I know what its like to be where you are right now...
Out of your teacher training and feeling like you don’t know where to start, lacking the support you need to grow, but wanting the confidence to step into the teaching space, to show up and share…
As a yoga teacher you’re a self employed business owner and that can be a lonely and overwhelming place when you’re trying to navigate it on your own…
Maybe your feeling like....
Your inner critic is telling you that you’re not experienced or good enough, and because of that, you’re not only worrying when teaching, but also struggling to promoting yourself and asking people to actually pay for your teaching?
You’re stumbling over words or that you’re not being clear enough with your instructions?
You're caught in a bit of a loop with a sequence that was used for your YTT exam and struggling to build anything more creative outside of that and you're looking to improve your class structuring skills because at the moment there is no deep reasoning behind your planning?
You want to bring in deeper content and yoga philosophy into your classes, wanting to bring depth to your themes and underlying knowledge of how to interweave these themes through the practice.
Believing in yourself a big issue? But your feeling ready to move forward with the teacher within trying to claw her way out.
You're hoping your classes will grow organically and that just doesn’t seem to happen?
Challenged by self doubt and worrying that you don’t know enough and don’t have anything useful to share, wishing for more confidence to just be yourself and bring more of your personality into your teaching?
“Amy is really good at highlighting your strengths but she doesn't shy away from giving you constructive feedback. The group of teachers I worked with was extremely supportive and it felt a very safe environment to try things out and find my own voice. Amy had full attention on all of us and shared invaluable skills to become better teachers. Among different topics, we had session on how to plan with depth our classes, find our actual tone of voice and how to develop our yoga business. I made friends, met inspiring teachers and we created a community I know I can tap in anytime I need. Thank you Amy and Evolution Lab!”
Betta Marabotto - Yoga Teacher - London UK
I know how your feel…you’ve gone through teacher training come out the other side and you’re wondering where do I go from here?
IMAGINE THIS AT THE END OF THE SIX MONTHS…
You will become a more rounded yoga teacher, who understands exactly what it is you want to offer.
You will gain confidence and self belief that you can attract new students and earn a sustainable living.
You will find your own voice as a teacher and not just echoing someone else's words, be able to express your inner voice and become more confident as a teacher in general.
You will be able to create sequences and class plans confidently with ease that are creative, intelligent and safe.
You will be clear on your WHY so that you can begin to create a career you LOVE, be completely CLEAR on your message and path as a teacher and feel you are able to deliver your classes with confidence and authenticity.
The ‘Evolve Together Programme’ is designed to help fast track you towards success within your teaching skills and yoga biz.
Sound good?
THIS IS HOW I’ll HELP YOU…
Hi Im Amy, Im a yoga teacher mentor and coach and I help yoga teachers like you to step out of limiting self doubt so you are able to teach with CONFIDENCE and cultivate a successful abundant teaching career and yoga biz.
I am here to bridge the gap in between your training and stepping forward to where you want to be…FULFILLED, CONFIDENT & AUTHENTICALLY SERVING YOUR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY.
I will support you as you step out of self doubt and lack of support into the a place of confidence, clarity and having the support and network you need to thrive on this journey into being a successful yoga teacher and business owner.
NOW IS THE TIME to step into a supportive community and make foundational connections. To be a part of a network to connect to, bounce ideas off and learn from as you move forward.
There is a gap that needs to be bridged and the ‘EVOLVE TOGETHER’ Mentoring Programme is that bridge.
Shall we get started?
“The EL Programme is cleverly designed to help you tap into your own unique teaching style and to find your own your voice as a teacher by taking you step by step through work books. I gained great insight into the 'Business of Yoga' and came away with many tools, marketing hacks and resources to support and grow my business for years to come. This has been invaluable in helping me work more efficiently and work towards growing a sustainable business. This programme was a game changer for me and I can’t recommend it enough.”
Saffron Parker - Yoga Teacher - Frome, Sommerset - UK
EVOLVE TOGETHER
An Six Month Yoga Teacher Mentoring Programme Running Over Six Modules From July 2022 - January 2022
Numbers are limited.
