Teacher Training in India

Yoga Teacher Training
#1

There is an abundance of schools, ashrams, centres, to choose from in India. Finding out first and foremost which type of yoga is right for you and then how vigorous and intense you want the training to be is crucial. Once that is decided you can narrow it down. but then…

THERE ARE STILL SO MANY OPTIONS!
How do you know that a place is authentic?
Of course each ashram will have benefiits and weaknesses based on each individual!

Can anyone comment on Asana Andiappan Center for Yoga and Research
as well as Shri Kali Ashram. I know they are two completely different approaches. Any news, feedback, comments, opinions, would be very much appreciated!

Kindly

#2

Asana Andiappan Center for Yoga and Research - Very Good
Shri Kali Ashram - Very Good

Judy Starr - No info (not authenticated yet).

#3

[QUOTE=Judy Starr;71735]
Of course each ashram will have benefiits and weaknesses based on each individual!

Kindly[/QUOTE]

I loved the above mentioned quote. Thank you, Judy.

#4

Personally I would steer clear of any TTC that says “beginners welcome”, they might as well say “anyone with money welcome” (I would have to doubt their sincerity). I suggest at least 8 years of practising yoga before doing teacher training (though this timescale will frustrate a lot of people who see TTCs as a way to learn how to practise yoga, rather than how to teach it).
Some schools are affiliated with International Organisations (like Yoga Alliance, in the USA, and Yoga Alliance UK) and you can check to see if any school claiming affiliation is actually registered with these organisations.
Check the schools website, look for testimonials. Look for stories about schools on this forum and others such as Indiamike, and goindia. Beware of unsubstantiated recommendations.
If your intention is to teach yoga then you need to know a 200 hour course with modules in asana, teacher training practise, philosophy and anataomy (maybe more than this too). Think about where you would teach and what qualifications you would be required to produce before they would hire you. The 2 international organisations I have mentioned have credibility and will get you work.
Of course there are world famous yoga institutions in India that do not need any international affiliation, here you will get first class authentic training that will be recognised in every country. Including
Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh
Astanga Institute Mysore
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune
Bihar School of Yoga, Munger
Yoga Institute, Mumbai