Work closely with Zelinda to deepen your personal yoga practice and grow as a Yoga Teacher in this 6 month Mentorship Program. This Program is based on yoga in the Krishnamacharya Tradition and making yoga accessible for people with all kinds of bodies.
The Program dates are June 2 - December 1, 2023. All sessions will be offered online, so this Program is available to yoga teachers worldwide. In the event that we find a suitable studio location, an in-person option may become available, as well.
Weekly Workshops
The group meets with Zelinda weekly for a one hour Workshop session. The first session will focus on establishing your personal yoga practice, as your practice is the foundation of your teaching. In order to provide the most useful instruction, further topics will be defined once the mentees are selected.
Studio Membership
To support your personal practice, Studio Membership is included in the Mentorship Program. You’ll be expected to attend at least 2 weekly classes with Zelinda or another teacher.
Customized Yoga Practice
During your first Mentorship Session, Zelinda will create a personalized yoga practice for you based on your needs and goals. You should do your personalized practice on days you don’t attend a class, at least 3 times per week.
Monthly Observation
Each month you’ll observe one of Zelinda’s classes, focusing on one assigned aspect of the teaching. You’ll document your observations and discuss them with Zelinda as part of your Monthly Mentorship Session.
Monthly Mentorship Session
Each month you’ll meet with Zelinda for 1:1 mentoring. This session is devoted to you: your practice, your teaching, and your goals. You can expect to review the progress of your personal practice and set new objectives. You can discuss your observations of Zelinda’s class, making notes of best practices and asking questions as needed. You’ll focus on your growth as a teacher, with Zelinda providing guidance to strengthen and enhance your teaching.
Feedback on Your Teaching
In the second half of the Mentorship Program you’ll teach a supervised full-length seva class and receive a comprehensive assessment of your teaching that highlights next steps for your growth and learning.
CEU Credit
You’ll receive a certificate and 30 hours of CEU credit contingent upon your successful completion of the 2023 Mentorship Program.
schedule
The Program dates are June 2 - December 1, 2023.
Weekly workshops will be held Fridays at 8:00 a.m. Central time.
Supervised Seva Classes will be held in October and November, on Saturdays at noon Central time.
All other meeting times are flexible and can be scheduled according to your convenience.
Prerequisites
Mentees must have successfully completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program (at minimum) and must teach at least one class weekly throughout the duration of the Mentorship Program. Teaching experience prior to beginning the Mentorship Program is a plus, as it will provide context and enhance comprehension during Mentorship.
Tuition
Tuition for the 2023 Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program is $1485. Upon notification of selection, a deposit of $385 secures your spot. The balance may be paid in full by the first day of class or with 5 monthly payments beginning on June 2, 2023.
Application
We want to make sure you have an excellent learning experience in Yoga Teacher Mentorship, so we’d like to know more about you, your training, your experience, and your goals. Please complete and submit your application on or before April 21, 2023.
Due to the nature of the program, only 6 Mentees can be accepted. Selection notifications will be sent on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Please feel welcome to contact us with any questions.
about zelinda
Zelinda Yañez is the founder of The Yoga Room and also the creator of the Yoga with Zelinda YouTube channel. Zelinda specializes in teaching yoga that is accessible and beneficial for people with all kinds of bodies. She has taught over 4500 hours of live yoga instruction since 2008, when she completed her initial 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. In 2018 she completed the 500 Hour International Yoga Teacher Training Programme at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India, and in 2023 she completed their International Yoga Therapist Training Programme. She currently teaches yoga online to students who are local, across the country, and around the world. Her YouTube channel has been recognized for Best Yoga Channel by Healthline.com, Self magazine, Forks Over Knives, Wondershare, and CalmSage, from 2019 - 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program be offered again?
The next round of Mentorship will be offered in mid-2024.