Yoga Teacher Training - 200hr

Farida has co-facilitated a yoga teacher training with Lex Gillan, the founder and owner of The Yoga Institute since 2017. The Yoga Institute is one of the oldest teacher trainings in Texas and celebrated 50 years in March of 2024. Farida is now the Director of The Yoga Institute and continues to lead teacher trainings throughout the year.

Course Objectives

A comfort level will be reached in various facet of teaching yoga. Students/teachers will learn step by step:

  • How to teach a complete yoga course (beginner to advanced) drawn from ancient yogic traditions.

  • How to develop the knowledge, skill and confidence one needs to become a yoga teacher.

  • How to identify and cultivate one's own teaching style.

  • The Business of Yoga.

  • How to find work in the yoga community and create your own offerings.

National certification will be awarded upon successful completion of the course and you will be able to register with Yoga Alliance if you choose.

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