How to Become a Great Yoga Teacher – Yandara’s Approach to Transformative Training
At Yandara Yoga, we believe that every aspiring yoga teacher carries a unique gift — a spark of wisdom, strength, peace, joy, or love — ready to be shared. Our immersive yoga teacher training programs help you uncover your gift, build confidence, and step into your role as an inspiring, authentic teacher.
Through our time-proven Yandara Teacher Training System, you’ll gain the skills, presence, and inner alignment that set great yoga teachers apart.
How Does One Become a Great Yoga Teacher?
For many of us, the desire to teach yoga begins with taking a class from a truly inspiring teacher. What makes that teacher so memorable?
The answer is presence. When we are fully present, we naturally radiate our gift. For some, that gift is wisdom; for others, it is strength, peace, joy, or pure love.
At Yandara, we believe you already hold the knowledge and intuition to share your gift — our role is to guide you in unveiling it.
Graduate Success Story: Heather’s Journey
“One of the first days in class, Craig said to our group, ‘You are going to be amazed at what great yoga teachers you will be when you leave here.’ This comment, while met with a bit of speculation from the group, turned out to be absolutely true.”
“It is now July, only four months later, and I’m teaching more classes than I have time for — at five different locations, including two studios, two non-profits, and a mixed martial arts gym. People are amazed to learn that I’m so new to the profession, and I receive compliments on my teaching style all the time. Yandara truly taught me to be a great teacher. I’ve found my place in life, what I was meant to do, and I am so very grateful.”
— Heather Lane Borggard, Baja Training Graduate
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The Yandara Teacher Training System
1. Teaching Confidence
From your second day, you’ll begin teaching — and you’ll teach daily throughout your training. Immediate, personal feedback builds confidence, allowing your authentic teaching voice to shine.
2. Inner Alignment & Hands-On Assists
Proper alignment is a tool for a sustainable practice, but we recognize that every body is unique. We teach you to listen to the body’s wisdom, guide students to their own safe alignment, and use hands-on assists with skill and care.
3. Cueing from Your Heart
Cueing becomes powerful when it flows from presence rather than memorization. You’ll learn to quiet the mind and let your heart lead, giving your classes a unique, authentic touch.
4. Open Style & Set Sequences
We equip you with both an open teaching style and set sequences. This flexibility allows you to teach creatively while having structured tools to rely on as you gain experience.
5. Compassion
Compassion is at the heart of great teaching. Our program cultivates your natural empathy and caring, allowing you to connect deeply with students.
These five principles are part of the “Yandara Teacher Training System” that will assist you to become the yoga teacher you want to be.
Our Comprehensive Teacher Training Curriculum:
Our yoga teacher certification curriculum blends traditional wisdom with modern teaching techniques.
Yogic Technology
Experience and break down asana, pranayama, and meditation techniques to deepen your personal practice and teaching skills.
The Human Body
Study anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, along with subtle yogic anatomy to understand energy movement and function.
Yoga Philosophy & Lifestyle
Explore the origins of yoga, the ethics of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, and what it means to live as a yoga practitioner.
Being a Yoga Teacher
Learn sequencing, cueing, and space-holding skills. Practice teach daily and receive supportive feedback from peers and mentors.
Communication Skills
Develop your authentic voice through our signature Satya (truth) circles, overcoming fear of vulnerability to reveal your most radiant self.
Start Your Journey and become a Great Yoga Teacher
At Yandara, becoming a yoga teacher is about more than certification — it’s about transformation. You’ll leave not only ready to teach, but ready to inspire.