How to become a yoga instructor?

To become a Yoga Instructor or teacher, you need a high school diploma or equivalent and experience as a yoga practitioner. Yoga Instructors usually specialize in a particular style or two, and so you must decide which form of yoga instruction you wish to pursue. Examples include Ashtanga, Hatha, Bikram, and Vinyasa. Though some employers prefer specific certifications, many yoga instructor jobs just require a standard 200- or 500-hour yoga certification. In these programs, you study the basics of yogic philosophy, yoga practice, meditations, and physiology to gain the skills and qualifications you need to fulfill your responsibilities in this career.