Respiration-Focused Yoga Instructor

Overview

The Respiration-Focused Yoga Instructor will provide weekly yoga classes to enhance the physical and mental well-being of active-duty military personnel. This role is integral to improving the resilience, recovery, and overall performance of Navy Special Warfare Group 8 (NSWG-8) personnel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver two 1-hour yoga sessions weekly for military personnel, tailored to their physical and mental needs
• Teach breathing techniques, postural coherence, and neuromuscular patterning to improve posture and autonomic regulation
• Adapt classes to individual students' needs and modify exercises to prevent injury
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment and monitor students for signs of injury, adjusting poses as needed
• Record and report student attendance and progress
• Stay current on yoga research and trends
• Collaborate with Human Performance Program (HPP) staff to develop and implement yoga programs
• Provide course outlines for those unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts

Qualifications

• 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500) through Yoga Alliance
• Certification in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Reiki Master through The International Center for Reiki Training
• Experience with Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) techniques for yoga
• Experience working with military personnel, preferably in Special Operations Forces (SOF)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team