If you’re thinking about becoming a yoga teacher—or simply feeling the pull to dive deeper into your practice—you might be wondering if you’re “ready.” Let me be clear: I’m not looking for perfection. You don’t need to be able to chant the Yoga Sutra by heart - or, in fact, at all, or twist yourself into eye-watering contortions. Chaturanga isn't on the list of criteria. What I am looking for is something quite different.

So many people tell me they’d love to do a 200 hour yoga teacher training but: “I’m just not flexible enough.” “I can’t do a headstand.” “My balance isn't great” HONESTLY IT DOESN'T MATTER! Did I say that loudly enough?

If you’re considering a YTT, you might be weighing up options: weekend or intensive? Online or in-person? But here’s one more question to ask yourself — do I want to learn in a large group or a small one?

So, you’ve graduated from your 200-hour yoga teacher training. You’ve chanted the final Om, folded up your manual, and maybe even taught your first few classes. And now… cue the inner critic. I want to talk about some of the common “weaknesses” new yoga teachers experience — and why they might actually be signs that you’re right on track.