LETS GET SPECIFIC
HERE IS WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR MODULES
MODULE 1 - GROWING ROOTS - BUILDING A STEADY PLATFORM TO TEACH FROM - JULY 2022
Finding your WHY. Exploring your values, purpose and intention as a teacher.
Creating an action plan and letter of intention for your teaching path and personal growth.
Building and establishing your own practice and Self care plan, creating space for creativity and flow in your teaching.
Essential Yoga Business Tips for starting your yoga business.
Getting your classes online.
MODULE 2 - CULTIVATING CREATIVITY - THE ART OF SEQUENCING - AUGUST 2022
Learning about different sequencing methodology.
Learn to sequence in a intelligent, safe and holistic way.
Creative sequencing & class planning techniques.
Sequencing Techniques - Peak pose, Bespoke sequencing.
Delving into and cultivating your creative practices and how they can feed your teachings.
MODULE 3 - LIGHTING YOUR INNER POWER - DELIVERING CLASSES WITH IMPACT & FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC VOICE - SEPTEMBER 2022
Voice work - Breath & Voice Techniques.
Channelling nerves to help you build confidence.
Tools to recognise and let go of limiting stories and beliefs that are holding you back.
Cuing, dialogue & cultivating the language as a teacher.
Body language that inspires, commanding the room and holding space for your students.
Cultivating & finding your authentic voice.
MODULE 4 - TEACHING WITH DEPTH - THEMING & CREATING MULTI LAYERED EXPERIENCE - OCTOBER 2022
Theming techniques and content creation.
Theming with Yogic Philosophy, Chakras, Yamas & Niyamas.
Theming around the body.
Theming around students needs.
Class planning strategy.
Finding themes that feel authentic to you.
Sequencing with your theme.
How to intentionally bring music into your classes.
MODULE 5 - EMPOWER & INSPIRE - THE ART OF HOLDING SPACE - NOVEMBER 2022
How we can empower our students & create a space for growth and development.
Offering and cultivating an inclusive practice, class room and community.
Learning how to teach an all level class with modifications.
Setting up your space – internally and externally.
Protecting and sustaining your energy to be able to give fully to your students.
Private clients vs Group classes.
Boundaries and ethics of teaching.
MODULE 6 - SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE - THE BUSINESS OF YOGA - DECEMBER 2022
Work on cultivating an abundance mindset as a yoga business owner to set you up with a mindset for success.
Learn from someone that has been in the industry for 9+ years how the industry works to help you navigate your way into the yoga world with ease and grace.
Learn how to market yourself in a way that is authentic and inspiring.
Explore, learn about and set up marketing platforms that speak to your students.
Learn how to build a community of dream students, how to monetize and grow your yoga business.
Module 6.1 - 4 x 60 minute pre-recorded online workshops.
Put your yogi entrepreneur hat on - Gain guidance around creating powerful authentic offerings outside of the studio to create more abundance for you and your students. (workshops, online offerings, courses, retreats, private packages and more)
· How to monetize & grow your yoga business
· Retreats 101
· Creating your first workshop
· Private clients 101
(All modules are subject to change as the course will be tailored to the groups needs and wants.)
Each module will be made up of live workshops, teachers practice, monthly Q&A, pre recorded content and workbooks. All live elements will be recorded to view at a later date if you are unable to make it. Although it will benefit you to turn up live for these elements it is not essential. The full programme is 100 hours which includes 2 hours of self study time per week.
YOUR BONUSES
to take you even further…
BONUS 1
HANDS ON ASSISTS TRAINING - WORTH £45
2.5 hour Hands on Assists Workshop run in London Date TBC
£45 OFF 20 HR Hands on Assist Training run in London 2 day training Date TBC
BONUS 2
YOGA TEACHER TOOL KIT - WORTH £100
Templates pack including - Private client forms, Corporate Forms, Retreat Forms, P&L Spreadsheet, Yearly Planner Spreadsheet, Monthly Marketing Planner, Find your Retreat Venue Check List, Step by Step Workshop Planner.
BONUS 3
(Bonus 3 is time sensitive - Date TBC)
CLASS OBSERVATION - WORTH £120
You will have the opportunity in the final month of the programme to have a 45-60 minute pre recorded online class to be critiqued to me. You will be given developmental feedback on the class that is so beneficial for your growth in your teaching journey.
