Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 2)
Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr.
note: this is part 2, to read part 1 please click here;
Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 1)
Many of the "quickly certified" Yoga teachers, come to a
realization and later join other Yoga teacher programs to be
re-educated, and re-certified again, because they, themselves,
did not learn about contraindications, modifications, working
with special populations (senior citizens, children, students
with ailments, less flexible students, handicapped, etc.), Yoga
methodology, and a multitude of other previously mentioned Yoga
subjects.
Unfortunately, these Yoga teachers are often trained to teach
Yoga as an exercise program by learning a dozen or two dozen
asanas, and not much beyond this. The fact is Yoga is much more
than an exercise program. Yoga is the most complete health
maintenance system known to mankind, with a lineage of thousands
of years. Whole health needs to be addressed by much more than
an exercise program.
On-site training is not cheap and can vary from the low $2000.00
range to very expensive. When you consider travel, lodging, and
all of the expenses involved a typical Yoga teacher training may
well cost you $6000.00 or more. Does anyone offer Yoga teacher
interns a guarantee? Not often, and as of today, I only know of
only one guaranteed Yoga teacher training course in existence.
On the other hand, Yoga teacher correspondence courses are much
more reasonable, but can vary in the number of study hours and
overall quality. For example: A forty hour Yoga course is just
not enough time for anyone to safely learn to teach Yoga
students. Once again, you should research the syllabus and get a
complete Yoga teacher training course.
If you are considering a Yoga teacher correspondence course, you
should have sufficient knowledge of Yoga. Also, make sure that
customer service is always a priority to the Yoga teacher
training center after the sale has been made to the Yoga teacher
intern. If you call during business hours and get a live person
who answers your questions diplomatically, that will give you
some indication of the technical service you should expect.
While you are at it, make sure that you are calling a Yoga
teacher training center and not a "diploma house." If they
certify everything from pet sitting to web design, what do you
think they really know about teaching Yoga?
Once you have received the study material, there will
undoubtedly be questions, concerns, or need for further
assistance, via email, or telephone, from the intern who has
purchased the Yoga teacher course. Make sure you get answers if
you are "stuck" during your Yoga teacher internship.
What are your goals in regard to your Yogic career? Plan long
term and short term goals, but add your continuing education to
both lists. At least, make it a point to read Yoga books and
watch Yoga DVD's. Audio books are handy too.
What is your estimated time frame to become a Yoga teacher? All
you have to do is pencil in a realistic deadline. It does not
have to be tomorrow and the idea should not create any stress.
You should have fun, and "enjoy the journey," when you are
working toward your goal of teaching Yoga.
What kind of salary can you expect to earn as a Yoga teacher? If
you are looking at an hourly rate, anywhere from $35 to $120 is
about right in North America. There are many factors involved in
pricing, such as demographics and demand. If a Fortune 500
company hires you to teach Yoga, or stress management, to their
executive staff, you know the price should reflect your
preparation and travel time.
Lastly, if you feel the calling to teach Yoga, please do the
following. Write your plans down, take action, and go after your
goal of becoming a Yoga teacher. The public needs more
compassionate Yoga instructors and the job is very rewarding.
© Copyright 2006 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
note: this is part 2 of this article, to read part 1 please click here;
Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 1)
About the author:
Paul Jerard is director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in RI.
He's a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He teaches
that along with fitness. He wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business
Right for You? For Yoga students who want to be a teacher.
www.yoga-teacher-training.org"
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