Earth and The Now

I recently read an ad for a yoga teacher training stating that yoga instructors make an average $53,000 a year. Other than this being sadly misleading and a horribly false statement it should in no way be a factor when deciding to initiate studies with a teacher or if aspiring to teach classes. Consider this an omen to be wary of any teacher who advertises their yogic instruction with promises of material success. Ironically, you don't need teacher training to become a yoga instructor as yoga is currently unregulated and certification is only a formal expression that states you took a course. I feel that practice itself is the best teacher and most authentic source for self learning. A real teacher is one who can intensify the desire to go deeper within yoga as well as inspire one to stay consistent. Teacher training is important as it intensifies practice, pushing one to study worlds untouched and methods unknown. Teacher training will help reveal a profound peace that yoga will create as well as unveil an inner harmony that brings freshness to life. Yet, I'm disgruntled with attempts to mix yoga instruction into career move advertisements, which I feel waters down the process. Still the choice is up to the student and a choice is a powerful karma that can either earn big money or stress the credit card.

I say enroll in teacher training but with the motives to learn, not to gain certification. Enroll in studies with a teacher that you feel happy to be around yet inspired to learn with. Sign up for TT with the intention to share what you gain not for $53,000 an year. It is not my desire to attack but to raise awareness and to inspire the search for great teachers.   

My time here in Northeast Florida is closing and as the year slowly fades away I can't help but look into the past twelve months and think, what has been left unsaid.

Much love and happy searching.

A list of teachers and schools whom I recommend from personal experience.

http://www.ashtangayogacenter.com/

http://www.drclaudiawelch.com/

http://kpjayi.org/

http://ayurveda.com/

http://www.drsvoboda.com/

http://blissyogashala.com/