Chopra Yoga Teaching Mentorship Program with Sarah Platt-Finger
A 10-Week, Small-Group Practicum
The Chopra Yoga Teaching Mentorship Program is designed to support graduates of the Chopra Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training in refining their teaching skills and deepening their understanding of key yogic concepts.
Through highly curated, specialized content that goes deeper into concepts introduced in the Chopra Yoga Teacher Training curriculum, participants will gain advanced tools for sequencing, theming, breathwork, and more.
Guided directly by Sarah Platt-Finger, Director of Chopra Yoga, this program offers a unique opportunity to continue learning in an intimate, supportive environment.
Each session in this mentorship series is a two-hour-long group webinar that will include a focused lecture, a short guided experiential practice, and dedicated time for practice teaching in small breakout groups. Participants will receive personalized feedback, followed by a live Q&A to deepen understanding and integration. To ensure engagement and individualized support, the group will be limited to 20 participants.
This series is thoughtfully designed for graduates of the Chopra Yoga Teacher Training who are ready to elevate their teaching skills, gain confidence through structured teaching opportunities, receive expert feedback, and refine their presence and offerings in a group class setting.
Course curriculum
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Fri, Sep 26 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 1: Sequencing Essentials
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Fri, Oct 3 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 2: Teaching Pranayama with Precision
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Fri, Oct 10 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 3: Sequencing for the Doshas
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Fri, Oct 17 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 4: Theming with Authenticity
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Fri, Oct 31 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 5: Teaching Beginners with Confidence
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Fri, Nov 7 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 6: Teaching to Diverse Populations
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Fri, Nov 14 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 7: Foundations of Restorative Yoga
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Fri, Nov 21 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 8: The Art of Yoga Nidra
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Fri, Dec 5 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 9: Cultivating Your Voice as a Teacher
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Fri, Dec 2 @ 9:00 AM PT | Week 10: Yoga Teacher Marketing 101
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About this course
- 20 Hours of Live Sessions
- Small Group Mentorship
- Limited Spots Available
Weekly Topics
Week 1: Sequencing Essentials
Deepen your understanding of how to sequence an intelligent class design by exploring the bell curve methodology, peak poses, anatomy, and subtle body awareness. Learn how to build purposeful sequences that support transformation and balance.
Week 2: Teaching Pranayama with Precision
Expand your knowledge of pranayama, including techniques such as bandhas and breath retentions. Learn how to lead safe and effective breathwork-focused sessions tailored to different student populations.
Week 3: Sequencing for the Doshas
Discover how to design classes that balance the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—using thoughtful sequencing, pacing, and energetic awareness.
Week 4: Theming with Authenticity
Develop your unique voice as a teacher by learning how to meaningfully integrate yogic philosophy and intention into your classes without overwhelming your students.
Week 5: Teaching Beginners with Confidence
Understand the nuances of teaching beginner-friendly classes. Learn how to simplify cues, manage mixed levels, and foster accessibility without compromising the depth of the practice.
Week 6: Teaching to Diverse Populations
Cultivate skills for teaching multi-level and diverse groups, while maintaining clarity, connection, and depth. Learn how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of different bodies and abilities.
Week 7: Foundations of Restorative Yoga
Explore the principles and therapeutic benefits of Restorative Yoga. Learn how to skillfully prop and cue three foundational restorative poses, and how to integrate restorative postures into a regular asana class.
Week 8: The Art of Yoga Nidra
Learn the fundamentals of Yogic Sleep, including its physiological and emotional benefits. Gain the tools to guide a 20-minute Yoga Nidra practice with clarity and confidence.
Week 9: Cultivating Your Voice as a Teacher
Discover what it means to teach from your most authentic self. Through intuitive practices and reflective tools, begin to shape a teaching style that is rooted in your truth and aligned with yogic principles.
Week 10: Yoga Teacher Marketing 101
Gain practical insights into how to build your brand, find your audience, and share your offerings authentically. Learn effective, heart-centered strategies to grow your presence as a teacher in both digital and real-world spaces.