u/Bellabizbee

Hi everyone 😊

I’m getting ready for my first 200h Ashtanga YTT in Mysore, India, next March.

I hesitated for quite a long time between Vinyasa and Ashtanga, but I’ve decided to go with my first choice, Ashtanga, since I’ve been practicing it seriously for the past couple of years and really want to deepen my practice in that tradition.

I’ve also been thinking about doing a Vinyasa YTT afterwards, because I’d love to develop my sequencing and learn more about teaching Vinyasa.

The problem is that the school I’m interested in doesn’t offer a 100h YTT or any shorter Vinyasa training only a full 200h.

So I’m wondering: is it common or worthwhile to do another 200h YTT after already completing a 200h, especially if the second one is in a different style?

Has anyone here done two 200h trainings? Did you feel that the second one brought enough new knowledge to be worth it?

I’d love to hear about your experiences! 🙏

Have you ever felt judged, or noticed a change in your teacher's attitude toward you after you shared that you were planning to do your first 200-hour teacher training?

This happened to me at my previous studio, but fortunately it's not the case at my current one.

I'd genuinely love to hear about your experiences. Has anyone else gone through something similar?

Hi everyone, I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences about teacher training choices. 🙏

​

I am currently an Ashtanga practitioner and I practice in an intermediate/ advanced class. I have been thinking about doing my teacher training in India, but I have a big dilemma and I would really appreciate your advice.

​

My main question is: should I start with a 200-hour Vinyasa teacher training, or should I continue on the Ashtanga path and do an Ashtanga-based training first?

​

The reason I am hesitating is that I live in France, where Vinyasa is much more widespread. A Vinyasa training would probably give me more tools to create creative flows that are accessible to beginners and suitable for a wider range of students.

​

At the same time, I know that being an Ashtangi carries a strong identity and a deep tradition, and I really value that. My goal, at least in the beginning, is not necessarily to teach the whole Primary Series or to present myself as an Ashtanga teacher, especially knowing that teaching Ashtanga often requires many years of dedicated practice.

​

What I would love to offer is something accessible and welcoming for everyone, while still keeping the depth and integrity of the practice.

​

So I am wondering: would you recommend doing the 200-hour Vinyasa training first and keeping Ashtanga as my personal practice, or would you go straight into an Ashtanga training?

​

I would love to hear from teachers who have been in a similar situation. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. 🌿

​

​