ABOUT THIS EPISODE
7 Incredibly Common Mistakes And How You Can Avoid Them
Episode Length: 90 minutes
Host: Jess Rose, Founder of Movement Wisdom Yoga
Episode Description
Thinking about yoga teacher training? This comprehensive guide will save you time, money, and potential heartbreak. After spending 15 years and $50,000 on yoga education, Jess Rose shares the 7 most common mistakes people make when choosing their 200 hour YTT – and exactly how to avoid them. Whether you're planning to teach professionally or just deepen your personal practice, this episode will help you find a training that truly transforms your understanding of yoga, not just your ability to stretch.
What You'll Learn
- Why not all 200-hour YTTs are created equal
- How to spot red flags in teacher training marketing
- The truth about "Top 10 Best YTT" blog posts and review manipulation
- Why price isn't a reliable indicator of quality
- The difference between yoga teachers and "stretching instructors"
- What to look for in anatomy and movement education
- How to evaluate the philosophy component of a training
- The surprising advantages of online YTTs
- Essential questions to ask before signing up for a YTT
The 7 Common Mistakes
- Not Doing Enough Research
- Focusing Too Much on Price
- Putting Too Much Focus on Business Skills
- Choosing the Wrong Teacher
- Discounting Online Trainings
- Choosing a YTT That Doesn't Teach Modern Movement Science
- Picking a Program That Puts Yoga Philosophy on The Back Burner
Key Takeaways
- Most yoga teachers have only taken one training, so they can't compare quality
- Your YTT should teach you 100+ poses thoroughly rather than covering everything superficially
- Every body is unique – avoid programs that teach one-size-fits-all alignment
- Props are powerful tools, not crutches for "weak" students
- True yoga includes philosophy and spiritual practices, not just physical poses
- The right teacher matters more than the location or format
- A quality education will pay for itself through better teaching opportunities
About Jess Rose
Jess Rose has spent 15 years studying yoga across India, the US, and Europe. She's completed 8 yoga teacher trainings and over 20 specialty workshops. Jess has made every mistake in the book - so you don't have to. Today she teaches over 1 million students worldwide on major online yoga platforms and offers her own 200 hour teacher training at Movement Wisdom Yoga.
Connect with Jess
Website: movementwisdomyoga.com
Email: hello@movementwisdomyoga.com
