Yoga Instructor

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus İstanbul

The Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world.

Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides 21st century luxury with oriental charm. Above all, Mandarin Oriental is renowned for creating unique hotels through distinctive design and a strong sense of place, luxury hotels right for their time and place.

The Hotel

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul has become Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's second hotel in Turkey. The hotel is located on the European side of Istanbul, in the luxurious residential district of Kuruçeşme, right next to the unique Bosphorus.

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul located on the shores of the Bosphorus with its lush, generous, and magical gardens, in the city center with two outdoor pools, 100 spacious guest rooms and suites, rich Sunday brunches with menus from unique Turkish and world delicacies, world-famous Novikov Restaurant for lunch and dinner, serving Italian and Mediterranean specialties, as well as delicious sushi varieties and many other special Pan-Asian delicacies, consists of innovative restaurants and bars and opulent and elegant banquet facilities. Spanning an area of ??3,500 square meters, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul, is one of the best and most comprehensive health and beauty centers in Istanbul.

Duties & Responsibilities 

Verbal screening: ensuring that all users are safe to participate and are advised of what to do if they are not. This would mean sending for doctor clearance or passing on to more qualified colleagues.

Promote the benefits of Yoga (additionally Pilates, if applicable) and overall general health benefits of exercise 

Teach Yoga (additionally Pilates, if applicable) classes for a range of clients, ranging from 45mins to 1 hour 30 mins 

Creating a welcome environment, putting clients at ease

Check the area for safety and report any risks

Engage class participants and encourage client retention. Understand client’s goals and build rapport

Teach classes of mixed ability, catering for varying needs within a class offering adaptations and progressions as well as modifications where necessary

Offer variety in class, using variations of the Yoga methods (additionally Pilates, if applicable)and the use of small equipment 

Offer specialized Yoga Classes based on guests qualifications (additionally Pilates, if applicable)

If full time employed, the role may include other duties such as reception work or gym floor work, depending on other qualifications

General tidying away of mats and equipment to ensure they are kept clean and tidy

If applicable teach 1-2-1 Pilates or groups, focusing more on individual attention and designing Pilates programs based on posture types and ability

Requirements

A calm and approachable manner

The ability to lead a large class of students

Great communication skills

In depth knowledge of the human body and biomechanics through personal experience

An excellent level of personal fitness, strength and flexibility

An empathetic nature and a desire to help others