5 Things to Do After Yoga Teacher Training Exercises are like prose, whereas yoga is the poetry of movements. Once you understand the grammar of yoga, you can write your poetry of movements. – Amit Ray.
Immersing oneself in yoga teacher training includes a great deal to time, diligence, and mindfulness. Many yogis choose the path of becoming a yoga teacher after successful completion of YTT course and attaining yoga instructor certification. However, after study and preparation, there are a number of steps one can take. Let us go through the available options.
Make a certification file Keep copies of your certification, attendance records and list of classes and grades for each class. All these are important pieces of information which you will need while applying for teaching opportunities as a yoga teacher.
Get registered as yoga teacher Not all, but most yoga schools which conduct training are registered as yoga schools with Yoga Alliance. If you have checked this out before attending your YTT, and have received your yoga certification from a school certified by Yoga Alliance, you can go online to its website and submit your graduation information. This step is important for becoming a registered yoga teacher.
Don’t quit your day job Becoming a full-time yoga teacher sounds awesome; however, your chances of fitting your schedule with 20+ classes a week, is, of course, difficult when you first start off. Continue working to support yourself without losing sight of your dream. There will come a day when you will become a successful yoga teacher.
Develop your resume Similar to applying for a job, you need a resume for applying to a job of a yoga teacher. Make sure that you have included all the
information regarding your training program, the school you attended, completion of the classes, any continuing education units and any place where you are assisting.
Market yourself Everyone needs marketing to boost a career as a yoga teacher. Be it business cards or website; you will need marketing skills to start out simple. Your career as a yoga teacher will develop when your experience grows. Take help of every channel available to market yourself, including social media. By completing your YTT, you have definitely taken a great step towards achieving your dream of becoming a yoga teacher. Perhaps you want to own a yoga studio. However, for a successful business, you need to take several steps. Hope the steps, mentioned above will help you build a successful yoga teaching practice.