Advantages of a Yoga Alliance Approved Online Yoga Teacher Training

1. Advantages of a Yoga Alliance-Approved Online Yoga Teacher Training What’s Inside? •Types of Yoga Training •What is Yoga Alliance? •Benefits of Yoga Alliance Approved Online Yoga TTC •Need for Continuing Education How to Add Hours to Your Yoga Alliance Approved Online Yoga TTC Profile? One of the major differences the education sector witnessed during the pandemic is, that it explicitly differentiated modes of education as ONLINE and OFFlINE. Earning a professional course completion certificate and staying indoors becomes a cakewalk for many of us. It was made possible only with the advancement of technology. Entwined with our lives, technology is used in an abundant way, such as in the form of videos, apps, software, presentations, etc. Normally you take up a yoga course because you love it and want to change your lifestyle. But, nowadays many have recognized the value and growth of yoga teacher training as a career. The demand for yoga instructors has grown exponentially in the last few decades. This blog discusses the various advantages of a yoga alliance-approved online yoga teacher training.

2. Types of Yoga Training Adapting to the new changes after covid-19, online teacher training is becoming the preferred way to study and develop yourself as a yoga teacher. You can get trained in different styles of yoga from your own house or apartment. Regardless of where you choose to attend your online teacher training, you will have a wonderful life-changing journey. But you need to do some research before selecting the dream course of yours. Ask yourself what kind of training you want to follow? Is it the most common and basic certification of 200-hour yoga teacher training or shorter courses like Yin Yoga or Vinyasa Yoga additional to your 200-hour yoga teacher training? What is Yoga Alliance? Yoga Alliance is an internationally recognized non-profit organization in the United States representing the yoga community including both yoga instructors and schools. The association protects the integrity of the profession by creating standards and guidelines for teaching yoga.

3. They have a directory with a list of teachers who have met the requirements to teach. It fosters a sense of belonging and elevated professionalism. However, it is not compulsory to register. Being a registered member is purely your decision. It is recommended to read about the legal requirements and required certifications and registrations for teaching yoga in your country and our previous blog has already covered the topic in detail. Advantages of Yoga Alliance Approved Online TTC •Adds credibility to your yoga experience •Ensures the particular amount of learning hours •Display and market your profile as a yoga teacher through RYT directory •Networking with other registered instructors and schools worldwide •Free access to online workshops and community events conducted by the forum Need for Continuing Education Taking up continuing education is a self-checking. An introspection towards your knowledge and willingness to learn. Continuing education improves and widens your skillset and reflects your strengths and weaknesses. These add-on courses are crucial to maintaining your Yoga Alliance registration. Read our previous blog detailing Guide to Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers:

4. How to Add Hours to Your Yoga Alliance Approved Online Yoga TTC Profile? Here is a step-by-step guide for adding hours to your Yoga Alliance profile. Imagine you have completed Vinyasa Yoga from us and you will receive a certificate of completion of 50-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training from Arhanta Yoga Ashrams. Now, If you want to teach Vinyasa Yoga professionally to a group or individuals, this course requires no further registrations or extra education. However, to register as a RYT 200 with any Yoga Association and add the Vinyasa Yoga course to your profile, you need to follow a regular 200-hour yoga teacher training course first. Then you can use the course hours towards CE hours (continuing education hours) with Yoga Alliance. If you have not previously finished a 200-hour yoga teacher training but are interested, we currently offer 200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher training courses online and at our ashrams. Find out more: •From www.yogaalliance.org, select the “Log In” link on the top right and enter your email address. •Once you are logged in, click on “My Dashboard” in the top right-hand corner. •Click the “My Training Hours” link on the left side and select ‘In Person with a YACEP’. •Upload your certificate. •Find your YACEP >> Search for ‘Kalyani Hauswirth-Jain ( Course Instructor) •Scroll down to find the course that you have completed. •Submit request. •Within 14 days your hours will be added.

5. Conclusion It is good to have a formal system to register as a yoga teacher as it makes an individual meet certain standards and be accountable for that. Registration with the Yoga Alliance is an important step for many yoga industry professionals. However, it is important to keep in mind that registrations with Yoga Associations have benefits but are not required to teach. What really matters to become a good teacher is your true passion and perseverance towards teaching yoga.