Preparing for your yoga teacher training in India ? Learn how to get ready – emotionally, physically, and practically – with this step-by-step guide. Includes a downloadable TTC checklist for new students. Let’s prepare !
Introduction: More than a trip, start saying yes to the inner journey
The moment you sign up for a Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) in India, the journey has already begun.
You might still be booking flights, sorting your visa, or choosing which mala to pack : but the real work? It’s already happening inside you. Preparing for your TTC is more than logistics, it’s a soft, sacred “yes” to the next version of yourself.
Before you even board the plane, start listening. Start slowing down. Start shedding the layers of “should” and “not enough.” Because the deeper your preparation, the more open you’ll be to receive the transformation that’s waiting for you.
1. Journal your why – Begin the inner reparation
This isn’t just another certification.
Doing a TTC in India is about reconnecting – with your body, your breath, your purpose. And to really receive the teachings, you need to know why you’re coming.
Before anything else, take time to journal :
- What called you to yoga ?
- Why do you feel drawn to become a teacher—or go deeper ?
- What do you hope to let go of ?
- What do you hope to grow into ?
💡 Insight : The clearer your inner “why,” the more grounded you’ll be when things get intense. Because trust us, they will !
2. Build a gentle routine – Create space before the intensity
Many students arrive scattered, burnt out, or overwhelmed from life at home. And then they’re asked to wake up at 5:30 AM and hold Downward Dog for 15 breaths 😅
Don’t wait until day one. Start softly preparing your body and mind now.
✔️ Suggestions :
✅ Begin waking up 30 minutes earlier than usual
✅ Add 20–30 minutes of daily asana, pranayama, or seated meditation
✅ Practice silence in the morning, even 5–10 minutes
✅ Let it be simple. The goal isn’t intensity. It’s attunement.
📩 Bonus Tip : We’ve created a FREE “TTC Prep Checklist” PDF to help you ease into your training – scroll to the end to download it !
3. Let go of the idea of ‘perfect’ – Come as you are
This is big.
So many new students worry they’re not “ready enough,” “flexible enough,” “spiritual enough.” But here’s the truth :
TTCs aren’t about perfection. They’re about presence.
Come messy. Come curious. Come as you are.
You’re not expected to know Sanskrit or hold a perfect crow pose. You’re expected to be teachable, open, humble, and willing to show up for your own journey.
🧘♀️ Pack presence, not performance. That’s all you need.
4. Pack light, arrive open – What to bring and what to leave behind
You don’t need a lot. But what you bring – both in your suitcase and in your heart – matters.
✔️ TTC Packing Essentials :
✅ Lightweight, breathable yoga clothes
✅ A good journal (you’ll use it a lot)
✅ A water bottle and yoga mat (optional, we provide some)
✅ Natural toiletries and basic first aid
✅ One inspirational book, but don’t overpack your brain, your TTC will be rich enough !
✅ Open-heartedness, courage, and curiosity
🧘♂️ Pro Tip: You can buy almost anything in Rishikesh. Bring only what helps you feel grounded and comfortable.
5. Prepare to be transformed – But don’t try to control it
TTCs in India change people. But not always in the ways they expect.
You might think you’ll come home doing handstands and leading perfect flows. And you might ! But the real transformation ? It’s in the unfolding, the breaking down, the inner remembering.
So don’t try to script your experience. Surrender.
✔️ Things to try before you arrive :
✅ Spend more time in nature
✅ Reduce screen time or start a digital detox
✅ Slow down your social calendar a week before departure
✅ Make space for silence, reflection, and letting go
“What you think you need to learn might not be what the land, the lineage, or the breath has in store for you. Be open to surprise. That’s where the transformation begins.”
Download your free Yoga TTC prep checklist 📥
We’ve created a beautiful, minimalist PDF checklist with everything you need – spiritual, emotional, and practical- to feel ready before your training begins.
✅ Packing list
✅ Daily practice ideas
✅ Journal prompts
✅ Pre-arrival rituals
✅ Space to set your intention
👉 Click here to download the TTC Prep Checklist (PDF)
Or include it in your welcome email series for new TTC sign-ups.
Final thoughts: This is more than preparation – It’s initiation
Preparing for your Yoga Teacher Training in India isn’t just about what to bring ! I’s about what you’re ready to release, receive, and remember.
Start now. Say yes. Gently. Honestly. Completely.
💡 To summarize:
✅ Journal your intention and emotional “why”
✅ Begin a simple daily practice routine
✅ Let go of needing to be perfect
✅ Pack lightly, physically and energetically
✅ Be open to transformation beyond your expectations
📩 Ready to begin your own sacred journey?
Join us at Prakruti Yogashala in Rishikesh for a TTC experience rooted in tradition, self-discovery, and soul-led teaching.
👉 Apply Now for Our Upcoming Yoga Teacher Trainings
…and let the journey begin long before you arrive.