BY THE END OF THE 6 MONTHS YOU WILL…
Have a strong network of other teachers supporting you on your ongoing teaching journey.
Be completely CLEAR on your message as a teacher and feel you are able to deliver your classes with confidence and authenticity.
Confidently be able to create sequences that are safe and intelligent.
Teach to INSPIRE & EMPOWER with effective and passionate delivery.
Be able to give options for students with injuries or students needing modifications with ease and care.
Create and deliver MULTI LAYERED classes with depth, creativity and skill.
Understand the ins and outs of the yoga industry and the basics of setting up a yoga based business.
Working towards setting up your marketing platform, ie website/FB page.
Create a SELF CARE plan ensuring that you can walk forward in the teaching world, balanced, healthy, happy, full of energy, ready to serve your students with grace and ease.
“The Evolve Together programme definitely pushed me beyond what felt comfortable, but Amy’s vast knowledge and unwavering belief in her students’ potential got me through my biggest challenges.
Without this training, I doubt that I’d have had the confidence to set up my online yoga business. Thank you Amy. So grateful to have worked with you!”
Annabel Lane - Yoga Teacher - London, UK
“When I started mentoring I was nervous about even standing at the front of the yoga studio, let alone teaching a class. Amy intuitively took things at the pace I needed and allowed my confidence to grow naturally. I went from being terrified to actually enjoying myself in the studio!
Amy is warm, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about educating others, raising them up and cheering them on.
She openly shares her experience as a teacher and entrepreneur to make sure that you get what you need to step up, no matter what your aspirations are.”
Lucy Allen - Yoga Teacher & Life Coach - London, UK
“ Not only is Amy a brilliant yoga teacher with a kind and open heart, but she also has great experience and understanding of how to make living from teaching yoga a financially sustainable AND enjoyable reality. Without even really knowing me she gave me an opportunity to assist her, and through time she mentored me and gave invaluable feedback that helped me mature and become more effective as a yoga teacher. When I was new to teaching I often felt a bit worried asking for feedback, afraid it would confirm whatever negative beliefs I had, but Amy always managed to give all feedback in an uplifting way that actually built up my confidence. For me this was an important aspect when choosing a mentor, and for this and many other reasons I highly recommend her as a mentor and coach.“
Maggie James - Jivamukti Yoga Teacher - London, UK
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
HERE IS WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE
‘EVOLVE TOGETHER’ PACKAGE
MONTHLY MASTERCLASSES
Monthly group masterclasses online. 2 hours with each masterclass of contact time working on a different subject every month. These sessions will be interactive and delivered by different members of the Evolution Lab team.
PRE RECORDED LESSONS & TUTORIALS
Each module will have a number of short lessons and tutorials to support your growth within the module. These will be 10 - 30 mins long each and you will watch these in your own time as we move through the course and are available to come back to any time.
MONTHLY TEACHERS PRACTICE
Each month there will be an online group 60 min practice that will then be broken down for 30 mins after the class, we will be breaking down a different part of the class that could include teaching points, from breaking down of the sequence, using different sequencing technique, the theme, language, class plan, cueing, modifications and more. This is a class is live recorded and you can use for the month to cultivate a regular practice but also it will be layered with different learning points and techniques to put your learning into practice. The 2 hour session will end with a Q&A and discussion.
MONTHLY GROUP Q&A
Each month we have a 60 - 90 minute group online video Q&A in relation to the module at hand. This will be an opportunity to discuss homework, answer any questions you may have and also to come together as a group to share ideas and give support.
TEACHING PRACTICE
There will be 3 opportunities to teach the group during our six months together and then will be given developmental feedback based on different aspects that you will be moving through in the journey within the programme. This will give opportunity to troubleshoot anything that is coming up and to see progressive growth throughout the 6 month period.
1 x 60 MIN 1-2-1 MENTORING SESSION
You will receive a 60 minute minute Zoom Intensive coaching session with Amy. This session will be to start the Evolve Together Program. You will work with Amy to highlight and talk through developmental areas so you’re able to move these forward into the program. This will be an opportunity to explore any fears or limiting beliefs that are holding you back and replace them with self affirming foundations to prepare you for success in this programme.
