I was proactive in my search for a good teacher when I moved here. It took me a few different classes and research to find a teacher who had the training, inspired and empowered me and made me feel safe and comfortable with their teaching style and interaction.
Most importantly find out what kind of training she/he went through and if they continue to study with their own teachers. They should make you feel comfortable and be easy to approach with any questions you have. Whether your goals are spiritual, physical and/or emotional, you want to know that you are getting somewhere. A good teacher is one who has the training, personality and patience to help guide you along your journey.

This saying is on the wall of my teacher’s yoga room because it is on her teacher's wall…
”It is the teachers foremost duty to give you back your intelligence, to return you to your heart, to encourage you to access yourself. They do this by being who they really are and by being completely honest and compassionate with you”