Module 4

PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS (50 HOURS)

>Cueing & Communication Skills – 15 Hours

15 hours of in-person instruction by Emily Gilchrist.
This section develops clear, concise, and compelling verbal and non-verbal cueing skills. Trainees learn to deliver action, alignment, anatomical, directional, breath, safety, energetic, and mindful cues that support student safety, embodiment, and awareness. Emphasis is placed on adapting language for mixed-ability learners, cultivating a confident teacher presence, and avoiding over-cueing. Teaching labs, pose breakdowns, peer observation, and reflective practice are included.

>Pacing, Rhythm & Energetic Flow of Class – 10 Hours

10 hours of in-person instruction by Emily Gilchrist.
Explores the timing and rhythm of teaching, including breath-led movement, pose duration, transitions, silence, voice pacing, music awareness, and the energetic arc of a class (opening, warming, peak, cooling, and rest). Trainees learn to adapt pacing to class style (vinyasa, hatha, yin), student experience, and group energy. Includes practical teaching exercises, recorded self-review, and group feedback.

>Teacher Preparation, Presence & Grounding Practices – 5 Hours

5 hours of in-person instruction by Emily Gilchrist.
Focuses on preparing physically, mentally, and energetically to be an effective teacher. Includes grounding techniques such as pranayama, body awareness, visualisation, mantra, gentle movement, meditation, and energetic hygiene. Emphasis is placed on arriving calm, centred, and confident, understanding teaching as an act of service, and establishing a consistent pre-class ritual.

>Class Management, Safety & Inclusivity – 10 Hours

10 hours of in-person instruction by Emily Gilchrist.
Covers practical skills for creating a safe, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment. Topics include room setup, use of props, demonstrations, observation skills, verbal and hands-on adjustments (with consent), time management, group dynamics, and professional presence. Trainees learn to offer accessible options for diverse bodies and abilities while maintaining clarity, flow, and safety.

>Practical Teaching Labs, Case Studies & Assessment – 10 Hours

10 hours taught in person and supported by guided home study, supervised and assessed by Emily Gilchrist.
Includes teaching labs, 60-minute mixed-ability class planning, contraindication scenarios and adaptations, pose breakdown practice with anatomical awareness, peer teaching, and recorded teaching case studies. Trainees complete reflective written assignments and receive structured feedback from peers and mentors to integrate cueing, pacing, and class management skills.