Insurance for yoga teachers

Insurance for yoga teachers



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Yoga teacher: what insurance to take out?

As part of his profession, the yoga teacher is required to work in groups with several students or alone with one student. Its role is to teach the various postures of yoga to promote harmony between body and mind. Meditation, physical exercises, mental exercises… yoga is a discipline of care and well-being which highlights several postures and breathing techniques. To exercise with confidence, the yoga teacher has every interest in taking out professional liability insurance. An update on this essential blanket when you are a yoga teacher!
The origins of yoga

The land of origin of yoga is India. The word "yoga" comes from a very ancient Sanskrit called "jug". This word means to unite body, heart and spirit. Yoga is part of one of the six major philosophical systems of India which is "darsana". This discipline allows you to be in harmony with yourself, with others, with your environment and with the entire universe. This is why it is still widely practiced around the world and why many people use it to relieve stress and to feel better. This practice not only improves breathing and concentration, it also helps strengthen the body and helps you live more serenely.
The role of the yoga teacher

To be a yoga teacher, it is essential to have very good theoretical and practical knowledge of this discipline. He must be attentive, calm and patient. He must know how to build confidence and take care of the relationship. He must make sure that each participant feels they exist. Its role is to teach the different yoga postures and breathing techniques essential for hormonal balance, respiratory rehabilitation and the regulation of muscle tone. The postures should be dosed according to the nature and abilities of the student. Yoga can have positive effects on anxiety, epilepsy, depression, sleep disturbances, and cardiovascular function. The yoga teacher can work in groups or alone; he only needs to make sure that the room is well set up for lessons and that the pupils feel comfortable there.
Professional liability insurance

To exercise his profession, the yoga teacher must rely on his knowledge. He has no room for mistakes and must know how to minimize the risk of accidents and injury. To do this, you must take out professional liability insurance. This is the minimum to take out to be protected in the event of a student's injury during a course. The law requires the subscription of RC Pro to all regulated professions. Remember that a single fault is enough to engage civil liability, hence the importance of taking out this insurance contract.

Even if the yoga teacher is not subject to this obligation, it is in his interest to adhere to professional civil liability, because any professional activity is likely to cause damage. The yoga teacher is responsible for damages caused by himself, his staff, his premises and his professional equipment. It is an essential cover to protect against various risks and disputes in the future with a third party. And yes, this is the insurance that will cover you in the event of unintentional injury to one of your students.
The Francophone Yoga Federation

The Francophone Yoga Federation allows yoga teachers to take out liability insurance at a very low cost. To benefit from it, you must have received certified professional training.
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