Yoga Teaching Including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies

Course description

This Yoga Teaching including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies course is designed to enable the learner to develop the personal qualities, knowledge, confidence and skills required to progress and pursue a career as a yoga teacher and a complementary therapist. This course enables the learner to immerse themselves within the yoga practice while broadening their skill set with complementary and holistic therapeutic approaches and a firm grounding in anatomy and physiology. Workshops are delivered throughout the year on different aspects of Yoga such as Meditation and Japa Mantra.

• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services 5M4468
• ITEC level 3 Diploma in Yoga Teaching
• Recognised for membership by:
• Complementary Therapists Association (CTHA)
• REPS Ireland – Register of Exercise Professionals
• Duration: One Year Full-Time – September to May – Morning Classes

Course Content

• Programming a Yoga Teaching Session
• Delivering a Yoga Teaching Session
• Nutrition
• Exercise and Fitness
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Personal Effectiveness
• Work Experience
• Reflexology
• Psychology
• Massage

Course Features and Facilities

• Holistic workshops and guest speakers delivered by industry experts
• Learners will deliver yoga classes inside and outside of college
• Work experience in a variety of settings
• Fully equipped complementary therapy rooms
• Large mirrored studio with a sprung floo
• Access to fully equipped IT suites and a library
• Wifi and Moodle

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

LCA or relevant experience

Interview

Mature applicants welcome

Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements

Employment Opportunities:

• Setting up a Yoga Teaching Business
• Setting up in private practice as aReflexologist and Massage Therapist
• Nutrition Adviser
• Working in the Spa and LeisureCentres and Alternative Therapy Clinics