Occupation

462232 Yoga Teacher

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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