2 x 60 MIN 1-2-1 COACHING SESSIONS
2 x 60 minute coaching sessions with Amy to support you further with the programme and your teaching, to trouble shoot any questions or sticking points you might have during and after the programme. These sessions are brilliant for accountability and making sure your staying on track and getting the extra support that you need as you move through the programme.
*These are to be taken half way thorough and in the final module of the programme, the final session must be used a month after the end of the programme unless agreed otherwise. ** Limited to the first 14 teachers to sign up.
A YOGA BIZ BESTIE
You will be perfectly matched with a yoga biz bestie, an accountability partner to work with over the six month period to keep you both on track. You can meet either in person or on line to work through the homework set each month.
COMMUNITY, CONNECTION & SUPPORT
Instant access to our private FB community and forum and WhatsApp group for connection together as a group, to discuss ideas, questions & support and for accountability throughout the programme.
COURSE MATERIALS AND HOMEWORK
Each month/module you will receive workbooks to support the learning content. Homework will be set to work on in your own time to help you grow in your teaching, personal development, individual creativity and with your yoga business.
OUR TEAM
AMY MCDONALD
EL FOUNDER & EMPOWERMENT COACH & MENTOR
SUNITA DEVI
EMPOWERMENT COACH & MENTOR - SEQUENCING & TEACHING PRACTICE
CARLA TURNER
EMPOWERMENT COACH & MENTOR - CONFIDENCE BUILDING & VOICE WORK
YOUR INVESTMENT
EVOLVE TOGETHER SIX MONTH PROGRAMME 2021
Includes 1 x 60 min 1-2-1 coaching session & 2 x 60 min 1-2-1 mentoring sessions that are limited to the first 14 teachers who sign up.
Discounted one-time payment - £1175
Split payments over 6 monthly payments of £204.17 p/m (£1225)
WHY WORK WITH ME?
I understand what it is to be fresh out of teacher training or just be at a point with your teaching that you feel you need some support. Someone to bounce ideas off, someone to hold and create space for you to grow.
Having taught yoga since 2013 building a successful business as a resident teacher in London, delivering workshops, international retreats, destination classes & workshops throughout Europe, teaching on teacher trainings and mentoring teachers like you - my own experience has led me to identify areas of growth and challenge that most new yoga teachers come up against...
Looking back I wish there had been support and a community for newly qualified teachers when I first started teaching. Even after over 12 years as a practitioner and completion of a thorough 200 hour Teacher Training, I felt I was running blind and didn't know how to "launch".
Transitioning from the world of Interior Design for hospitality and hotels groups to Yoga Teaching was not an easy step. (This shift from a corporate and structured world to being Self employed, whether it be full or part time, where you determine your success and 'entry' as a yoga teacher is the path many of you will be embarking upon).
It was only after 2 years into my teaching, that I found a mentoring programme, which was a game changer. I went through an apprenticeship programme with Jivamukti London which ran over a year. Shadowing a senior teacher we worked on teaching methodology and heavily on assists and bodywork. Since then I have had many different mentors within my teaching, my business, health and personal development.
These relationships have all given me the boost and means to learn how to make my passion of teaching into a sustainable business with security & financial awareness. I have learnt how to build my brand and an identity upon which my teaching style, sequencing, class structure, assisting capabilities etc would all be encompassed.
It's this knowledge and passion that I aim to share with you and I cant wait to get started!
REQUIREMENTS
In order to take part in the EVOLVE TOGETHER Evolution Lab 6 Month Yoga Teachers Mentor Programme, you will need to have the following:
A completed 200 or 300 hr Yoga Teacher Training course or close to finishing.
Be committed to put in the work and effort for the course. You will only get out what you put in. You must commit to 1-2 hours per week in order to work on the material given and to connect with your accountability partner.
Be able to show up for the meet ups and calls to the best of your ability and be committed to showing up for the rest of the teachers in your programme.
If you want to see if this is right for you…LETS TALK.
Book a time for us to connect. Schedule a call with me by completing this form, to see if we’re the right fit to work together moving forward into this programme.