Yoga

Yoga Unbound: A Simple Guide to Hybrid Teacher Training Torn between taking a few weeks off to do a residential, in-person yoga teacher training course (YTTC) and enjoying the immense flexibility of an online YTTC? We have the perfect solution - a hybrid yoga teacher training course at Sampoorna Yoga. Newly introduced, this course is designed in a way that gives you a taste of both formats of learning, online and offline. Embracing both modes of learning allows you the flexibility to study at your own pace modules that can be learnt online [...]

The Art of Teaching Yoga: Your Journey to Become a Certified Yoga Instructor Stepping into the world of yoga teaching - well beyond mastering poses and breathwork? Becoming a yoga teacher means embracing yoga as a lifestyle, delving into its profound philosophy and becoming a beacon for students on their spiritual and wellness journey. A yoga teacher embodies guidance, mentoring practitioners and students towards holistic health and inner balance. This article explores the multifaceted journey of becoming a certified yoga teacher and why a teacher training course is necessary for your teaching career. [...]

Bridging Asanas and Expertise: Navigating the Best Yoga Teacher Training Courses Narrowing down on the best yoga teacher training program can often be a challenge. Questions such as the quality of the school, teachers' experience, syllabus, course fee and what’s included, and number of students in a class, among other aspects are on top of mind - and they should be. Whether you’re signing up for a 200-hour yoga teacher training course (YTTC) or 300-hours YTTC, selecting the best yoga teacher training course plays an integral role in bridging your asana practice and [...]

Yin Yoga for Flexibility - 1-hour Full Body Yin Yoga Practice Yin yoga, a slow-paced, gentle, passive style of yoga, offers immense physical, mental and emotional benefits. At a point of complete stillness one finds tranquility and peace, contentment and bliss. This practice serves as a nurturing self-care ritual, tending to the body's core while aiding in the release of pent-up emotions. A practice where time is your greatest companion (each pose is held for 3-10 minutes or more), yin yoga goes beyond the outer facets of our structure to nourish and strengthen [...]

A Comparative Look at 200-Hour and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs 200-hours RYT, 300-hours RYT, YTTC…are all acronyms we hear around the yoga teacher training world. And then we hear about yoga certification courses, continuing education courses and so on. What do all of these mean and where should you start your yoga teacher training studies from? The short answer is first and foremost starting with a 200-hour yoga teacher training course (YTTC). THE STARTING POINT A 200-hour yoga teacher training forms the basis of your yoga study, offering a strong foundation. [...]

Unveiling the Distinctive Aspects of a 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program Planning to level up your yoga teaching certification and experience? The next step after a 200-hour yoga teacher training course (YTTC) is the 300-hour YTTC - and we recommend you take your time choosing the best 300-hour yoga teacher training course. GOING DEEPER INTO THEORY AND PRACTICALS A 300-hour yoga teacher training course takes you deeper into the realms of yoga philosophy, that is, theory aspects of yoga, and practices such as cleansing techniques, pranayama, asanas, meditation and relaxation. After [...]

Yoga Teacher Training: The Key to Becoming an Inspirational Instructor Don’t we all want to be an inspiring and motivating yoga teacher? Playing an integral role in a student’s journey or supporting a friend or fellow-student on their journey, calls for you to be a true yogi who walks the talk. So what does it take to be an anchor and become an inspirational yoga teacher? Let’s find out. Passionate about your own practice: True inspiration shines through real passion. When you are committed and dedicated to your practice, passionate about [...]

Yoga Teacher Dreams: How a 200-Hour Training Can Make It a Reality Always dreamt of living a life of balance, teaching life-changing practices of asana, pranayama and meditation to students and sharing pearls of wisdom that helps one solve any problem even today? Dreaming of a life where you start your day with your own practice, spending time moving on the mat, connecting with your body, breath and mind, breathing in peace and breathing out worries, and developing deep focus? The idea of teaching yoga everyday to a group of students, hosting workshops [...]

The Role of Ethics and Integrity in Yoga Teacher Training Programs Ethics and integrity are underlying, critical factors in any career. As a professional, following certain rules of conduct such as treating others with respect, having a sense of empathy and compassion, and being non-judgemental, can go a long way. The same applies in yoga teacher training programs. After all, this is the place where students learn the A-Z of being a yoga teacher from would-be mentors. Yoga teaches us to live a life of balance, imbibing the Yamas (social norms) and Niyamas [...]

The Art of Teaching: Your Guide to Yoga Teacher Training Courses Looking into yoga teacher training courses? Trying to find the best yoga teacher training course (YTTC) that will give you a strong foundation for your teaching journey? With no dearth of yoga teacher certification programs, your choices are limitless. In this article, we’ve put together a simple guide to yoga teacher training courses and how to get started on this path. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO TEACH YOGA? Just like any other career or job, to begin teaching yoga you [...]