Foundations of Teaching Beginner Yoga

The Foundations of Teaching Beginner Yoga is a teacher training designed specifically for yoga teachers looking to enhance their teaching skills to make yoga more accessible for students new to yoga. This training program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to guide students through the foundational aspects of yoga practice, as well as how to introduce key yoga philosophy to engage and empower your students.

Program Highlights

  • Unique Challenges & Rewards: Gain insights into the specific needs of beginner students and learn how to support them effectively.

  • Alignment & Modifications: Master the essential principles for key yoga poses, including safe variations and adaptations.

  • Clear Communication: Develop the confidence to guide beginners through poses with concise, supportive cueing.

  • Sequence Creation: Explore how to design well-balanced and accessible classes tailored to new practitioners.

  • Inclusivity & Adaptations: Learn to modify poses and sequences to accommodate different abilities, limitations, and special needs.

  • Addressing Concerns: Understand how to help students manage common fears, injuries, and restrictions.

  • Hands-On Practice: Lead short sequences in a supportive environment, receiving constructive feedback from instructors and peers.

Why This Training?

Through this training, you’ll gain Expanded Teaching Opportunities, enabling you to broaden your reach by confidently offering beginner-focused classes. You’ll develop Enhanced Teaching Skills, refining your ability to communicate alignment, modifications, and safety cues. As you become more adept at working with diverse student needs and backgrounds, you’ll foster Greater Empathy & Inclusivity in your classes. Finally, by mastering the fundamentals, you’ll experience Personal Growth & Confidence, elevating your self-assurance as a yoga teacher.

Who Should Attend?

  • Yoga and meditation teachers seeking skills to teach specialized populations with confidence

  • Yoga instructors looking to expand their offerings

  • Practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice.