I entered teacher training at New York Yoga thinking I just wanted to expand my knowledge and do something good for myself. By the time I left, I was so moved to teach I was up in front of a class the week we graduated, and have been teaching ever since. This is an excellent program for those looking to expand their practice - but it is so much more than that. This 200hr program will give you the tools to become a successful, well rounded, unique teacher, and the opportunity to begin teaching right away through their Stars of the Future Program. The directors and teachers of New York Yoga inspired me to embrace my practice and push it to new levels, to find my own voice among the multitudes of yoga styles, and to share this beautiful thing we call yoga through teaching.
Being a part of the 200 Hour Teacher Training Program at New York Yoga was such a positive, rewarding experience. The program is so well rounded, covering a wide range of topics, from developing a safe and challenging asana sequence, to understanding the deeper meaning of the practice of yoga. Not to mention the closeness and support received from the Program Director and fellow trainees. I always loved going to training each weekend. It was one of the best things I have ever done!
I couldn't have been happier with my teacher training at New York Yoga. The training was intimate which afforded me plenty of personal attention from my instructors. A number of teachers were involved, which gave me numerous opportunities to gain knowledge and inspiration. I found the training to be extremely supportive and nurturing, and it helped me become a greater student of yoga as well as a competent teacher.
My teacher training at New York Yoga gave me the practical and theoretical tools to walk into any room and lead a juicy, satisfying yoga class. The diverse traditions explored during the 200-hour certification have helped me to incorporate a variety of influences in both my practice and my teaching. The program is challenging but at the same time nurturing so the steep learning curve necessary to become a teacher never seemed overwhelming or daunting. I was forced to face my fears right away on day one when I had to get on my feet and lead my classmates through a sequence. I believe this extensive practical experience with teaching is unique to the training at New York Yoga and is what helped me build confidence as a teacher.