Basic Teacher Training
Is Attendance in the weekend retreat mandatory?
Yes.
Yes.
Once you certify, are you automatically invited to teach at IYI?
No. Invitation depends on students’ general performance in the course.
No. Invitation depends on students’ general performance in the course.
What are the requirements for certification?
Attendance of all classes; passing of comprehensive written and practical exams; attendance and evaluation of designated Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) classes; mentorship with an active IYI teacher; tuition paid in full.
Attendance of all classes; passing of comprehensive written and practical exams; attendance and evaluation of designated Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) classes; mentorship with an active IYI teacher; tuition paid in full.
Is it difficult to find a job teaching yoga?
Although we do not guarantee employment, positions are available.
Although we do not guarantee employment, positions are available.
Are there guest presentations?
Yes. IYI always invites instructors who are currently working and practicing in the field of yoga.
Yes. IYI always invites instructors who are currently working and practicing in the field of yoga.
Are there exams?
One midterm, one comprehensive written final, and an oral qualifying class (students teach a complete 90 minute basic class).
One midterm, one comprehensive written final, and an oral qualifying class (students teach a complete 90 minute basic class).
How many absences are allowed?
We allow no more than three absences.
We allow no more than three absences.
What is the ratio of staff/instructors to students?
Seven students to one instructor.
Seven students to one instructor.
Is there a payment plan?
A monthly installment plan is available.
A monthly installment plan is available.
How experienced are your instructors?
All of the instructors have an average of at least 10 years experience of practicing and teaching yoga.
All of the instructors have an average of at least 10 years experience of practicing and teaching yoga.
