I didn't take my yoga teacher training till I was in my forties and it really was a wonderful experience. Initially, I wasn't even taking it in order to teach. I just wanted to go further into the teachings and increase my meditation and daily peace. Many people in my class did the same and had no intention of ever teaching. However, as the classes continued, the interest in teaching became much stronger.
There definitely is fear about getting up in front of a class, but also when you know the benefits and how much better you can feel after a class, it is something you want to show to others. Starting with breathing is very calming both for the class and to ease any nervousness that you may have as an instructor. This tunes everyone into a quiet place inside themselves and gets rid of a lot of self-consciousness.
It is very rewarding to see people being more relaxed after a class and noticing also that they have more flexibility. There are now so many different contexts for teaching. For instance, there are senior citizen centers, assisted living facilities and retirement communities that bring in instructors. Yoga is also offered in gyms, fitness centers, corporations and of course studios.
Some people will specialize with children or pregnant women or a different area. Others are generalists. There are also opportunities for teaching those recovering from an illness or injury. Each branch of yoga will have gentle, intermediate and advances levels of classes. You can specialize in just working wtih beginners if that is your passion.
Most training programs will come from a specific school. This can be kundalini yoga, hatha, bikram, ashtanga or a different tradition. If you haven't taken any yoga before, try out a few different approaches to see which speaks to you the best. In any training program you take, you'll get some time to practice your skills and learn various routines. Also, these programs cover nutrition, anatomy and the underlying philosophy of the approach you will be instructing.
This is a nice side income and can also grow to a full-time one as you grow your classes. Private sessions are another avenue many add in as a way to work with someone individually. Some people are not comfortable attending a class and this works well. Don't let any hesitations or fear hold you back from finding out more about the opportunities in your area. Also there are some intensive training programs that are daily and may be in a beautiful setting. Always check the credentials of the teachers and see if they are good matches for your own personality.
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