Mind + Body Leadership (MBL)
Learn to teach fitness-level Yoga and Meditation classes.
Mind & Body Leadership is a group fitness certification that is based in fitness yoga and incorporates other exercise formats that are calming & non-competitive.
Mind-body fitness leaders are guides who help class participants tune into the mind-body connection. Taking a holistic (whole body) approach, MBLs design classes that bring together the mind and body through practices like fitness yoga, breathwork, stretching, meditation and visualization. These aren’t just exercises—they’re experiences that help participants feel present, relaxed, and connected to themselves and others.
In the MBL course, students will learn the fundamentals: the causes of stress, how stress effects the body and how to apply mind body practices such as fitness level yoga, breathwork, stretching for relaxation, visualizations and meditation to help mitigate stress and promote relaxation. Certified MBLs can also incorporate portable equipment such as blocks, blankets, bolsters (pillows) and bands, used for certain poses in their classes. Students will also learn skills needed for teaching a mind-body fitness class such as lesson planning, cueing, safety, and how to use music to complement the class.
Students will be provided with beginner lesson plans and visualization scripts to get them started in their mind-body practice.
Create Fusion Classes and Exercise Programs!
Already have a certification? As an add on to an existing certification, GELs, WTs, ICE Leaders and PTs can develop fusion classes and client programs with added mind-body components, creating a unique class or workout that your participants and clients will love!
This certification (and the related insurance) excludes any version of hot yoga or any inversion asanas.
All participants must also complete Exercise Theory and have a current 1st Aid & CPR certification before the MBL certificate will be issued.
Location/Date/Time:
Please note: this course will be delivered via a blend of live video stream & in-person sessions.
| Zoom |
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 |
6:30 to 8:30 pm |
| Zoom |
Thursday, June 12th, 2025 |
6:30 to 8:30 pm |
| Zoom |
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 |
6:30 to 8:30 pm |
| Zoom |
Thursday, June 19th, 2025 |
6:30 to 8:30 pm |
| In-person Dartmouth Sportsplex |
Saturday, June 21, 2025 |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Locations: Zoom and In-person Practical Day in the HRM TBD
Instructor(s): Andréa Morrison
Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course. Full certification also requires completion of Exercise Theory and a 1st Aid & CPR certificate. No certifications will be issued without ET and 1st Aid/CPR completed.
Note: The written exam is done on the in-person day.
Fee:
NSFA members: $320
Non-members: $375
Registration for this session ends June 5th, 2025
Note: We require a minimum of 5 registrants to run the course. Registrants will be notified in the event we do not have enough people registered to run the course, and your money will be refunded.
Do you need Exercise Theory? It's now available online through the NSFA. Click here for more information.
