Skip to main content
search

Yoga Teacher Training Information Package Catalog

The two-seventh mystery guest this time

jn studio
Yoga Teacher Expert

Many years of teaching experience jn studio

About jn studio

jn studio is an innovative and positive environment. Rather than calling it a yoga studio, I think it would be more appropriate to describe jn as "home". Here we care about the physical, mental and spiritual state of every student, making this place your other home.

View jn studio
[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

Usually, before becoming a yoga teacher, you must participate in yoga teacher training (RYT is recommended) and become a qualified yoga teacher after obtaining the certificate. But before attending the training,jn studio It is recommended to have one or two years of yoga training foundation first, and then take the certification test when the physical fitness and muscle strength are sufficient, which will be relatively helpful.

[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

First of all, you need to have a certain degree of professional knowledge, including how muscles apply force, the training parts corresponding to each movement, etc., in order to teach students the correct yoga techniques. Next, you need to have clear articulation and logical communication skills to ensure the fluency of the class and maintain good teacher-student interaction with students. Finally, you must have enough patience to observe the physical characteristics of each student and teach them in accordance with their aptitude. Of course, the most important thing is to always maintain your passion for yoga and teaching, and to selflessly share knowledge and convey the beauty of yoga.

[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

Currently, yoga certificates are divided into two categories: domestic and foreign. Domestic yoga certificates include Class B and Class C yoga teacher training; international yoga certificates are mainly divided into two categories: RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) and YAI (Yoga Alliance International). The following will introduce domestic yoga certificates, RYT certificates, and YAI certificates one by one:

Domestic Yoga Certificate

The "Class C Yoga Certificate" and "Class B Yoga Certificate" are issued by the Yoga Association of the Taiwan Sports Federation. They require 60 hours and 100 hours of training respectively. After passing the exam, you can teach yoga in public institutions.

This certificate takes less time to obtain than international certification, is relatively easy to get, and has a cheaper registration fee of about NT$5 to NT$6, but it is not accepted internationally.

RYT

RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) is an internationally recognized certificate issued by the American Yoga Alliance. Because it has the highest recognition, it is almost a necessary certificate for yoga teachers.

However, there are many institutions that offer RYT yoga teacher training, and the tuition fees vary greatly, mostly around 100,000.

YAI

YAI is an international yoga certificate approved by Yoga Alliance International of India. Although it is relatively rare in Taiwan, there are 200-hour and 500-hour courses.

Since the issuing body is different from RYT, the course content will be slightly different.

Comparison of 3 Yoga Teacher Certifications


License name

Domestic Yoga Certificate

RYT

YAI

Licensing Organization

Taiwan Sports Federation Yoga Association

American Yoga Alliance

Yoga Alliance International

Type of license
  • Class C Yoga Certificate
  • Class B Yoga Certificate
  • RYT200
  • RYT300
  • RYT500
  • 200 – LEVEL YTT PROGRAM 
  • 500 – LEVEL YTT PROGRAM
  • PRENATAL YOGA TEACHERS
  • CHILDRENS YOGA TEACHERS

Pros
  • Shorter class hours
  • Tuition is relatively cheap
  • Highest recognition
  • Internationally recognized
  • Internationally recognized

Cons
  • Not internationally recognized
  • Tuition fees vary widely
  • Tuition fees vary widely
[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

Although you don’t have to obtain the RYT certificate to become a yoga teacher, the RYT certificate is usually still taken into consideration when the market selects teachers.

Since the American Yoga Alliance is currently the most representative and authoritative yoga organization in the world, the basic yoga courses and valid certificates under the alliance will be the industry and international standards for measuring the professionalism of teachers. In other words, obtaining the RYT200 certification is the basic threshold for most yoga teachers to start their teaching career.

What types of RYT yoga certificates are there?

There is the basic RYT200 and the advanced RTY300. After completing both, you can get RYT500.

Meet RYT200

The so-called RYT200 is the basic yoga teacher training developed by the Yoga Alliance of the United States, which takes a total of 200 hours. Its contents include anatomy, physiology, as well as yoga philosophy, yoga life, yoga etiquette, etc.

The most important thing is that there will be opportunities to actually practice yoga, as well as courses that teach theory, and will provide practical experience in teaching students. As an entry-level yoga teacher training, it contains a lot of basic content and is also a certificate that every yoga teacher must have.

Meet RYT500

More advanced than RYT200 is RYT500, which requires a total of 500 training hours and also meets both the "training hours" and "teaching hours" requirements.

To accumulate 500 hours, you can continue to complete teacher training at a RYT-certified institution, or complete 300 hours of advanced yoga teacher training at other certified institutions. However, it should be noted that this certificate requires at least 100 hours of teaching experience, so the threshold is relatively high.

[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

Since there are many yoga schools, each teacher's teaching method, expertise and guidance style are different.jn studio It is recommended that you first confirm the yoga school you want to specialize in, find out the direction you like, and then choose a teacher.

