Mentorship programs for yoga teachers​

Join us on a transformative journey to expand your teaching toolkit, elevate your practice, and connect with a supportive community of like-minded professionals committed to excellence in yoga education. 

2025 Mentorship program

Our first ever 6-month mentorship programme led by Tamsin Sheehy (E-RYT500) and Yanna Romano (E-RYT500).

The programme includes 3 immersive in-studio workshops, and 6 convenient online sessions, aimed at supporting yoga teachers in refining their skills, navigating the realities of teaching, and building confidence in their voice. Through personalised guidance, you’ll receive constructive feedback on your teaching methodology, sequence development, and student engagement techniques.

Let’s ask real questions about what it means to be a yoga teacher today. Let’s share case studies, reflect on our practice, hold ourselves accountable, and keep learning. Let’s chew on material together, help each other grow, deepen the value of what we offer, and inspire each other. 

Program contents

The Embodied Teacher: Teaching with Your Body

29 May

19:00-20:15

Online session 1/6

Teaching isn’t just about words – it’s about presence, movement, and care. We’ll explore how to teach in a way that feels natural, attuned, and sustainable for both you and your students.

Hands-On Teaching: Adjustments & Assists

31 May

11:30-13:30

In-studio session 1/3

When and how do we assist? What’s appropriate, and how do we read the moment? This session dives into safe, effective, and respectful hands-on teaching across different settings.

Professionalism as a Yoga Teacher

26 June

19:00 - 20:15

Online session 2/6

How do you hold space, maintain boundaries, and build a sustainable career? A conversation on ethics, confidence, and showing up with integrity.

Accessibility for All Bodies

26 July

11:30-13:30

In-studio session 2/3

How to offer variations, guide props, and adapt your teaching to different bodies, experience levels, injuries, and emotional states – so every student feels included and supported.

What Does Being a Yogi Really Mean?

31 July

19:00-20:15

Online session 3/6

Yoga beyond asana – diving into the 8-limbed path, cultural appropriation vs. appreciation, and the use of Sanskrit vs. English. A necessary conversation.

Holding Space: Structure & Sensitivity in the Classroom

28 August

11:30-13:30

Online session 4/6

How do we create a space that’s both focused and open, disciplined yet welcoming? This session explores the art of holding space in a way that meets different needs.

Yoga in the Modern World: A South African Lens.

25 September

19:00-20:15

Online session 5/6

What does yoga look like in SA today? Where is it going, and what do we want to see as teachers? A conversation about our role in shaping yoga in this country.

Keys to Intelligent Sequencing

27 September

11:30-13:30

In-studio session 3/3

Unlocking endless possibilities – how foundational alignment principles can support creative, well-balanced sequencing.

Yoga as a Lifelong Practice

30 October

19:00-20:15

Online session 6/6

Teaching and practicing yoga through different life stages – how to evolve and adapt as your body, priorities, and students change over time.

How to join

You may choose to attend the full 6-months program, or individual sessions. Discounted rates  are available to our Shala trained RYT200 and RYT300 graduates. Please enquire at info@theshala.co.za.

Full program - R 2160

Access to all 3 in-studio and all 6 online sessions over six months.

Online only - R 1080

Access to all 6 online sessions. Or, book a single online session for R200

In-studio only - R 1350

Access to all 3 in-studio sessions. Or, book a single in-studio session for R500