Yoga Instructor

Company Description

Delhi Poetry Slam is an artists organization located in New Delhi that hosts events, festivals, writing residencies, workshops, and competitions with a mission to empower people and transform lives. Our goal is to help individuals know themselves and express themselves so they can start conversations and see how connected we all are. We are open to partnerships and collaborations and work closely with schools, colleges, organizations and companies.

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role for a Yoga Instructor. 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, 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.

The classes will be held during early morning hours at our studio in Connaught Place.

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 Qualifications:
• Yoga certification
• Minimum of 200 hours of experience.
• Education or experience in health and fitness is preferable.
• Knowledge of the Chakra System, Pranayama, mantra and mindful meditation.
• Business and administration skills.
• Ability to work early mornings, on weekends and public holidays, as needed