Level 4 Yoga Teacher Training Course

Study for a  Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga through classroom sessions or distance learning this course is CIMSPA CPD approved, and Ofqual Regulated including a total of 451 Hours of guided learning hours including all parts of this Yoga Package, that is made of 370 Hours of guided learning hours for the level 4 Yoga diploma part of the course and 40 Hours of guided learning hours for the level 3 Yoga award part of the course and 41 Hours of guided learning hours for the level 2 Unit in Anatomy and Physiology.

BISMA is a leading training provider for fitness qualifications in the UK. Our qualifications are recognised by national and international Awarding Organisations. Our Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga qualification is awarded by Focus Awards ensuring your Awarding Body qualifications will be widely respected by registering bodies such as CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity) “In February 2020, CIMSPA and UK Coaching, who operated the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), announced an agreement to combine REPs with the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory, creating a single directory for all exercise and fitness professionals.” reference: CISMPA announcement. Some learners have also achieved EREPS membership (Europe) and also ICREPS portability to use the qualification at International registers of exercise professionals (International Confederation for Registers of Exercise Professionals).

The main aim of the Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga qualification is to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to design, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes developing their skills knowledge to pursue a career in Teaching Yoga.

What can I do with this qualification? Our qualifications support a wide range of occupations in the Active Leisure sector, including: Activity Leaders, Teaching Yoga as a Yoga Instructor, Fitness Managers and Personal Trainers. Once this course is completed, you will be able to move on to more advanced courses such as Level 3 Exercise Referral or Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.

This qualification is made up of 10 units:

• Teaching Yoga as a Profession (Level 4)
• Planning and Delivering Yoga Classes (Level 4)
• Understanding and Applying the Philosophy of Yoga (Level 4)
• Teaching Asana to Meet the Needs of a Mixed Ability Students (Level 4)
• Finding the Breath (Level 4)
• The Moving Body (Level 3)
• Anatomy and Physiology (Level 2)
• Knowing How to Support Clients (Level 2)
• Health and Safety for Fitness Professionals (Level 2)
• Principles of Exercise, Health and Fitness (Level 2)

(CIMSPA CPD Endorsed Level 4 Yoga Teacher – including 451 hours of guided learning hours and personal practice)

The distance learning option can be paid in one payment of £999 (full payment discount) or in 10 monthly payments of £110 (0% interest)

Graduates will receive an internationally recognised yoga qualification:

– Level 4 Diploma in Yoga Teaching, recognised for CPD points by CIMSPA via Focus Awards. The formal title shown on your certificate will be: Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (RQF 601/8117/5).

– Level 3 Award in Foundations of Yoga, recognised for CPD points by CIMSPA via Focus Awards. The formal title shown on your certificate will be: Focus Awards Level 3 Award in the Foundations of Yoga (RQF 601/7006/2).

– Level 2 Unit Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology, recognised for CPD points by CIMSPA via Focus Awards. The formal title shown on your unit certificate will be: Focus Awards Unit Certificate in Anatomy physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health (Unit Certificate D/617/8589)

Our learners have achieved membership with many exercise professionals registering bodies, including CIMSPA, NRPT, EREPS and many others.

• CIMSPA Membership (Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity) “In February 2020, CIMSPA and UK Coaching, who operated the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), announced an agreement to combine REPs with the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory, creating a single directory for all exercise and fitness professionals.” reference: CISMPA announcement; CIMSPA is the most well known and respected registers for exercise professionals and so our qualification will allow you to become a member of CIMSPA.
• Important Information: There have been some websites recently claiming to be the revived REPS. We have tried to gain more information about this; however, CIMSPA and UK Coaching have not confirmed the sale of REPS to anyone. These websites don’t seem to provide sufficient information about the purchase of their company or any other details regarding their relationship with Ofqual or UK Coaching. Additionally, they don’t appear to be recognised by any regulatory Awarding Bodies in the UK. Once we have more information about these websites, we will update this page. For now, we recommend all our UK learners to contact CIMSPA before making a decision on joining a registration body.
• NRPT Membership – NRPT (National Register of Exercise Professionals) is a well established register for personal trainers.
• EREPS Membership – EREPS (European Register of Exercise Professionals) is an European register of exercise professionals.

This course is delivered in high-quality fitness venues across London:

• BISMA – London (Waterloo), The Gym Group Waterloo, 195 Waterloo Road, SE1 8UX. This venue includes a studio facility, refreshment area, disabled access, high-end fitness equipment, lockers and fully equipped changing rooms.

• The minimum age for entry to enrol on to this course is 18 years of age.
• Learners should have a basic understanding of spoken and written English.
• It’s desirable for learners to have a basic experience of practising Yoga, minimum 2 years of regular practice.
• You will have to have been qualified as an Ofqual Regulated Level 2 Gym Instructor prior to enrolling on to this course.
• Learners will need to have a basic level of computer skills and access to a computer to be able to answer emails and access our learner resources.
• Learners that suffer from any medical problems, injuries or have anything else that would affect their participation in exercise sessions, will need to provide a “Doctor Letter” before booking this course.

Once this course is completed, you will be able to move on to more advanced courses such as Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral or Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.

For learners who already hold a similar fitness qualification, please refer to our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) page for further information regarding RPL eligibility, qualification requirements, unit matching, recency rules, and exemption criteria.

1. STUDY MATERIAL & TUTOR SUPPORT

   • The course price includes a paper manual that will be provided to you at the beginning of your Yoga Teacher Training Course. This will not only help you during your studies, but will continue to provide you with useful information throughout your career.
   • You will receive an official BISMA log-in (virtual learning) containing mock tests, additional information for your course units, company policies and learner induction.
   • You will receive your paper portfolio to be completed as part of your course, meaning you will have everything you need from day one.

2. ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND CERTIFICATION

   • All theory and practical assessments are included in the price listed.
   • Free reassessments are included in the course fee, meaning you will not be charged for any assessments or reassessments.
   • Following successful completion, internal verification and receipt of all outstanding payments, BISMA will begin the certification process. Awarding-body processing times may vary. An e-certificate is normally issued first, followed by the hard-copy certificate where applicable.

3. AWARDING BODY

   • This qualification is awarded by the prestigious Focus Awards.

4. INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

   BISMA has a large network of contacts with professionals such as fitness managers recruiting for health and fitness venues, allowing us to direct graduates to job opportunities with large employers such as:

   • The Gym Group (locations nationally)
   • Pure Gym (locations nationally)
   • Virgin Active Health Clubs (locations nationally)
   • Target Fit (London and Essex)

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