| Being in New York City we are fortunate to have | | | | committing or you might miss what would've |
| the opportunity to choose from all of these great | | | | been your perfect fit. |
| studios. What you want to get out of your | | | | -If your torn between two New York City |
| teacher training and also what particular style you | | | | studios, consider choosing the one that's closest |
| practice can be the determining factor for what | | | | to where you live or work. You'll be spending a lot |
| studio you choose to be a part of. | | | | of time there...an easier commute will make your |
| -Chose the style that resonates with you and the | | | | entire experience more pleasurable. |
| style you'd like to eventually teach | | | | -Talk to former trainees - Many New York |
| -Do your due diligence: check out a variety of | | | | studios have fancy websites and a lot of |
| studios. Yoga City NYC is a great resource that | | | | marketing money...only by talking to their actual |
| lists many studios and styles that are New | | | | trainees will you know what the experience was |
| York-specific. | | | | really like. |
| -Make sure they are Yoga Alliance Accredited | | | | -In New York, teacher trainings are still not |
| studio | | | | regulated by the government. You can fight to |
| -Chose the style and studio that resonates with | | | | keep it that way by getting involved or donating |
| who you are as a person. If you're not | | | | to the Yoga for New York Advocacy Fund, |
| comfortable there, the training won't be | | | | otherwise many smaller, privately owned studios |
| worthwhile. | | | | will be forced to shut their teacher trainings down |
| -Don't rush: There are a lot of options in New | | | | due to the financial burden it would cause. |
| York. Take your time to explore them all before | | | | |