To teach is to be a forever student.
To teach is to be a forever student.
Teaching yoga in today’s world is no simple journey. From your first day of teacher training to leading your very first classes you will evolve and grow in ways you never could have imagined… and yet that is just the beginning of this sacred, life long path!
First, lets talk about the reality of teacher trainings:
Every yoga teacher training (YTT) program is different, and unfortunately there is little to no regulation or quality control in this realm.
Most people start with a 200 hour YTT either in person, online, or some programs do a mixture of both.
Many trainings are phenomenal, life changing, deeply educational experience that leave you feeling confident, well informed, and inspired to get out and share the magic of yoga with the world.
Other trainings are less than educational, often very over priced, unorganized experiences that leave you not only feeling robbed of your money, but doubtful that you’ll ever actually be able to teach and generally disheartened with the yoga world.
Keeping in mind that nearly anyone can put on a teacher training and call themselves an “expert” these days; my biggest tip is this - be mindful who you are choosing to study with and do research on your chosen training’s staff. Who did they learn from? How much experience do they have? What do they stand for and align with? What is their approach to yoga as a whole? The quality of the teaching staff will by far make the biggest impact on your experience.
Mentorship Offerings:
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Brand new to the teaching world? Haven’t taught your first class yet and have no idea where or how to get started? I’m here to help get you on the road to teaching and guide you along each step!
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Includes but is not limited to: building confidence in the classroom, learning how to create and lead effective public classes to all levels of students, implementing inclusive teaching practices for all bodies, navigating your personal challenges and supporting your growth as a yoga teacher.
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Feeling ready to leave your side gig or corporate job and teach yoga full time? Amazing! That can be an equally exciting and terrifying leap to take. But I was once there too! I promise full time teaching is 100% possible and realistic, no matter how many people tell you it isn’t. If you have the commitment to the work and passion for the practice, I can help you create your path to full time yoga.
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Need a new website to share all your amazing yoga offerings and take your business to the next level? I’m here to build it for you and teach you all the basics of running your own website. (the same way I built and run the site you’re reading right now!)
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Yoga has turned into a billion dollar industry whether we like it or not, and teaching yoga means you are running a business! This includes the need for liability insurance, business licensing, contract negotiations, and so many other layers that overwhelmed me when I was a new teacher too. I can guide you in how to get hired, negotiate your pay, define what is and isn’t acceptable treatment as a studio employee, and support you in all things building and running your yoga business.
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Currently I am hosting local (tacoma/puyallup/seattle) group teaching mentorship events and workshops! You will find that schedule below. Traveling mentorship retreats and events coming soon in 2023!
I am passionate about teaching mentorship not only because I adore the blessing that is teaching yoga, but also because I want to save you from the unnecessary pains and struggles I went through early on in my own career. Sharing what I’ve learned from my decade so far in the yoga industry so that you can confidently bloom into your teaching career and shine your magnificent light!