Embodied Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program

INVEST IN YOU

  • ABOUT

    Embodied Yoga Teacher Mentorship is a hands-on and experiential program designed to further improve and optimize skills gained from a 200HR Yoga Teacher Training program. Open to any certified yoga instructor, Embodied mentorship will help participants hone in on their unique offerings as a yoga teacher, build confidence in their teaching style and voice, gain insight on the business of yoga and finding the right opportunities to advance their teaching career, and learn how to maximize their strengths to curate impactful classes while creating a consistent student following. Under the mentorship of experienced senior teachers, Embodied participants will receive individualized support and ongoing guidance in reaching their personal and professional teaching goals. Can be done as a stand alone mentorship or as part of the 300 hour program.

  • PROGRAM

    2 Embodied Observation Classes

    Observe two classes of senior teachers and fill out detailed class observation form.

    2 Embodied Assist Classes

    Assist four classes of senior teachers and fill out detailed class assist form. Each assist class will be followed up by feedback & debrief session with the teaching mentor.

    1 Embodied Dialogue Meeting

    Meet with senior teaching mentor to discuss yoga as a life practice, teaching fears/hindrances, the business of yoga, teaching/career goals, ideas for growth, and feedback from observed/assisted classes.

    1 Embodied Practicum Class

    Curate and teach your own class, with teaching mentor in attendance, plus 1 hour mentor feedback session afterward. Class is donation based and you'll get to keep the donations.

    1 Emodied Special Event Class

    Mentee proposes, curates, and teaches a themed workshop, outdoor class, or special event offering with ongoing collaborative feedback from teacher mentors in the creative planning process. Donation based with mentee receiving donations.

  • PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

    Participants must have completed a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training program and produce their 200hr Teaching Certificate of Completion to apply.

    Participants must commit to an initial 3-months of mentorship, paying the monthly fee by the 1st of each month.

    Participants must complete all required classes and course materials scheduled within each month, unless otherwise arranged with the program director.

Benefits of Embodied Mentorship:

  • Your mentor membership includes a max membership at disko lemonade (unlimited regularly scheduled classes)

  • Individualized mentorship catered to the specific goals and needs of mentee

    • Finding confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome

    • Learning the nuances of verbal, energetic, and hands-on assists with the opportunity to apply them in a real yoga class.

    • Refinement of verbal cueing and sequencing

    • How to teach to the room, alchemize the unexpected, and be in the ‘Seat of the Teacher’

    • How to lead a true all-levels class.

    • Embodying confidence and humility in physical presence, including vocal volume and diction, posture and movement in the room.

  • Guidance on the business of yoga including:

    • Writing a mission statement and objective

    • Formulating a wellness resumé

    • How to approach studio owners and how to land the job

    • The difference between being an employee versus an independent contractor (advantages and responsibilities)

    • Energy Expenditure + how to avoid burnout as a wellness leader

    • Creating multiple revenue streams, pricing, and balancing service with profitability.

    • How to maintain an Abundance Mindset and support collaboration over competition with other wellness leaders.

    • Local opportunities to expand your business and tangible ways to grow your reach

  • Hands-on class planning, promotion, sequencing, and teaching with opportunity to be paid well for your work.

  • Weekly check-ins and ongoing support from program director. 

  • Additional teaching and learning opportunities beyond program requirements (possibility to teach more than 1 donation-based practicum class, or offer a ticketed workshop to the studio community, as the schedule allows).

Investment

  • $299/month

    3 month starting commitment, month to month available after.

    • Mentorship program

    • Membership at the studio

    • Opportunities to earn back a portion of your investment through donation class/event

Laura, Program Director

“Over the course of my yoga career, I have found there is a gap from when a teacher graduates training to when they begin teaching. Through our mentorship program, we aim to bridge that gap, offer support, and provide a space for growth and opportunities.”

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