The Diploma of Yoga Teaching allows you to build on the CIV Yoga towards becoming a Specialist Yoga Teacher. You will deepen your knowledge and skills with advanced subjects of Yoga, meditation and philosophy. You will learn the principles of Yoga Therapy and how to deal with students who have special needs and chronic conditions. You will also undertake learning on Yoga for the stages of life including yoga for pregnancy, children’s yoga and yoga for the aged.
The Diploma of Yoga Teaching course will prepare you to:
Develop courses and programs utilising advanced Yoga techniques
Conduct Yoga lifestyle and nutritional assessments
Adapt yoga for different life stages including pregnancy, children and the aged. Conduct Yoga classes for students with chronic conditions or special needs
Undertake research in yoga projects
Apply Yoga philosophy concepts in yoga classes, workshops and retreats.
Deliver first aid.
Some of the topics you will study include:
Advanced Yoga Teaching Techniques,
Advanced Pranayama (breath) Techniques,
Advanced Meditation Techniques,
Yoga Lifestyle & Nutrition Assessments
Yoga for Life Stages,
Yoga for Special Needs,
Yoga for Chronic Disease,
Yoga Research,
Yoga Philosophy.
Please note, all courses are provided by third parties, therefore may be subbject to change. We update this list avidly, but if you spot something that isn't right - shoot us a message and we'll check it out for you.
Entrants must have:
Successfully completed the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online test. Please note that if you are applying for more than one course with us, you will only need to complete the LLN online test once. Students returning to studies at ALG after a significant gap may be required to complete the LLN online test at the discretion of ALG. For more details on how to complete the online test, please refer to 8.Appendix_Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements Factsheet. The purpose of the LLN online test is to ensure that you have the LLN skills needed to undertake your course. It will also show how we can assist you in any areas where you may need help while studying with us.
Sufficient level of English proficiency in order to interact with and document client interactions, interpret documents, learner guides and assessment tools, prepare written reports and plans. For more information, please view our English Requirements Factsheet.
Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and manage professional networks and client relationships with clients of various ages and backgrounds.
Be over 18 years of age; and
Meet the requirements for working with children in the relevant Australian State/Territory.
Academic Entry Requirements
The learners’ physical attributes may influence their ability to complete the training and assessment. Assessment and training requires students to be physically capable of performing a range of yoga activities. Manual handling is also required.
Students need to be able to relate to clients of differing ages and backgrounds, have a keen interest to assist students to learn to yoga, have good problem solving skills, sound literacy and numeracy skills, be enthusiastic, tactful, patient and have a sense of humour.
All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.
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