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7 Reasons To Do Yoga Teacher Training
You might be thinking to yourself, “I’m not sure if I want to be a yoga teacher, so this course probably isn’t for me”. Or perhaps you’ve had thoughts of “My yoga practice isn’t good enough to do a yoga teacher training course”. Well, we’re here to debunk a few of these doubts and tell you 7 reasons why doing a transformative course like a 200-hour yoga teacher training might actually be exactly for you!
Back in 2009 when Mum and I did our first Yoga Teacher Training together, neither of us were sure if we’d actually ever teach yoga. We both had a love of practicing yoga and felt a pull to learn more. We both worked in busy corporate full-time jobs, and to be honest didn’t have a lot of ‘spare time’ in our lives. But the thought of studying yoga had been bouncing around in both of our heads for a while. And we took the leap!
So here are 7 reasons why doing yoga teacher training might be for you…
1. Deepen and expand your own practice
Teacher Training is a wonderful way to deepen your own practice. You’ll learn how to align your body and deepen your experience in each pose and sequence. You’ll learn about physiology and how yoga impacts your body. And you’ll do a lot of yoga! But where you will really grow and expand your practice is when we start to learn that yoga isn’t just about an asana practice.
According to Pantajali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga, asana (your physical yoga practice) is just one of the 8 limbs of yoga. In teacher training, you will learn about yoga philosophy and study the ancient scriptures such as the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita.
2. Change your career or support your current career
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about a career change. Maybe this course will be the first step in making that leap! Or perhaps teaching yoga, mindfulness, and/or meditation will be a wonderful skill to complement your existing career.
If you’ve been contemplating a career shift this course could be the catalyst for that transformation. Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a full-time yoga teacher, or incorporating mindfulness and meditation into your existing profession, this training gives you the skills and confidence to do just that. By embracing the art of yoga teaching, you not only add to the chance of a fulfilling, meaningful career in your current industry, you also gain the ability to enhance the well-being of others in your professional life.
3. Find fulfillment outside of your current career
I choose to embark on my first Yoga Teacher training back in 2009 because I was looking for fulfilment outside of my corporate career. I wanted to dive back into studying something that I had an interest in and that would light a spark inside of me. Yoga teacher training was the perfect course.
The wisdom embedded in this thousands of years old practice brings with it a robust and knowledge-rich curriculum of topics and information.
4. Make new friends and connect with like-minded people
Yoga is more than just physical practice. It is a way of living that encompasses mindfulness, spirituality, and community. Yoga has a way of bringing people together from all walks of life and being part of a community can be a transformative and powerful experience.
Through this course you’ll meet like-minded people who are passionate about yoga and committed to deepening their practice and delving into the wisdom of this ancient practice. We love how close knit and supportive the Light Space community is – in the studios and online – and our yoga teacher training is no exception. We’re like a beautiful big family!
5. Grow your own personal confidence & improve your communication skills.
Doing a course like this can, of course, be intimidating and confronting. But you will be in a safe and supportive environment, and you will get to know everyone in the course like you’ve know them for years! You will step outside of your comfort zone and expand your confidence and your belief in yourself.
6. Go on a personal journey of growth and transformation.
Yoga is not about mastering poses! Yoga teacher training is also about deep self-discovery. Through intensive practice and study, you learn not only more about yoga and how to teach it, but also how to connect with your inner self. It’s truly a transformative experience. Through the course you learn how to confront your fears, build confidence, and embrace a more mindful way of life. Ultimately, this isn’t just a career choice or a passion to learn more about – it’s a path to becoming the best version of yourself.
7. Because you want to teach yoga!
And of course – another reason might be because you want to be a yoga teacher! Through yoga teacher training, you not only gain in-depth knowledge and expertise, but you also have the opportunity to become a yoga teacher in classes and make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. Teaching yoga is an incredible experience, that goes beyond the physical postures; it allows you to guide others towards improved well-being, inner peace, and self-discovery. In a world where stress and anxiety are prevalent, the skills you gain through our course become invaluable for helping others (and yourself) lead healthier, more balanced lives.
For me, the journey to become a yoga teacher has been a special one. Firstly, I got to go through it with someone very close in my life, my Mum. We had a lot of fun in the course and have continued to grow and learn together over the last 14 years! It also resulted in a massive career change for both of us. I initially went from balancing my career with teaching yoga on the side, to becoming a full-time teacher and studio owner. And finally, it gifted me a life of balance and fulfilment. There isn’t a day that I’m not thankful for becoming a yoga teacher. I believe it shifted the way I live and experience life, the way I parent my children, and has given me a path of continued learning and growth.
If you have a genuine desire to empower others and create positive change, starting the journey through yoga teacher training is the ideal path to channel your passion and make a difference in the lives of many, and yourself.
Check out our Yoga Teacher Training here, and get in touch if you have any questions at all about the course xox
