10 Reasons to Take a Yoga Teacher Training

 

1. To challenge yourself physically and mentally

Yoga teacher training programs provide you with a wealth of information. From asana alignment cues to the yoga sutras, you will find your mind overflowing with fascinating concepts. Similarly, you will create a container for your own yoga practice, learning to challenge yourself with new postures, types of practice and new ways of approaching life. The growing may not always feel comfortable, but it will enrichen your life in a number of ways.

 

2. To connect with yourself in a deeper way

One of the most beautiful aspects of a teacher training program is the opportunity to delve deeply into your authentic self. You will be blessed with ample opportunities to explore the needs of your unique physical body, constitution and spirit, both on and off the mat. Through the training, you will be encouraged to not only explore your true self, but to practice unconditional acceptance and compassion. This is a rare gift you can offer yourself.

 

3. To create a container for self-care

During the teacher training, you will explore the many ways to nourish your body, mind and spirit. You will learn the importance of honoring both your physical and spiritual bodies: through adopting an organic, whole food diet to daily asana and meditation.

 

4. To forge a sense of community and cultivate new friendships.

Teacher training programs naturally foster a sense of intimacy and comaraderie. As you deepen your self-awareness and yoga practice, chances are you will find others willing to do the same.

 

5. To deepen your spirituality

Yoga is based on the premise that we are connected to nature and to all living beings. The training offers a sacred time and space to explore and potentially expand your notions of spirituality.

6. To deepen your sense of gratitude

In the training, you will explore and shift perspectives you hold, on both yourself and the world. Over time and with practice, you will cultivate a practice of gratitude, learning to celebrate and be grateful for the many blessings in your life.

 

7. To learn to express yourself creatively

Cultivating joy through our movements, and on our mats, is one of the most precious gifts offered by yoga. In the teacher training, you will find an authentic voice and way of engaging with the world (and with your body) that is filled with boundless creativity.

 

8. To cultivate the tools to live mindfully in the word

In essence, yoga is a form of mindfulness, teaching us to be fully present and choose intentionally. In the training, you will not only cultivate mindfulness on your mats and in asana, but also in your thoughts and in your lives. There are numerous benefits to mindfulness, including decreasing stress levels, anxiety and depression.

 

9. To enhance your love of yoga

Aspiring to be a yoga instructor is a not a prerequisite for loving yoga, and anyone who participates in a teacher training, is certain to come away with a deeper love and appreciation for the practice. This is inevitable.

 

10. To transform your life

People from all walks of life enroll in teacher training programs, for a variety of reasons. Whether you feel inspired to teach or desire a deeper, more authentic connection with yourself and the world around you, this practice will transform your life. In the program, you will find yourself softening in ways you never expected, trusting your intuition with vigor and shifting perspectives. Your life will be changed for the better.