How to foster real connection in an online yoga teacher training

On this episode of Yogaland, Jason delves into the intricacies of creating authentic community in an online yoga teacher training.

Before launching his 200-hour online yoga teacher training, Jason knew there were some unique challenges:  

• He wanted to build a sense of community, even though the students wouldn’t practice together in person.
• He aimed to lead in such a way that students had access to and felt connected to him.
• Perhaps most importantly, Jason wanted to ensure his students would get plenty of practice teaching time without feeling overwhelmed by a big group.

Jason shares insights into how he structured the program to address these challenges, including creating a sense of cohort among participants, utilizing small group breakout sessions, and developing methods to help students verbalize their practice experiences.

The episode also touches on the importance of learning to teach yoga progressively, starting with self-observation and gradually moving to small group instructions.

If you’re teacher who’s interested in developing your own online yoga teacher training or those considering enrolling in Jason’s upcoming course, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for fostering engagement and developing teaching skills in a virtual environment.

Highlights:

00:12 Creating a Sense of Community in Online Training

00:56 Enrollment and Early Bird Details

01:36 Jason’s Approach to Online Teaching

01:58 Challenges and Solutions in Online Yoga Training

03:47 Building Community and Engagement

12:42 Practice Teaching Techniques

15:44 Skill Development and Communication

33:46 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

We had so much to discuss on this episode, that we’ve created a Part II, where we walk through how he crafted the curriculum. (You can listen to that Part II here.)