Yoga is a very popular trend that is growing every day, as people get interested in getting in shape and removing stress from their lives.  Yoga teachers share their knowledge with others and guide them in their journey to well being.  One might wonder about how to become a yoga teacher, and fortunately, there are several resources out there to help one get started.

The first step is to inquire with local gyms, fitness clubs, or recreational centers to see what their requirements are for working as a yoga teacher at their facility.  Small programs may just require that one knows what they are doing, while high end and professional gyms require certification.
Finding an experienced yogi to apprentice and train with can help one hone their skills in yoga and communication.  A professional can guide one in the art of running a class and might be able to help connect one to job opportunities.

If a job will require yoga certification, one must explore the rules of the Yoga Alliance, which monitors and certified yoga teachers in the United States.  This group offers two levels of certification.  One requires two hundred hours of training while one requires five hundred. One must complete the first level of certification before moving onto the next.  Once this association certifies one, they can use the abbreviation RYT behind their name, meaning Registered Yoga Teacher.  There are several concentrations of yoga, such as Anusara and Bikram.  If one wishes to focus on one of these areas, it is often a good idea to take an additional training course that concentrates on their chosen type of yoga.

Becoming a Registered Teacher can be an expensive and time consuming process.  The total cost of certification programs usually costs over three thousand dollars.  Depending on the type of training, it may take up to a year to finish it.  Intensive training may last only a month but often requires daily attendance. Becoming a yogi can be a fun and thrilling career.