Teacher Training Questions Answered

A changing world has changing needs. We are so excited to offer Online Teacher Training, so you can learn more about yoga and yourself as you learn to teach others. CorePower Online Teacher Training offers many benefits, but it is also a commitment which can be overwhelming at times. It’s normal to have questions about the process, and we’re here to ease your mind! 

We sat down with Jesse Rodgers from our Programming Team to get answers to some of the most commonly asked Online Teacher Training questions.  

Question: What is CorePower Online Yoga Teacher Training? 

• Jesse Rodgers: Online Teacher Training is a dynamic yoga immersion program that blends practice, lecture, group and self- study. You’ll learn fundamental teaching formulas, anatomy, demos and assists, history and philosophy of yoga, and more. With the online program, you’ll be able to choose your major and focus on the class format you’re most passionate about, whether that’s C2, Yoga Sculpt or Hot Power Fusion. After graduation, you’ll receive a CorePower Yoga 200-Hour teaching certificate, recognized by Yoga Alliance. 

Q: I'm not sure I want to teach yoga - is Teacher Training right for me? 

• JR: Absolutely. Everyone has a different reason for completing Teacher Training. Personally, I had no intention of teaching when I started my Teacher Training program. I was solely there to deepen my practice and sense of community and to get over my fear of public speaking! The desire to teach is not essential to the experience. However, about halfway through the program, I realized that teaching was exactly what I wanted to do.   

Q: How is CorePower Yoga’s Online Teacher Training different from other online teacher trainings? 

• JR: CorePower Yoga focuses on building an authentic community as well as concentrating on the deep personal growth of each Teacher Training student. Teaching for the first time can feel very vulnerable, but our coaching team is there to help guide and support you in facing your fears. It is incredible to see the relationships that are established and the barriers that are broken through. With Online Teacher Training, you can join a wider community of students and be taught by our yoga leadership team from around the country! And you can participate from the comfort of your home – wherever you are.  

Q: I'm new to yoga - can I still do Teacher Training? 

• JR: Yes! At CorePower Yoga, we believe that students of all levels can benefit from our Teacher Training. Our programs are designed to take you on a journey of self-discovery, as well as learning how to teach yoga. All it takes is an open mind and an open heart. 

Q: What is the time commitment for Teacher Training? 

• JR: Fall Online Teacher Training is a 12-week program that meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-9pm MT. Teacher Training sessions are also recorded, so you can watch on your schedule if you can’t make it! Additionally, you can anticipate about an hour or so of homework every week. It is going to be a big commitment; however, you will be walking out with new skills and so much knowledge. 

Q: What does a typical Online Teacher Training session entail? 

• JR: Each Teacher Training session is about three hours long and has a mixture of practice, lecture, group and self-study. You’ll cover topics like teaching formulas, postures, anatomy, yoga history and philosophy. The entire program is very interactive and allows you to continue to practice the skills you learned from the sessions before. Sometimes the virtual practice teaching sessions can feel intimidating, but over the course of the program, you build a community that is there to cheer you on and celebrate your successes.   

Q: What’s the cost? Are scholarships available? 

• JR: You can find out more about pricing, including payment options through Affirm on our Teacher Training page. 

We're committed to building a more diverse yoga teacher community at CorePower and for our industry as a whole and we're taking action by offering 300 scholarships, covering 100% of tuition, to students interested in joining the Teacher Training program. The Fall Teacher Training Power Love scholarship deadline has passed, but you can learn more about the scholarship here.  

Q: Who leads Online Teacher Trainings? 

• JR: Our Master Trainers and Yoga leadership team lead our Online Teacher Training program. Each leader has over 1,000 hours of teaching experience, so you’re in great hands!   

Our next Teacher Training starts soon! Sign up here, or if you still have questions, contact us.