Senior Yoga Instructor

DOWNDOG DNA

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At DOWNDOG club our Member’s well-being is our purpose. We are bespoke wellness club with Yoga being the core wellness offering. DOWNDOG blends intentional movement with restorative recovery experiences for both Mind and Body. Our Club is rooted in calm, clarity, and connection — offering sessions that centre mind and body through thoughtful instruction and recovery. 

Whatever reasons Members come to us, our instructor’s will work with them using a holistic approach to whole body wellness to help improve their wellbeing. Whether one suffers from chronic back pain, tightness in neck and shoulders, old injuries, or whether one has recently given birth or simply want to get back into exercise and don’t know where to start, our instructors know exactly what to do and how to get you the results our Members want.

The difference at DOWNDOG is personal. Personal service, personal care and personal attention to detail. 

Our Members can schedule private sessions, either 1-on-1 with our instructor or together with a friend or they can join scheduled group Yoga, Mat Pilates or even Mindful Movement sessions.

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We keep our group sessions small so our Members get the attention they deserve, and we keep our Members moving in all the right ways. 

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

Please email your comprehensive resume along with certificates and latest salary credits to:

apply@downdog.co.in

Note: Please provide all the requested information. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Thanks for your understanding.

THE YOGA INSTRUCTOR ROLE:

What kind of Yoga Teachers we are looking for?

We are looking for humble but committed souls who share their passion and love for Yoga in following ways:

·      Ability to teach different styles of Yoga (Hatha/Iyengar/Vinyasa/Ashtanga/Bikram/Baptiste/Yin/Jivamukti/Pre-natal/Post-natal/YIN/Restorative and so on) across different age groups and market demographics. You will be specializing in one or maximum three different styles of Yoga.

·      Personally assess Members to determine their level of proficiency of Yoga practice and design Yoga postures sequence to suit our Members requirements.

·      You bring with yourself a strong work ethics and an internal push to give your best to our Members as they progress through in their Yoga journey.

·      You need to be internally driven and be an ongoing learner. We are not looking at 9-5 mindset. We are looking for guys who are self-managed and highly disciplined.

·      You will have the flexibility to create your own customized yoga sequence depending upon your target Member’s needs. But you will have to strictly follow the company’s guidelines for Members safety during practice, Members engagement methodology and best practices in Yoga teaching.

·      Assist students to achieve proper breathing techniques and alignments.

·      Ability to take full ownership of our Member’s well-being and their Yoga journey.

·      Ability to work in a completely flat Organization. We are strictly not looking for a corporate groomed yoga teacher.

·      Ability to be personal and interactive with the members such that you can build your own community. We are not looking at ego driven Yoga gurus. Even if you teach HOT Yoga, your teaching delivery cannot be dictatorial but interactive and full of empathy.

·      Ability to communicate fluently in Hindi, English and must have a witty and inquisitive mind.  Language proficiency across Korean, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese will be desired but not a must.

·      Ability to make teaching fun and making sure our Members relax, sweat and get a sense of calm accomplishment towards end of each Yoga session.

·      Personal follow-up with each Member of ours is mandatory and non-negotiable.

·      Respect and courtesy for every person within the club and every Member is must.

Educational Qualifications and Teaching Experience:

• At least Bachelors but Masters in Yoga (preferred) from a credible local and international university.
• Minimum 500 Hours of Yoga Teacher training gained through a registered Yoga school. But with this you will need to have a credible Yoga teaching experience gained both inside and outside India. Online teaching Yoga to local or international clientele does not count.
• Professional certification directly from R. Sharath Jois, Bikram Choudhury, Dharma Mittra, BKS Iyengar, Kathryn Budig, Kino MacGregor, Shiva Rea, Jason Crandell, Baron Baptiste and other globally recognized Yoga Teachers.
• Have conducted teacher training globally. Online teacher training will not be considered.
• You will bring creativity, consistency, and anatomical expertise into a diverse range of Mat Pilates sessions (e.g., full-body, upper/lower body-focused, core strength, mobility). 
• Engage clients, set goals, and monitor their progress

THE PILATES INSTRUCTOR ROLE:

• You will bring creativity, consistency, and anatomical expertise into a diverse range of Mat Pilates sessions (e.g., full-body, upper/lower body-focused, core strength, mobility). 
• Engage clients, set goals, and monitor their progress
• Reviewing posture, and physical ability of our Members to determine which sessions are aligned to their physical needs.
• Conduct engaging Pilates sessions, both in private and group settings.
• Keep accurate attendance records.
• Provide hands-on adjustments, cueing, and modifications suitable for all body types and fitness levels.
• Maintain Club safety protocols, including proper use of props and injury prevention.
• Collect and respond to student feedback to maintain instructional excellence.
• Ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating Club atmosphere.
• Collaborate with management on any operational challenges.
• Ensure our Pilates equipment is always in optimal condition.
• Offer guidance to newer instructors, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative environment.

Ideal Profile

• Certification in Mat and CCB in modern Pilates method.
• Strong anatomical knowledge and ability to teach safe, alignment-based movement.
• Ability to offer modifications, progressions, and alternatives for diverse physical abilities.
• Full-time availability is preferred.
• A minimum of 1000 hours of Pilates teaching experience.
• Expertise in private and Group Mat Pilates sessions.
• Must be able to teach in English. Additional languages will be a plus.
• Ability to work with more physically complex clients as an advantage.
• Well-trained and competent at using a variety of functional equipment, including foam rollers, Pilates balls, bands, straps, blocks and other Pilates accessories.
• Effective communication skills; the capacity for empathy and sensitivity is crucial in our profession.
• A genuine passion for improving others' health and well-being, combined with a proactive approach to meet our Members expectations.
• Degree in any field. Degree in Physical Therapy is an advantage.

Next Steps:

If you are applying for either‘Yoga Instructor’or ‘Pilates Instructor’role, For us to evaluate your true potential, please ensure you have included all the following details in your application:

• Live video of your teaching so that we can hear your voice and heart. You can pick the aspect of your Yoga/Pilates teaching which you love to teach and share with us your teaching style, dialogue, students’ engagement etc. You can either do as a solo or while teaching your class.
• Your detailed work profile which highlights your Yoga/Pilates journey. We need to hear from you in your own words, why you chose Yoga/Pilates, why you teach Yoga/Pilates and what you want to achieve in your life through teaching Yoga/Pilates. This is must.
• What attracts you to this role, based on what you read in this job description and your personal career goals.
• Steps you take to keep yourself up to date with current market trends in Yoga/Pilates teaching and grow further internally in your-self Yoga/Pilates practice. In other words, how you fuel your own hunger for Yoga/Pilates and personal growth.
• In your most recent Yoga/Pilates instructor work assignment, were you Permanently employed or were on Contract? What were your Reasons of leaving?
• Most recent salary drawn – base (monthly/class) and variable (commission).
• Please attach all your education, work and salaries certificates.

What's on Offer?

• Work within an MNC built on strong culture of honesty, integrity, empathy, focus, community well-being with a solid track record of success.
• Excellent career development opportunities - domestic and overseas.
• Leadership Role

This isn’t a 9-to-5.

It’s a chance to embody the lifestyle you teach — movement, recovery, and mindful living.

Want to grow with DOWNDOG and lead with purpose?

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Namaste!T

eam DownDog