I learned Yoga from a guy I met in Ecuador last January and I have been practicing it as much as possible ever since. He had just been through training and I was taught the Sivananda series. It was something that I immediately took to and found myself to be pretty good at. Most importantly I am always humbled by its peaceful effects on my consciousness with every session.

     In my search of "what should I do with my life?" I've come to the conclusions that I am great at teaching people, I love helping people move towards the path of health, and more recently, I love Yoga. So I want to teach it. I am going to attend as many different classes as I can to try and piece together which sect of Yoga is for me, and of course to pick the brains of the teachers (if they'll let me).

       I'd like to hear from some of the Yoga teachers out there about your paths towards this profession/way of life. 

       How did you figure out which sect/progression of poses was the correct curriculum for you/your students?

        What roles do both your personal experience and your hours of training play in your ability to obtain clients?

        Which institutions/places to work have you found to be more difficult, stressful, or more enjoyable?

        What are some tips you'd like to impart?

 

If some of these questions seem stupid or out of place, feel free to shoot them down. This will help me to ask better questions when I meet other teachers. I'm just basically looking for more information on this career path, so anything will help.

 

Have a fruity day, all.

 

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  • My advice would be to NOT view yoga as a career path. Yoga is a spiritual path. Work on being a yogi, not a yoga teacher. Be your own teacher and your own best student. It takes years and years and years of self practice to become a true adept. It can't be learned from a "teachers training" course. Find a master, apprentice with her/him. When you're ready to share your knowledge, you'll recieve their blessing. No certification necessary. Don't quit your day job.

    • Thank you for your advice!

       

      Career path was the wrong choice of words. I agree that it is a spiritual path.

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