Yoga Teacher Training FAQs
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What style of Yoga do you teach? We teach a variety of styles in the course including Hatha, Vinyasa (flow) and Restorative. How much yoga experience do I need before undertaking a Yoga Teacher Training with The Yoga Social? It's difficult to measure experience, as everyone is different (and yoga styles and teachers are different), but we reckon if you have had a regular yoga practice for at least 12 months, and have the desire to become a yoga teacher, you are welcome in our training. What if I can't do 'advanced' yoga postures like arm balances or inversions? This is a common misconception of what yoga is, and who yoga teachers should be. We like to stay away from using the terms 'advanced' and 'beginners'. Some people are better at balancing, some are better at forward bending, some may be more experienced but less fit, some more fit but very new to breathing and meditating. You’ll learn the tools so you can teach to everyBODY regardless of shape, age and fitness level. Yoga is for everybody and that’s what The Yoga Social is about :) |
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Are there set sequences to learn?
We don’t expect you to learn set sequences. Sure, we give you some examples of our sequences, but we teach you how to plan and sequence your own classes, and encourage you to teach loads during the course. We aren’t interested in ‘minions’ or ‘mini-mes’. We'll provide you with the tools, wisdom and knowledge to be your own teacher. You’ll attract your tribe and we will back you 100%.
How will I be assessed?
You are assessed throughout the duration of the course when you teach and receive feedback. Your final teaching assessment/exam class will be at the end of the course (you'll teach a 60 minute sequence in groups a few weeks beforehand, and then a shorter sequence as your assessment on the final weekend).
Is this course registered with Yoga Alliance?
Firstly, we would like to make it clear that yoga teachers do not need to be registered with any industry body like Yoga Alliance or Yoga Australia. This is a common misunderstanding. We, The Yoga Social, did a poll in Australia in 2019 and 80% of the working yoga teachers who responded to our poll were not registered with either, and had never been asked by an employer. We think this is important for you to know :)
However, yes, this course is registered with Yoga Alliance and our school is registered with both Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia. You will have the opportunity to register with either of these if you wish.
What if I need to take time off?
We understand things happen. People get sick, and also things come up. You are required to make up the lectures you miss however, this can be done completely online free of charge. If you want to make up the session face to face with Ambika, this will be at your cost of $100 per hour (usually one on one lectures are no longer that 2-3 hours for a full day missed).
Will I receive a certification and will I be qualified to teach yoga?
Yes. We will award you with an internationally recognised certificate once you complete the training and you have paid off the course in full, and you will be a fully qualified yoga teacher.
We don’t expect you to learn set sequences. Sure, we give you some examples of our sequences, but we teach you how to plan and sequence your own classes, and encourage you to teach loads during the course. We aren’t interested in ‘minions’ or ‘mini-mes’. We'll provide you with the tools, wisdom and knowledge to be your own teacher. You’ll attract your tribe and we will back you 100%.
How will I be assessed?
You are assessed throughout the duration of the course when you teach and receive feedback. Your final teaching assessment/exam class will be at the end of the course (you'll teach a 60 minute sequence in groups a few weeks beforehand, and then a shorter sequence as your assessment on the final weekend).
Is this course registered with Yoga Alliance?
Firstly, we would like to make it clear that yoga teachers do not need to be registered with any industry body like Yoga Alliance or Yoga Australia. This is a common misunderstanding. We, The Yoga Social, did a poll in Australia in 2019 and 80% of the working yoga teachers who responded to our poll were not registered with either, and had never been asked by an employer. We think this is important for you to know :)
However, yes, this course is registered with Yoga Alliance and our school is registered with both Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia. You will have the opportunity to register with either of these if you wish.
What if I need to take time off?
We understand things happen. People get sick, and also things come up. You are required to make up the lectures you miss however, this can be done completely online free of charge. If you want to make up the session face to face with Ambika, this will be at your cost of $100 per hour (usually one on one lectures are no longer that 2-3 hours for a full day missed).
Will I receive a certification and will I be qualified to teach yoga?
Yes. We will award you with an internationally recognised certificate once you complete the training and you have paid off the course in full, and you will be a fully qualified yoga teacher.