Collaborative Mentorship

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

Quarterly Schedule

SPRING MENTORSHIP: March 16th - June 14th

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.

 
“I felt such a shift in my abilities with each module, being able to take the new tools to each class and seeing the real world application. I loved how the modules were organized in a way that the concepts built on each other to create a really firm teaching foundation!”
— Jessica G.
 

Meet Your Teachers:

Maya Ehnat E-RYT500, YACEP

Paula Revilla E-RYT200, YACEP

Laurie Rikansrud 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 100 hours of continuing education certified through Yoga Alliance via our YACEPs

“I was nurtured into a more intentional and conscious facilitator. I learned so much about holding space for growth, silence/stillness, and love which I have been actively integrating into my practice and teaching. ”
— Erica C.
 
 

Spring 2025 Mentorship Program:

sessions meet from 9:30A-12N. these eight 2.5 hour sessions equate to 20 in person hours with your mentors

Session 1: Saturday, March 29th

Sequencing Based on Intention, Classroom Presence with Maya

Session 2: Saturday, April 5th

Breath & Meditation with Laurie

Session 3: Saturday, April 26th

Pace, Offering Variations with Sarah

Session 4: Saturday, May 3rd

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

Session 5: Saturday, May17th

Use of Props, Offering Modifications with DiAnne

Session 6: Saturday, May 31st

Cuing & Appropriate Language, Projecting Voice with Maya

Session 7: Saturday, June 7th

Use of Music, Tone of Class, Ambiance with Debi

Session 8: Saturday, June 14th

Leading Students into Presence with Maya

Total Cost of Mentorship:

  • Quarterly Mentorship: $500 (member discount applies $125 OFF)

  • Sliding Scale/Scholarships Determined Upon Request

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