The Bare Bones Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program will support new and experienced teachers by providing specific modules that address common teaching challenges. Focused primarily on supporting teachers after completion of a formal Teacher Training program (although several modules are excellent for those that have yet to start a program), it is designed to support teachers in a highly customized, personal way. Teachers can select modules that provide training on a specific topic(s) and can also consider ongoing support through monthly or hourly mentoring around topics of their choosing.
As the yoga industry continues to grow, the proliferation of yoga training programs grows exponentially. While the increase provides more options, it makes the selection of a training program more challenging for aspiring teachers. Also, as studios work to meet the requirements of Yoga Alliance’s standards for 200 and 500 HR registry programs, time within these programs which is devoted to both the practical and more “hands-on” teaching topics is often skipped, either due to class size or time availability.
The goal of the Bare Bones Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program is to support new, would-be and experienced teachers with a combination of real life, practical modules on several different topics as well as modules that includes hands-on training and feedback to help you grow as a teacher. Several business modules are also included to help you navigate the increasingly complex yoga industry. Modules on teaching several specialty types of yoga, like Children and Family Yoga, are also included to provide support and basic training around these more customized programs.
Because the program is one-on-one and includes the option of monthly or hourly mentorship about topics of your choosing, it is a unique and highly personal way to support teachers in their path and growth as a teacher.
Continuing Education Credits (CEU) for Yoga Alliance
Hours spent completing training modules can be applied towards CEU requirements for either the 200 Hour or 500 Hour level of registration with Yoga Alliance.
Individual Mentorship Modules
Preliminary Module
Selecting a Yoga Teacher Training program that is right for You
Business Modules (each purchased separately)
- Building the infrastructure for your Yoga-Preneurship/Working as an Independent Yoga Teacher (includes templates to track expenses, teaching, daily worksheet, weekly report format)
- Understanding the yoga teaching industry (includes understanding of Yoga Alliance, Certification, Contractor versus Employee, taxes, health insurance)
- Making the switch from working in a corporate job to teaching yoga part-time/Evaluating if this switch is right for you
- Using social media to help create awareness around your teaching and brand
- Identifying and evaluating yoga teaching opportunities/Pricing your classes
- Resume Creation and Marketing (includes templates for flyers)
- How to know when to walk away from a teaching job
Teaching Modules (each purchased separately)
- Managing challenges in the classroom
- Getting started with teaching once you’ve completed your 200 HR Program
- Essential Tips for teaching
- Using essential language in yoga teaching
- Essential Assisting Tips (remote module)
- Essential Assisting Tips and Practice Assisting (in person)
- Creating an approach to common yoga teaching scenarios
- Practice teaching (includes video taping and feedback)
- Teaching Observation and Feedback (includes attendance at class/feedback after class)
- Attendance at my class/event/ workshop and Feedback (includes your attendance at class, question and answer session afterwards, sharing of agenda)
- Teaching and Alignment Modules: (done in person only)
Standing poses
Balancing poses
Twisting poses
Backbends
Hips
- Teaching Beginners yoga
- How to build a class around a theme
- How to build connection with your students
- How to bring themes from classic yoga philosophy into the classroom without overwhelming your students
- How to let yourself come through in your teaching (includes journaling and self-evaluation questionnaires)
Specialty Modules (each purchased separately)
- Quick tips for teaching Children and Family Yoga
- Children’s Yoga Training (2 hour module- includes lesson plans and equipment list)
- Creating a Runner’s Workshop
- Teaching Private Yoga Sessions and Teaching yoga in your Home
- Creating Corporate Yoga Programs for yoga and wellness
- Teaching students with injuries or specific medical conditions
Monthly Mentorship Support (30 days)
In addition to, or instead of, individual modules, some individuals may choose to select the option of having monthly support. This provides the individual with the option to present questions for support on an “as-needed” basis. If one of the questions would lend itself to an existing module, that module will be presented at a discounted rate. Monthly mentorship support is provided via email and phone only; in-person mentorship sessions would be charged at an hourly fee.
Return messages via phone or email will be made within 24 hours of receipt, if not sooner.
Hours above 5 hours per month will be charged at the hourly rate (see below).
Hourly Mentorship Support
For those individuals who do not anticipate needing ongoing support or who are unsure of how much support they may need, an hourly program may be a useful option. Hourly support is at an hourly rate and support is tracked in ½ hour slots. This support is provided via email or phone. In-person mentorship sessions are charged at an hourly fee.
In-person Mentorship Support
For individuals that request in-person sessions on the topics of their choosing, an hourly rate will apply. These can be customized to meet the needs of the person.
Rates:
Preliminary Module: $49.00
Business Modules: $85.00 each
Teaching Modules: $125.00 each
Exceptions:
- Assisting Module (in person)
- Practice teaching, including video taping
- Taping Observation and Feedback
- Attendance at my class/Feedback
- Teaching/Alignment Modules
- $149.00 each
Specialty Modules: $129.00 each (Exception: Children’s Yoga Training: $200)
Monthly Mentorship Support: $199.00 per month (30 day period)
Hourly Mentorship Support: $49.00 per hour
Cost of any module for teachers enrolled in Monthly Mentorship Program: 10% off list price
In-Person Mentorship Support: $75 per hour (one hour minimum)
Hi! I was amazed and astonished when I saw this on FB! I have just started teaching , even though I have been certified since 2008. I am teaching mostly people my age and older….50 +. I am feeling good about it so far but could really use some mentoring. Is there a way to see an example of a specialty module? I think the one about working with people with certain conditions would be helpful to me as well as building a class around a theme. Your thoughts? By the way, I love your youtube videos!!! All the Best,Betsy
Betsy, so good to hear from you! Congrats on your training completion and starting to teach. I’d be glad to give you some more information. Each module will follow a basic outline, touching on key points around each topic. Since it’s a one on one experience, you get to ask as many questions as you need to, in order to make sure you not only understand, but to make it customized to meet your needs. I’ve written a number of articles and many of them touch on some of the module topics, so that can help give you an idea of some of the content presented for some modules. I will send you an individual email so we can talk further. Thanks! Karen