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How to Become a Yoga Instructor. Are you twisting yourself up in knots trying to figure out
how to become a teacher of yoga? Unwind with these simple suggestions. You will need Love
of yoga Practice Training Yoga studio Internet access Desire to help others and training
certification (optional). Always consult a physician before attempting to do any exercise
or exercise plan. Step 1. Learn yoga. In order to teach something, you have to know it yourself.
Take classes, learn the poses, learn the skills. Step 2. Identify what style of yoga and what
demographic you are most interested in teaching. Step 3. Find a training program that best
fits your yoga philosophy, as well as your schedule and budget. Ask at your local studio
or search online to find the right school. While most states do not require training
certification for instructors, the schools that hire instructors will give preference
to those who have it. Step 4. Complete your training. Most programs require 200 hours
of instruction that spans practice, philosophy, meditation, hands-on teaching practicum, and
observed teaching. Step 5. Find a studio or gym that needs an instructor or is open to
you starting a class. Ensure a good fit by attending a few classes to observe the studio's
or gym's approach. If the studio or gym is not hiring, offer to teach a class for free
to get a foot in the door and show your skills. Step 6. Keep your day job. While yoga is a
wonderful practice and teaching it is a great avocation, it doesn't pay the bills on its
own for most people. Did you know In the earliest days of yoga, apprentices lived with their
gurus for years or decades.