Yoga Teacher Training can help you to change your life. Are You Planning to do Yoga Teacher Training Course in India? Not sure which location to choose?  However, you can get yoga teacher training courses in western countries, but many people prefer to go to India to do a yoga teaching certificate course. There are various reasons for it.

However, Dharamshala (also spelled Dharamsala), Rishikesh and Goa are the most famous yoga destinations in India. In India, you can complete a teacher training course at the most affordable price. Some people want to learn in India because of the authentic teachings of yoga right at its birthplace, whereas others opt for it due to financial reasons.

Dharamshala is known as a city of Yoga in India. Earlier, Dharamshala was known as Bhagsu. It is located in the Kangra Valley in the midst of the Dhauladhar Mountains and the thick cedar tree woodlands of Himachal Pradesh of Northern India. Moreover, Many Yoga schools in Dharamsala are located in McLeod Ganj, making it an ideal central place to stay. There is multiple yoga teacher training course in Dharamshala, India.

Prerequisites for Yoga Teacher Training Course

A minimum of one year’s yoga practice and reasonable competence is required to qualify for the Yoga Teacher Training Course. If you are a regular practitioner, then it will help you to learn yoga teacher training course with more effectiveness.

You are also required to be in good health, physically and mentally. Please note that this is a Yoga Teacher Training Intensive.

A high level of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. Basic knowledge of yoga asana/postures and philosophy is helpful but not essential. An honest desire to learn and openness to the teachings of yoga is required. To be a yoga teacher requires dedication and faith in the process of yoga.

The practice and especially the teaching of yoga demand a high level of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the program, participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures and asana classes.

How to choose a yoga teacher training course:

Following are a few things you should consider before you go for yoga teacher training:

1. Identify your objective/intention

Your intention will determine what kind of training is right for you. Are you seeking a transformational life experience? Ask yourself whether you want to become a yoga teacher or simply to want to deepen your yoga knowledge. Identifying why you’re attending a yoga teacher training in the first place will help you to choose the right teacher training program for you.

There can be various objective:

• Do you want to teach professionally?
• Do you want to deepen your connection to your local community? Teacher training is also a wonderful opportunity to nurture relationships. During a yoga teacher training course, You will make new yogic friends.
• Are you a passionate learner who wants the best yoga education around? If your aspiration is to get the best yoga education that you can, then it’s time to do some research. What inspires you most: asana, meditation, philosophy? If you know what you want to learn about, great! Search for training that focus on your passion.

2. Style Of Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Power Yoga, Acro Yoga, Aerial Yoga etc. Obviously, not all styles of yoga are suitable for you. So if you’re at the beginning of your practice, go and explore many styles of yoga and see what works for you.

Your first 200 hour Yoga teacher training will offer you a basic foundation of yoga that is like ‘building blocks’ for the rest of your learning throughout your life. So that it can be a good idea to focus on a mainstream style of yoga, to begin with, and keep an open mind whilst exploring other styles during your training.

3. How Experienced Is The School?

When you’re choosing a teacher training course, remember that a yoga school or yoga studio is like a waterfall – everything you’ll learn. It’s important to choose a reputable school and one that is experienced in offering yoga courses.

Nowadays there are thousands of new schools offering training every year in the yoga industry. Teacher training is a significant investment, both in terms of your money and time. So it’s in your best interests to choose a reputable school with a witnessed track record based on student’s review written on an authenticate platform i.e. Google Business Page or Trust Pilot. You must also explore some video review given by their recently graduate students on youtube.

Don’t be afraid to get in touch with the school with specific questions – if you want to know what the daily schedule will be, just ask! There’s no such thing as a silly question, and any training organisation worth its salt will be more than happy to talk you through the finer details of their courses

4. Yoga Teacher Team 

The teaching team at a yoga training school is the school’s biggest asset. When you are learning yoga to teach, Your teacher will become a pivotal role model and source of inspiration. Do proper research on the teaching team. How many years of combined experience does this teaching team have? Does there is any guest teacher available for specialised modules such as anatomy and philosophy or Ayurveda? A few schools also offer special classes of Ayurveda during their course.

Each teacher in the team must have internationally recognized certification and they must have an expert in their particular yogic discipline.

