Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching
11149NAT
CRICOS Course Code: 112589A
Overview
The 11149NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching is a foundation course designed to prepare to become a professional yoga teacher. This 12-month course is structured into practical and theory sessions, providing you with the essential skills to teach yoga effectively and authentically.
This course focuses on teaching yoga at a basic to intermediate level in group settings or one-on-one sessions. You will gain knowledge and skills to lead yoga classes incorporating practices like pranayama, mindfulness, and meditation within the context of yoga philosophy. You will learn to apply anatomy and physiology to promote health and well-being, sequencing, progress through postures, use effective instructional techniques, ensure proper postural alignment. The course also focuses aspects on yoga business practices including researching and developing business plans, establishing and managing client relationships, developing networks and partnerships, and understanding ethical standards within the yoga industry.
Key Information
| Award | 11149NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching |
| Duration | 1 year (52 weeks) 4 terms x 10 weeks 12 weeks of holidays |
| Study Mode | Classroom, Structured Study (Online), & Self-directed Learning |
| Locations | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Intakes | January, April, July, October |
The 11149NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching is a nationally recognised qualification.
Career Opportunities
Curious about what roles in the industry you can apply for upon completing your 11149NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching? Here’s a list of career opportunities:
- Yoga teacher in gyms, studios
- Yoga studio owner
- Program Coordinator
- Teacher may be self-employed or contracted
Accreditation
On successful completion of this course you will also qualify to register as a Level 1 accredited teacher with Yoga Australia – 300 hours of training.
Study Pathways
Completing the 11149NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching will open a study pathway into our 11150NAT Diploma of Yoga Teaching.
Course Delivery and Assessment
This course is timetabled for 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment across 4 terms of 10 weeks, and 12 weeks of holidays. Each week, you are required to complete 20 hours of training and assessment, made up of 14 hours of weekly classroom training and 6 hours of structured study. An additional 10 hours per week of self-directed learning should be set aside for homework. A plan for self-directed learning will be provided for a 10-week period that outlines your learning activities in preparation for assessment requirements.
Training: Training takes place on campus. In Brisbane, training occurs on campus as well as Stretch Yoga located at Level 2/129 Margaret Street in Brisbane city.
Assessments: Assessments include written short question answers, case studies, presentations, role plays and practical demonstrations in a simulated environment, and projects.
Units of Competency
The course is made up of 12 units of competencies, consisting of 10 core and 2 elective units.
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
NAT11149001 Develop and maintain yoga practice
NAT11149002 Plan and organise yoga classes
NAT11149003 Teach basic yoga asana techniques
NAT11149004 Apply anatomy and physiology to yoga teaching
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Course Requirements and Suitability
Entry Requirements
Study Requirements
Entry Recommendations
You must meet both the academic and English language requirements.
Academic Requirements
- Completion of at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10,
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
English Language Requirements
You must meet one of the following criteria:
- IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band score below 5.0; or
- ALG in-house English proficiency test that is equivalent to IELTS 5.5; or
- A Certificate IV level qualification (or higher) completed within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in Australia within 2 years before starting this course; or
- Completion of the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia and in the English language within 2 years before starting this course.
You are also required to complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online test as per ALG’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements Factsheet.
Please note: If you are applying for more than one course at ALG, you will only need to complete the LLN online test once. However, students returning to studies at ALG after a significant period of time may be asked to complete the LLN online test.
For more details about the English Language Entry Requirements, please refer to the ALG English Proficiency Requirements Factsheet.
- Dress Code: During practical classes, it is necessary to wear suitable yoga attire for trainers and assessors to evaluate and adjust your posture and alignment effectively.
- Bring your own device: Please bring your own laptop or tablet device to theory classes as ALG does not provide these items. Refer to the BYOD Policy in the ALG Student Handbook for specific information.
- An interest in promoting health and well-being is essential for a successful yoga teaching career.
- The ability to connect and communicate effectively with people.
- Eagerness to remain consistent in personal practice and professional development.
- Leading and guiding students to achieve their goals is a key role of a yoga teacher.
Practical Training
Our Melbourne and Sydney campuses are equipped with on-site yoga studios for hands-on training. Our 11149NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching offers a balanced curriculum, combining in-depth theory with practical experience. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, health and safety, and client relations while developing their yoga practice under the guidance of experienced industry professionals.
ALG is proud to share that we are partnered with Yoga Australia. Yoga Australia is the peak body for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, yoga teacher trainers, and yoga therapy trainers in Australia. On successful completion of this course you will also qualify to register as a Level 1 accredited teacher with Yoga Australia – 300 hours of training.
What our students say
I highly recommend ALG for those are passionate in yoga, for those would be a yoga teachers and for those who want to improve their yoga knowledge.
Desiree, Yoga Graduate
