Yoga Teacher Hub
Welcome to the Yoga Teacher Hub. We love people, with our wish being to build a caring and supportive network for new and existing teachers. You can read more about our courses below.
Become a Pilates Teacher
We are excited and honoured to host the Ordinary People Academy’s Pilates Teacher training in Glasgow. Lead a happy, active and healthy life as a certified pilates professional, or add this teaching qualification to your existing career portfolio.
Are you a yoga teacher? - Bring something new to your yoga studio
Are you a personal trainer? - Add this qualification to your personal training skill set
Are you from a non sports background? - Start a brand new career as a fitness professional
Are you a fitness instructor? - Diversify your professional experience.
Course Dates:
25th & 26th January
22nd & 23rd February
22nd & 23rd March
26th & 27th April
24th & 25th May
5th & 6th July (Assessment)
It will be expected that you complete work outside your contact hours. You’ll receive an email and what’s app support (Monday - Friday office hours) during the course to help you do this.
90% attendance is required to complete this qualification and any missed hours can be caught up.
The course is accredited by YMCA Awards and is mapped directly to CIMPSA (The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) professional standards for a core group exercise instructor.
You will also receive:
Training by author and Pilates Expert Jen Wilson
Training by Pilates master Victoria Cunningham
Comprehensive training materials and supplementary text book
1 year access to Ordinary People Academy online studio with pilates teacher training pre recorded videos and PDF’s
free Meridian 5 membership during the duration of the course
Entry Requirements:
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but experience of pilates mat work classes is highly recommended.
Assessment
During the course you will complete a learner achievement record and assessment workbook, as well as sit a multiple choice exam in anatomy and physiology.
You will complete a practical assessment 6 weeks after the training. You will also be expected to submit evidence of personal mat work sessions and student teaching hours undertaken during the course which will complete your learner achievement record and will be submitted for your final assessment.
Qualification Structure
Unit 1: Provide a positive customer experience in the exercise environment
Unit 2: Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness
Unit 3 : Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 4: Principles of Planning and Delivering Group Exercise
Unit 5: Principles and Fundamentals of Pilates
Unit 6: Plan and Deliver a Pilates Session
Yoga Business Coaching
A tailor made, coaching package designed to suit your individual needs. This is suitable for both new and experienced teachers because the sessions are designed around your personal goals. Here are some examples of areas Michelle can help you with. Are you?
A newly qualified teacher
Feeling overwhelmed
An existing teacher looking to increase revenue
Opening a new yoga studio
Wishing to establish better boundaries with clients
Needing to build confidence to put yourself “out there”
Seeking work/ life balance
Looking for guidance on branding and marketing
Wanting help with your social media strategy
If this speaks to you, Michelle’s coaching programme is completed on a one to one basis consisting of 6, one hour long sessions, over a 6 month period. In between meetings, you’ll have homework to work on and fortnightly accountability emails. The option to integrate shamanic healing techniques or tarot is also on offer if you feel particularly stuck on an energetic level or wish to seek spiritual counsel.
You can also mix and match between zoom coaching sessions, assisting or observing in Michelle’s public yoga classes.
Investment is £600, with £100 deposit required at the time of booking. The remaining balance can be made in full, or be split into 3 monthly payments of £166.67. Please use the contact form to apply.