Requirements to teach yoga

Post new topic

Herbdoc Member

Member since 14 August 2013

HerbdocMember17 September 2013 21:49:32

Hi I'm interested in teaching yoga in China. I will get my yoga teaching certificate next year. Would I need a degree in order to get a foreign expert certificate, or would my yoga certificate be enough?

I've heard there are exceptions to the 4 year degree requirement for a foreign expert certificate. I know this is true in other countries, such as Vietnam. In Vietnam, if the standard of a profession is a certificate, then that certificate is all that is needed. I'm hoping this is true for China as well.

Thanks
HerbDoc

SebastianBeijing Member

Member since 24 September 2013

SebastianBeijingMember24 September 2013 07:48:26

Hi HerbDoc,

the official wording is that foreign experts in the cultural, medical or educational field (I assume yoga instructor would fit into one of these fields) need to hold at least a bachelor degree and two years of working experience. In order to obtain a foreign expert certificate you would need to find an employee in China who helps you to apply for the certificate.

While there are lots of Yoga Schools in China (here in Beijing there are at least a dozen I know of) that mostly cater to foreigners it might be a bit difficult to apply while you are still not in the country. If you are not risk adverse I would travel to China on a tourist Visa and apply with some schools directly, I am quite positive that you will find something and that they will be able to help with your Visa. However, if you want to be save you will need to get in touch with a school before travelling to China.

Hope this helps,
Sebastian

Articles to help you in your expat project in China

Getting married in China
If you've lived in China for a while and are planning your life in the country, you may be considering getting ...
Customs regulations in China
Before zipping up your suitcase and heading to the airport, make sure that what you have in it can be legally ...
Accommodation in Dalian
Dalian is the biggest city in Liaoning province. The city is home to over six million people, many of which are ...
Accommodation in Chongqing
Chongqing is an important city in southwest China. It is home to over 30 million people and is considered to be ...
Accommodation in Tianjin
Tianjin is a first-tier coastal city in northern China and a busy and crowded metropolis with over 15 million ...
Dating in China
Meeting new people in a foreign country can seem overwhelming at first. But you shouldn't let fear stand in ...
Accommodation in Xiamen
Xiamen, located in Fujian Province in China, is one of southern China's most picturesque coastal cities and ...
Buying property in Shanghai
Shanghai has continually appeared close to the top of the list of cities with the most expensive real estate in ...