5. Budget

Yoga teacher training is a big investment ranging from USD 1200 USD to 5000 USD depending on the location of school and course (200hrs YTTC, 300hrs YTTC, 500hrs YTTC). Remember that amount is not just about the tuition fee, It exclusive of accommodation, travel cost, and food.

Price of Yoga Teacher training courses depends on various factors such as geography (India vs. Bali), business structure, taxes, so on and so forth.
The bottom line is, finding the affordable yoga school that fits within your budget. If your budget is very low, Look for schools that offer scholarship programs, early-bird discounts, and payments by instalment.

Mahi yoga school in Dharamsala is your affordable yoga school where you can get training without breaking your bank.

At Mahi Yoga School, We offer 200 Hour Yttc & 300 Hour Yttc US alliance Certification at an affordable program in Goa and Dharamshala India

The Multi-style yoga teacher training course in Dharamshala India at Mahi yoga is designed to walk you through the path of Yoga and is a rewarding way to develop a more polished understanding of Yoga practice. These 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course & 300 Hour Yoga training course is the perfect course for you to lay the groundwork to be a motivational Yoga Teacher.

6. Duration

Normally a 200-hour yoga teacher training ranges from 24-28 days. However, Some studios divide the training over six months to a year, and students come only on the weekends. A few schools also offer approx 2 weeks of yoga teacher training course. You have to find a schedule that works for you. For people who can only take two weeks off work, the intense 15-hour day program sounds like a match made in heaven. For others who are taking a year off travelling around the world, spending 24-28 days in India doesn’t seem like a bad idea.

At Mahi Yoga School, You can complete this 200 RYT course in 25 days duration.

7. Training Credentials

So far, Yoga Alliance (YA) and UK Professional are one of the most recognized yoga institutions around the world. However, many yoga schools are accredited only with the Yoga Alliance. But likewise, many yoga schools are not registered with any yoga institute.

Whether or not you should pick a registered school, goes back to point number one (identifying your objective). If your goal is to become a yoga teacher, I suggest you go with a school that is accredited. Because most yoga studios request their teachers to be Yoga Alliance certified. Being a certified yoga teacher will help you to get a job easy.

8. A Standard Yoga Training Curriculum

Although Yoga Alliance has a predefined standard curriculum for the yoga teacher training courses. But mostly schools modify a certain area of the standard curriculum. Few schools are focus only on yoga practice. They do not give knowledge of Philosophy and Anatomy to their students. When you’re searching for a school, ask for their curriculum, see the daily sample schedule, and read the testimonials online.

9. How Many Students Will Be In The Course?

Just like a school classroom, you’ll receive more individual attention, tips, and feedback in smaller group size.

A group of 20-25 students or less is perfect to learn yoga. This size of a group gives enough minds and bodies to create interesting discussions and practice teaching asana. Beyond this limit of students, in a large group, It is possible that your individual voice will not be heard and your questions will be unanswered.

Ideally, you must be looking for a medium-sized yoga class, enabling you to form close relationships with your peers in a hands-on, intensive learning environment.

10. Where Does The Training Take Place?

While you are investing a big amount to learn a yoga teacher training course, So it is important to consider the best location during choosing your preferable yoga school. Always, take a look at the location of the school as it’s a place you’d like to visit.

Some yoga teacher training courses feature at beautiful beachside shalas and some are located at high up in tropical rainforests with views of the surrounding rainforest. A location of your training has a big influence on your ability to absorb new things. So it makes sense to give yourself a head start on your learning journey by removing as many distractions as possible!

Yoga Alliance Registration 

With Yoga Alliance registered, 200-hour yoga teacher training course in Dharamshala & 300 Hours yoga teacher training program at Mahi Yoga aims to help aspiring yoga teachers deepen their understanding of yoga and meditation. During 200-Hours yoga teacher training at Mahi Yoga, we make sure that students receive exclusive attention in class, proper assistance in using props, and liberty to work at their own pace.

At Mahi Yoga, we provide detailed yoga instructions and guidance for 200 hours yttc & 300 Hours yttc of yoga teacher training which enables yoga students to develop a strong foundation for yoga practice. Our expert team of the yoga teacher teaches Hatha yoga in the tradition of Iyengar which focuses on breath and energy that flow optimally throughout the body.

If you are beginners, then we recommend you to join us for the 200-hour affordable yoga teacher training course. If you are already completed 200 hours YTTC, then we recommend you to join us for the advanced course 300 Hours yoga teacher training course.