Diversify and elevate your teaching skills
In this 50-hour yoga teacher training, you’ll learn the art of teaching yoga in a corporate setting, how to generate business, and much more.
The dates for the 2024 teacher training will be announced soon. Join the waitlist and be the first to register!
With our specialist teacher training:
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Make Your CV Stand Out From the Crowd
Learn to adapt traditional poses to office spaces, addressing the physical and mental strains of desk work. Your newfound expertise will make you an invaluable asset to your corporate clients.
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Navigate the Complexities of the Business World
Overcome teaching challenges unique to corporate settings, from accommodating different abilities to creating a zen space amidst fluorescent lights and back-to-back meetings.
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Master Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Classes
Adaptability is your superpower. Gain the skills to deliver engaging sessions in virtual, face-to-face, and hybrid formats. Whether your students are in home offices or boardrooms, you can become their go-to instructor.
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Market Your Corporate Classes Effectively
Uncover the secrets to setting competitive prices in the corporate yoga space. Articulate the unique value you bring to businesses, ensuring your services are not just desired but essential.
Accreditation
This accredited training course meets Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance Professionals requirements for CPD, and you will receive a digital YACEP® certificate for your continuing education hours (50 CET hours).
Pre-Requisites
You must have completed an initial teacher training to be eligible for this course. Prior experience working with corporate clients is encouraged but not a necessity.
Course Dates
This course takes place virtually over five consecutive days. The remaining study hours can be self-paced, and you have one month from the end of the course to complete the exams. The dates will be announced in July.
Tuition Fees
- Standard Pricing: £950
- Early Bird Pricing: £875
Course Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Yoga
- The value of yoga in the workplace
- Understanding corporate culture and dynamics
- Your role as the yoga teacher
- Creating a positive and inclusive yoga space
Module 2: Corporate Yoga Fundamentals
- Desk Yoga and office-friendly mat practices
- Teaching to varied abilities and experience levels
- Incorporating breathwork into your yoga classes
- Incorporating meditation into your yoga classes
Module 3: Anatomy and Physiology
- Key muscle groups and joints affected by sitting
- Common musculoskeletal issues and injuries
- Understanding the body’s response to stress
- Postures to emphasise and to avoid
Module 4: Teaching Methodology
- Creating effective and inclusive sequences
- Overcoming the challenges of teaching in offices
- Adjusting your teaching style for corporate settings
- Managing the logistics of teaching in offices and virtually
Module 5: Business of Corporate Yoga
- Marketing and promoting corporate yoga classes
- Different routes for working with companies
- Building and maintaining client relationships
- Pricing and billing your corporate yoga classes
Course Structure
This programme is divided into five modules and will provide you with the necessary skills to teach yoga for corporate clients. It is open to existing qualified yoga teachers, whether new or seasoned.
Learning Resources
- Live Zoom calls spread out over five days
- Digital teacher training course manual
- Access to the Zoom recordings for one month following the course
- Discord channel to chat with our community and ask questions
Learning Outcomes
Perhaps you’re trying to make the transition to full-time instructor, or are looking for ways to diversify your yoga income streams. If you’ve been thinking about how to add more corporate classes to your timetable but are not sure where to start, this training will have something for you.
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Dive into the anatomy of desk workers
Learn to design targeted, office-friendly yoga classes with confidence.
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Fine-tune your sequencing
Acquire techniques for sequencing and leading effective desk-based yoga practices.
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Sharpen your client handling skills
Learn proven strategies to win and keep your corporate clients.
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Understand how to price your classes
Develop a pricing strategy that reflects the value of your classes while remaining competitive.
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Upgrade your client comms
Learn best practices for communicating with your corporate contacts to build long-term partnerships.
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Have your burning questions answered
Like, should you offer trial classes? And how do you deal with the yoga skeptics in the room?
YOUR FACILITATOR
Hello, I'm Anouska. I've been teaching yoga for seven years (E-RYT® 200, YACEP®).
In 2017 I founded The Office Yoga Company, a corporate wellness consultancy trusted by 200+ organisations globally, including FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies, national governments, and world-class universities.
As someone who both teaches and runs an agency (a rarity in the corporate yoga space), I have a wealth of knowledge and experience, not only in how to teach, but how to make it work as a full-time endeavour. During our busiest weeks of the year, my team and I teach 25+ wellness sessions to clients all around the world. We’ve delivered everything from office team-building events to strategic employee wellness programmes on a global scale.
Before starting my business, I studied economics and graphic design. I began my career working in high-pressure creative roles spanning six years on projects in London, Singapore, and Shanghai. At various points, I was clocking in an extra 50 hours of overtime a month; as were many of my colleagues. Yoga has been a pastime of mine since childhood and I believed strongly in its power to restore some of the disconnect and balance that is lost when we spend too much time living through our screens. What started in earnest as a Tuesday lunchtime class I would give to my fellow colleagues evolved into the business as it stands today.
Teaching wellness practices to people in their offices is never dull, and can even be a bit uncanny at times. It’s also very rewarding and meaningful work, seeing people progress in their practice over the course of many months, or even years. It’s my desire with this programme to help other teachers develop their careers and have a positive and lasting impact on their students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the programme pre-requisites?
You must have completed an initial teacher training to be eligible for this course. Prior experience working with corporate clients is encouraged but not a necessity.
What is the application process?
To apply, please send us a scan of your 200-hour certificate given by a Yoga Alliance accredited school, and in your email tell us about your motivation for taking this course. You can contact us by email.
How is the programme assessed?
Full attendance of the modules is required to graduate. For the practical exam, you are required to submit a 20 minute video of you teaching according to a brief provided. There is also a theory exam consisting of an online multiple-choice quiz.
When does the programme take place?
The dates for the 2024 teacher training will be announced soon. Join the waitlist and be the first to register!