Teaching 1 to 1’s Course

Supplement your Yoga income by teaching 1 to 1 sessions.

During this 1 year part-time course increase your knowledge and skills to be able to confidently teach people of all ages and capabilities from beginners through to experienced practitioners whether in 1 to 1 sessions or classes.

Learn how yoga can be used to reduce or eliminate pain from common injuries people may experience in their bodies.

Build your own specific business model that is a combination of classes, privates and workshops to generate a part time income.

Set up your business during the course so it is up and running by the time you finish.

Commencing Saturday April 17, 2027.

2 weekend in-person workshops (one at the start of the course and one at the end) and online classes in between.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE COURSE:

Structural Yoga Therapy

This course will give you the skills to observe, assess and be able to create effective yoga practices for individuals who are experiencing pain or discomfort in their bodies.

Sequencing

Deepen your knowledge of sequencing for people in all stages of life and capabilities. This includes class sequencing as well as sequencing for individuals.

Anatomy

Relevant anatomy that enables you to understand how to help people with injuries and musculoskeletal imbalances.

Yoga Business Models, Websites

We will look at different ways to earn money as a Yoga Teacher. You will decide what works best for you and start to work towards the model you have chosen with help from Jean. If you don’t have a website yet, Jean will help you create one. If you do, Jean will work with you to optimise what you have already created.

Marketing, how to find clients

We will look at various way to find clients for your classes, 1 to 1 sessions and workshops.

How to teach Workshops

Learn the various aspects that make an interesting and engaging workshop.

Attendance:

35 online theory classes spread out over 1 year: Thursdays at 6pm- 7.15pm (Perth time) (43.75 hours)

2 in person weekend workshops with Jean. One at the start of the course (April 17 & 18, 2027) and one at the end. (24 hours)

10 online personal mentor sessions with Jean (60 minutes each) (10 hours)
This could be used for set up of your business, help with your website, questions for Jean about your clients and how to progress them, advice on classes, etc…

30 Independent Practice Asana Classes and 5 personal 30 minute 1 to 1 sessions to develop your own personal practice: (47.5)

Choose from 3 class times:

• Mondays at 4pm

• Wednesdays at 8am

• Wednesdays at 4pm

• Thursdays at 6 or 7am??? if there are enough people.

*If you are unable to attend these class times you can have private sessions with Jean at an increased cost

4 online observation classes observing Jean’s online classes (6 hours)

Adds up to 131.25 hours plus homework.

Cost $3350. Deposit of $500 to secure your place. Course can be paid in two installments of $1675 each.

Pre-requisites:
Must be a qualified Yoga Teacher with a minimum of 1 year of experience teaching classes.

We need a minimum of 5 people to go ahead.

Break down of Classes:
Weekend 1 - Introduction, Teaching 1 to 1 classes and Working with the Neck
Teaching 1 to 1’s - 4 classes
Yoga Therapy - 20 classes
Business - 4 classes
Sequencing - 4 classes
Workshops - 3 classes
Weekend 2 - Practicum and Final Assessment

• explanation of the structure and function of the human body

• how to improve function (mobility and strength) using yoga asanas

• common injuries and conditions such as: sciatica (piriformis origin), osteoarthritis of the hip, pelvic floor disfunction, sacroiliac joint injuries, femoral acetabular impingement (impingement of the hip joint)

• how to approach yoga practice post surgery (with guidance from the surgeon)

• expected timelines of recovery and stages of recovery

• which postures to avoid and which to do for each type of injury/condition

• the role of the autonomic nervous system in recovery from injury

• reflexes

• how to teach and structure 1 to 1 sessions for the purpose of recovery from injury

• a combination of theory and practical discussion/practice of specific useful asanas

BOOKING FORM

WHAT WILL BE COVERED OVER THE 5 DAYS:

• explanation of the structure and function of the ankle and knee joints

• how to improve function (mobility and strength) for this area using yoga asanas

• common ankle and foot injuries/conditions including flat feet, bunions, plantar fascitis and achilles tendinitis

• common knee injuries/conditions including meniscus injury, ligament injury, cartilage damage, bow legs and knock knees

• how to approach yoga practice post surgery (with guidance from the surgeon)

• expected timelines of recovery and stages of recovery

• which postures to avoid and which to do for each type of injury/condition

• the role of the autonomic nervous system in recovery from injury

• reflexes

• how to teach and structure 1 to 1 sessions for the purpose of recovery from injury

• a combination of theory and practical discussion/practice of specific useful asanas

10am - 5pm each day, 1 hour lunch break (30 hours in total)
Location: Sydney, NSW. (Railway Parade, Kogarah, 2217)
Cost: $600 AUD

WHAT WILL BE COVERED OVER THE 5 DAYS:

• explanation of the structure and function of the spine (lumbar and thoracic)

• how to improve function (mobility and strength) for this area using yoga asanas

• common spine injuries including sciatica (lumbar spine origin), referred pain, disk herniations, retrolithesis, spondylolithesis, osteoarthritis

• working with scoliosis

• how to approach yoga practice post surgery (with guidance from the surgeon)

• expected timelines of recovery and stages of recovery

• which postures to avoid and which to do for each type of injury/condition

• the role of the autonomic nervous system in recovery from injury

• reflexes

• how to teach and structure 1 to 1 sessions for the purpose of recovery from injury

• a combination of theory and practical discussion/practice of specific useful asanas

10am - 5pm each day, 1 hour lunch break (30 hours in total)
Location: Sydney, NSW. (Railway Parade, Kogarah, 2217)
Cost: $600 AUD

WHAT WILL BE COVERED OVER THE 5 DAYS:

• explanation of the structure and function of the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands

• how to improve function (mobility and strength) for these areas using yoga asanas

• common neck injuries including wry neck, torticollis (twisted neck), muscular headaches, herniated disks, nerve impingement and referred pain into the shoulders and arms

• common shoulder injuries including biceps tendinosis, bursitis, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder

• common elbow injuries including tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and cubital tunnel syndrome

• common wrist/hand injuries including carpal tunnel, repetitive strain and tendonitis

• how to approach yoga practice post surgery (with guidance from the surgeon)

• expected timelines of recovery and stages of recovery

• which postures to avoid and which to do for each type of injury/condition

• the role of the autonomic nervous system in recovery from injury

• reflexes

• how to teach and structure 1 to 1 sessions for the purpose of recovery from injury

• a combination of theory and practical discussion/practice of specific useful asanas

10am - 5pm each day, 1 hour lunch break (30 hours in total)
Location: Sydney, NSW. (Railway Parade, Kogarah, 2217)
Cost: $600 AUD