Conscious Pole Beginners – Teacher Training
Learn to teach pole dance through embodiment, safety, authenticity, consent, and conscious movement..
Step into a new way of teaching pole.
The rasalila Conscious Pole Beginner Teacher Training is a unique and immersive certification program that combines both our Conscious Movement Teacher Training with the Pole Foundations Teacher Training.
This training was created for people who want to teach pole differently.
Not from pressure or performance.
But from embodiment, connection, creativity, safety, nervous system awareness, and authentic expression.
At rasalila, we believe pole dance can be deeply empowering and fun when taught with care, consent, body awareness, and conscious communication. This training offers both the technical foundations of beginner pole teaching and the deeper somatic and emotional understanding needed to create truly supportive and transformative classes.
3 weekends – 55 hours of training
Across three immersive weekends, you will explore body awareness, nervous system regulation, consent, authentic expression, somatic practices, breath, alignment, and conscious communication, pole techniques and transitions, spotting & safety. You will learn how to create classes that are fun, welcoming and empowering.
Early Bird Price when you enroll before 1 September!
This training is designed for
- Aspiring pole teachers
- Pole teachers wanting a more embodied and conscious teaching approach
- Movement facilitators and dancers
- People passionate about creating safer spaces within movement communities
- Anyone wanting to deepen both their pole practice and personal growth
During the training you will explore
Pole Teaching Foundations
- Pole safety & spotting
- Beginner pole technique
- Pole posture & alignment
- Warming up & cooling down
- Basic pole transitions
- Structuring a beginner pole class
- Practice teaching
- Studio setup & creating safe learning environments
Conscious Movement Foundations
- Body awareness & breath
- Movement & alignment
- Somatic practices
- Nervous system regulation
- Anatomy & safety awareness
- Conscious communication & consent
- Embodied bias literacy, including relational dynamics and racial conditioning
- Business Talk
Conscious Movement
At rasalila, we believe that teaching conscious movement is about much more than movement itself. It is a form of community care (which you can read more about in this blog). That’s why, alongside anatomy, teaching methodology and embodiment, we also explore topics such as consent, conscious communication and embodied bias literacy. And don’t forget fun! These elements help you create movement spaces that are safe, inclusive and empowering for everyone.
This training includes approximately 55 hours of training and combines the Conscious Movement Teacher Training with the Pole Foundations Teacher Training and includes live training weekends, reflection sessions, practice teaching, and a Class Pack to join additional rasalila classes (check class schedule here).
Also check our Conscious Movement Foundations Teacher Training
If you’re passionate about becoming a Conscious Movement Teacher but aren’t looking to teach pole dancing, our Conscious Movement Foundations Teacher Training offers a comprehensive pathway into conscious movement.
You will Receive
- 3 live in-person training weekends
- approx. 55 hours of training
- A training manual & embodied research assignments
- Pole teaching foundations and methodology
- A Class Pack to join additional rasalila classes to support your development
- Practice teaching opportunities
- Feedback and mentorship from experienced teachers
- rasalila certification upon completion of the training requirements.
The Commitment
- Live attendance during all 3 weekends is required; this is not a course you can catch up on later.
- You will receive a 10 Class Pack to join additional rasalila classes.
It is required to use at least 4 classes of this class pack between the start and end of the training.
This training is about more than learning how to teach tricks. It is about learning how to guide people into confidence, connection, expression, and embodiment through pole movement.
About the Teachers
Suzanne Loh (she/her)
Suzanne Loh is the lead teacher of the Conscious Pole Beginners Teacher Training. Suzanne is a multidisciplinary movement teacher with years of experience in pole dance, yoga, aerial arts, and mobility training. Known for her warm presence and encouraging teaching style, she is passionate about creating classes where students feel safe, empowered, and inspired to explore movement in their own unique way.
With a strong focus on technique, body awareness, and confidence-building, Suzanne guides students to develop strength and fluidity while honoring each body and learning process.
Throughout this training, Suzanne will support future teachers in learning how to teach beginner pole classes with confidence and care.
Hannah Rojer (she/her)
Hannah is the lead teacher of the Conscious Movement Foundation part of the Conscious Pole Beginners Teacher Training. Hannah is a passionate and dedicated teacher who centers inclusion, self-care, and community care in every class she offers. Over the years, she has developed her own signature approach to conscious movement and embodied teaching, while deeply honoring the traditions and philosophy of yoga.
Her teaching invites students to build a compassionate connection with their bodies and to practice in a way that feels safe, supportive, and empowering. Hannah creates spaces where students can slow down, recharge, and grow in confidence, both on and off the mat.
Juel McNeilly (she/her)
Alongside Suzanne & Hannah, guest teacher Juel McNeilly will lead the module on embodied bias literacy, exploring topics such as racial conditioning, power & relational capacity. Juel is a somatic embodiment coach and educator.
Guest Teacher(s)
Additional experienced guest teacher(s) will join the training to share their expertise in other specialized subjects.
Limited spots available
To keep the experience intimate, personal, and high-quality, we are accepting very a limited amount of participants.
If you feel called to teach movement and pole in a way that is conscious, empowering, creative, and deeply connected, we would love to welcome you.
Practical details
Everything you need to say YES:
When – November & December 2026
Weekend 1: Friday 13 November – 18:00-20:00
Weekend 1: Saturday 14 November – 14:00-21:15
Weekend 1: Sunday 15 November – 9:30-16:45
Weekend 2: Friday 27 November – 18:00-20:00
Weekend 2: Saturday 28 November – 14:00-21:15
Weekend 2: Sunday 29 November – 9:30-16:45
Weekend 3: Saturday 12 December – 14:00-21:15
Weekend 3: Sunday 13 December EXAM DAY – 09:30-16:45 (end time may vary)
Plus max. 2 hours of pre-recorded video content to prepare for the live sessions of the Embodied Bias Literacy Module.
Where
At rasalila Conscious Movement studio, Tweede Kostverlorenkade 67, 1053 SB Amsterdam
Prerequisites
Wondering if this training is right for you? Before enrolling, please download the PDF below to review the prerequisites.
Enrolment Policy
We reserve the right to decline or cancel an enrolment if we believe a teacher training student does not meet the prerequisites or is not yet ready for the training.
Do I Need a Pole at Home?
No. A pole at home is only optional. During the training, you will use the poles at rasalila.
Enrollment Deadline
As long as there are spots available, you can sign up for this training until and including November 10, 2026.
Investment
Early Bird: €1350 incl BTW
Save €150 when you enroll before 1 September!
Regular Price: €1500 incl BTW
Choose to pay in full or choose our 3-installment payment plan.
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