14 Reasons Why You Should Consider Taking 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher Training

Interested becoming a yoga teacher? We’ve compiled some of the top reasons why people have chosen to do a yoga teacher training with us at Dóttir Hot Yoga.

If you're reading this right now, then the idea of taking up yoga teacher training has probably crossed your mind. It can be an exciting time as you continue your practice and reach new milestones. Yoga is a magnificent tool for self-discovery. So as you progress in your practice, it's only natural to consider the idea of teaching and share that knowledge with others who might be just as eager for more. 

Yoga can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. The 200-hour YTT is an opportunity to explore the foundations of yoga. Here are our top 14 reasons you should consider becoming a 200hr certified yoga instructor.

DEEPEN YOUR PERSONAL YOGA PRACTICE

Deepen your personal practice by learning the mechanics of why we practice asana in a certain way, what teachers are looking at during class time and how this relates to yoga philosophy. For example: Why should you align yourself like so? Yoga is about so much more than just the physical benefits. It's also an opportunity for self-reflection and introspection that can help us understand ourselves better as individuals, which will allow you to live your best life! 

YOU WANT TO LEARN HEALTHY ALIGNMENT AND AVOID INJURY

Proper alignment is a critical component of yoga, and it's super helpful to know the reasons behind the principles of alignment. You'll notice things in your body naturally throughout each day, postural habits (or lack thereof!). You may even feel elongated or compressed in some regions of the body! Misalignment can come from several sources, such as poor posture at work, slouching while texting, lousy sleeping positions due to heavy fabrics, or hugging pillows. These daily habits of misalignment can cause inflammation, which then results in pain down our spine ( Sciatica ).

When taking a yoga teacher training course, you learn how vital proper alignment actually is and keeps you from getting injured. 

LEARN TO ALLEVIATE STRESS AND ANXIETY THROUGH MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES

Yoga is a fantastic way to create balance in your life! One of the best benefits you can get from practicing yoga regularly? Learning how it helps with stress management. So at YTT, we teach concepts like mindfulness and meditation, which will help carve neural pathways into our brains so that we can live more joyfully and decrease suffering on some level. Our YTT provides you with the tools needed for mindful living.

DISCOVER HIDDEN STRENGTH (MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY)

Yoga is a great way to work on your emotional, mental and physical strength. Yoga isn't necessarily a work out-it's a work-in where you can explore your body and mind's boundaries. As a result, you will grow more confident in all aspects of life. You will also find yourself in an excellent practice routine where your physical fitness and mental stamina are likely to improve.

GET A CONFIDENCE BOOST

Learning to teach yoga is a great way to build confidence and overcome doubt. During the training process, you will find out that yoga helps boost your sense of self-worth and physical health, which makes it even more rewarding! Yoga teacher training can be intimidating, but it is also one of the most rewarding. You will find yourself feeling stronger and more confident as you go through this journey with a renewed sense of purpose - maybe not immediately after starting classes (though over time), yet eventually maturing into your skin way down deep inside where no matter what comes our way or how difficult life gets we've always got something worth offering out here beyond ourselves.

FIND YOUR VOICE

The wonderful thing about teaching yoga is that you get to find your voice. You have a unique way of expressing yourself, and it's so important to see what makes you, well, YOU! It's a bravery to speak your truth. Finding a voice means taking risks because there might be times when people won't listen or understand; however, by saying it out loud, you can find more courage than before - learning to accept different perspectives.

CREATE DEEP CONNECTIONS WITH FELLOW STUDENTS AND THE YOGA COMMUNITY

You will embark on this journey with people going through the same things, learning lessons in coping. Face fears and insecurity that everyone faces when becoming more self-aware; bonds deeper than you can imagine strengthen here, even if it's just one person out of many! Some connections may last your entire life while others only temporarily overlap or phases come into play before they part ways again forever...but all these shared experiences create memories worth remembering indefinitely no matter how far apart we've been over time.

IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE

Posture is something we all need to pay attention to. It's even more critical as you get older because your body changes, and you can no longer keep up with maintaining a straight spine without practicing asanas. A teacher training course will help teach what kind of observations are necessary for students with different physical abilities or limitations so that our poor postural habits don't become chronic conditions that worsen over time.

DEEPEN YOUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

Learn about the ancient yogic traditions passed down through Hindu mythology and symbols. The Yamas (self-restraints) & niyamas(household duties), which include svadhyaya or self-examination to understand our minds better, help you develop broad perspectives of life by learning more than just physical practices alone!

FOSTER A SENSE OF COMPASSION

Learning and practicing the concepts of metta, or loving-kindness, can help us become more compassionate towards others. Learning how to practice ahimsa (or non-violence) is vital because it allows for a deeper level of compassion when interacting with people in our lives; this includes enemies as well! Metta means "loving-kindness" – referring not just toward friends & family but also to strangers/enemies. A complete understanding comes only by feeling compassion within yourself first.

FIND A BETTER WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Yoga can help you find a better balance in life. It is essential to make time for yourself, especially as society becomes more hectic and competitive with each passing day. There are many benefits of taking sufficient breaks throughout one's lifetime, such as avoiding burnout. Breaks and recharging on a personal level enables people to become happier individuals and contribute much higher productivity levels in work than previously possible. There will come times when self-care requires slowing down or breaking from the current daily routine you find yourself in. Now could be the right time to enroll in a teacher training program to find this balance.

LEARN TO STAY PRESENT AND IN THE NOW

Yoga practice is the perfect way to prepare your body for mindful meditation. It'll help you get more out of each session and make it easier on yourself in general because what better feeling than having complete control over one's mind? With this ultimate power comes responsibility - so don't forget about those basics! A physical yoga class can lead only towards enhanced mindfulness. Regular practicing will strengthen both modes even further through increased understanding and adjustment practices such as breathing techniques or posture adjustments that allow certain parts/areas within our minds to access deeper levels while still being mindful.

LEARN TO LET THINGS GO THAT DO NOT SERVE YOU

The practice of yoga is not just about holding poses for an extended period. It's also finding time to reflect on how you live your life and whether everything in it serves the best interests of yourself, others around us, or even Earth itself! After all, Yoga is a practice that encourages sustainable living. We can do this regular self-assessment while practicing by asking ourselves, "is there anything concretely weighing us down?" Let it go.

IGNITE INSPIRATION IN OTHERS

Yoga has the power to inspire others. When you emerge from your YTT with newfound confidence and light, people will notice these changes in yourself- some might be surprising while others may be expected. Still, either way, they are all positive for our world. There's a good chance you're going to inspire a lot of other people in your life to take up yoga once you become a Yoga Alliance certified instructor!

THE BOTTOM LINE – SIGN UP FOR A 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING TODAY!

 So, if you're looking for a way to make a real difference in the world and live a life of purpose, becoming a yoga teacher might be just what you're searching for. Taking a certified yoga alliance 200hr teacher training course is your first step on this incredible journey. After that, you'll gain all the skills and knowledge you need to become an effective instructor and develop lasting friendships with other like-minded individuals who will support you. So, what are you waiting for? Start your journey today!

Have you already taken teaching training and have some benefits you think we should add? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us on instagram @dottirhotyoga .