Group
Occupation
462232 Yoga Teacher
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
462232 Yoga Teacher
Teaches and demonstrates various yoga practices to individuals or groups to enhance their physical fitness and wellbeing.
Alternative title
- Yoga Instructor
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
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