Mentorship & Continuing Education
“In truth, yoga doesn’t take time - it gives time.”
A Flexible Program To Keep Growing
TO BE REVISED/UPDATED
Did you graduated after 200 hours teacher training and still feel like you need more time to practice teaching? Do you need more information? More hands on practical experience? We got you!
Our Mentorship program is structured to give you just what you need all while working towards your Yoga Alliance 300 hour certification:
• A chance to teach in studio community class that you design and deliver based on that month’s training theme.
• Be part of our Hands On Assisting Program and get practice making adjustments to students.
• Monthly feedback by one of our lead teachers about your class, sequencing, breath work, or any assignment given that month.
• Participate in 1 weekend per month further education that will help you grow & feel confident
Get deeper into your practice with LPY Mentorship, a flexible, interactive program providing you with real, hands on experience, exactly what you need to take your teaching to the next level!
TO REVISE
Not only are we bringing in many guest speakers and certifications, we are a diverse, highly experienced and curious team of learners. We our teachers who are constantly looking to learn more and share what we have learned. The yoga industry continues to change and we are committed to be on the cutting edge of continued learning and mentoring.
This mentorship will ask you to dig deeper and define who and what you want to teach. We will work on practical programming and offerings that you will develop and we help refine. On top of all this the program is interactive, flexible & provides you with what you really need to take your teaching to the next level - real, hands on experience.
The Program
This program is quite flexible, allowing you to complete it in 13 months or slower: you have up to 3 years to complete all the 13 modules. Each module will be repeated every 13 months.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a 200 Hour Teacher Training program or equivalent fitness experience.
APPLICATION: To be sent at least 1 month before the desired starting date. Space is limited.
CERTIFICATION: RYT200 teachers who complete this training and meet Yoga Alliance requirements will be eligible to upgrade to RYT500.
LPY is a YA Registered Yoga School since 2014
LPY teacher training program is certified to meet Yoga Alliance’s standards. Students who complete a verified training with RYS LPY Yoga are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).
Yoga School Director : Lorraine Shedoudi, E-RYT 500 & YACEP
What you will learn
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Beyond the basics of sequencing: learn how to create specialty classes (for instance, for specific populations, such as runners, golfers, corporations) and theme-centered workshops through a structured and effective sequencing, while referring to the chakras, and the limbs of yoga.
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Learn how to do and incorporate advanced asanas in your classes.
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Lectures
Refresh concepts learnt during a 200 Hour Training. Learn how anatomy and physiology impact the way we move and why, and how muscles, bones and connective tissues work.
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Learn about functional movement from the perspective of other fitness modalities. These principles will allow you to teach your classes in a safer, stronger & wiser way.
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There is a lot to know about when it comes to putting hands on people. It is an art! Learn pros and cons of assisting, how and when to assist, with dedicated workshops. You can never practice assisting too much!
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Advanced understanding of the breath dynamics and its impact on our physiology and overall wellbeing.
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Deepen the knowledge of styles such as Yin Yoga and Restorative and their principles, and learn how to teach a class including only those priciples, or how to incorporate them into your regular vinyasa flow.
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Get deeper into Yoga Philosophy & History with our lectures on …???
Chakra ???
Yin
Ayurveda
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Nidra
Sutras
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Gain skills to assess, adapt, and support individual injuries and specialized populations of students (injuries, trauma, prenatal, kids, etc).
Accessible Yoga
Trauma-informed Yoga
Chair Yoga
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Learn the business aspects of teaching yoga, and what you need to own a yoga business.
Go Deeper Into Your Teaching Journey At Your Pace
Fill out the application and you’ll get the response within 5 business days
Email Us if you have any question
What you will invest
Time-wise
13 modules in 13 months, continuous or spread over a period of maximum 3 years.
Each module is 1-month long, and it includes 1 full weekend of workshops and lectures, located in our studios. All 13 modules must be completed to receive your 300 hour certification.
One 45 minutes zoom call is scheduled at the beginning of each month to discuss the focus of the month, the teaching schedule, to organize the logistical training for any new enrollees, and get to know each other!
All the training sessions are in person, but do not worry in case you need to attend some or all the sessions remotely - we are pretty flexible, trying to be more and more accessible and inclusive for each and every one of you!
Just let us know your needs when you apply or send us an email if your plans/constraints change along the way: we got you covered!
What you will get
Tuition includes the manual, the training weekend (for the month you are enrolled in), including lectures and workshops. The tuition does not include any class attendance at LPY studios, but discounts and trading plans are available for teacher training students who want to attend classes at LPY.
2 Trainees Community Classes, an option that will allow you to practice your new teaching skills with an actual class within the enrolled months. All Community Classes are free for the LPY community to increase participation.
Hands-on Assisting Practice, with dedicated workshops.
Mentor Personal Feedback & Support on anything you’ll need, from teaching doubts to how to tackle the assigned topic for the month.
Livestream participation in case you need to attend some of the sessions remotely.
Access to LPY’s continuing education modules for staff and graduates.
300 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification, when you complete all 13 modules.
Scholarships
We strive to grow every day as a more accessible and inclusive space and community!
If you identify as BIPOC, or belong to any underserved population or are economically disadvantaged, please contact us.
We provide scholarships for teacher trainings.
Mentors and Training Faculty
Our training faculty includes some of the best teacher trainers in the Boston area, humble and experienced instructors and mentors, truly invested in your growth and success. All of them personally selected by Lorraine Shedoudi, Director of LPY Yoga Training School.
