Mysore Mentorship

Uplevel your teaching game as an established teacher

Why choose this mentorship?

Signing up for this Mysore mentorship with Jade will take your yoga teaching skills to the next level. If you're an established yoga teacher who'd like to learn the skills to confidently teach Mysore-style Ashtanga, you've come to the right place.

Who is it for?

This Mentorship is a 12-month program for teachers who wish to uplevel their teaching skills and personal self-development. The program is for teachers who have an established yoga practice of 5+ years, who have also been exposed to teaching Mysore style and/or practicing Ashtanga yoga Mysore style.

That being said, when applying for this Mentorship Program, please consider the fact that you'll be learning in the context of the Ashtanga yoga method within the Mysore style setting of teaching and practice. What you'll learn is invaluable and applies to most Hatha practices that we know today.

How it works

Each teacher works closely alongside Jade Skinner, as well as the other Mysore teachers, both in-studio and the virtual shala. All applicants will be required to practice with Jade for one month before being accepted onto the Mentorship Program.

This is a 12-month mentorship program.
As a mentee, you'll work closely alongside Jade in both the physical and virtual shala.
You'll also be part of a bigger group of mentees and we'll meet once a month to discuss various topics around teaching, holding space, language, communication, problem solving, and teacher/student progress.
The program doesn't guarantee a permanent teaching position, but does offer subbing status.

"If you're looking to develop and grow..."

"I feel extremely grateful to be a part of Jade's mentorship program. She holds space for growth within her Mysore program - for teachers and for students. Jade has helped me develop confidence in adjustments and Sanskrit count and provided a space for me to grow as an Ashtanga teacher. If you're looking to develop and grow as a teacher within the Mysore room, I highly recommend enrolling." ~ Alix Emery

What you'll learn

Studio guidelines
Your role as a teacher "space holder"
Boundaries and responsibilities
Anatomy of postures
Philosophy of movement
How to hold space for every "body"
Teaching ethics and guidelines
Teacher/student practice sessions
Monthly mentorship meetings

Location

Body Electric Yoga
3015 7th St. North
St. Petersburg
FL 33704
(And online)

Program overview: 12 months

Months 1-3

Observation
Getting to know the student body
Learn Mysore teaching skillset and apply
Self-practice in the classroom 1-2 days a week
Required to practice with lead teacher
Required to assist 1 day in studio and 1 day online
Required to step-in and sub
Required to grow the program via social media, personal emails, and word of mouth

Months 4-6

Teaching new students
Observing seasoned students
Q&A on changing a student's practice
Q&A and application of new adjustments
Self-practice in the classroom 1-2 days a week
Required to practice with lead teacher
Required to assist 1 day in studio and 1 day online
Required to step-in and sub

Months 7-9

Apply what you've learned so far
Review Mysore teaching skillset
Assist lead teacher in studio 2 days a week
Self-practice in studio 1 day a week
Practice with lead teacher 1-2 days a week
Required to sub

Months 10-12

Mentorship review (where do you see yourself in this community?)
Assist lead teacher in studio 1-2 days a week
Continue self-practice
Continue practice with lead teacher
Collaborate on teaching/workshops/classes
Acquire a permanent subbing position both virtually and in studio

Your investment

Instance 1

2,000

Full Tuition

Pay upfront in full

2,000

Payment Plan

$500 x 4 installments

"An amazing experience..."

"This was an amazing experience and Jade is an amazing teacher who has her students' best interests in mind. She clearly showed us her vast knowledge, desire to share her knowledge and experience, a willingness to be our mentor, and showed compassion to each of us. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be her student." ~ Tiffany Wimmer

How to book

Please submit the application form below to be considered for this mentorship program. More details of the program will be provided once you've been accepted.

First name*
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Address*
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Date of Birth*
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Emergency Contact Info & Relationship*
Personality*
Describe yourself in 5 words
What do you believe makes for a great teacher?*
Tell me about your relationship with yoga*
Tell me about your relationship with Ashtanga yoga*
What does your yoga practice look like these days?*
How many times per week + hours, specific style(s) or freestyle
Tell me more about your yoga practice.*
Strengths, weaknesses, what you’re currently working on
Yoga experience*
List all previous trainings, workshops, intensives, etc.
What style of yoga do you currently teach/practice*
Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, restorative, etc.
Do you have a teacher(s) and does this person(s) support you?*
Do you have a home studio that you currently teach in?*
If so, where?
What draws you to teaching yoga?*
Describe in your own words what it means to ‘hold space’*
Have you ever given physical assists/adjustments in a posture?*
If yes, please name the posture(s), describe the adjustment given and the intention behind it
Do you understand the ethics & liabilities of touch?*
How familiar are you with your own anatomy?*
(Basic anatomical knowledge)
Who are your sources of inspiration?*
Do you have any other movement practices?*
Do you have a meditation practice?*
If yes, for how long?
Do you have a pranayama (breath) practice?*
If yes, please describe the pranayama techniques you practice and the amount of time dedicated
Do you have a pranayama breath retention practice?*
If yes, please describe the pranayama retention techniques you practice and the amount of time dedicated
Do you understand the ujjayi breathing purpose and technique performed in most yoga practices?*
If yes, in your own words please describe how you would instruct a student to connect with the ujjayi breath and why
Daily health*
Describe your eating routine (vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, carnivore, omnivore), health practices, exercise routines/activities, beliefs
Daily health practices*
Describe health practices, exercise routines/activities & beliefs
Physical and emotional health*
Including current medications, recent surgeries, ailments, injuries, limitations, therapy, abuse, depression, addictive behavior, eating disorders, etc. Indicate whether your conditions may result in temporary absences and/or early withdrawals from this course. Please note that any difficult times you’ve gone through make you more relatable to students who have their difficult times as well
Is there anything that could possibly disrupt your learning time?*
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Do you have another profession outside of yoga?*
What can you offer this sangha (community) of teachers and students?*
Do you have any expectations of the lead teacher, Jade Skinner, or this program?*
What do you wish to accomplish by the end of the Mentorship Program?*
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