Bridge Mentor Program
Engage, Develop & Retain
November 17 - December 29, 2024
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Week 1 :
Sunday Nov 17 - In Person - 8:30am - 4:30pm | Location: NEW CANAAN
Weeks 2 & 3:
Practicum (practice, observation, teaching, homework)
Week 4:
Sunday Dec 8 | In Person - 8:30am - 4:30pm | Location: NEW CANAAN
Weeks 5 & 6:
Practicum (practice, observation, teaching, homework)
Plus Weekly Zoom Check-ins:
Tuesdays from 8:30-9:30pm on Nov 19, Nov 26, Dec 3, Dec 10, and Dec 17.
Next dates: January 18 - March 2, 2025
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Week 1 | In Person at Kaia Yoga Studio New Canaan
Saturday Jan 18 and Sunday January 19
Times: 12pm-4pm both daysWeeks 2 and 3 : in studio practicum
Week 4 | In Person at Kaia Yoga Studio New Canaan
Saturday Feb 8 & Sunday Feb 9
Times: 12pm-4pm both daysWeeks 5 and 6: in studio practicum
Weekly Zoom check ins Tuesdays with Susan Layden
7pm-8pm | Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25
April 5 - May 12, 2025
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Week 1 | In Person | April 5 | New Canaan | 8:30am-4:30pm
Weeks 2 and 3 : practicum
Week 4 | In Person | April 26 | New Canaan | 8:30am-4:30pm
Weeks 5 and 6 : practicum
Weekly Zoom check ins on Tuesdays - Susan Layden
7pm-8pm | April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 5, May 13
The next step in your yoga teaching journey
An interactive program designed to engage with fellow teachers, develop a strong teacher community and retain valuable advanced teaching skills.
Who is the program for?
Any 200hr certified teacher interested in advancing their teaching skills.
Any teacher needing to fulfill Yoga Alliance CEC’s.
Kaia Yoga Excellence
Required for new teachers supporting the development and integration into the Kaia Community.
Required Kaia Yoga 300hr YTT Core Module.
Weekly Curriculum
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Kaia Methodology: Teaching Beyond the Pose
Attend an 8-hour in-studio session
Attend weekly virtual check-in
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Dive In - Observe, Practice & Develop
Observe: Complete 2 observations
Practice: Take 2 classes each week (1 with your trainer and 1 class of your choice)
Develop: Homework - Signature Class Plan Write-up
Attend weekly virtual check-in
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Connect, Create, Cultivate
Connect: Attend an 8-hour in-studio session
Create: Kaia Sequencing for All Class Formats
Cultivate: Prepare to teach a Kaia Yoga Signature Class
Take at least 2 Kaia Yoga Signature Classes a week
Attend weekly virtual check-in
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Teach, Take, Complete
Teach: Apply what you’ve learned by substituting for 2 Kaia Yoga Signature Classes, with mentor feedback
Practice: Take at least 2 Kaia Yoga Signature Classes a week
Complete: Submit an outline for a Kaia Yoga Signature Flow Class that includes the required elements
Attend weekly virtual check-in.
Take your teaching to the next level
The PROGRAM INCLUDES:
2x full day in-person sessions with our mentors.
Virtual sessions to ask questions, define your voice, and develop your class plans.
Practicum tasks:
Practice: Take 2 classes per week.
Class Observations: 2 class observations at one of your mentor’s classes.
Teaching: Teach 2x Signature classes.
Homework: Create your own Kaia Yoga Signature Flow Class including all the required elements.
Your Facilitators
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Susan Layden
E-500hr RYT with Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. Certified Mindfulness meditation teacher.
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Claudia Zeller
E-500hr RYT with Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider.
Program Registration
Requirements to join:
Partial or completion of a 200-hour vinyasa yoga training.
Prior attendance at a minimum of 5 Kaia Yoga classes.
Investment: $750.00
Included: Free Classes: One month of Free Unlimited Classes beginning after the first in person session.
This program fulfills 30 hrs of Yoga Alliance Continuing Ed Credits.
Completing this program does not guarantee a teaching position at Kaia. However, we are sure you will feel like a badass yogi more confident to teach a fabulous flow class anywhere.
Got more questions?
Email Sharon at programs@kaiayoga.com for more information.
Kaia Yoga is an education center with extensive training opportunities in yoga, meditation, and a number of healing modalities. We offer more training and educational opportunities than any other studio in the Northeast.