So how do you secure a regular teaching position at a yoga studio?
With a killer yoga instructor resume
(aka your yoga CV)!
Recently finished your YTT course and are ready to start teaching in a studio? Looking for another teaching gig? Hoping to find a yoga teaching job in another country? Then this one is for you! So how do you secure a regular teaching position at a yoga studio? With a killer yoga instructor resume (aka your yoga CV)!
Yoga Instructor Qualifications
All yoga instructors must become certified by the Yoga Alliance to be qualified to teach. While a college degree is not required, any training in psychology, anatomy, or physical therapy is sure to look impressive on a yoga instructor’s resume.
Yoga Instructor Resume Questions
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Mission Statement
You can include this at the top of your resume if there is enough space. One or two sentences that describe who you are, what you do, and what you want to do. Make it simple, unique, and please make it authentic.
For example:
- Example A: As a yoga instructor, I strive to help beginner yogis feel comfortable in their practice, learn essential postures, and ensure a safe practice for everyone.
- Example B: Combining the principles of massage therapy with yoga, I aim to provide yoga students with clear alignment instruction, comforting hands-on adjustments, and inviting yoga practice.
Take time to think of why you want to teach, what your classes will offer, and why a studio should want to include you on their team. In another word, let your personality shine!
Education and Training
Studio owners want to see that you’re qualified to teach: your Yoga Alliance certification, how many hours you have completed, and where you trained.
List this in a logical order:
200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
YogaWorks
Denver, Colorado, 2013
Studio owners can scan this block of text in about 3 seconds. The bold first line helps call out the most important information.
Additional Education: Have you done any workshops or extra training that relates to teaching? If so, list it underneath your main education in the same format. This includes CPR and First-Aid training. Do you specialize in physical therapy, psychology, or anatomy? List it!
List your formal education here as well. If you have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, it shows that you are well-rounded. List these in the same format that you used for your yoga training so it’s easily scan-able.
Experience
I know, I know, how does a new yoga teacher gain teaching experience when every studio wants an experienced yoga teacher?! Keep applying to many studios and you’ll find a place to teach. I promise in the meantime, to create your own experience. Hold free classes in the park or public spaces for family, friends, and co-workers. I once taught a class in a park for my friend’s bachelorette party. It was the beginning of the day and everyone loved starting the day with a little bit of moving and breathing! Every single class you teach is a wonderful experience to add to your resume. How to list your experience: the same way you listed your education.
- Example 1:
Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
March 2013 – Present
City Center Yoga Studio, Denver, Colorado
- Example 2:
Private Yoga Instructor
April 2013
City Park, Denver, Colorado
Be sure to put your yoga instructor job description on your resume as well. List bullet points that demonstrate your experience in a positive light. Focus on quantifiable achievements if possible.
For example:
Taught over 100+ classes with an average class size of 12
Received “best new teacher” award from studio XYZ
After your yoga experience, list other work experiences. Choose your most recent or current job. Customer service skills (people skills) are a huge plus for yoga instructors. If you have experience working as a barista, in a retail store, etc. put it on your resume! This shows you can adapt to working in many scenarios with a lot of different people.
Contact Information
One of the biggest resume mistakes is not making contact information easily accessible (or forgetting it altogether).
If you want a studio owner to call you or email you after your audition, make your information easy to see and read.
Put your contact information in a column on the left side of your resume, or somewhere on the top or bottom. Include the following forms of contact information (and nothing more)
- your name
- phone number
- email address
- website URL
Do You Need a Photo on Your Yoga Instructor Resume?
Not necessarily! If you have a professional photo that resonates with your yoga brand and personality, feel free to include it on the top left or right of your resume. Stay away from selfies and low-quality images.
Notes: Leave photos off your resume. They take up space, can be hard to print, and sometimes give an unprofessional feel. Plus, your yoga teacher website should include enough photos for a studio owner to recognize you.
Congrats on mastering the writing of your Yoga Instructor resume. Easily create the perfect cover letter to round out your application materials by using our Yoga Instructor cover letter sample.
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