Respiration-Focused Yoga Instructor

Job Title: Respiration-Focused Yoga Instructor

Location: Pearl City Peninsula (PCP) Compound, Naval Special Warfare Command
Work Schedule:

• Two sessions per week between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, Monday to Friday.

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.

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