Spring 2009 Teacher Training
Deadline February 28th! Space is limited - Register Today!

Creating A Strong Learning Environment

Our goal is to ensure each Bikram teacher trainee is fully prepared for successful completion of the program. To create a solid learning environment for the group, we have developed a list of prerequisites that have proven effective in terms of graduation rate from the course. While we make exceptions in special cases, we firmly believe these requirements validate readiness for the rigors of this intense nine-week immersion. If you meet the below requirements, based on our experience, you are ready to become a Bikram Yoga teacher, and we encourage you to apply to the program!

Required Prerequisites

A strong sense of integrity is required of all students; please be aware that misrepresentation regarding the extent of your Bikram Yoga practice may constitute grounds for dismissal from the training or non-certification as a Bikram Yoga teacher.

1. A minimum of 6-months of regular Bikram Yoga practice at an affiliated studio.* (Note: Students with a home-practice are admitted to the program on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Shelly Kompel, Teacher Training Registrar, at Shelly@bikramyoga.com.)
2. A Letter of Recommendation from your studio director validating your 6-months of regular practice, and their support of your participation.
3. Minimum of 21 years of age.

*Please click here [link] to see a list of affiliated studios.

Other Considerations for Preparedness

Our goal is to ensure each Bikram Teacher Trainee is fully prepared for successful completion of the program. Please review the following to consider your readiness for the rigors of Bikram Yoga Teacher Training.

As a Bikram Yoga Teacher Trainee you must:

• Attend twice-a-day 90-minute Bikram Yoga Classes in a room heated to 105 degrees with significant humidity.
• Engage in all evolutions of Teacher Training from approximately 8 a.m. until approximately 11:30 p.m. each weekday (Note: Some evolutions continue past 11:30 p.m.)
• Manage early morning or late night studying (that is, before 8 a.m., and/or after 11:30 p.m.) in order to be prepared for exams and posture clinics
• Understand that there is very little personal time, particularly during the weekdays

Exceptions

Each training class includes a small number of passionate Bikram Yoga practitioners who for various reasons were not able to meet the above requirements. If you are someone who has extraordinary or unique circumstances, and are therefore unable to satisfy the above required prerequisites, please submit a written description of your situation for consideration to Shelly Kompel, the Teacher Training Registrar, at Shelly@BikramYoga.com.

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