NEXT LEVEL TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

This on-line program is designed for yoga teachers who want to deepen their knowledge and refine their teaching skills. You will receive lots of guidance and feedback from Lauren and Megan! The program will cover various aspects of teaching yoga, including sequencing, alignment, modifications, adjustments, yogic philosophy and ethical and business considerations.

• Review of 5 alignment principles
• Prop usage
• All things Breath
• Waiting for everyone to finish
• Demo – head down
• How long to hold a pose
• Using Sanskrit
• Teaching with eyes closed
• Teacher energy

• Understanding the principles of sequencing and how to create a well-rounded class
• Clear instruction/directional language
• Dharma talks/How to create themes (including Dieties) and incorporate them into your classes
• Sequencing for different levels and populations
• Personal sharing
• discuss current events or not

• Yamas & Niyamas - the 5 universal ethical principles and the 5 observances that help us reflect on our true nature and evolve toward harmony.
• Gunas - the 3 forces of nature, sattva, rajas, tamas, used to describe all matter
• Gunas - the 3 forces of nature: sattva, rajas, tamas
• Malas - the 3 forces of fear: anava, mayiya, karma

• Ethics and professionalism in teaching yoga
• The business side of yoga, including marketing, pricing, and studio policies
• Building and maintaining relationships with students and the broader yoga community
• Social justice/seva

4 Tuesday nights: 

May 23, 30 

June 6, 13 

7-8:30pm 

$160 

Max: 10 students  

6 CEUs

Venmo @Megan-Zwerlein to sign up

*One on one mentorships also available

 please inquire

• Prior completion of any 200-hour yoga teacher training program or equivalent
• Regular attendance and participation in all 4 classes
• Completion of homework assignments
• Willingness to receive and give feedback to peers and mentors