Introduction to Teaching Yoga Certification
Why you should study with us
Introduction to Teaching Yoga Certification
This course on yoga basics, techniques and benefits is ideal for those interested in starting a career as a yoga coach and also for those looking to reap the benefits of yoga. We strongly recommend reviewing each module and practising the poses for higher levels of competence before you start your own yoga class.
In order to become a proficient yoga coach, you need to possess full knowledge regarding alignment, breathing and postures. You must also be aware of how to adapt postures for clients for their unique requirements.
You will Learn:
- The different schools of yoga and the principles, rules, postures, benefits and alignment of yoga poses
- The anatomy and physiology of the human body and how they benefit from yoga poses
- The endocrine system and hormone secretion and the mechanism of breathing
- Standing, seated, supine and inverted yoga postures along with a detailed analysis of benefits, alignment, breathing techniques and contraindications
- Detailed strategies that explain how to conduct a yoga class while teaching yoga to a group
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- Introduction to this course
- The role of a yoga teacher and what is required to become a yoga teacher
- The benefits of yoga
- The importance of understanding the human body
- The different bones in the human skeleton
- The different joints in the human skeleton
- Muscles and muscle groups
- An overview of endocrine glands in the human body
- An in-depth understanding of the role of hormones
- The human nervous system
- An understanding of the biological processes involved in breathing
- The benefits of breathing correctly
- The functions of the two sides of the brain
- Some practical breathing exercises
- How to do basic yoga standing postures
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- Why seated postures can be challenging for some
- How to do the seated postures
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- How to do prone or supine postures
- The importance of maintaining alignment, even when lying down
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- How to practise inverted yoga poses
- Special considerations for inverted postures
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- How to perform twists and backbends
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- The importance of the continual practice of postures and breathing techniques
- The necessity of clear communication with your students, before and during classes
- Insurance considerations / Marketing tips and how to get your class established
- Some general guidance on class structure and sequencing
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Introduction to Teaching Yoga Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 11 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 11 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 11 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I was extremely worried at first that it wouldn’t be what I want in a course but the course is honestly absolutely amazing! It’s made to be really enjoyable, fun and easy to complete and best of all in your own time.
I could not recommend New Skills Academy any more! It’s now gave me something more to put on to my CV and get my career started in the area I’d love to be in for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for helping me reach my goals and achieve my dreams!
I’ve recommended to all of my friends and would also recommend to anyone looking into doing a course. Go for it you won’t regret it!
Helen Buckwell
I have just completed the ADHD Diploma.
I found the course extremely interesting and informative, especially for parents with children who have ADHD or people who work with children with the condition. It has changed my perspective on the condition a lot. I have therefore recommended this course to others.
The course was very well structured and easy to navigate. The wording used was simple to understand yet effective. The test was multiple choice which I liked and you are able to access your certificate straight after successful completion of the test which I thought was great.
I will definitely be purchasing another course from New Skills Academy.
Melissa Birch
Having recently started a role in the payroll department I felt I needed to gain knowledge from as many sources as possible.
I found this course to be thorough, easy to understand and the website easy to navigate. It gave me a much greater understanding of payroll systems, the legal obligations of an employer and HMRC guidelines.
I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone starting out or wanting to progress in a payroll role.
Wendy Spencer
I have really enjoyed doing this course because I could do it in my own time and there is loads of information and downloads to help.
Sharon Hart
Great support from tutors and IT staff! Emails are always answered quickly, even on late nights and early mornings. Good clear lay out across the website, very easy to navigate and keep track of modules completed.
Would highly recommend to anyone looking to gain more knowledge in their own time and develop in the area. I completed this course on my commute to and from work. I also received a student card with this course that was great to benefit discounts from.
I am already thinking about what other courses I can start with New Skills Academy as soon as possible!
Sarah Howden
There are some fantastic courses on offer and they are set out in a simple, easy step by step way to help with home learning. I like how they are set out in small modules with a quiz at the end. It made it easier for me to take on board what I was being taught.
When I needed to contact someone about the course, they responded quickly to my emails and helped me solve my issues. I like that there is no time scale on completing the course so that I can pick up where I left off after a break from learning.
I would recommend learning with New Skills Academy to anyone wanting to improve their skills.
