How to Become a Yoga Teacher (Step-by-Step Guide and Tips)
                     How to Become a 
Yoga  Teacher (Step-
by-Step  Guide and 
Tips)
Teaching yoga can be the right career move for you. If you’ve been  
thinking about turning your passion for yoga into a job, here are tips  
and a guide to help you achieve your professional goals. As a teacher,  
you’ll offer yoga classes, impart insights to your students, and 
improve  your yoga techniques with continued learning and practice. 
To achieve  all that, here’s what you need to know.
Learn the Basics
If you want to know how to become a yoga  
instructor, start with the basics. A solid understanding of yoga  
and its styles will provide you with the information you need as a  
rookie practitioner. Your skills will improve as you learn more  
advanced techniques and concepts. The basics will teach you  
specialties in yoga, the positions, and how to adjust or correct student 
 stances to ensure they achieve the perfect form.
Some of the yoga styles you will learn about include:
 Vinyasa, which uses meditation in its practices. It mainly focuses  
on breath work.
 Ashtanga has a structure. It’s ideal for those who want  
structured learning. It also has five series of poses that  
practitioners need to learn.
 Bikram uses 26 poses. You’ll find studios that offer these classes  
with temperature conditions ranging from 32 to 40 degrees  
Celsius.
 Hatha is the slower form of yoga when you compare it to other  
types. It’s a suitable option for first timers. They have more time  
to adjust the poses and learn the correct movements before 
they  try out other yoga styles.
 Hot yoga requires practitioners to practice in the same  
temperatures as those who do Bikram yoga.
 Yin yoga involves poses and stretches that repair, restore, and  
work on the connective tissues in your muscles.
Pick the Right Course
There are teacher training programs that you can join. Participate in  
each one to gain the knowledge you need. Some of the programs  
might not be right for you. In some cases, though, you’ll need to  
complete requisite programs before you can participate in the one  
you want. Think of all those classes as a necessary form of training.  
Completing those programs will provide you with a wealth of  
knowledge that can help you as a teacher.
Do Your Homework
Find the right program. Check out the training provider. Has it been  
around for long? What is the company’s background and history?  
What about the program? Has it been successful? Are there reviews  
or feedback about the training? What do other participants say? Has  
the training been helpful?
Obtain a Certification
You’ll obtain a certification once you finish the program. That will  
improve your chances of being hired. If you want to draw more clients 
 and students to your classes, build up your skill set and resume.
Start Teaching
There’s no better way to know if it will work than to teach. There’s no  
better way to prepare than to start. Even if you spend more time on  
perfecting your lesson plans, you will never be ready. There’s no  
preparation for teaching. You’ll learn as you go. Knowing a lot about  
yoga will help you gain the trust and confidence of your students. It  
can also boost yours. That’s an excellent place to start.