At present, the Yoga Alliance has over 8000 RYSs and more than 40000 RYTs listed in its directory. Those who don’t know, RYS means Registered Yoga School! Yoga Alliance – the global yoga practitioner’s community – has defined standards for yoga schools which must be fulfilled in order to be called RYSs.  The credentialing system …

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The features of 200 hours yoga teacher training experience in Rishikesh are many but some surely deserve more attention than others. That’s why Ekattva Yogshala decided to share the major highlights of 200 hours yoga teacher training courses in its yoga school! Reading this quick blog will give you a glimpse of what a Yoga …

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In Sanskrit, Ashtanga means 8 limbs, and Vinyasa means dynamic movement. Ashtanga Yoga is mentioned in the ancient Patanjali’s Sutras which was developed by K.Pattabhi Jois to start teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in India during the late 90s. Ekattva wishes to gift knowledge in its purest form to our yoga teacher aspirants. Through …

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Yoga master class is sometimes confused with a yoga workshop. Workshops move from theory to practice, with emphasis on understanding the theory but a yoga master class is a re-enforcement class where the focus is on action and experience rather than lecture and theory. At a master yoga class, the students learn complex set of …

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People who are passionate about yoga are interested in improving their skills and hence explore yoga courses for beginners. However, choosing the perfect yoga course for a newbie is not easy since there are some many certifications and course out there. This blog has been compiled for yoga enthusiasts who want to give a strong …

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Is becoming a yoga teacher in 40s or 50s possible? This thought comes to almost every yoga lover in this age group considering yoga teaching as a career. If being a yoga student in late 40s and beyond is possible, than becoming a yoga teacher too is feasible. In this blog, Ekattva Yogshala shares what …

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The biggest question for those who want to pursue yoga teacher training is ‘where to learn yoga?’ The concept of destination yoga teacher training has been garnering interest of learners from past couple of decades. While the idea of going to an unfamiliar land for few weeks to master yoga is fascinating, it has its …

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Choosing the best yoga teacher training program in India can be a tough task because there are thousands of yoga centers which offer multiple yoga teacher training programs. Yoga beginners as well as experienced practitioners are often confused as how to select best yoga teacher training center in India which will fulfill their training needs …

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Note: This blog has been updated for 2021 by integrating more benefits of yoga teacher training! Yoga teacher training generates humongous career benefits for teacher aspirants but it also generates value in many other ways. From injury prevention and increased flexibility to improved posture and a happier lifestyle, the benefits of yoga are well-known. However, …

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Almost everyone who plans on becoming a yoga teacher looks forward to 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh from a recognized yoga school. This is only natural because professional yoga teacher training gives you the skillset and expertise to teach others in a secure environment. However, one doesn’t just wake up and start packing …

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