TEACHING MENTORSHIP

Here is an example of my teaching mentorship program. Remember that this is a sample, as I adjust the outline to fit each teacher’s unique needs. 

Below I have outlined a 6 month mentorship program. Through this program, mentees and I will work on their teaching voice, sequencing, hands-on assists, deepening their own yoga practice, the business of yoga, and anything else that comes up along the way. 

The program works best if each mentee can organize some of their own classes/private sessions for their friends/family and start teaching real students right away! Mentees can do this either in-person or on Zoom (and I will help you). If this is not possible, mentees and I will work together and they can practice on me- I will continue to tweak this outline so that it makes sense for each individual mentee’s journey.


6 Month Yoga Mentorship with Randi Cerini:

A. 

i. To begin the mentorship program, mentees will complete one 20-60 minute private yoga session with me (you're the teacher) and receive feedback so we can get on the same page. 

ii. I will teach each mentee a 60 minute yoga sequence that the can use with their students during the first month of the program. 

**Mentees will need to purchase yoga teaching insurance before our first session together.


B. Each month each mentee will be responsible for:

  1. Creating a 60-minute vinyasa sequence with either a peak pose, or a conceptual or physical theme (e.g. heart openers or forward folds) and teach it to me or a group/private (except for the first month). 

  2. Taking my class at least once a week

  3. Taking a total of 2-3 yoga classes per week

  4. Observing my class once a month

  5. Observing a total of 2-3 yoga classes per month 

*(All of the above can be done in-person or virtually if needed)


C. Each month I will be responsible for: 

  1. Either observing or taking each mentee’s public class or group private session

  2. Editing and providing feedback on their sequences and live classes

  3. Helping each mentee advance their personal yoga practice by observing your practice during my class/our private sessions, answering any questions they have, and working with them on specific poses that they are trying to master

*(All of the above can be done in-person or virtually if needed)


D. Private Workshops/Meetings:

In addition to the above mutual monthly requirements, and the initial private session, I will schedule 3 private workshops for each mentee or the group. If other topics come up that need further exploration, we will cover those as well, either in a workshop form, phone call, or in-person meeting. 

  1. Sequencing.

  2. Hands-on Assists.

  3. The Business of Yoga. We'll discuss the many avenues you can take in the business and discuss topics including:

    • Making your website 

    • Creating a yoga resume

    • Audition tips

    • Insurance + Tax tips

    • How to run yoga retreats

  4. Final Exam. I will host a mock audition for each mentee or group of mentees. Each mentee will teach one segment of a class and the next mentee will pick up where they left off, round robin style. Each mentee will teach for 5-10 minutes. If it’s an individual audition, mentees will teach the whole class :). I will give feedback one last time.

E. Cost: $1200-$1500 depending on your needs. 

This can either be paid in full at the start of our time together, or we can set up a payment plan.

*Payments can be made via Zelle or cash.
Email randiceriniyoga@gmail.com with any questions.