Support for Yoga Teachers Committed to Sharing the Full Depth of Yoga
Yoga Teacher Mentorship
My small group mentorships will help you fully embody yoga as a complete experience. You'll gain the confidence to share its spiritual and philosophical wisdom, enriching both your teaching and your students' lives.
Next Cohort Begins Summer 2025
If you’re a yoga teacher who:
- Feels deeply connected to the spiritual aspects of yoga but struggles with sharing your understanding in your classes and workshops,
- Wants to dive into the philosophical dimensions of yoga to enhance both your personal practice and your ability to teach from a place of personal realization,
- Desires to offer students a more complete experience of yoga by connecting asana sequences to yoga philosophy or adding guided meditations to your classes,
- Yearns to connect with yoga’s devotional wisdom tradition (bhakti) and explore how it can transform your life and teaching,
then my small group mentorship program can help you reach your personal and professional goals.
Six 90-minute online sessions
Plus one 45-minute 1:1 session
Limited to 4 - 8 Participants
10 CE Credits through Yoga Alliance
Next Cohort Begins Summer 2025
Investment: $897
(payable in one - three installments)
Confident Teaching Starts Here
Many yoga teachers are ready to explore yoga on a deeper level but lack the confidence and clarity they need when trying to share their insights with their students.
My small group mentorships can help you:
- refine your understanding of yoga philosophy
- integrate the teachings into your life, and
- gain the confidence you need to communicate these timeless principles to your students in a meaningful way
I offer you a safe space for these sacred explorations—a space where critical thinking and personal transformation are encouraged, so you can share yoga’s full wisdom with confidence and authenticity.
Drawing from the rich yoga wisdom tradition, we’ll explore how philosophy, spirituality, personal development, and professional expertise converge.
Hari has a unique way of helping you reach into your own personal toolbox.
He teaches you how to express your experiences through the eyes of yoga mindfully to your students.
Susan M., Yoga Teacher
Incredible training experience for anyone who is looking for a deeper dive.
This training is guided by a true expert in yoga, and you learn how to expand your own practice while cultivating skills to become a better instructor.
Tiffany K., Yoga Teacher
Hari-kirtana das puts every piece of the puzzle in the right place.
He's a totally grounded, down-to-earth, and well-organized teacher who really knows how to introduce students to new ways of thinking in a thoroughly enjoyable way.
Faith Hunter, Founder/Creative Director, Spiritually Fly Yoga
I've enjoyed virtual mentoring with such a knowledgeable teacher.
Hari always responds with heart and clarity, making sure he understands what my goals and true questions are.
Beth M., Yoga Teacher
Hari brings warmth, humor, and a deep understanding of the philosophy and practices of yoga.
His classes are at once inviting, accessible, and sophisticated.
Dana Walters, Co-Founder, Project Yoga Richmond
How it works
We’ll begin our mentorship program by looking at how your relationship with yoga has evolved, where you are right now, and where you want to go on your yoga journey. Together, we’ll explore the questions that remain unanswered, the obstacles you’re facing in your practice, and the challenges you need to overcome in order to share the full depth of yoga with your students.
As we move through the process, you’ll gain insights that will bring you into closer alignment with a complete experience of yoga. This isn’t about learning scripted answers or memorizing philosophical soundbites; it’s about removing obstacles to your own comprehension and assimilation, so you can share from a place of knowledge and realization.
In the later sessions, we’ll focus on building the confidence and clarity you need to teach yoga as a complete experience. By the end of the program, you’ll feel empowered to guide others from a place of alignment, clarity, and purpose.
What’s Included
Preparation Work
I’ll send you a form that will ask you about your personal practice, your teaching experience, your current teaching schedule, the continuing education initiatives you’ve taken to date, and your goals as a yoga teacher.
This form will make it easy for you to clearly articulate your mentorship objectives and help me guide our sessions accordingly.
Group Sessions
Group mentorship programs will have from 4 to 8 participants and consist of six virtual sessions lasting up to 90-minutes each. Mentorship programs are customized for each group: the precise contents of the six sessions will be determined by the collective needs of the participants. The topics for individual sessions can include:
- Basic Concepts of Yoga Philosophy
- How to Structure a Class for a Complete Yoga Experience
- How to Teach Guided Meditation
- Asana Sequence Design
- Mantra Meditation and Call-and-Response Chanting
- What Ancient Yoga Wisdom has to Do With a Modern Practice
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Sanskrit Pronunciation
- Expressing Cultural Appreciation / Avoiding Cultural Appropriation
- Integrating Philosophy into Classes and Workshops
- How to Use Your Voice for Maximum Impact
- How to Teach Without Demonstrating
- Marketing Yourself as a Yoga Teacher
1:1 Sessions
In addition to the group sessions, each participant will get an additional 45-minute one-on-one virtual session with me to address any specific obstacles, review challenging concepts, or get feedback on execution.
Connection and Support
You’ll always be welcome to connect with me via email in between our scheduled sessions as inspiration or need dictates. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate - as little or as much as you like - in a community of like-minded teachers who share your enthusiasm for sharing the teachings of yoga at a higher level.
Hari is a favorite among our teacher training students.
He takes us beyond fluffy, cloud-like explanations of yoga to the profoundly deep and life-changing potential that we're hungry for.
Gopi Sandal, Director of "Yoga With a Heart" Teacher Training
Hari makes learning fun.
I am continually gaining more awareness and perspective as a result of his mentorship.
Syamala Priya devi dasi, Yoga Teacher
FAQ
Small group mentorship taps into the ancient tradition of yoga, where teachings were passed down from teacher to student in intimate settings. Working in small groups allows for both a personalized approach to developing your unique style as a yoga teacher and the benefit of support from your colleagues. In this space, we can focus on the specific challenges and questions you face, offering guidance that resonates with where you are now. By following this time-honored tradition, we create a sacred container for your growth, empowering you to embody yoga’s teachings with clarity and confidence so you can pass them onto others in a meaningful way.
This mentorship is unique because it’s designed specifically for yoga teachers who want to deepen their understanding of yoga beyond the physical practice and integrate its spiritual, ethical, and philosophical teachings into both their personal lives and their teaching. Unlike other programs that may focus solely on asana or new age spirituality that’s disconnected from yoga’s roots tradition, this mentorship draws from the Vedic yoga wisdom tradition and emphasizes the full scope of yoga as a complete experience.
It’s also deeply personalized—tailored to your specific questions, challenges, and goals—offering a space that encourages critical thinking and self-discovery. The small group structure ensures that our work together is meaningful and focused, helping you build the confidence to pass these deeper teachings on to your students with authenticity and clarity.
Each mentorship program lasts for about 3 months: six sessions held every two weeks.
The cost for six group sessions and the 1:1 session is $897 per teacher. An installment plan is available upon request.
This mentorship is an investment in both your personal growth and your professional development as a yoga teacher. By deepening your understanding of yoga’s spiritual and philosophical teachings, you’ll not only enrich your own practice but also enhance your ability to serve your students in a more meaningful way. The skills and insights you gain through this mentorship can be directly applied to your teaching, helping you to grow both personally and professionally.
Upon completion, participants will receive 10 CE credits through Yoga Alliance.
Yes, you do. The foundation of teaching yoga is being a forever student, and a 200-hour YTT certification ensures you have that essential base of knowledge. Continued education fuels your passion, growth, and inspiration, allowing you to embody the qualities that resonate with your students. When you remain dedicated to your own learning, your students will feel that energy and be inspired to approach their own practice with the same commitment and curiosity.
Right now, these sessions are virtual, although I am open to groups meeting in person should the opportunity present itself.