Category: Yoga Teacher Training

Your questions answered by our students

Your techer training questions answered

We asked our students to answer your questions… 

Every training we ask our students not only to give us feedback about their experience, but also to answer some of YOUR most frequently asked questions about Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Academy International. 

In the video below we had our students answer your questions.

Our Yoga Teacher Trainings are STILL HAPPENING!! 

We are excited for SUN, for fun, for daily yoga practices, for SURFING and to create yet another COVID-free bubble where we can feel some semblance of our normal lives again.

Is this the training where you finally say yes to this adventure? 
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xoxo
Lauren & Team YAI

UPCOMING TRAININGS:

Tropical 200hr yoga
teacher training

in Playa Maderas
This is our home base location. Join us in at our private 100 acre retreat center overlooking the ocean at playa maderas. this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect setting  for a yoga training in paradise! 
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Luxury 200hr yoga
teacher training

in Amorgos, Greece
Join us on the spectacular Greek island of Amorgos.The same teachers and same curriculum as our famous 200hr ytt in Nicaragua, only Greekier this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect foundation for becoming a professional yoga teacher.
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Acro Yoga 
teacher training

in Playa Maderas
Join Nicholas Coolridge aka Modern Tarzan for our most playful training! Get Acro Yoga certified! This course is also a module of our ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE A CERTIFIED Acro YOGA TEACHER AND COMPLETE PART OF YOUR 300HR YTT.
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Luxury Yin yoga teacher training

in Marrakech, Morocco
THIS 60HR PROGRAM IS A COMPLETE TRAINING ON ITS OWN. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE ELECTIVE MODULES THAT MAKES UP OUR ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE A CERTIFIED YIN YOGA TEACHER AND COMPLETE PART OF YOUR 300HR YTT.
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8 signs that it’s time to take a yoga teacher training

if you’re wondering if you’re ready, you probably are. But here are ways to be sure! Here are 8 signs that it is probably time for you to take a YTT.

8 signs that it's time to take a 
yoga teacher training

How do I know if I'm ready for YTT?

We get asked this A LOT…

if you’re wondering if you’re ready, you probably are. But here are ways to be sure! Here are 8 signs that it is probably time for you to take a YTT.

1. You feel most like yourself when you're at yoga or on your mat

Practicing yoga is where you feel GOOD. It gives you a sense of calm, grounding feeling fulfilled. 

2. you are starting to wonder what is beyond the postures

 Maybe you’e reading more philosophical books or simply asking your teacher more questions. There’s a marked curiosity that goes beyond just sun salutations a savasana.

3. You've started to dabble in other yoga modalities

Not only have you gotten more curious, but youve also began to try other yoga styles and different mindfulness modalities. Maybe you’ve even attended talks or specialty workshops on these subjects. Perhaps you are getting more spiritually curious. Maybe you are seeking out teachers and mentors to help you become more mindful and present in your life. 

4. You are craving to go deeper, learn more advanced asana

You want understand your body better, get more flexible. You’ve peaked in your home studio. You’re one of the most dedicated students but you find that your local teacher can no longer push you in the ways your craving.

5. It's time to get to know yourself better

You just want to get away, heal, breathe, be. You are craving the opportunity to just get out of your head for a while…


6. you are itching to travel but want a meaningful experience

A vacation isn’t enough. You want to go on a trip that feels purposeful and meaningful. You are searching and seeking for more. You want to find answers to questions you haven’t even asked yet. You want to go away and learn something about yourself and the world as you understand it. It’s not enough to just vacation right now. You want your trip to have PURPOSE. You want to grow. You want to come back feeling better

7. you want to make a big life change but aren't sure what that is yet

You’re feeling frustrated and uncomfortable with your life as it is, but you really don’t know how to make that change. This is the perfect opportunity to reflect, be still and begin to figure it out.

8. you want to find a community of likeminded people

You want to make friends with people you have so much in common with! You want to find a community if like-minded yogis who love nature, travel and eating delicious meals. You’re ready to be in a place where you just fit in. Where everyone around you shares common interests and ideals.

Do any of these reasons resonate with you? If more than 1 or 2 of them do, it’s probably time to take a yoga teacher training! 

UPCOMING TRAININGS:

200hr yoga
teacher training

this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect foundation for becoming a professional yoga teacher.
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The MOST important advice for yoga teachers

The MOST important advice to yoga teachers

This is really important!

Whether you’re a new yoga teacher fresh out of training or a seasoned one, it is SO important to advocate for yourself. When coming to an agreement in yoga we often do so very casually over tea or kombucha. Regardless, we also must remember that these are still business negotiations and that due diligence is needed.

