Lead, Program Design, Yoga

Roundglass Foundation; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundglass Foundation in Mohali, Punjab, invites applications for Lead, Program Design, Yoga. The role focuses on building and scaling a village‑level yoga programme for rural women, integrating breathwork and mindfulness into curriculum, and coordinating across women’s groups and local institutions.

The position requires 8–12+ years in grassroots leadership, a relevant degree, and formal yoga certification. Fluency in Punjabi is mandatory, with Hindi/English awareness preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in grassroots programme leadership.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, public health, rural development, physical education, or related field.
• Formal certification in Yoga (from a recognised institution); advanced or therapeutic yoga training preferred.
• Prior experience with women‑focused programmes in Punjab or similar contexts.
• Good understanding of rural Punjab’s social and cultural dynamics.
• Excellent people management and community engagement skills.
• Ability to execute with discipline and empathy.
• Willingness to extensive field travel and hands‑on work in villages.
• Fluency in Punjabi (mandatory); working knowledge of Hindi and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall programme framework, including objectives, curriculum structure, delivery models, and scale plan for village‑level implementation.
• Create the yoga curriculum tailored to rural women, considering age groups, physical ability, cultural norms, and local contexts.
• Integrate breathwork, mindfulness, stress reduction, and lifestyle awareness where appropriate.
• Lead end‑to‑end rollout of the programme across villages, ensuring consistency and quality of delivery.
• Identify and activate village‑level spaces for yoga sessions.
• Establish SOPs for session delivery, safety, attendance, and community engagement.
• Review and refine the yoga changemaker selection and training plan.
• Oversee scheduling, logistics, and coordination for regular village yoga sessions.
• Recruit, train, and manage a cadre of women yoga instructors / community facilitators from local areas; design ToT programmes.
• Performance management.

Skills

Grassroots Leadership

Community Engagement

People Management

Time Management

Education

MSW or related

Public Health degree

Job description

Lead, Program Design, Yoga

S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali), India | Posted on 06/30/2026

Who we are:

Round glass is a wholistic wellbeing company working to empower healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world. That “w” in wholistic is intentional: We believe true wellbeing spans the whole human experience, from how we care for ourselves to our connections with others and the planet.

This philosophy shapes both what we build and how we work. We’ve created an environment where supporting people’s whole selves fuels their most meaningful work.

Round glass creates real‑world impact through two core pillars: Roundglass Giving is our non‑profit arm that drives philanthropic work in youth development, women’s equity, and environmental sustainability. Our mission is to transform communities by tackling systemic challenges and unlocking human potential through Round glass Sports, Round glass Sustain, the Round glass Foundation, and the Global India Institute (GIC). These efforts have reached millions of people, creating scalable models of community‑led change. Through the Round glass Living platform, we deliver personalized wellbeing‑guidance rooted in science. The Round glass Living app helps people develop habits that last through breath work, meditation, movement, nutrition, music, and more.

We built Roundglass on the belief that people thrive when they’re supported holistically, and we apply this philosophy to how we work together as a team. If you're passionate about transforming communities and creating systemic changes and want to contribute to a culture that embodies the impact we're creating, we'd love to meet you.

What you’ll do:

Operations

• Develop the overall programme framework, including objectives, curriculum structure, delivery models, and scale plan for village‑level implementation.
• Create the yoga curriculum tailored to rural women, considering age groups, physical ability, cultural norms, and local contexts.
• Integrate elements of breathwork, mindfulness, stress reduction, and lifestyle awareness where appropriate.
• Lead end‑to‑end rollout of the programme across villages, ensuring consistency and quality of delivery.
• Identify and activate village‑level spaces (schools, community centres, panchayat buildings, Anganwadi’s, etc.) for yoga sessions.
• Establish clear SOPs for session delivery, safety, attendance, and community engagement.
• Review and refine the yoga changemaker selection and training plan.
• Oversee scheduling, logistics, and coordination for regular village yoga sessions.
• Recruit, train, and manage a cadre of women yoga instructors / community facilitators from local areas wherever possible, including designing of training‑of‑trainers (ToT) programmes.
• Performance management.

Community Engagement & Women’s Participation

• Build trust and strong relationships with women participants, families, village leaders, and local institutions.
• Work closely with panchayats, SHGs, ASHA workers, anganwadi workers, and local NGOs to drive participation and retention.
• Address social, cultural, and logistical barriers that may limit women’s participation in the programme.
• Define key programme KPIs related to reach, attendance, retention, facilitator performance.
• Contribute to impact reports, case studies, and learning documentation.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in grassroots programme leadership, preferably in rural or community‑based settings.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Public Health, Rural Development, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Formal certification in Yoga (from a recognised institution); advanced or therapeutic yoga training preferred.
• Prior experience working with women‑focused programmes in Punjab or similar socio‑cultural contexts.
• Good understanding of rural Punjab’s social and cultural dynamics.
• Excellent people management and community engagement skills.
• Ability to execute with discipline and empathy.
• Comfortable with extensive field travel and hands‑on work in villages.
• Fluency in Punjabi (mandatory); working knowledge of Hindi and English preferred.