Katherine Andrew
Introduction to Teaching Yoga Certification
This course on yoga basics, techniques and benefits is ideal for those interested in starting a career as a yoga coach and also for those looking to reap the benefits of yoga. We strongly recommend reviewing each module and practising the poses for higher levels of competence before you start your own yoga class.
In order to become a proficient yoga coach, you need to possess full knowledge regarding alignment, breathing and postures. You must also be aware of how to adapt postures for clients for their unique requirements.
You will Learn:
- The different schools of yoga and the principles, rules, postures, benefits and alignment of yoga poses
- The anatomy and physiology of the human body and how they benefit from yoga poses
- The endocrine system and hormone secretion and the mechanism of breathing
- Standing, seated, supine and inverted yoga postures along with a detailed analysis of benefits, alignment, breathing techniques and contraindications
- Detailed strategies that explain how to conduct a yoga class while teaching yoga to a group
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- Introduction to this course
- The role of a yoga teacher and what is required to become a yoga teacher
- The benefits of yoga
- The importance of understanding the human body
- The different bones in the human skeleton
- The different joints in the human skeleton
- Muscles and muscle groups
- An overview of endocrine glands in the human body
- An in-depth understanding of the role of hormones
- The human nervous system
- An understanding of the biological processes involved in breathing
- The benefits of breathing correctly
- The functions of the two sides of the brain
- Some practical breathing exercises
- How to do basic yoga standing postures
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- Why seated postures can be challenging for some
- How to do the seated postures
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- How to do prone or supine postures
- The importance of maintaining alignment, even when lying down
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- How to practise inverted yoga poses
- Special considerations for inverted postures
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- How to perform twists and backbends
- The benefits of each posture
- The contraindications for each posture
- The importance of the continual practice of postures and breathing techniques
- The necessity of clear communication with your students, before and during classes
- Insurance considerations / Marketing tips and how to get your class established
- Some general guidance on class structure and sequencing
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Introduction to Teaching Yoga Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 11 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 11 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 11 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I was extremely worried at first that it wouldn’t be what I want in a course but the course is honestly absolutely amazing! It’s made to be really enjoyable, fun and easy to complete and best of all in your own time.
I could not recommend New Skills Academy any more! It’s now gave me something more to put on to my CV and get my career started in the area I’d love to be in for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for helping me reach my goals and achieve my dreams!
I’ve recommended to all of my friends and would also recommend to anyone looking into doing a course. Go for it you won’t regret it!
Helen Buckwell
I have just completed the ADHD Diploma.
I found the course extremely interesting and informative, especially for parents with children who have ADHD or people who work with children with the condition. It has changed my perspective on the condition a lot. I have therefore recommended this course to others.
The course was very well structured and easy to navigate. The wording used was simple to understand yet effective. The test was multiple choice which I liked and you are able to access your certificate straight after successful completion of the test which I thought was great.
I will definitely be purchasing another course from New Skills Academy.
Melissa Birch
Having recently started a role in the payroll department I felt I needed to gain knowledge from as many sources as possible.
I found this course to be thorough, easy to understand and the website easy to navigate. It gave me a much greater understanding of payroll systems, the legal obligations of an employer and HMRC guidelines.
I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone starting out or wanting to progress in a payroll role.
Wendy Spencer
I have really enjoyed doing this course because I could do it in my own time and there is loads of information and downloads to help.
Sharon Hart
Great support from tutors and IT staff! Emails are always answered quickly, even on late nights and early mornings. Good clear lay out across the website, very easy to navigate and keep track of modules completed.
Would highly recommend to anyone looking to gain more knowledge in their own time and develop in the area. I completed this course on my commute to and from work. I also received a student card with this course that was great to benefit discounts from.
I am already thinking about what other courses I can start with New Skills Academy as soon as possible!
Sarah Howden
There are some fantastic courses on offer and they are set out in a simple, easy step by step way to help with home learning. I like how they are set out in small modules with a quiz at the end. It made it easier for me to take on board what I was being taught.
When I needed to contact someone about the course, they responded quickly to my emails and helped me solve my issues. I like that there is no time scale on completing the course so that I can pick up where I left off after a break from learning.
I would recommend learning with New Skills Academy to anyone wanting to improve their skills.
Katherine Andrew
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