I was just asked by someone is it worth becoming a yoga teacher in what appears to be a saturated market. Here is my response: I understand your concerns about there being a lot of yoga teachers in your area. There are also a lot here in Los Angeles, particularly in Santa Monica and Venice as you can imagine. I find that there is work enough for all. There are those whose personality and charisma make it very quickly with classes and privates, and then there are those for whom it takes a little longer to cultivate just the right niche. What I see is that all those completely dedicated to the path are able to make it work. It is not a career that brings in finances quickly, so many people need to keep their ‘day job’ for the first 2-3 years and teach on the side (a couple of classes a week) - this helps new teachers to build confidence and to hone their skills without the pressure of needing it to be their source of income. I myself did this for two years before I took the leap to just teach yoga. In the transition period getting private clients are good as that is where a teacher can make more money per class. The key to staying ahead in the game is to be a well educated and resourceful teacher, one who develops the ability to meet the student where they are and translate the teachings into a palatable way that is inspiring for the student to keep coming. Beginning teachers cannot be fussy about what they teach, if someone wants to work out with yoga, then provide them that, if you are lucky you will also get students who are interested in the deeper experience. The key is to serve who comes without judgement or preference. If you have a deep calling to become a teacher then follow that call and see what it opens up for you.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:31:23 +0000
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