Teaching Yoga in Corporate Settings: A Preparation Course for Instructors
What this session covers
A structured look at what you'll actually do — not a sales page, just the honest details.
Corporate yoga is a different job than studio teaching, and most yoga teacher training programs do not prepare you for it.
What changes in an office context
Your students are sitting at desks eight hours before they meet you. They may have lower back pain, repetitive strain in their wrists, or tight hips from extended sitting. They also have exactly 30 minutes before their next meeting. Adapting your sequences to these constraints is something most instructors figure out by trial and error. This course shortens that process considerably.
Communication with corporate clients
Knowing how to speak with HR managers and wellness coordinators is a practical skill. Proposal writing, invoicing, and setting clear expectations about cancellations and room availability are all covered in the professional development section of the course.
The material is structured around three real-world office scenarios: a small startup with 12 employees and one shared space, a mid-size office with rotating shift schedules, and a large open-plan floor where noise is an issue. Each scenario comes with adapted session plans and instructor notes.
Session structure
Each part of the programme has a clear purpose — here's how the time is divided and what each block expects from you.
Program Overview
- Section 1: Anatomy of the desk worker - common patterns and how to address them safely
- Section 2: Designing 20, 30, and 45-minute sequences for mixed-ability office groups
- Section 3: Chair yoga modifications and when to use them
- Section 4: Managing a class when someone is injured or uncomfortable
- Section 5: Writing proposals for corporate clients
- Section 6: Contracts, cancellations, and professional boundaries
Real scenario walkthroughs replace generic theory wherever possible.
Reference materials
Practical files to use before, during, or after your session — each one serves a specific purpose.