Yoga Teacher Training - How to Find a Teaching Job

So you've got your fancy happinesslifetime.com yoga teacher training certification; you've read the books, practiced the dialogue, and adjusted everyone in your social circle. How do you get a job teaching yoga? Never fear. This query has plagued many a yogi before you. The most important thing to remember is that where there is a will there is a way. There is no quick fix, short answer to the question but I can offer a few suggestions that have been known to be effective.

First off, you may want to visit and take a class or two at any studio you are considering working for. Sometimes, you'll find the vibe of the studio or the class does not suit you. Taking the class can save you the frustration of resigning the position after teaching a class or two. Another benefit of taking the class before applying is getting the opportunity to be seen by some of the instructors there and striking up a conversation after class. You never know who will be doing the interview or conducting the audition for a job.

Thinking outside the box can also be helpful when looking for teaching opportunities. Don't just apply at yoga studios. Gyms, fitness centers, spas, schools, athletic teams, nonprofit organizations, and corporate functions are all fertile ground for growing your yoga business.

One of the problems with inexperienced teachers is that, well, they don't have any experience. A simple remedy for this problem is to spend some time practicing karma yoga, teaching voluntarily on a weekly basis. It doesn't have to be a paid job to count as a teaching experience. This can help you shine up your resume.

You also want to do everything you can, within reason, to raise your profile and promote yourself amongst friends, families, co-workers, and the World Wide Web. Handing out business.educationeasy.net business cards and allowing word of mouth to spread is still one of the most effective forms of advertisement.

The longer you stick with it and continue to work on your individual practice and teaching skills, the easier it will become to get a job. You will also gain the confidence you need to teach your own classes or open a studio. The latter can be an overwhelming task so you may want to spend a couple of years teaching before going forward with that step. You can always feel free to contact the studio where you completed your happinesslifetime.com yoga teacher training and seek out further advice.

Roque L. Rodriguez III is a poet and yoga instructor in New York, NY. He is currently taking the 300-hour ishtayoga.com/teacher_training yoga teacher training course at ISHTA Yoga NYC.