Become a Yoga Teacher
Yoga Reformer Instructor Training
This exciting new Yoga Reformer Instructor training course will give you all the tools you need to safely and effectively teach through the Yoga asanas to all levels on the Studio Reformer in a ‘One to One’ personal training environment and in group reformer sessions with sample progressive programmes provided. You can also combine this training with your Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Hatha Yoga and take the option of the extended diploma to enhance your repertoire of exercises both for the mat and the reformer. You can also build this certification towards your ‘Fully Comprehensive Diploma‘ or take it as part of your ‘Fully Comprehensive Pilates Diploma’.
This Yoga Reformer Instructor course amalgamates the values and philosophy of traditional Hatha yoga, the foundation of yoga, with the latest in exercise science on the studio reformer. It has been developed by our national yoga lead, our physiotherapist and movement specialists and an exercise scientist, providing a mix of eastern and western principles. The course has a Hatha yoga focus and takes a blended learning approach and includes the principles and practices of Yoga and the principles and practices of the studio reformer. If you are new to Yoga this course combined with the yoga instructor diploma course is a perfect starting point to qualify and achieve your Diploma.
You can complete this Diploma Teaching Hatha Yoga in the comfort of your own home by live streaming over zoom. You can also attend our practice days where you can meet and work with a tutor to help you with your studies and help you stay on track. Personal practice is an important part of any teacher training course and as part of the course you will undertake a personal practice diary to help you master the Hatha Yoga techniques, philosophy and practices the reformer.
Final Assessment: to gain your certification in the Yoga Reformer Instructor Training – Foundation Certificate you must pass all parts.
- You will attend an assessment day and be observed taking group class using appropriate repertoire of Yoga Asanas on the studio reformer for one hour. If you can not attend an assessment day you can also submit this by video to save travelling to the venue.
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This accredited qualification is recognised by CIMSPA and will be awarded 10 CIMSPA Points
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
- History and research of the studio reformer
- Detailed anatomy of Yoga postures on the studio reformer
- Stabilisation training
- Equipment & client set up
- Micro control
- Yoga principles on the studio reformer
- Full Yoga asana repertoire for the studio reformer from foundation (stage 01)
- One to one & group reformer movement assessments
- One to one reformer programming
- Group reformer programming
HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE LAST ?
- Two days of Yoga asana repertoire
- 40 hours personal and client practice
- One day anatomy & physiology at level 3 (optional)
- Online Yoga Diploma course refresher (optional)
- One day assessment
WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?
- Individuals 18 years and over
- Yoga teachers wishing to work with the studio reformer
- Pilates reformer teachers wishing to add Yoga Reformer to their teaching portfolio
- Those seeking to enhance their qualifications and progressive to comprehensive pilates teaching
- Individuals already working with Yoga clients on a one to one or small group
- Those who believe in and personally practice Yoga
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?
- Level 3 Diploma In Teaching Hatha Yoga or you can combine this with taking the Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Hatha Yoga at the same time.
- If you don’t hold any of the stated qualifications do contact the office as you may be credited for gaining varied qualifications in allied fields.
HOW IS IT ASSESSED?
- Personal practice
- Direct observation of teaching a practical session
- lesson plans and programmes
ARE THERE ANY BOOKS OR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE PURCHASED?
- No, all course materials will be provided.
- On attending the training days you will also receive course notes and details of the Yoga asanas from which you can practice and continue learning.
WHAT CAN THE QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?
- Employment as a Yoga Studio Reformer teacher
- Progression onto level 4 Advanced Instructing Qualifications
- Progression to comprehensive Pilates certification
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All course materials are provided as self downloads through an online portal. All materials may be downloaded and saved to your own computer to keep for life. You may request that we print the manuals for you for an additional £150 fee. This doesn’t represent the cost of the printing.