Yoga Instructor Courses

Yoga Teacher Training Course Content

The content of our yoga teacher training courses includes:

• Anatomy & physiology for exercise & health
• Principles of exercise, fitness & health
• Health, safety & welfare in a fitness environment
• Supporting clients in exercise & physical activity
• Philosophy and fundamentals of yoga
• Programming a yoga session
• Delivering a yoga session

Live Virtual Yoga Teacher Training Courses

You will:

• Complete as home study the online course material, online theory assessments and portfolio (which includes a journal evidencing 60 hours of yoga practice).
  
  
• Book onto and participate in a scheduled Yoga Instructor Clinic 1 (one weekend) and a scheduled Yoga Instructor Clinic 2 (one weekend), in that order. Together, these two weekend clinics make up the Yoga Instructor Live Virtual Clinic. View dates.
  
  
• Complete the 60-hour yoga journal where you write about your experience attending yoga classes with a qualified Yoga Instructor in a professional fitness environment e.g. yoga studio.
  
  
• Submit via our Help Desk evidence of your yoga journal using the documents provided in the online course material.
  
  
• Film the practical assessment in a professional fitness environment (for which you’ll need a minimum of six participants).
  
  
• Submit via our Help Desk a video of your practical assessment and a copy of your completed portfolio.
  
  As an alternative to submitting a video of your practical assessment, for an additional fee you can either book onto and attend an In-Person assessment held on a scheduled Yoga Instructor Assessment Day (to which you’ll bring three participants and complete and hand in a copy of your portfolio – view dates), or you can book onto and perform a Live Virtual assessment at a bespoke time and date that you arrange with us (for which you’ll have six participants with you and submit in advance via our Help Desk a copy of your portfolio with just the final section outstanding).

In-Person Yoga Teacher Training Courses

You will:

• Complete as home study the online course material, online theory assessments and portfolio (which includes a journal evidencing 60 hours of yoga practice).
  
  
• Book onto and participate in a scheduled Yoga Instructor Clinic 1 (one weekend) and a scheduled Yoga Instructor Clinic 2 (one weekend), in that order. Together, these two weekend clinics make up the Yoga Instructor In-Person Clinic. View dates.
  
  
• Complete the 60-hour yoga journal where you write about your experience attending yoga classes with a qualified Yoga Instructor in a professional fitness environment e.g. yoga studio.
  
  
• Submit via our Help Desk evidence of your yoga journal using the documents provided in the online course material.
  
  
• Film the practical assessment in a professional fitness environment (for which you’ll need a minimum of six participants).
  
  
• Submit via our Help Desk a video of your practical assessment and a copy of your completed portfolio.
  
  As an alternative to submitting a video of your practical assessment, for an additional fee you can either book onto and attend an In-Person assessment held on a scheduled Yoga Instructor Assessment Day (to which you’ll bring three participants and complete and hand in a copy of your portfolio – view dates), or you can book onto and perform a Live Virtual assessment at a bespoke time and date that you arrange with us (for which you’ll have six participants with you and submit in advance via our Help Desk a copy of your portfolio with just the final section outstanding).

Benefits of Yoga Practice

The benefits of yoga practice go way beyond those of regular fitness classes. The yoga philosophy centres around the mind-body connection. While practicing, we turn our senses or attention inwards, a technique referred to as Pratyahara. During our practice we keep our focus on the sensations of the body, always returning our focus to these sensations when we realise we have become distracted and notice our mind has wondered. In yoga, this is called Dhyana. It’s about simply observing the body and quietening the mind.

Yoga is a journey, not a destination

Yoga practice is not about the poses, it’s not about how flexible you are or what “tricks” you can do. It is a journey of self-discovery. It’s about becoming more centred, more at peace with your inner world, thus improving your outer world.

Those who complete their yoga teacher training are aware of this aspect and in some way have already experienced this. They are already on the journey to self-improvement and have a desire to connect with others also on this journey.

To help people find their authentic voice

Yoga is quite a unique form of fitness in that unlike most other disciplines, it helps people find their authentic voice. When teaching yoga you have the opportunity to help others find their voice so they may share their message with the world.

To make a positive impact on the world

As a yoga teacher, you have the ability to make a positive impact on the world. Yoga is a powerful tool for change, and by teaching yoga, you can help make the world a better place.

How Much do Yoga Teachers Earn?

The average salary for a class is £27.54, however the more experience you gain and more you may charge. It’s been reported private yoga sessions can be charged at over £60-70. Unlike other group exercise classes, yoga teachers do not perform all the postures throughout the class. The job of a yogi is to observe the group and offer guidance. This means you will be able to teach more classes in a week than most other group exercises instructors.

Work Possibilities

Here are just some work scenarios. There are more but these will give you an idea of your options.

• Work one-on-one with clients. You’re able to charge more per session as you’re giving the client all your attention.
• Teaching classes in a commercial health & fitness club. You’ll get less per class, but it’s a great place to start & build your confidence.
• Deliver online classes over Zoom. You’ll charge each person a set fee which you keep all for your self. But you do need to have a following for this to be successful.
• Teach in resorts, on retreats or on cruise ships. This is similar to teaching in health clubs where you’ll get a set fee per class, regardless of how many people attend.

These clubs offer great yoga classes in the UK: