How to become a yoga teacher
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- specialist courses run by private training organisations
College
You can do a yoga teaching qualification like:
- Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Yoga to Children Aged 5 to 16
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
- Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
It may be useful if you have a background in teaching exercise.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Other Routes
You can train as a teacher by doing yoga courses with a specialist training provider.
You can also get a teaching award from The British Wheel of Yoga, the national governing body for yoga in the UK.
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Career tips
You'll usually need 2 years' experience of practising yoga with a qualified teacher to teach it yourself.
Professional and industry bodies
You can join organisations like the The British Wheel of Yoga, Yoga Alliance Professionals or Iyengar Yoga UK for professional development and to make contacts with other teachers.