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Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching

Provider:
Australian College of Sport and Fitness (ALG)
Course Code:
10696NAT
CRICOS Code:
098603G
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 9,540 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October
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Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching is your first step towards becoming an outstanding yoga teacher. The 12-month program is divided into practical and theory sessions giving you all the tools to teach yoga competently and authentically. You will learn to plan, organise and conduct yoga classes for groups or individuals, including essential methodology for teaching asana (postures), pranayama (breath), and meditation. The content includes Western and Yogic Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy, and the important subject of Yoga Business amongst others.
The Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching course will prepare you to:
  • Plan, design and conduct effective Yoga classes.
  • Recognize the essential principles of Yoga teaching.
  • Apply principles of western and eastern anatomy to Yoga teaching.
  • Apply essential principles of Yoga philosophy to your teaching.
  • Monitor student’s Yoga technique and development.
  • Establish and build healthy student relationships.
  • Provide Yoga teaching to groups of clients and individuals.
  • Develop your own personal Yoga sadhana (practice).
  • Plan, design and write your Yoga business plan.
  • Understand business and teaching compliance.
  • Manage Yoga health and safety
  • Deliver first aid.
Some of the topics you will study include:
  • Yoga Teaching
  • Yoga Classes
  • Healthy Bodies
  • Yoga Anatomy
  • Yoga Busines
  • Personal Practice
  • Client Relationships
  • Yoga Health and Safety
  • Partnerships

Course Structure

The Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching is made up of the following 12 units of competencies, which are made up of 10 core and 2 elective units:

  1. CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
  2. CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  3. HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
  4. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  5. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  6. HLTAID011 Provide first aid
  7. YOGTCH001 Develop and maintain yoga practice
  8. YOGTCH002 Plan and organise yoga classes
  9. YOGTCH003 Teach basic yoga techniques
  10. YOGTCH004 Apply anatomy and physiology to yoga teaching
  11. BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
  12. CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements Provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10.
Minimum Age to Apply Be at least 18 years of age.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) ALG requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band under 5.0.
English Language Requirements A prospective student does not need to provide evidence of an English test score with their application if one of the following applies:
  • Prospective student is a citizen and holds a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland.
  • Prospective student has completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.

Pathway

  • Yoga Teacher

Career Opportunities

The potential employment outcomes for this course are:

  • Yoga teacher employed in Yoga studios or Gyms.
  • Yoga Studio Owner / Manager
  • Freelance Yoga Teacher
  • Yoga Program Coordinator

Additional outcomes include the attainment of a First Aid Certificate.

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