Topics we will cover during mentorship are:

Clarity of Speech:  

• Refine the precision of your instructions 

• Clarify the focus of your class by sustaining a central theme throughout your sequence

• Seamlessly weave yoga philosophy into the teaching of a postural practice 

• Heighten students’ understanding by providing cues around ‘what’, ‘why’ or ‘how’ to engage in a pose 

• Speak to what you see in real time so there is not 'script' 

• Learn how to effectively speak to a diverse group of bodies and various levels of ability in a mixed-levels class

• Ensure that your unique voice is being received in a meaningful way

Clarity of Touch: 

• Re/introduce hands-on adjustments to your skill set

• Gain comfort and confidence in stepping into a student’s personal space 

• Understand different types of assists and when to choose which (corrective, supportive, directional, mirroring, etc)

• Explore different qualities of touch depending on what you hope to communicate (speaking to bones, muscles, skin, breath, etc)

• Position your own body for maximum efficiency, injury prevention, and leverage. 

• Use your eyes, hands and ears to listen to what your student’s body is communicating 

• When teaching group classes, work with one person while still communicating to the whole room

During our time together, expect group discussion, practice teaching, and hands-on assists.