Yoga Instructor

Location: Toronto – Leaside
Address: 539 A Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, M4S 2M5
Company: Yoga Kawa
Position Type: Independent Contractor

Yoga Kawa is seeking a warm, professional, and skilled yoga instructor to join our studio teaching team.

Our classes are designed to cultivate both physical strength and inner calm through breath-centered movement, intentional pacing, and mindful awareness.

We are looking for teachers who can guide students with clarity, presence, and thoughtful instruction while delivering a consistent and welcoming studio experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead yoga classes in alignment with Yoga Kawa’s class descriptions and teaching approach
• Guide students through breath-centered movement and intentional pacing
• Provide clear alignment cues, modifications, and safe progressions
• Maintain a calm, welcoming, and professional class environment
• Deliver a consistent Yoga Kawa experience across all classes
• Begin and close classes according to studio structure (breathwork, meditation, OM)

Teaching Approach

Yoga Kawa classes emphasize:

• Breath-led movement
• Intentional pacing and mindful transitions
• Alignment-focused guidance
• Nervous system regulation and mental clarity
• A calm, grounded presence without sacrificing strength or intensity in the practice

Teachers are expected to guide students progressively toward physical strength with awareness rather than intensity alone.

Teaching Standards

At Yoga Kawa, teaching is more than demonstrating postures. Our instructors guide students through thoughtful sequencing, clear alignment cues, and breath-centered movement that supports both physical strength and nervous system balance.

We value teachers who prioritize student experience, safety, and meaningful instruction over performance or choreography.

Preferred Qualifications

• RYT 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification minimum
• 2+ years teaching experience preferred
• Yoga Alliance registration
• Ability to teach one or more of the following styles:
  • Hatha Flow (must)
  • Vinyasa Flow (must)
  • Power Flow
  • Yin Yoga
  • Rocket Yoga
  • Animal Flow
  • Restorative
  • Pranayama (must)
  • Yoga Nidra
  • Meditation (must)
  • Sound Bath (preferred but not required)
  • Yogalates or Pilates-inspired movement (preferred)

Professional Expectations

• Strong customer service mindset
• Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Professional communication with students and team members
• Reliability and punctuality
• Respect for Yoga Kawa’s teaching structure and class flow

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Yoga Kawa instructor is:

• Calm, grounded, and emotionally aware
• Skilled at guiding both beginners and experienced students
• Passionate about breathwork, mindfulness, and nervous system health
• Able to hold space for both movement and stillness
• Aligned with Yoga Kawa’s philosophy that Energetic Clarity is the New Strength

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit:

• A relevant resume
• Yoga teaching certifications (Yoga Alliance registration preferred but not required)
• Optional: a link to a teaching video or social media page where we can see your teaching style

Please note: This role is best suited for instructors who are comfortable leading a full class independently and maintaining a professional studio environment.

We welcome instructors who can guide students with calm presence, thoughtful sequencing, and meaningful connection to breath and awareness.