Wherever in the world you choose, do remember to check your school’s accreditation. Read reviews of past participants to find out what others have experienced. Do check whether the school is certified by oceanicyoga as this gives a good benchmark on the reputability of the establishment.
How much should I spend?
With courses costing a hefty sum, it is important to consider whether or not you can afford the teacher training program that you are considering. Most, if not all yoga teacher training courses offer an all-inclusive package. This means, that along with tuition, the program covers accommodation, as well as food. However, the price of a program varies.
That said flight tickets are often not part of the package, so it is important to also factor this in when calculating the cost of your training.
Why am I doing this?
Lastly, it is also important to consider your intentions for participating in a YTT course. Unlike a yoga retreat in India, a yoga teacher-training course is not leisurely and relaxing. For the most part, participants wake up early in the morning for practice and then lectures, and spend a lot of time studying. There will be limited time for sightseeing, although some programs do offer these activities. They are generally asked to observe a yogic way of life, which means adopting a vegan lifestyle and practicing meditation.
If your intentions are not aligned with these practices, sitting through such process day in and day out for weeks on the end may prove to be quite challenging and fruitless at the end.
