| Hatha yoga teacher training programs are now | | | | Some yoga training centers offer an online directory of |
| numerous and diverse. If you're interested in learning | | | | their graduates. This is a good place to ask for |
| how to teach yoga to others, here are a few tips to | | | | referrals. Ask a few of the teachers listed in the |
| help you find the best program. | | | | directory about their experience at that particular yoga |
| There may be a particular teacher with whom you | | | | school. |
| enjoy studying yoga. He or she should be your first | | | | You will also want to know what kind of yoga |
| stop. Ask them if they have a yoga training program, | | | | insurance will be available to you once you graduate |
| or to recommend a particular yoga school. | | | | from teacher training. Graduates from Yoga |
| If there is a style of yoga you gravitate towards, you | | | | Alliance-approved programs will have no problem |
| could look online for any certification courses offered in | | | | buying liability insurance. Some gym certifications will |
| your discipline of choice. Bikram Yoga, hot yoga, | | | | also give you access to membership associations |
| vinyasa, kundalini... these are among the most | | | | through which you can buy insurance. |
| in-demand teacher trainings. | | | | Be sure to look at the qualifications of the trainers at |
| Next, consider where you want to teach once you | | | | the yoga teacher training programs you are |
| graduate from a yoga school. If you intend to teach in | | | | considering. Some of the staff may have published |
| a studio setting, it may be important for you to attend | | | | CDs, DVDs, or books about yoga. If you've never |
| a 200-hour certification course approved by the Yoga | | | | studied with these yogis in person, this is a good way |
| Alliance. If you will be teaching primarily in gyms, | | | | to get to know their teaching style beforehand. |
| churches, or community centers, ask around to see | | | | Best of luck in your new career as a hatha yoga |
| what the minimum requirements are to teach at these | | | | teacher! |
| places in your area. | | | | |