Yoga Instructor📣 Job Ad

About FAENA and the Opportunity

FAENA is expanding its presence into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with FAENA The Red Sea, building upon its foundation of art, culture, and community. Rooted in soulful traditions and elevated by imaginative design, FAENA's culture emphasizes authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. This expansion marks a new chapter, visionary in spirit and exceptional in execution, aiming to shape a world of beauty, wonder, and connection.

Role Summary

As a Yoga Instructor at FAENA, you will be a wellness professional responsible for designing and leading classes or individual sessions. This role focuses on guiding guests through movement, breathing, and meditation practices, specifically in Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi, to enhance their physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe and engaging classes tailored to various skill levels, providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and modifications for poses or movements.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, applying knowledge of anatomy and proper alignment principles to prevent injuries and address individual limitations or health conditions.
• Plan and execute class sequences and programs that incorporate warm-ups, main practices (poses, movements, breathing, meditation), and cool-downs/relaxation stages.
• Build positive relationships with clients, providing individualized attention, feedback, and motivation to support their progress and goals.
• Educate clients on the philosophy and principles of the practices (*, the chakra system, Meridian/Vayu energy mapping, mindfulness) to promote a holistic approach to health.
• Manage class logistics, including scheduling, attendance records, and potentially marketing or business development efforts.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices through ongoing education, workshops, and maintaining personal practice and certifications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant professional certification from a recognized organization (*, Yoga Alliance for Yoga, NQA for Qigong, or a certified Tai Chi for Health program) is required.
• Previous experience in teaching the specific modalities is preferred, with a minimum of two years of experience.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and the principles of the specific practices.
• Proficiency with virtual teaching platforms and technical setup for online classes is valuable.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Capacity to remain active, constantly moving, or to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer throughout the work shift.
• Required physical fitness and the ability to perform and demonstrate movements proficiently.

Application Information

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia. Qualified candidates are invited to apply to contribute to FAENA's vision of creating transformative experiences.