Online Yoga Teacher Training vs. In-person Yoga Teacher Training

For many of us, 24 hours in a day isn’t enough time. We have to split our precious time between work, sleep, family, household chores, eating, and other errands and responsibilities. Unfortunately, this leaves little time to explore new opportunities, like learning more about yoga and becoming a yoga teacher. Chances are you haven’t pursued it because of the amount of time you need to spend learning the craft and you’ve gotten discouraged when you searched for yoga teacher training and were met with 6 to 10-weekend intensive training classes with 10-12 hour days of mandatory attendance… along with a hefty price tag.

Well, we are here to tell you that times have changed, and the crew at YogaRenew have broken that mold with our online yoga teacher trainings and workshops. If a yoga teacher training has been high up on your goals and  aspirations list, we’re here to tell you… it’s time. If you’re ready to completely immerse yourself in the benefits of yoga and become certified to lead classes with confidence, you have come to the right place!

In a previous article, we discussed 6 reasons for doing a yoga teacher training program, and today we will be discussing the value of doing it online versus attending an in-person training. 

Let’s dive in! 

The Benefits of an Online Yoga Teacher Training

Accessibility

How many yoga studios are within an hour’s drive to you? How many of those offer certified teacher training courses? If you live in a small town, your chances are slim. Also with COVID restrictions and the way it has affected many businesses, you may not even be able to find a studio close by. 

We created YogaRenew with the intention of making it accessible to as many people as possible. 

You’re able to take the classes on your own time and learn around your schedule, at your own pace. You don’t have to cram them into a few weekend sessions at a yoga studio 2 hours away; you can practice and learn with intention and purpose. You’ll be able to take your time, watch and learn and watch again if you need to. So even though it is a rigorous certification, you’ll be able to learn how you want to, whenever you want to. 

Another perk? You have LIFETIME access to the courses and online yoga teacher training resources. So if you need a refresher down the line, it’s there, right at your fingertips. 

Affordability

If the price of an in-person teacher training was keeping you from pursuing, we’ve got you covered. In-person training often requires you to pay in full or in 2 or 3 parts over the training period. Right now, that is a hefty price to pay and one that you may not be able to afford to handle, along with your other bills and responsibilities. 

With our program, you pay monthly, which breaks the training price down into manageable payments. We are in the business of helping people learn how to balance their bodies, minds, and souls, and the affordable monthly cost can bring you peace of mind. 

Flexibility

There are numerous benefits of online training, and we have highlighted just a few of them today. These benefits are unique because you don’t get them with in-person training. Our entire reason for creating this online training is to allow people to have accessible and affordable options for pursuing their goal of becoming a yoga teacher! 

If you’re interested in learning more, it’s time to contact us. We are available to answer your questions and put you on the right track to the courses designed for your goals. Start learning with us, today!

The Benefits of an In-Person Yoga Teacher Training

Feedback IRL

Sometimes it’s more helpful to receive feedback in realtime so that what you learned is top of mind. Constructive feedback is often absorbed better in the moment rather than looking back on past work that you’ve submitted or revisiting an old question. It’s also beneficial to be in person to engage with your teachers and fellow students as you work through the practice or study materials. You can bounce ideas off each other and ask multiple related questions if they come up. Sometimes with digital learning, answers to questions can be prolonged and it may be difficult to remember why and what you asked!

Hands On Assists/Physicality

Yoga has a very physical component that is often best observed on real bodies. It is completely different to see a diagram or even a static image of a pose rather than someone physically doing the pose in front of you. It’s also way easier to see modifications and variations in real life versus an online setting.

When studying the “hands on assists” portion of your yoga teacher training, it’s helpful to try adjustments on your peers and have them adjust you. This is a great way to have experience with a variety of bodies and observe them in a way that feels tangible so you know exactly where to adjust someone.

Connections

We all make friends online, of course. But there is something so special about being in a room, sitting next to like-minded individuals all on the same journey in the same timeframe as you. It’s truly an indescribable feeling—anyone who’s taken an in-person yoga teacher training knows this.

Attending a training at a physical studio might also give you a greater opportunity to teach! If the teachers in the training are the owner/lead teachers of the studio, seeing your face repeatedly and how dedicated you are to a physical training where you have to show up on time, they may be inclined to offer you a place on the sub list! Being active on a sub list at a yoga studio often translates to a full time teaching position.

The Major Differences Summarized

In this episode of the YogaRenew Podcast, Kate & Patrick dive into one of the most debated topics in the yoga world: online yoga teacher trainings. Are they as valuable as in-person trainings? Do they dilute the experience, or can they actually offer something unique and powerful?