How To Judge Your Yoga Teacher
You want to join a YTT but you're not sure if your teacher trainer is legit? This checklist helps you determine the quality of your prospective YTT leader. The more boxes your teacher checks, the better they are. An excellent yoga teacher will check all the boxes.
How To Judge Your Yoga Teacher
You want to join a YTT but you're not sure if your teacher trainer is legit? This checklist helps you determine the quality of your prospective YTT leader. The more boxes your teacher checks, the better they are. An excellent yoga teacher will check all the boxes.
Written by:
Jess Rose
Read time:
2
min
YOGA TEACHER SCORE CARD
Multiple styles
Do they teach classes in more than one style of yoga?
Yoga beyond stretching
Do they offer meditation, breathwork, chanting mantra or other yogic practices?
Effective cues
Do they give clear instructions that you can follow easily? And do their cues help you deepen your practice and get into new poses over time?
Helpful advice
Do they offer specific advice in response to specific questions?
Pose modifications
Do they cue multiple ways to perform poses going from easier to more advanced?
Use of props
Do they teach students how to use props to make poses more accessible?
Creative sequences
Do they surprise you with creative sequences and flows you've never done before?
Knowledge bombs
Do you learn new things when you go to their classes? (About the yoga tradition, human anatomy, the subtle body, outdated cues or other interesting subjects)
Yogic worldview
Do they translate personal experiences into interesting themes that help you understand yoga and live a more meaningful / joyous / empowered life?
Good explanations
Are they able to explain difficult concepts in simple ways?
Inspiration
Do they inspire you to become a yoga teacher and evolve as a human?
YOGA TEACHER SCORE CARD
Multiple styles
Do they teach classes in more than one style of yoga?
Yoga beyond stretching
Do they offer meditation, breathwork, chanting mantra or other yogic practices?
Effective cues
Do they give clear instructions that you can follow easily? And do their cues help you deepen your practice and get into new poses over time?
Helpful advice
Do they offer specific advice in response to specific questions?
Pose modifications
Do they cue multiple ways to perform poses going from easier to more advanced?
Use of props
Do they teach students how to use props to make poses more accessible?
Creative sequences
Do they surprise you with creative sequences and flows you've never done before?
Knowledge bombs
Do you learn new things when you go to their classes? (About the yoga tradition, human anatomy, the subtle body, outdated cues or other interesting subjects)
Yogic worldview
Do they translate personal experiences into interesting themes that help you understand yoga and live a more meaningful / joyous / empowered life?
Good explanations
Are they able to explain difficult concepts in simple ways?
Inspiration
Do they inspire you to become a yoga teacher and evolve as a human?
YOGA TEACHER SCORE CARD
Multiple styles
Do they teach classes in more than one style of yoga?
Yoga beyond stretching
Do they offer meditation, breathwork, chanting mantra or other yogic practices?
Effective cues
Do they give clear instructions that you can follow easily? And do their cues help you deepen your practice and get into new poses over time?
Helpful advice
Do they offer specific advice in response to specific questions?
Pose modifications
Do they cue multiple ways to perform poses going from easier to more advanced?
Use of props
Do they teach students how to use props to make poses more accessible?
Creative sequences
Do they surprise you with creative sequences and flows you've never done before?
Knowledge bombs
Do you learn new things when you go to their classes? (About the yoga tradition, human anatomy, the subtle body, outdated cues or other interesting subjects)
Yogic worldview
Do they translate personal experiences into interesting themes that help you understand yoga and live a more meaningful / joyous / empowered life?
Good explanations
Are they able to explain difficult concepts in simple ways?
Inspiration
Do they inspire you to become a yoga teacher and evolve as a human?
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
200 Hour YTT
The most comprehensive and thorough yoga teacher training you'll find.
$497
$1,300
Seniors Yoga Specialization
Become the go-to teacher for the fastest growing group of yoga students.
$297
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby
Reduce pain, stress and risk during pregnancy and support your baby's development from Day 1.
$197
$300
Applied Yoga Anatomy
Everything yoga teachers need to know about the human body on the mat.
$247
The Yoga Sutras
Complete guide for the most famous yogic text ever written.
$67
Yoga History
Trace the development of yoga from antiquity to the present day.
$97
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Most students choose yoga teachers based on vibe alone. This 11-point framework gives you concrete criteria to evaluate teaching quality, whether you're choosing a teacher training leader, assessing your current teacher, or improving your own teaching.
Read Now →
Take A Class
Roll out your mat and practice with Jess Rose to find out if you're a match
Hatha
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Movement x Wisdom = Yoga
I get a lot of questions about the name "Movement Wisdom Yoga". And the best way that I can explain it is through a yoga class. Enjoy!
Take this Class →
Yin
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Deep Pressure
In this class we question the common cues we hear in yoga about avoiding any kind of compression. We'll look at all the ways in which deep pressure and bone on bone compression can be beneficial for body, mind and nervous system.
Take this Class →
Vinyasa Flow
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Think props are only for making the poses easier...? Think again! This class will challenge your practice in new ways, thanks to the creative use of props. And it will give you tons of new ideas and tools to bring to your classes whenever you want to mix things up!
Take this Class →
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Most people think leveling up their yoga practice means nailing more advanced poses, and that's of course an awesome thing to do. But there is more than one way to advance your practice meaningfully. Here are 4 ideas that go beyond just asana.
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Most students choose yoga teachers based on vibe alone. This 11-point framework gives you concrete criteria to evaluate teaching quality, whether you're choosing a teacher training leader, assessing your current teacher, or improving your own teaching.
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