Yoga teacher training is a big step, but how do you know when you’re ready for it? It’s not about ticking off a checklist or having a perfect practice for years. It’s about your curiosity, your connection to the practice, the joy it brings you, and your willingness to explore both yourself and yoga more deeply. Here are five signs that you’re ready for a teacher training:
1. You Enjoy the Classes You Attend
Do you look forward to your yoga classes? Do you enjoy the way they make you feel, both during and after? If you find yourself eagerly stepping onto the mat, feeling a sense of excitement, you’re likely already on a path that could lead to gain more insights about yoga, or even teaching. Yoga is not just a physical activity. It’s something that invites you to explore and connect how you feel. When you enjoy the classes you take, it’s a good sign that you’re open to the deeper layers of yoga.
2. You Want to Know More
It’s one thing to attend a class and feel good. But do you also find yourself wondering why certain poses or sequences work the way they do? Are you curious about the philosophy, the anatomy, or the history behind yoga? Why meditation makes you feel so calm and spacious, why sometimes a small tear appears at the end of your practice.
If you’ve started asking “Why?” or “How?” during your practice, you might be ready to dive deeper into the study of yoga. Teacher training is the perfect space to ask all your questions and deepen your understanding of yoga.
3. You Feel a Positive Impact in Your Life
After yoga class, do you feel a sense of calm or clarity that stays with you? Does it carry over into the rest of your day? Can you move your body with more ease, feeling less stiff or tired? If yoga is already bringing you a sense of balance and helping you navigate life with a bit more ease, it’s a sign that yoga has had a real impact on you. A yoga teacher training deepens that sense of clarity and opens up new ways for you to not only help yourself but also to share that sense of peace with others.
4. You’re Open to Self-Exploration
A teacher training isn’t just about learning how to teach others. It starts mostly with diving deep into your own self. If you’re comfortable with self-exploration, even if it gets a little uncomfortable at times, then you’re ready for the journey. Becoming a yoga teacher encourages you to reflect on yourself, face challenges, and overcome mental obstacles. It’s not always easy, but it’s a powerful journey of growth. And most importantly: you are with a group undergoing the same transformation. So you won’t be facing this on your own!
5. You Feel Drawn to Share Yoga with Others
Have you ever felt the idea to share the yoga practice that has impacted you so deeply with others? Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “I wish more people could experience this.” If the idea of guiding others through a practice that has brought you peace, strength, or clarity feels exciting, it’s a strong sign that you’re ready to step into teaching. A yoga teacher training is the perfect place to build the skills you need to share yoga in a way that feels real to you.
When you’re ready to teach, it’s not just about knowing the poses. It is about creating a space where others can experience what you’ve gained through your practice. If you’re feeling called to do this, you’re not just ready to become a teacher, you’re ready to make a real difference in others’ lives, too. Curious to know more about the training? Read more here or mail me for an introduction call if you have any questions you want to share with me.