Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Certification
Yoga Teacher Certification is an important topic in North America. 
Yoga teacher trainings or Yoga instructor certification in the west can vary from a single weekend workshop, to months or years of study.Very few involve years of direct study with the Indian masters. Therefore the quality and accuracy of information you receive as a student can also vary greatly depending on the teacher you choose. In this āsana tradition, Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Certification can only be granted by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois or Sharath Rangaswamy of the KPJAYI in Mysore, India. This "blessing" is given only after a significant period of study in India under the direct guidance of these two yoga masters. Here is the official website of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois the founder of modern Ashtanga Yoga. The KPJAYI (formerly known as the AYRI) has started maintaining the list of authorized and cerified teachers. Sri K. Pattabhi Jois - Ashtanga Yoga Institute
REMEMBER, Guruji says, "There are no 'TEACHER TRAININGS' only 'STUDENT TRAININGS'. He still considers himself a student. Unfortunately for teachers and practitioners alike, travel to India for extended periods of time is not always possible. To deepen your study and practice of Ashtanga Yoga many 'authorized' and 'certified' teachers are providing various programs to deepen your practice and understanding of yoga. These programs vary in length from 40 hours to 250 hours. Some of the programs may qualify for Yoga Alliance registration. Check the Canadian Teacher's websites for more details on their specific programs. Canadian Ashtanga Yoga Teachers
These programs cannot replace direct study at the KPJAYI, however, they can be an excellent place to start your studies and the information gained from these teachers will be based on their direct experience of Ashtanga Yoga at the source of this tradition.
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