2 Supporting each other
On the Amy’s Ashram teacher training we have an online space
called Gurukula, which translates to Teacher’s Home. Gurukula is
the most supportive space and all the trainees support each other
months before the training starts, all the way through the training.
People have gone on to form wonderful friendships based on truth,
trust and love. Equally during the training it is important for you to
carve out time for yourself away from the group: a 5-10 minute stroll
or jog or a rest in savasana at lunch time will do the trick.
3 Tr u s t
Let go and enjoy the journey, take each day as it comes. Trust in the
process and the path your teacher is guiding you upon. On our yoga
teacher training we know that our trainees are committed and they
in turn feel our commitment to them. It is an incredible adventure
and we want everyone to succeed.
4 Get on with it
Any time someone is asked to be the demo of a certain pose
get yourself up there on the mat. If you can’t do it or don’t even
understand what the teacher is asking you to do you are going to
learn so much – just go for it! Don’t hold back, and always be honest
- a good teacher trainer will guide you. Dive into teaching as soon
as possible both on the training with your fellow trainees and at
home with your friends and family. You will quickly build confidence.
Putting everything you are learning into action will ensure your
skills are planted and you will really start to grow as a teacher.
Believe in yourself.5 Patience
Yoga teacher trainings are huge experiences for your body, brain
and heart. There will be transformation and with that comes highs
and lows. Allow yourself the space to work through whatever comes
up. Always be gentle with yourself.Amy Clay, Amy’s Ashram Yoga Studio, Teacher Training, Retreats &
Wellbeing (amysashram.co.uk)We encourage our teacher trainees
to take a digital detox from their emails,
texting and social media during
the yoga teacher training