Mentoring
Why Mentoring?
One of the biggest questions yoga teachers have after completing their 200 hour training is “now what?”. Many do not leave a 200 hour program feeling ready to take on the full responsibility of teaching. With so much new information yet to be assimilated, and very little practical teaching experience many new teachers wish they could continue their studies but aren’t quite ready to jump into a 300 or 500 hour training.
With my yoga mentorship program new teachers will have an opportunity to deepen their studies, practice their skills, and develop as a teacher under the personal guidance of an experienced teacher.
About program: Over the course of 3 months you will be supported in deepening your knowledge and skill through the following components.
Private Mentorship Sessions: We will have an initial consultation to discuss your goals and objectives, and then meet for a weekly 90 minute discussion session wherein we will focus on topics that build depth of knowledge and teaching skill, including business of yoga, classroom management, and others that will help you achieve your goals and objectives. You will be given reading and written assignments to support your growth (20 hours)
Asana Practice: You are required to attend 1 class per week with your mentor, can attend class virtually (but must be live). (12 hours)
Observation/Assisting: Initially you will observe your mentor teaching class with time afterward to ask questions about sequencing, alignment cues, hands on assisting, classroom management, etc. During this time you will also be asked to participate in hands on assisting in the classroom, and lead small portions of the practice. (8-12 hours)
Practical teaching: During the last 4 weeks of the program you will have the opportunity to teach 4 full length classes with your mentor observing. This practical experience teaching in a working yoga studio setting is an invaluable opportunity to gain confidence in your teaching and receive feedback that students don’t often offer. (4-6 hours)
Personal study: Throughout the three months you will be assigned reading and writing assignments as well as other projects to support your growth and development. (10-15 hours)
At the end of the program you will have completed 65 additional hours of study and have gained real teaching experience, setting you up for a successful career as a yoga teacher. You will also be eligible to receive 65 hours of continuing education with Yoga Alliance upon completion of this program.
My qualifications: I have been teaching yoga for over 13 years, and have been registered with Yoga Alliance since 2009. I have over 5,000 hours of teaching experience and have owned and operated a successful yoga studio for 8 years. I hold an RYT 500 designation from Yoga Alliance and am a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. I have completed a Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Paul Grilley, have completed courses through Oxford College’s Oxford Center for Hindu Studies, and have studied with Master Teachers like Sharon Gannon and David Life, Doug Swenson, Desiree Rumbaugh, Leslie Kaminoff, Doug Keller and more. I am a certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist through the Himalayan Institute. I am also the Lead Instructor of Inner Spring Yoga’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program, which consistently graduates new teachers who are prepared and confident to begin teaching.
Prerequisites: To participate in the mentorship program you must have completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and provide a copy of your certificate of completion.
Investment: $750
Contact carrie@elementyoga.me to get started today!