7 Clues that you are ready for Yoga Teacher Training
So you want to be a Yoga teacher? Being a Yoga teacher takes your Yoga practice to another level. It will bring your practice full circle. I was given so much by many teachers that it was also a way for me to give back. It’s good karma, and it is a fantastic journey. If you’ve thought about it but have made a gazillion excuses for yourself, such as ‘my partner wants me to wait,’ ‘it’s not a good time because of the kids,’ or ‘work is too busy…’ you are probably subconsciously not ready for the incredible level of self-discovery that happens. It is my humble opinion that it takes courage to become a Yoga teacher. It is humbling…a good place to be. I reflected on my Yoga practice over the years and want to share these tidbits with you. Maybe you are ready.
Here is a list of reasons you may be ready to become a Yoga teacher:
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You have a strong, consistent Yoga practice.
When you took your first Yoga class, it felt like a breath of fresh air. Where have you been all my life? I wondered why I hadn’t done this sooner. I felt a liberation that I had been yearning for….it was a connection to the real me. Yoga began to feed my soul, which turned out to be quite starved. I practiced as often as I could. Other students could always rely on my presence and energy. The doors magically opened, and I began my life journey of self-transformation.
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You enjoy going to Yoga events and attending Yoga workshops.
Lots of them. Can’t get enough workshops from master teachers? Yoga Festivals? Books, movies? Organic Restaurants? The Yoga student who wants to learn as much as they can about Yoga and is passionate about their practice is someone who has the potential to be a great teacher. It begins with intention.
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You take care of yourself and are always trying to improve.
The yogis I meet always want to be the best they can be. They take care of themselves through food, exercise, and following spiritual principles. Over the years, I found myself interested in areas like raw vegan cooking, juicing, herbs, and all forms of healing. I have become the person I always joked about.
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You want to know everything about Yoga.
What is happening in the Yoga world? You are curious about everything Yoga….and you follow through. Yoga is in constant transformation. Look at the new styles of Yoga that have appeared recently. Acro Yoga? Yoga on Sheets? Paddleboard Yoga? Horseback Yoga? The combinations are as endless as the art of Yoga. There’s a 20% increase in practitioners each year. Yoga is mainstream.
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You are a truth seeker.
You are compassionate, intuitive, open-minded, focused, curious, and Independent. Yoga people, by nature, are artists. You seek knowledge.
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You have become the Yoga expert in your circle of family & friends.
Friends and family start looking to you as the expert for all their Yoga questions, or immediately think of you when they see anything Yoga.
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Yoga is at the top of your priority list.
You will jump through hoops to get to your next practice. You will practice Yoga wherever you go. You will physically practice alone on vacation. Your Yoga practice becomes part of your regular schedule. Nothing will keep you from your practice. No excuses. I am not just talking about physical practice, but rather about incorporating Yoga into everything you do.
If you recognize yourself in these seven signs, it may be the right time to take the next step on your Yoga path. Whether you intend to deepen your personal practice or to share Yoga with others, teacher training offers the guidance, structure, and community to support your journey. Trust your intuition, prepare your heart, and step forward. You are more ready than you think.
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