Before Your Training Begins
Most yoga teacher training programs, including ours, ask students to arrive the day before the course starts so you can settle in, meet fellow students, and get oriented before the schedule begins.
Your First Day
The first day of a teacher training typically covers orientation — introductions, an overview of the schedule and curriculum, and getting familiar with the training space, before the structured daily routine begins.
What a Typical Training Day Can Include
Across our programs, a training day generally includes morning meditation and breathing practice, asana practice, philosophy or anatomy classes, and teaching methodology or practicum sessions, with meals and rest periods built into the schedule. The exact structure varies by course — our 200-hour Goa and 200-hour Rishikesh programs each publish their own daily schedule.
What You May Find Challenging
Early mornings and a full daily schedule are common adjustments for new students, particularly if you’re not used to a structured routine. Physically, a few days of unfamiliar asana practice can leave you sore. This is a normal part of settling into an intensive course, not a sign anything is wrong.
How the First Few Days Differ From Later Training
Early days tend to focus more on foundational technique and getting comfortable with the schedule, while later weeks generally shift toward more teaching practice and deeper philosophy or anatomy content, as reflected in the curriculum structure of our programs.
What to Bring and Prepare
Comfortable yoga attire, a notebook, a refillable water bottle, and an open mind are commonly requested — mats and other props are typically provided by the training centre itself, as is the case with our own programs.
How to Choose the Right Course Duration
Before your first week even arrives, choosing the right duration matters. Our guide to choosing the right yoga teacher training walks through how 100, 200, and 300-hour formats differ.
What to Consider Before Enrolling
Think about your available time, your goals (teaching vs. personal practice), and whether an in-person or online format suits your circumstances better.
Final Takeaway
The first week of any yoga teacher training is an adjustment period — physically and mentally. Knowing roughly what to expect going in can make that adjustment easier, whatever course and location you choose.
