Collaborative Mentorship

“It really helped me gain the confidence to begin teaching!”
— Jeremiah D.

Quarterly Schedule

SPRING MENTORSHIP: March 30th - June 15th

SUMMER MENTORSHIP: June 15 - September 7th

AUTUMN MENTORSHIP: September 7th - December 14

WINTER MENTORSHIP: December 14 - March 15

“If you’re passionate about sharing your love of yoga, this program is for you.”
— Keith M.

Student Expectations:

  • Attend 8 sessions though the quarterly program

  • Attend an extra 2 classes per week to deepen your understanding and commitment to the course.

  • Observe an additional 1 class per week with focused intention under the guidance of a mentor.

  • Engage in assigned journal prompts and homework assignments between sessions to enhance reflection and integration of learnings.

  • Utilize studio space during designated hours for additional practice teaching sessions with friends and family.

  • Seize multiple opportunities to embody your student/teaching practice.

“My practice blossomed under the mentorship program. ”
— Keith M.

Meet Your Teachers:

Maya Ehnat E-RYT500, YACEP

Paula Revilla E-RYT200, YACEP

Laurie Rikansrud E-RYT500, YACEP

DiAnne Bergmann E-RYT500, YACEP

Sarah Wittenfeld E-RYT500, YACEP

Debi Tonsager RYT500, E-RYT200, YACEP

“Working alongside experienced teachers, future colleagues, and students nurtured my skills and confidence, preparing me to confidently step onto the mat as a teacher.”
— Keith M.

Program Highlights:

  • 8 group sessions with student teachers and mentors highlighting core values of sol class objectives

  • preparation for public non-profit ‘Open Your Heart’ class

  • access to studio space during designated hours for additional practice teaching time with friends and family

  • multiple opportunities to embody your student/teaching practice 

  • attain 80 hours of continuing education certified through Yoga Alliance via our YACEPs

“I would highly recommend that if anyone feels they need a confidence booster before they begin teaching students, this is a great route to take to gain that confidence.”
— Jeremiah D.

Summer 2024 Mentorship Program:

Session 1: Saturday, June 22nd

Sequencing Based on Intention, Classroom Presence with Maya

Session 2: Saturday, June 29th

Breath & Meditation with Laurie

Session 3: Saturday, July 13th

Pace, Offering Variations with Sarah

Session 4: Saturday, July 20th

Nuggets of Information/Incorporating Personality & Wisdom into your teachings with Paula

Session 5: Saturday, July 27th

Cuing & Appropriate Language, Projecting Voice with Maya

Session 6: Saturday, August 10th

Use of Props, Offering Modifications with DiAnne

Session 7: Saturday, August 24th

Use of Music, Tone of Class, Ambiance with Debi

Session 8: Saturday, September 8th

Leading Students into Presence with Maya

Total Cost of Mentorship:

  • Quarterly Mentorship: $400 (member discount available)

  • Additional Unlimited Membership = $100/month

“The personalized feedback from the group was invaluable, helping me refine my skills and find my unique teaching voice.”
— Keith M.