One to One In-person Yoga Teacher Training Benefits

Online yoga teacher training courses have been in demand since the pandemic in 2020, but can they replace a one-to-one yoga teacher training program? Neither is better than the other one, they are just different, and offer different experiences. In-person yoga teacher training courses have their own benefits that continue to attract yoga practitioners passionate about taking their practice to the next level. So, what are the benefits of face-to-face yoga teacher training?

One to One In-person Yoga Teacher Training Benefits
  1. A profound experience: If you are aspiring to become a yoga teacher, an in-person teacher training will provide a transformative, life-changing experience. If you have the time, you can even consider a yoga teacher training in India, the homeland of yoga. A face-to-face teaching course will allow you to immerse yourself in the training, knowledge and experience. The exchange between teacher and student, as well as connecting with fellow-students will further encourage a deep-rooted, holistic learning and cultivate the necessary wisdom for you to become a credible, confident yoga teacher.
  2. A strong foundation: When starting out with your first teacher training course, an in-person program will help you build a strong foundation. Your physical practice will develop greatly, you will understand and experience fully what different yogic concepts mean and how to integrate them in your daily life. You will learn and even follow a balanced, daily routine consisting of a healthy diet, physical movement, meditation, breathwork, knowledge and self-study. When you follow this during your course for a specific duration, you will be more likely to continue with a balanced lifestyle even after your teacher training program is over.

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  1. Hands-on guidance and support: An in-person yoga teacher training is even more beneficial if it is your first course, like the 200-hour yoga teacher training. You might be new to yoga or have exposure only to yoga asanas. You might be doing certain yoga postures, pranayama or other practices for the first time. A face-to-face yoga teacher training will make way for hands-on guidance and support from teachers ensuring you learn and practice the right way. Teachers will be able to help you adjust and modify postures to suit your body type and level. You will also learn how to do the same for your students. In some courses, like Sampoorna Yoga’s 200-hour yoga teacher training, you will also get to pair up with other students for a few classes. Each student will support the other in attempting challenging yoga poses or practices. This exchange and one-to-one support will help you learn various practices, from pranayama and asanas to meditation, bandhas (locks) and mudras (gestures) in an effective and beneficial way.
  2. Community and friends: One-to-one yoga teacher training programs are a great way to foster lifetime relationships with students and teachers. When you spend several hours together, that too on such a deep, transformative journey, the bond you build will stay with you forever. You will finish the course knowing you have a community of yogis cheering you on, no matter what. At Sampoorna Yoga school in Goa, our courses allow you to gain access to a global community of supportive yogis.
  3. The traditional route: Yogic philosophy talks about the guru-shishya (teacher-student) tradition. Vedic texts tell us about how a spiritual aspirant seeks a teacher’s guidance. It is said the disciple serves his guru with devotion for years and in-return, the guru provides knowledge to the student without restraint. The traditional method of teaching yoga meant creating a strong and trusted relationship between the student and teacher, which happened face-to-face. Yoga was always taught in-person, directly by the teacher. In ancient times, teachers understood the importance of personalizing a practice for students. Teachers can identify the strengths and weaknesses of students, helping them deepen their practice, integrate modifications or pursue new practices like yin yoga teacher training. Moreover, by doing this, teachers empower students to be the best they can, creating an emotional, humane bond.

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  1. Complete focus: One of the biggest advantages of an in-person yoga teacher training is that you bring your complete focus and attention to the classes. Being away from your home and work environment allows you to unplug from stressors, everyday responsibilities and your to-do list. With no outside distractions, even teachers give their complete attention to each individual. Teachers can make better observations of a student’s needs, provide the right motivation and encouragement. Some topics, like yoga anatomy and physiology, might be challenging to grasp initially, especially when trying to apply it from a yoga asana perspective. Being completely focused helps you understand concepts, apply them, and learn modification as required. It allows you to truly listen to your mind and body, and use your breath as the powerful tool that it is to progress better. Even the experience of practices like meditation and Yoga Nidra are more profound without distractions. Understanding yogic concepts like Panch Koshas (the five sheaths) and the different streams of yoga, among others, becomes easier.
  2. Personalized approach: Given the heightened focus and attention of both student and teacher, in-person yoga teacher training programs allow for a more personalized approach. Teachers can suggest modifications and variations by observing a student’s level of practice. Teachers are better equipped to guide students through new practices, introduce first-time meditators to the concepts of Dharana (concentration) and Dhyana (absorption), among others. Explaining and guiding students through breath awareness, experiential anatomy and bodily sensations is possible. When you, as a student, learn in such a personalized manner, teaching your own students with such insight and awareness makes you a better teacher.
  3. Safe and injury-free: Sometimes when you practice yoga asanas on your own or via online classes, you tend to push yourself without realizing when to stop. During in-person teacher training, teachers can guide you in a safe injury-free manner. Teachers will know when to tell you to stop and when to push your limits. They will know when you are ready to progress to advanced variations, and when it is beneficial to adapt modifications. Staying safe during your yoga practice will contribute towards your progress, health and well-being.
One to One In-person Yoga Teacher Training Benefits

Time can be a constraint for many, but if you can take out the time, a one-to-one in-person yoga teacher training program promises to be a wonderful, immersive experience into authentic yoga. You will find your deepest wisdom and intuition, go beyond a physical framework of yoga asanas and transform limiting beliefs and perceptions into a joyful discovery of your true purpose and potential. With a course like Sampoorna Yoga’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program your own practice will get stronger, you will develop self-discipline and a stable foundation for your yogic journey. You will also gain immense teaching skills that will contribute towards your career growth as a teacher.

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Sampoorna Yoga’s Teacher Training Courses are registered with Yoga Alliance USA. When you graduate from our school you will be eligible to register with them as a RYT, Registered Yoga Teacher, in your respective categories.