What is Office Yoga Training?
Office Yoga Training is a unique blueprint designed for teaching corporate yoga. It’s all about bringing yoga right into the workplace, making it accessible where people spend a big chunk of their day. Founded by Maryam Sharifzadeh, a seasoned yogipreneur with over 20 years of experience, this training offers a practical approach to infusing yoga into business environments. Whether it’s virtual or in-person, the course equips yoga teachers and enthusiasts with the skills to lead mindful, effective sessions tailored to office settings.
Main Benefits of Office Yoga Training
This training isn’t just about yoga poses; it’s a full package that covers the business and mindful aspects of teaching yoga at work. Here’s what participants get:
- 50 hours of comprehensive training split into two parts: Upper Body and Lower Body focus
- Learn how to adapt yoga classes for different workplace environments, including virtual and physical spaces
- Insights into honoring yoga’s roots while making it relevant for corporate settings
- Strategies for teaching yoga at the desk, lunchroom, or even during conferences
- Business planning tips to help grow a successful corporate yoga practice
Training Structure and Schedule
The Office Yoga Training is divided into two 25-hour modules, making it manageable and focused. Part 1, happening March 21 – 23, 2025, zooms in on upper body practices and conscious business principles inspired by Yama. Part 2, scheduled for September 5 – 7, 2025, shifts the focus to lower body practices and conscious leadership through the lens of Niyama. Both parts are delivered online, making it easy to join from anywhere.
Who is Behind Office Yoga?
Maryam Sharifzadeh, the founder and CEO, is a natural teacher and entrepreneur who’s been recognized as one of the “Top 20 Conscious Business Leaders” by Conscious Company Magazine. With over a decade of experience bringing mindfulness into boardrooms worldwide, Maryam has taught yoga to employees at more than 475 companies, including big names like Oracle, Amazon, and Twitter. Her deep experience across industries like biotech, finance, law, and tech means the training is always fresh, relevant, and practical.
Who Should Consider This Training?
Office Yoga Training is perfect for a wide range of people. It’s ideal for yoga teachers wanting to expand their reach and build a sustainable career. But it’s also great for yoga enthusiasts who want to bring mindful movement into their own workplaces. Even office managers and culture teams looking to boost wellness programs will find valuable tools here. Basically, if you’re interested in making yoga work in the office, this training has something for you.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3): Promotes physical and mental health through workplace yoga
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8): Supports sustainable careers for yoga teachers in corporate wellness
- Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10): Makes yoga accessible in diverse workplace environments
- Quality Education (SDG 4): Provides comprehensive training combining yoga practice and business skills
- Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17): Collaborates with companies worldwide to integrate wellness
How Office Yoga Training Works
The training is designed to be practical and flexible. Delivered online, it combines lectures, discussions, asana and pranayama practice, teaching practicums, and business planning. Whether someone wants to become a certified Office Yoga® Instructor or simply start meetings with mindfulness, this course offers a clear, actionable path. Plus, participants get one-year access to a private Office Yoga account, keeping resources and community close at hand.
