320: What to Pack for a YTT with Shannon Crow

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 320: What to Pack for a YTT with Shannon Crow   Description: Once you are signed up for a yoga teacher training (YTT) program, what should you pack to bring with you? This is a common question among yoga teachers. Shannon Crow did a survey in the Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group to find out what people recommend!   Tune in to this episode to find out what are some must-haves, some nice-to-haves and to get Shannon's full list of what she packs for a YTT! This is the perfect episode to listen to if you are wondering what you need to bring for your next YTT.   Key Takeaways: [2:00] Shannon Crow introduces the topic for this episode - what to take with you to a yoga teacher training. [4:25] First few items on Shannon's list are a yoga mat and props. [5:19] Some yoga teachers bring a yoga mat cleaner but Shannon advises against it. She explains why. [7:10] Shawls, scarves, and layers of clothing are all useful items to add to your packing list for a YTT. [8:37] Shannon gives a shout out to sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals. [11:22] Shannon always packs writing instruments to attend a yoga teacher training. [13:10] Shannon shares some other personal items you may want to include in your packing list like deodorant, snacks, water bottles, and tissues. [15:52] Cell phones can be a useful tool to capture parts of your learning experience at the YTT, and a large tote bag to hold all your belongings is handy too! [17:11] Don't forget to bring an open mind and your critical thinking skills! [18:20] You might want to bring along a towel and your yoga business cards as well! [19:46] What are some of your essentials to bring to a yoga teacher training? Share them in the comments! What to Bring to a YTT: Yoga Mat Blocks Yoga Belt Blanket Bolster Eye Pillow Meditation Cushion Yoga Mat Cleaner (without essential oils if possible) Shawl or Scarf Layers of (or extra) Clothing Notebook, Journal and/or Clipboard Coloured Pencils, Markers, Pens or Crayons Deodorant Snacks, Food & Drinks Water Bottle Kleenex Phone & Charger Large Tote Bag An Open Mind AND Critical Thinking Skills Hand Towel and/or Mat Towel Business Cards   Links: Balance Flow Yoga: 7-Week Online Series with Shelly Prosko (Code: BALANCE) Yoga Teacher Training Question Facebook Thread in The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Article - Doodling: Listening with a Pencil The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 318: Questions to Ask Before Any YTT with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 319: Do I Need Another Yoga Training? with Shannon Crow Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "Don't forget to bring an open mind."   "Be ok with questioning and asking for information that supports something that is said in class."