Watch the video below for some very important advice for doing business as a yoga teacher. 

Make sure you have a very clear understanding of what is expected of you and those who you are working with in turn know what you expect of them. 

Be honest, clear and transparent. 

Good luck!! 

Like netflix, but yoga.

We want to invite you to practice with us from the comfort of your home.

FULL ACCESS to our online studio for only $98 for the entire year.

We have classes in English, French and Norwegian and have just added almost a dozen new practices.

 
Hundreds of practices available – unlimited yoga for all levels – beginners to super advanced – continuing education for yoga teachers

Whether you are brand new to yoga, super advanced or on your yoga teaching journey, we have practices and classes for you. Our online instructors have been handpicked for their teaching style, commitment to practice and specialty in their individual yoga discipline. We have classes ranging from 2 – 90 minutes waiting for you!

Membership is just $98 per year!

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UPCOMING TRAININGS:

200hr yoga
teacher training

in playa maderas
Taking place on the spectacular cliffs of Maderas Beach, this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect foundation for becoming a professional yoga teacher.
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Ashtanga Yoga intensive

in Lembongnan, Bali
THIS is an amazing course with KPJAY Authorized level 2 teacher Tina Bock! Tina has spent years studying in Mysore, India under Sharath Jois and takes a very traditional but fun approach to Ashtanga Yoga. This program is an ELECTIVE MODULES THAT MAKES UP OUR ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION.
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Yoga Basics: Warrior 2

Yoga Basics: Warrior 2 pose

Virabadhrasana II 

Warrior 2: A totally iconic yoga posture! We want you to know how to align yourself properly so you practice safely. 

Warrior 2 is a great pose for building strength and confidence. It is heating, energizing and grounding. 
In the video below, Yoga Academy International founder Lauren Rudick takes you step by step through warrior 2 pose. 

Warrior 2 strengthens the legs, is therapeutic for sciatica and flat fee. It tones the arms and helps build focus. It helps open the hips and build flexibility in the groins and adductors. 

Be careful in this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip or groin injuries. Remember, always consult with a doctor before taking on a new exercise regimen. 

Want more?

We want to invite you to practice with us from the comfort of your home.

FULL ACCESS to our online studio for only $98 for the entire year.

We have classes in English, French and Norwegian and have just added almost a dozen new practices.

 
Hundreds of practices available – unlimited yoga for all levels – beginners to super advanced – continuing education for yoga teachers

Whether you are brand new to yoga, super advanced or on your yoga teaching journey, we have practices and classes for you. Our online instructors have been handpicked for their teaching style, commitment to practice and specialty in their individual yoga discipline. We have classes ranging from 2 – 90 minutes waiting for you!

Membership is just $98 per year!

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Train with us in person...

200hr yoga
teacher training

in playa maderas
Taking place on the spectacular cliffs of Maderas Beach, this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect foundation for becoming a professional yoga teacher.
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Ashtanga Yoga intensive

in Lembongnan, Bali
THIS is an amazing course with KPJAY Authorized level 2 teacher Tina Bock! Tina has spent years studying in Mysore, India under Sharath Jois and takes a very traditional but fun approach to Ashtanga Yoga. This program is an ELECTIVE MODULES THAT MAKES UP OUR ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION.
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What we eat in a day at Yoga School…

What we eat in a day at yoga teacher training

How is the food actually like at yoga school?!

Is everything vegan? Can I have coffee? Will I be hungry every day!?

These are the questions we get asked most often regarding the meals at yoga teacher training.  

Our trainings are mostly plant-based but we do offer eggs, dairy and fish, all locally sourced for those who incorporate animal products into their diets. 

We can (and do) accommodate ANY and all dietary needs. Believe us, we’ve seen it all and NO ONE goes hungry at yoga teacher training. 


We thought we’d have our students tell you all about the food at Yoga Academy International.

Check out the video below to find out what we eat in a day at yoga school!

UPCOMING TRAININGS:

200hr yoga
teacher training

in playa maderas
Taking place on the spectacular cliffs of Maderas Beach, this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect foundation for becoming a professional yoga teacher.
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The training that happened while the world was stopped

…As a group we decided to press on with the training. We had all come a long way to make this training and some of us were unaware of what to do next. So we agreed that in class time we would continue our journey in to mindfulness. In classes we went on as per usual. On breaks, we organized and arranged next steps. It feels now like that training was a lifetime ago. It feels like we maintained a tiny haven of paradise in a far away place where the rest of the world’s problems simply did not exist.