When choosing a teacher, you can first check the teacher's experience on the website of the American Yoga Alliance. You can also observe the teacher's teaching style and the way of commanding and breaking down postures to see if it is suitable for your own learning. In addition, you must also confirm whether there is an opportunity to keep in touch with the instructor after the training to discuss any issues regarding after-class exercises.

[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

Obtaining the RYT certificate means that you have passed the exam and are a qualified yoga teacher, but it does not mean that you have become a real yoga teacher.

Want to actually teach?jn studio It is recommended that novices start by teaching their relatives and friends to accumulate experience and build up word of mouth. If you want to expand your customer base, you can seek introductions from teachers you know, relatives and friends, or actively submit your resume to small community classrooms, yoga studios or gyms, and try different opportunities.

[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

If it is a domestic Class C or Class B yoga certificate, the price is only 5 to 6 yuan, which is relatively cheap. As for the most representative RYT200 in the world, the price is around XNUMX.

jn studio We provide 2-level international teacher training, which lasts for 3 days and 20 hours, and the price is $31,800. If you register early, you can get an early bird price of $28,800. In addition, there are also teacher training courses such as Yoga Wheel and Space Ring. Children's Yoga teacher training, Singing Bowl teacher training, and RYT200 will be launched one after another.

Mystery Customer Recommended Stores

[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

Today’s yoga teacher training is diverse, with intensive training courses as well as weekend classes and online classes designed specifically for office workers. Since the class locations and teaching methods vary, it is recommended that you consider your own needs and budget and choose the yoga teacher training that best suits you.

When choosing a yoga teacher training course, you need to pay attention to details such as institution certification, teacher teaching style, and course compilation.jn studio Here are four self-examination questions that you should not miss before signing up for a yoga teacher training course:

Has it been certified by relevant organizations?

There are many yoga teacher training courses on the market. When choosing a course, be sure to check with the corresponding certification agency first to confirm that the training unit has passed the certification.

What is the course content and teaching style?

You can try the teacher’s popular course first to feel whether his teaching style and yoga school are in line with your needs. You should also pay attention to whether the course focuses on specific areas, such as theoretical content or the proportion of asana teaching.

If you don’t know how to choose, you can start with the stores that have been verified by mystery shoppers.

How are the schedule and teaching methods arranged?

There are many yoga teacher training programs available with different schedules and teaching methods. You can choose the one that best suits your practice. For example, some units try to have intensive training before graduation, while others cooperate with office workers to implement holiday classes or provide online courses, but the learning time will be relatively longer.

Are the prices still within a reasonable range?

The various types of yoga teacher training are dizzying, but they are not a small amount of money. Therefore, before applying, you must confirm whether the price of the yoga training course is within your budget. If you have any doubts, it is recommended that you attend more briefings held by different units, make more comparisons, and clarify your own needs so that you can spend your money wisely.

[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

There are many career options for becoming a yoga teacher. You can choose to open your own studio, take group classes in a regular yoga studio or gym, or teach online. As for salary, it is mostly calculated on an hourly basis. Usually, a novice yoga teacher earns about $500-800 per hour, and the income is relatively unstable at this time. Once you have accumulated a certain level of fame and experience, you will have the opportunity to increase your hourly wage based on your performance, or earn a higher hourly wage through specialized types such as prenatal yoga and children's yoga.

In addition, if you build a personal brand, you can recruit students independently after building a good reputation, gain more exposure opportunities, and obtain higher hourly rates. If you are invited to participate in yoga classes organized by other organizations, different prices will be charged according to the size and content of the event.

Do yoga teachers need to be full-time teachers?

In the early days of becoming a yoga teacher, you may experience a period of low income due to the instability of income. Therefore, it is recommended to start with part-time work first. Once you have accumulated enough experience and customers, and ensure that you can make a living as a full-time worker, you can boldly try it.

[Yoga Teacher Training Quick Guide] What types of yoga certificates are there? 10 Things You Must Know If You Want to Become a Yoga Teacher

Aerial yoga is developed from yoga, which uses hanging cloths in the air to achieve different stimulations and training while maintaining the relaxing spirit of yoga. therefore,jn studio It is recommended to have more than half a year of continuous practice experience, polish the basics first and then participate in teacher training. After obtaining the certificate, you can become an aerial yoga teacher.

jn studio Provide introductory training in aerial yoga (original price $15,800, early bird $13,000) to help you understand whether you are suitable to become a teacher. After completing the assessment, if you want to officially become an international teacher, you can participate in 2. Level training.

last of the last

The above is the lazy package of yoga teacher training. Sevenths Exploration invited jn studio, a professional yoga teaching company in Tainan, to introduce the key points of yoga teacher training and sorted out the top 10 questions about yoga teachers, so that people who are interested can grasp the key to becoming a yoga teacher at one time.

In addition to the teacher training courses, if you want to know more about yoga, you can also refer toBenefits of Yoga, further explore the benefits of yoga!

More recommended articles

leave your experience
Or report the latest information to us

Close Menu