{"id":9598,"date":"2022-12-12T15:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T15:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/?p=106943"},"modified":"2022-12-12T15:49:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T15:49:00","slug":"heres-what-it-looked-like-to-take-yoga-teacher-training-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/12\/heres-what-it-looked-like-to-take-yoga-teacher-training-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s What It Looked Like to Take Yoga Teacher Training in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re curious about yoga teacher training, there is no \u201cwrong\u201d reason to take it. Everyone has a different motivation for doing a yoga teacher training (YTT). Maybe you want to deepen your own practice or are looking to teach at a local studio. You may be interested in diving into the philosophy of yoga<\/a> or the anatomy behind the postures.<\/p>\n

But everyone going through YTT has the same experience with the price tag. In-person YTTs typically cost thousands of dollars and require a substantial time commitment.<\/p>\n

We spoke to four new recent YTT graduates who completed their 200-hour YTT in 2022 to learn more about the factors and costs that went into becoming a yoga teacher.<\/a><\/p>\n

Jenna Clark<\/a><\/h3>\n

YTT Location: Denver, Colorado<\/h4>\n

Cost of YTT:<\/strong> $0 (on scholarship)<\/h4>\n

I\u2019ve been a fitness instructor for 11 years. I teach Zumba, and I\u2019ve taught barre. Yoga is something I\u2019ve been doing on and off for about 15 years. I always knew I wanted to do a teacher training eventually.<\/p>\n

I wanted to deep my own practice, and I knew I wanted to do a program that had an in-person component and shared my values. Coming out of the last few years, there\u2019s been a big push for organizations to put a better emphasis on diversity and inclusion within their programs. I had started taking classes at CorePower last fall. I enjoyed how accessible it was, and I felt like I belonged\u2014despite the stereotype of yoga being skinny white girls in sports bras and shorts.<\/p>\n

CorePower had a BIPOC scholarship.<\/a> I decided to apply for it, and I ended up getting it. That\u2019s how I was able to do my YTT.<\/p>\n

How I made the schedule work<\/h3>\n

The schedule was definitely a factor. I had a full-time, 9-to-5 job, and then I taught Zumba, so I tried to find a program that could work around that schedule. The CorePower format was 6:15 to 9:15 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays, as well as additional time on Saturdays for 13 weeks. I did have to give up my Zumba class during that period because it conflicted with the schedule. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Why you should look for a YTT scholarship<\/h3>\n

If you have something unique about yourself or are in some protected class, like a member of the LQBTQ+ community, I would look for YTT scholarship opportunities based on that. Even if you feel like that\u2019s not a factor, it is. I think more companies and organizations are realizing the value of having a mix of individuals in their cohort, and you can help contribute to that. Don\u2019t be afraid from benefiting from that.<\/p>\n

Photo: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Carly Conroy<\/a><\/h3>\n

YTT Location:<\/strong> Metuchen, New Jersey<\/h4>\n

Cost of YTT: $3,600<\/h4>\n

I\u2019ve always had a flirtation with yoga, but I didn\u2019t become dedicated until I found a studio that was near my home. I practiced there, at Hot Yoga Revolution,<\/a> a few times before the pandemic, but I was also getting my Master\u2019s at the time, so I didn\u2019t have a lot of extra time.<\/p>\n

Once I completed my degree, I started going to the studio\u2019s outdoor classes more regularly. One day, they were holding a YTT graduation celebration class, and I knew someone who was graduating, so I took her class. That\u2019s when I decided that I really wanted to do a teacher training.<\/p>\n

I had looked into teacher training at a couple different places in my area, but I wanted to do it at the studio I practiced at, since I knew the people running it and respected them. However, my studio usually only does YTT once a year, so I had to wait. That time allowed me to save up for the YTT.<\/p>\n

How the YTT schedule worked with my schedule<\/h3>\n

I was used to juggling my full-time, 9-to-5 job with going to school. My YTT was Saturdays and Sundays, every other weekend, from January to April.<\/p>\n

Why YTT is (and should be) such a personal decision<\/h3>\n

Everyone needs to do what works for them. YTTs are not necessarily accessible to everyone. Having a job that provides you with an income to afford YTT is a privilege. I tend to not give too much advice if the financial aspect is what\u2019s stopping someone from doing YTT. It\u2019s a big personal decision.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a working yoga teacher now, and I do make money from being a yoga teacher. If you\u2019re looking at it in terms of an investment, at least for me, I haven\u2019t paid off the full dollar amount yet, but I know I will.<\/p>\n

Chase Shriver<\/a><\/h3>\n

YTT Location:<\/strong> Houston, Texas<\/h4>\n

Cost of YTT: $3,000<\/h4>\n

I started consistently practicing yoga during quarantine in 2020. I had been doing yoga on and off since college. With not a lot to do and not having work, I needed something to put my physical effort into.<\/p>\n

I loved learning about all the different types of yoga and the different facets. I had a hunger for more. I thought it would be cool if I learned how to teach, but I wasn\u2019t really sure if it was for me. The studio I was practicing at during that time had a YTT class of 60 to 80 people, and I knew that was too big for me. I wanted something with a smaller teacher-to-student ratio.<\/p>\n

I looked around, and I found a family-owned studio in north Houston called Loveland Yoga.<\/a> I tried out a few classes and immediately had a great relationship and connection with the teachers and the owners. They mentioned that they were starting a YTT, and I immediately signed up. I knew it\u2019s what I wanted.<\/p>\n

Why a once-a-week schedule worked for me<\/h3>\n

We met every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 10 consecutive weeks. Luckily, it didn\u2019t impact any of my work because I have a flexible service industry job. I was able to take that one day off a week that I dedicated to my training.<\/p>\n

Other options you can consider if the price tag seems too high<\/h3>\n

If paying $3,000 outright seems crazy to you and you can\u2019t swing that, I encourage you to have a conversation with the people in charge of the program. Maybe you can do a payment plan or a sliding pay scale.<\/p>\n

Photo: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jasmin Monserrate<\/a><\/h3>\n

YTT Location:<\/strong> Bali<\/h4>\n

Cost of YTT: $4,500<\/h4>\n

I was working with a contortionist one-on-one for about five or six months when I decided I wanted to do yoga teacher training. It stemmed from my curiosity. We would do these yoga poses, and I would find myself breaking down and crying. I just felt like I was releasing a lot. I knew I was getting so many of the physical benefits of asana, but I wanted to understand the spirituality behind the practice. So, I decided to do a yoga teacher training.<\/p>\n

I wanted to go abroad because I had never really traveled alone or had an experience like that. I went to YouTube and started looking at what a lot of influencers had said. After watching about five videos, I realized that everyone was talking about Yoga East+West.<\/a> I really liked the mission statement and the combining of customs of the West with teachings of the East. It resonated with me.<\/p>\n

It was $4,500 for the 25-day training. The food and my room were included in that cost. I knew I would figure out the cost and make it work, whether it was putting my apartment on Airbnb or subletting it.<\/p>\n

How the schedule worked with my life<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m a personal trainer, so I have a flexible schedule. At that point in my life, it felt like I needed to have this experience. To be honest, I feel like I was also going through a really tough time, so I wanted an escape as well.<\/p>\n

The community-building factor<\/h3>\n

Whatever it is you\u2019re looking for in a YTT, you will find it. During my YTT, I met women from all over the world, of all different ages and races. It was a really beautiful community of people opening up and being so real.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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We spoke with four new teachers about the cost and the factors that went into their YTT. <\/p>\n

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