Entries by derik
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING EXERCISE
As part of our YTT, students conduct a yoga teacher training exercise to enhance their skills outside of the classroom. Here is a sample of one students experience. As a first step, I set my intention for the assignment. This did not come easy, I have a history with wanting to control outcomes. However, I […]
Design a Yoga Teacher Training
How to design a yoga teacher training? A program might have great content but if it is not assembled in an integrated way, you may be in for a rough ride. The design of a programs could be the difference between feeling lost and finding your life’s path. It is important that you can assimilate […]
Getting Started- Yoga Training
As part of our YTT, students conduct a yoga teacher training exercise to enhance their skills outside of the classroom. New teachers often experience a lot of anxiety about their new found role and the responsibility it entails. And they may even hesitate to get started. Once they do get started, they typically find that […]
How to be a Good Yoga Teacher
Over the years, hundreds of students participated in my yoga teacher training. All of them were joined by a common love of yoga and a desire to deepen their yoga practice or teach. The latter can be more daunting. How to be a good yoga teacher. Be A Dedicated Student We believe that effective teaching […]
Two Reasons to do a Yoga Teacher Training
If you got this far on the site you are probable already sold on yoga. Maybe you want to take that next quantum step in your practice, maybe even teach, and finally do a YTT. As you consider your options I’ll share two reasons to do a yoga teacher training. Reason #1: Find and Live […]
How to design a yoga teacher training?
How to design a yoga teacher training? A program might have great content but if it is disintegrated, you may be in for a rough ride. The design of a programs could be the difference between feeling lost and finding your life’s path. You need to assimilate the content you study. It takes years of experience […]
Content of a Yoga Teacher Training
What is the content of a yoga teacher training. This is a foundational question for any training. It is right up there with what style of yoga do you teach. I suggest you approach this question with some idea of what you are looking for in a program. Are you only interested in the asana? […]