Choosing a Yoga Instructor

How long have you been practicing?
Ideally a teacher will have a minimum of three years practicing prior to teaching.
With whom did you train?
Your yoga teacher should have completed a yoga teacher training course that lasted at least one year and included classes on how to do yoga and classes on how to teach yoga. The training should have included an apprenticeship (teaching under a certified and experienced teacher), and certification exams.\012
What type of yoga do you teach?
There are many different types of yoga. Each type has its own philosophies and practices. Some styles of yoga are meditative and focused on spiritual centeredness. Other styles of yoga are more physical and based on poses or exercises
What is the size of a typical class?
Are you certified?
Yoga Alliance is the accrediting body for yoga instructors worldwide. You can find certified teachers by going to www.yogaalliance.org
Do you have classes for various skill levels?
Beginner, intermediate, advanced classes....whatever your level, it is helpful to be in a class that best suits your needs and skill level.
What type of yoga would you recommend for me?