Group
Occupation
462232 Yoga Teacher
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
462232 Yoga Teacher
Teaches and demonstrates various yoga practices to individuals or groups to enhance their physical fitness and wellbeing.
Alternative title
- Yoga Instructor
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Plans and delivers group or individual yoga sessions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students
- Demonstrates different yoga practices and techniques to help students understand and perform them effectively
- Assists students in achieving correct alignment during yoga poses
- Visually assesses students to evaluate and determine their skill level, and adapts teaching accordingly
- Evaluates students with restricted movement, and modifies and guides poses to ensure safe practice
- Applies knowledge of biomechanics and movement patterns to ensure safe yoga practice for students