Choosing a Yoga Instructor  

                                                                                    National Yoga Referral Directory

The experience and certifications of yoga teachers vary immensely. We highly recommend you choose an instructor who is certified to teach yoga. Certification may be obtained through a reputable training program or facility, or an instructor who has studied for many years. Your instructor should be willing to discuss the style and method they teach, and take an active interest in your experience, expectations, and limitations.

There are actually hundreds of styles of yoga, ranging in difficulty from very easy to extremely difficult. Classes may be designed to help you relax, stretch tight muscles, tone, or for rehabilitative or aerobic results. Determine what your goals are, then choose an instructor, class and style that will help you meet those goals.

There is no better way to find the right class and instructor for you then by experimenting. Get some recommendations from friends, and plan on attending a few different classes. Make sure you attend the classes of a couple of different instructors, and attempt more than one style of yoga. You’ll quickly find the instructor, style, and studio environment that are the best match for you!