Senior Yoga Teacher

DownDog India Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career development opportunities

Leadership roles available

Focus on community well-being

Job summary

A wellness-focused organization is seeking passionate Yoga and Pilates instructors to provide engaging sessions. Candidates must hold relevant degrees and certifications, fostering a community-oriented approach that prioritizes member well-being and growth. Opportunities for personal development and leadership roles available in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree; a Master’s in Yoga is preferred from a credible institution.
• Minimum 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training with credible experience.
• Professional certification from globally recognized teachers.
• Mat Pilates certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care and guide safe yoga sessions.
• Engage clients and monitor their progress.
• Conduct engaging Pilates sessions privately and in groups.
• Make teaching fun, while ensuring safety and well-being.

Skills

Yoga instruction

Pilates instruction

Fluency in Hindi and English

Anatomical knowledge

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s in Yoga (preferred)

Job description

Overview

DOWNDOG club focuses on holistic wellness with Yoga as the core offering. The club blends intentional movement with restorative recovery experiences for mind and body, providing group sessions and private sessions with a focus on personal attention and well-being.

Responsibilities and expectations for instructors include delivering personalized care, assessing members, and guiding safe and engaging yoga and related movement sessions. The role emphasizes a non-corporate, empathetic teaching style and community building.

Yoga Instructor Role

• Ability to teach different styles of Yoga (Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Bikram, Baptiste, Yin, Jivamukti, Prenatal/Postnatal, Restorative, etc.) across different age groups and demographics. Specialize in one to three styles.
• Personally assess Members to determine proficiency and design yoga sequences to meet their needs.
• Maintain strong work ethic and ongoing self-motivation to support Members’ progress.
• Be internally driven, self-managed, and disciplined; flexible to create customized sequences while following company safety, engagement, and best-practice guidelines.
• Assist students with breathing techniques and alignments.
• Take full ownership of Members’ well-being and their yoga journey.
• Work in a flat organization with a personal, interactive approach rather than a corporate, ego-driven style.
• Communicate fluently in Hindi and English; witty and curious mindset; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Make teaching fun, help Members relax, sweat, and feel a sense of calm accomplishment at the end of sessions.
• Personal follow-up with each Member is mandatory.
• Respect and courtesy for every person within the club.

Educational Qualifications and Teaching Experience:

• At least a Bachelor's degree; a Master’s in Yoga is preferred from a credible local or international university.
• Minimum 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training with credible experience; online teaching to local or international clients does not count.
• Professional certification from globally recognized teachers (e.g., R. Sharath Jois, Bikram Choudhury, Dharma Mitra, BKS Iyengar, Kathryn Budig, Kino MacGregor, Shiva Rea, Jason Crandell, Baron Baptiste, and others).
• Experience conducting teacher training globally; online teacher training will not be considered.
• Ability to bring creativity, anatomical knowledge, and Pilates session integration when relevant.
• Engage clients, set goals, and monitor progress.

Pilates Instructor Role

• Bring creativity, consistency, and anatomical expertise to Mat Pilates sessions (e.g., full-body, upper/lower body, core strength, mobility).
• Engage clients, set goals, and monitor progress.
• Assess posture and physical ability to align sessions with needs.
• Conduct engaging Pilates sessions privately and in groups; provide hands-on adjustments and modifications.
• Maintain safety protocols, proper use of props, and injury prevention.
• Collect feedback to maintain instructional excellence; ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating atmosphere.
• Collaborate with management on operational challenges and ensure equipment is well-maintained.
• Mentor newer instructors and foster collaboration.

Ideal Profile

• Mat Pilates certification and modern Pilates method credentials; strong anatomical knowledge; ability to offer modifications and progressions.
• Full-time availability preferred; minimum 1000 hours of Pilates teaching experience.
• Experience with private and group Mat Pilates sessions; fluency in English; other languages are a plus.
• Ability to work with physically complex clients and use various functional equipment (foam rollers, Pilates balls, bands, straps, blocks).
• Effective communication with empathy and sensitivity; a genuine passion for improving others’ health; proactive in meeting member expectations.
• Degree in any field; a degree in Physical Therapy is an advantage.

Next Steps

If you are applying for either “Yoga Instructor” or “Pilates Instructor” role, please include:

• Live video of your teaching to showcase voice, heart, style, engagement, and interaction.
• Your detailed work profile describing your Yoga/Pilates journey, why you teach, and your goals.
• What attracts you to this role based on the job description and your career goals.
• How you stay current with market trends and grow your practice.
• Whether your most recent instructor role was permanent or contract and your reasons for leaving.
• Your most recent base salary and variable compensation.
• Attach all education, work, and salary certificates.

What’s on Offer?

• Work within an organization with a culture of honesty, integrity, empathy, focus, and community well-being.
• Excellent career development opportunities, domestically and overseas.
• Leadership role opportunities.

This isn’t a 9-to-5.

It’s a chance to embody the lifestyle you teach — movement, recovery, and mindful living.

Team DownDog

Note: DownDog India Private Limited is an equal opportunity employer; references to all applicants will be treated with respect and fairness to ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment.