What does it actually take to run a yoga teacher training? In this episode with Angela Hammond, founder of Main Street Yoga, we talk about the real behind-the-scenes of leading a 200-hour yoga teacher training. From curriculum design and Yoga Alliance requirements to navigating group dynamics and burnout, Angela shares what she’s learned over years of trial and error. Teacher trainings are a lot of work, yes—but also the most rewarding format for teaching.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Angela’s story
03:09 Opening a studio in a small town
05:15 Why start a teacher training
10:07 Building the curriculum
12:01 Refining through feedback
15:24 Schedule and teaching load
16:33 Anatomy teaching breakthrough
22:39 Online vs. In-Person
24:30 Advice for new trainers
28:36 How to know if you are ready
31:55 Final tips

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