Yoga Instructor

Key Responsibilities

Lead safe, structured yoga sessions for a group of inpatient psychiatric patients
Adapt practices (movement, breathing, meditation) for varying diagnoses.
Monitor patient engagement, behavior, and safety during sessions; respond appropriately to distress or escalation
Collaborate with clinical staff.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Yoga Instructor
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including individuals in acute psychiatric distress
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm, grounded, and responsive
• Basic understanding of mental health conditions and de-escalation techniques

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Experience in hospitals, behavioral health units, or residential treatment settings
• Additional certifications (e.g., trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness-based stress reduction, adaptive yoga)
• Familiarity with safety protocols in locked or secure units

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate and guide basic movements
• Modify or provide chair yoga practices
• Standing, bending, and light lifting (e.g., mats, props)