What to Expect in Your First Week of Yoga Teacher Training

What to Expect in Your First Week of Yoga Teacher Training

The short answer: Your first week of yoga teacher training is equal parts exciting, overwhelming, and deeply moving. You’ll meet your cohort, dive into your first anatomy and philosophy lessons, practice teaching for the first time (yes, already!), and probably...
Do Yoga Teachers Need an LLC?

Do Yoga Teachers Need an LLC?

The short answer: You don’t legally need an LLC to teach yoga. But if you’re earning income from teaching — especially private sessions, workshops, or online classes — forming an LLC is one of the smartest business moves you can make. It protects your...
What to Expect in Your First Week of Yoga Teacher Training

How to Get Your First Yoga Teaching Job

The short answer: Start by teaching for free — community classes, friend groups, or donation-based sessions. Build confidence and a small following, then approach studios with a short demo video and a clear description of your teaching style. Most new teachers land...
What to Expect in Your First Week of Yoga Teacher Training

How Do I Log Continuing Education Hours with Yoga Alliance?

Last updated: October 14, 2026. ⚠️ 2027 Update: Yoga Alliance is overhauling its credential system in 2027. Continuing education hour requirements change at the 2030 renewal cycle — RYTs will need 30 CE hours and E-RYTs will need 40 hours every three years. Current...
What to Expect in Your First Week of Yoga Teacher Training

Can You Do Yoga Teacher Training Online? Is It Legitimate?

The short answer: Yes — online yoga teacher training is fully legitimate and has been approved by Yoga Alliance for permanent online delivery. Graduates of approved online programs receive the exact same RYT credential as those who trained in person. There is no...
How to Make a Living as a Yoga Teacher (Without Burning Out)

How to Make a Living as a Yoga Teacher (Without Burning Out)

The honest answer: Yes, you can make a living as a yoga teacher. But probably not the way you think. The traditional model — scrambling between studios, teaching 20+ classes a week at $30-50 per class — leads to burnout, not financial stability. The teachers who...