To become a yoga instructor NYC, you will need to
have a background in exercise, or a related physical therapy, and have been
attending regular yoga classes. You can then take a recognised yoga teaching
qualification, and join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). Yoga
aims to create balance in the mind and body through exercise, breathing and
meditation. As a yoga instructor NYC, you will teach yoga as a form of exercise
that increases fitness and wellbeing. If you are interested in health and
exercise, and you are a good communicator who can motivate individuals and
groups, then this job could be for you.
Before starting work as a yoga teacher you
will need appropriate insurance cover. You can do this through most insurance
brokers, or through REPs.
Working Hours and Conditions
A lot of yoga instructors work part-time, and
often have another job working in a related role such as teaching other fitness
classes.
As a yoga instructor, you would usually set
your own working hours, which may include evenings and weekends to meet the
needs of your clients.
You could work at several sites, such as
sports centres or health clinics, which would involve local travel.
Income
Most yoga instructors are self-employed.
Annual income will vary considerably depending on the area of the country you
work in, the number of sessions you teach or the type of organisation you work
for.
Teachers often charge a session or hourly
rate.
Training and Development
As a qualified yoga instructor, you will need
to keep your skills up to date. For example, with the British Wheel of Yoga,
you will be expected to attend at least one training day each year to keep your
qualification up to date. Training days are held in each region.
Skills, Interests and Qualities
To become a yoga teacher, you will need to be
and have:
- An
interest and belief in yoga
- Training
and experience in yoga practice
- A
good level of personal fitness, strength and flexibility
- A
caring approach and an interest in people
- The
ability to motivate individuals and groups
- Good
spoken communication skills
- Commercial
skills to run your own business.
Develop and maintain professional
relationship with participants and ensure optimal level of customer services.
Monitor fitness level and requirements of all participants and design classes
to suit individual need. Prepare and promote schedule for group fitness and
assist participant to attend fitness classes. Assist participants to perform
all exercises effectively. Perform and demonstrate all yoga exercises to
participants and ensure compliance to safety and health standard. Evaluate
exercises perform by participants and recommend correction whenever required.
Maintain neat and clean exercise room at all times. Analyze each participant
requirement and develop exercises to suit every individual. Design safe and
comprehensive yoga programs for various participants from diverse group. Inform
participants in various forms of yoga and its effect on body and mind. Prepare
groups for classes and demonstrate exercises. Monitor participant performance
and recommend different form of yoga if required.
Ensure customer satisfaction and assist in
answering all participant queries. And the most important of all have fun
meditating with your students.
