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NEW TEACHER MENTORSHIP

NO BULLSHIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Have you completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program but hesitated to start teaching?
Or are you teaching the occasional class but struggling to break through into studios? 
I offer two-month mentorships for new and aspiring Vinyasa teachers in Vancouver. My program is affordable, pragmatic and efficient. We'll look at and re-calibrate all areas of your current teaching profile and develop a clear strategy for getting you into studios. 

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?

My program is designed for:
  • 200-hour YTT graduates who’ve not started teaching.
  • 200-hour YTT graduates who’ve started teaching but feel like they are still struggling to break into the industry.
  •  ​200-hour YTT graduates who studied Hatha during their training and would like to enrich their knowledge of the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition. 
  • 200-hour YYT graduates with some experience who recently relocated to Vancouver and are looking to get a lay of the land. 

This mentorship is not for individuals looking to primarily deepen their practice; if this is your interest check out my information on Yoga privates here. This is also not a 'love-and-light' training. As independent contractors, today's Yoga teachers are required to tackle a capitalistic industry head-on. Additionally, you may even need to confront and integrate an inner fear of making money from Yoga. 

​However, if your goal is to teach Vinyasa in Vancouver studios, don't pursue another 300-hour program or fall prey to endless trainings that fail to show you the real steps required to enter the industry. 

I KNOW WHAT IT TAKES IN TODAY'S ENVIRONMENT

Why mentor with me? First of all, unlike senior teachers who entered the profession in an earlier era, I understand the challenges and complexity of navigating the journey from completing a teacher training to actually teaching a studio class in today's market.  Despite no prior connections and a relatively short Yoga resume, I was teaching at studios like Semperviva, One Yoga for the People and Yyoga within a month of moving to Vancouver. I can share with you everything I learned along the way.

Secondly, I understand how studios work from the inside. I've managed popular Vinyasa studios in both Canada and the USA. From the perspective of a studio manager overseeing a busy subbing schedule, I understand what stands out and how teachers can quickly get on a subbing list. 
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In  addition to my first hand knowledge of Vancouver's Yoga industry, I also have deep connection to the teachings of Sri Krishnamacharya, the 'grandfather' of modern postural Yoga. I believe that being connected to this source tradition will vitalize your instruction of modern Vinyasa Yoga, and I will help you develop your own unique connection to the Krishnamacharya lineage.  

THE CONTENT

The mentorship will be uniquely crafted to your needs and desires as a teacher. Subjects can include:
  • How to present yourself professionally and authentically to studios both online and in person.
  • Guidance on finding the right studios to apply to now and what studios to aim for six months from now. 
  • Audition preparation and tips on quickly integrating into a studio community.
  • Determining (and achieving) the right balance between  teaching and other employment.
  • Class planning techniques and strategies.
  • Class delivery refinement (presence, voice, cues, assists, format).
  • Effective use of dharma instruction, Yoga philosophy and Sanskrit terminology.
  • How to feel authentically rooted to the tradition of Vinyasa Yoga.
We will also cover:
  • The 10 essentials for all new teachers.
  • ​The 5 common mistakes of new teachers that block their entry into studios.
  • Tools for understanding your Svadharma - your personal role in the social + cosmic order

STRUCTURE + PRICE

The mentorship is structured as a two month intensive, which includes: 
  • four one hour in-person meetings, occurring every two weeks,  each tailored to your goals.​
  • ​Unlimited correspondence support via email, phone and text.

All for just $100 / month 
(two month duration paid in full)

I only work with two people at a time and often have a wait-list. Contact me for an approximate timeline. 

Email me to set up a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss if this mentorship program is right for you. 

EMAIL

EMAIL

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