Yoga Teacher

Jupiter Yoga; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Yoga seeks an experienced and certified yoga instructor knowledgeable in history, philosophy, and ethics of yoga. The role guides students through precise alignment and mindful meditation, integrating chakra work and pranayama.

Candidates should have exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to lead sessions, and a passion for health and wellness. Teaching Vinyasa with safety in mind is essential.

Qualifications

• Yoga certification with Yoga Alliance.
• Minimum of 500 hours of experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Education or experience in health and fitness is preferable.
• The art of teaching the Vinyasa Flow.
• Knowledge of the Chakra System, Pranayama, mantra and mindful meditation.
• Business and administration skills.
• Ability to work after-hours, on weekends and public holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead yoga classes.
• Visually assess students to determine their level of practice.
• Assist students to achieve precise alignment.
• Demonstrate practice and techniques.
• Possess the ability to move energy through the body.
• Transform energy during the warm-up, build-up and cool-down stages.
• Motivate students with words of encouragement.
• Connect with students during the yoga classes through fun, intelligent sequencing.
• Offer training recommendations to improve the practice of yoga.
• Engage in administrative duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Lead classes

Education

Yoga Alliance certification

500 hours experience

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to employ an experienced and certified yoga instructor with knowledge of the history, philosophy, and ethics of yoga. The yoga instructor is responsible for performing yoga poses in precise alignment, using the correct terminology, and safely guiding students through the flow of the practice. You should also be knowledgeable in the implementation of the chakra system and mindful meditation.

To ensure success as a yoga instructor, you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build relationships and community, as well as lead yoga sessions. Your passion for health and wellness, coupled with knowledge of the anatomy of the human body and physiology, will ensure success.

Yoga Instructor Responsibilities:

• Conduct and lead yoga classes.
• Visually assess students to determine their level of practice.
• Assist students to achieve precise alignment.
• Demonstrate practice and techniques.
• Possess the ability to move energy through the body.
• Transform energy during the warm-up, build-up and cool-down stages.
• Motivate students with words of encouragement.
• Connect with students during the yoga classes through fun, intelligent sequencing.
• Offer training recommendations to improve the practice of yoga.
• Engage in administrative duties.

Yoga Instructor Requirements:

• Yoga certification with Yoga Alliance.
• Minimum of 500 hours of experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Education or experience in health and fitness is preferable.
• The art of teaching the Vinyasa Flow.
• Knowledge of the Chakra System, Pranayama, mantra and mindful meditation.
• Business and administration skills.
• Ability to work after-hours, on weekends and public holidays, as needed.