the program |
| can have as an instructor. It is all greatly dependent | | | | enough to stand behind it. |
| on the kind of course that you choose to become | | | | 2. High level of customer support - some courses |
| educated as a trainer. | | | | send you the material and leave you on your own |
| Before I discuss course criteria I need to emphasize | | | | for the duration of the program. Assume that you |
| why registration is no longer enough as a teacher. | | | | will have questions that you will want answered. The |
| There are serious legal implications with just being | | | | ideal level of support is unlimited telephone and email |
| registered. It doesn't give you the sort of legal | | | | support. |
| protection that you must have as an instructor. Also | | | | 3. 200 Hours Minimum Requirement - there is a |
| it makes it difficult to obtain liability insurance. There | | | | minimum requirement of 200 hours. If you are paying |
| are some employers who won't even hire you unless | | | | money for a program anyway get the most |
| you are appropriately certified. | | | | comprehensive one that you can. You will be glad |
| Now there are a number of options available to you. | | | | you did at the end of the road. |
| I will discuss with you the pros and cons of each of | | | | 4. Absolutely Everything Must Be Covered In The |
| these. | | | | Course - make sure the course covers everything |
| The first option is actually attending a school. The | | | | you need to know about yoga plus how to market |
| pros of this method is that you will learn most | | | | your business and network, ethics, working with |
| everything you need to know quickly. The cons are, | | | | different socio demographics like children and seniors |
| firstly, that some schools may cost thousands of | | | | and comprehensive business development. |
| dollars. Also if you are in other employment you may | | | | 5. Prevention Of Injuries Covered In Detail - to avoid |
| either have to take leave or to resign to be able to | | | | any kind of potential lawsuits or student injuries it is |
| attend. Thirdly, there is generally no guarantee that | | | | critical that you know everything there is to know |
| you will find employment at the end of the program. | | | | about injury prevention. |
| The second option which is the most preferred | | | | 6. Any Hidden Charges - unfortunately some courses |
| option for people is a home study course. The pros | | | | are not as upfront as they should be in the fees |
| of a home study program are that, firstly, you can | | | | charged for their programs. That's why you must |
| do the course at your own pace in the comfort and | | | | have a full understanding of all the costs involved |
| privacy of your own home. Secondly, you don't have | | | | before you make a commitment. |
| to take any time off work to attend. Thirdly, they | | | | 7. The Certifying Body Is More Than A Diploma |
| are the much more affordable option compared to | | | | Warehouse - unfortunately some certifying bodies |
| attending a school. | | | | are just that. They don't have any specialized |
| There is another option which I really don't | | | | knowledge in yoga at all. |
| recommend at all if you are looking to become a | | | | You've made the decision to become a yoga teacher. |
| professional yoga teacher and that's weekend | | | | Now it's up to you to make the right yoga sutra |
| workshops. While you are able to learn a lot in a | | | | course. It's important to start your yoga business on |
| weekend it doesn't cover nearly enough and you will | | | | the right footing from the word go. Picking the right |
| usually end up forking out money for the working | | | | course will help you achieve that. |
| workshop and then another appropriate | | | | |