Tranquility

An integral part of the Teacher training diploma programme the apprenticeship at BCY provides a unique opportunity to work with leading yoga teachers within a vibrant and busy yoga studio. The apprenticeship provides an invaluable opportunity to become familiar with different styles of yoga, different teaching methods and to cement through personal support your own method and approach. In addition to this you will have both administrative and customer-based responsibilities to provide you with real, practical skills and experience for your career. Through personal mentoring and guidance on developing a personal approach to teaching and on managing the business aspects of yoga, you will learn practical tools to propel you forward on an enriching and fulfilling teaching career.

You have two options to complete this apprenticeship:

Option 1: Two-Week Intensive

• Daily attendance, observation and assisting role in classes and workshops offered at the studio
• Weekly review with a senior Yoga Alliance Certified teacher (or more if needed)
• Asana practice alongside a senior Yoga Alliance Certified teacher with personal instruction as needed (two hours)
• Develop your understanding of running a busy studio including class scheduling, teacher cover, marketing and  financial management
• Coursework (to be reviewed with the senior Yoga Alliance instructor) includes written detailed observations on each class, including practice taught, approach to teaching, adjustments given/not given, and a written analysis of business operations

Option 2: Six-Month Programme

• The same topics as above are covered spread out over six months
• Attendance, observation and assisting is in one class a week for the six months period; OR two classes a week for three months; OR three classes for two months
• Other features & coursework as above