In the journey to create a sucessful yoga business there are several important steps.  Obtaining a yoga certification is one of these steps to give yourself a better chance of creating a successful yoga business.

Yoga teachers tend to find it a lot easier to gain clients and classes with a yoga certification.Professional standards of teaching are ensured through the process of yoga certification within the yoga industry.

Certification is obtained by taking a yoga teacher training course from an institution recognized by one of the authorizing bodies such as Yoga Alliance or the British Wheel of Yoga.There are two types of courses, either a 200 hour or 500 hour course. 

Certifiable courses include aspects of yoga such as teaching methodology and practice; asana practice; meditation; pranayama; yoga philosophy; anatomy and philosophy for yoga; and typically includes a practical and theory exam to establish that the teacher is ready to teach. 

Yoga teacher training courses can be taken in ashrams, yoga centers and with today’s technology there are also correspondence courses available online.

Factors such as what your budget will allow you to spend, the time that you have available and when, if you want to travel for the course and if you have a preference for intensive courses or weekend courses will all influence the choice of course that is right for you.

Before making the investment of taking a certifiable yoga teacher training course for your yoga business it is always a good idea to be familiar and happy with the institution that is offering the course.  To do this take a few of their classes and become familiar with their teaching methodology, content and teachers to make an informed decision before registering.

Once you have taken the yoga teacher training course and passed your exams, the registration process with one of the certifying bodies takes place.The registering bodies all have their own particular process.

Best wishes for a successful journey with your yoga business.