Do I have to be an experienced Yoga practitioner?
No, but intermediate and expert students will make faster progress. If you have no previous Yoga experience, you would be best to practice with a local Yoga teacher to get the basics down first.
I want to teach Hot and/or Power Yoga, will this course help me?
Yes, this Hatha Yoga teacher certification course will help you learn more about Hot Yoga or Power Yoga since these Yoga styles are branches of the “Hatha Yoga tree.” However this course was not specifically designed for those particular Yoga styles. Graduates of this Yoga teacher training program are able to teach Yoga to the [...]
Would an enlightened yoga enthusiast share an experience of chakra awakening with me?
Chakra awakening is highly a debatable topic with two distinctly different schools of thought. The answer could be yes or no depending upon which school of thought you are trained in. Firstly, let's cover the side that would say yes to helping you share the experience of Chakra awakening. There is no shortage of detailed [...]
When do the practical exams and Yoga Teacher Training workshops at Aura take place?
Practical exams take place every Spring and Fall. Yoga Teacher Certification workshops go on all year long on Friday evenings and some Sundays. Yoga Teacher Training classes do not meet on holiday weekends. You can also call ahead to set a private test date. You can take an exam on-site with other interns or schedule [...]
Will I ever be required to attend an on-site Yoga Teacher Training intensive?
No, this entire Yoga teacher learning program is set up for home study with online (Email) and telephone support. You are always welcome to visit us - our next on-site Yoga teacher training intensive is posted at our studio website Although it is not required, we enjoy meeting our interns and graduates. We will be [...]
Can my Yoga training develop my awareness into a life long career, as a Yoga instructor?
I have developed a strong awareness of the benefits of Yoga. There are no Yoga teachers in my locality. To be honest - Yoga teacher certification is the first step in the journey of teaching. As you progress - you will either do independent research or take more Yoga courses. This is the way it [...]
What is the average time frame for completion of this course?
The average time for completion of this course and to become a Yoga instructor is 90 days. This is based upon the average turn around time of our graduates. Please bear in mind, there are two main factors to consider when considering time for completion.
This Yoga certification course has a lot of material, is there an easy way to concentrate on each stage?
Yes, each section of your Yoga instructor training course has a different emphasis. Included with every Camp-in-a-Box is a set of step-by-step instructions to help you concentrate on your teacher training, without being diverted by all the “toys” in the kit.
Can I take this yoga teacher training course if I’ve had a foot injury?
There are some stretches in asana practice that I cannot do because my foot is not strong enough and I have internal scar tissue that restricts movement within my foot and ankle. Will this affect my yoga teacher training?
I have fibromyalgia and want to become a yoga teacher. Can you please advise me?
Some of our yoga teacher training graduates have fibromyalgia and teach classes to their students daily. All of them feel that a restorative practice has improved the quality of their lives.