How to Land Your First Yoga Teaching Job

You’ve graduated. Certificate in hand, passion in your heart — and now you’re wondering: What’s the first step?

It can feel daunting to move from trainee to teacher, but you don’t need to figure it out alone. With the right tools and a few simple steps, you can start teaching sooner than you think.

This stage of your career is about building confidence, experience, and visibility. And every opportunity you say yes to creates momentum for the path ahead.

Step One: Start Small With Cover Classes

Your first teaching experience doesn’t have to be a full-time weekly slot. One of the easiest ways to get started is by covering for other teachers.

With Cover Class Alerts, you can let local teachers know you’re available. When someone needs a class covered, you’ll get notified — and just like that, you’re teaching.

Each cover class builds your experience, helps you find your teaching voice, and gets your name circulating in the community.

Step Two: Make Yourself Easy to Say “Yes” To

Studios and gyms want to know you’re ready to step in. That’s why setting up your LiveCV matters — it’s a professional profile that displays:

• Your verified qualifications
• Insurance and compliance details
• Any specialisms you’ve trained in

This saves you the stress of sending PDFs or chasing replies. Instead, employers and peers can instantly see that you’re prepared and professional.

Step Three: Try Opportunities Beyond the Studio

Not every first job happens in a studio. Many new teachers start with:

• Private classes for friends or colleagues
• Workplace wellness sessions
• Community groups or schools

Through Growth Journeys, you’ll find step-by-step guides on how to offer classes in these spaces. These small opportunities often grow into steady teaching work — and they help you discover the kind of teaching you love most.

Step Four: Build Your Network Early

Every introduction, every shared class, every follow makes a difference. Staying connected with fellow teachers is one of the most powerful ways to grow.

Inside Yoga Pros, when you follow peers or celebrate their milestones, it strengthens your own Opportunity Score — which means you’ll show up more often in searches from studios and employers.

Your First Job Is Just the Beginning

Landing that first class is a milestone — and a reminder that your training is the start of something bigger. Each opportunity opens the door to the next.

With tools like Cover Class Alerts, Growth Journeys, and your LiveCV, you’ll step into teaching with confidence, professionalism, and support.