Mentorship programmes

In joining our mentorship programme, you will develop the skills to teach yoga with both confidence and compassion to a diverse range of individuals outside traditional studio settings.

 

This includes older adults, people with disabilities, cancer patients and survivors, as well as various community groups - many of whom may never have imagined yoga as an option for them.

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What the Programme Covers

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• Intro to the Foundation's values, mission, methodology and core classes

• How to teach yoga in a community setting

• How to teach chair yoga to people with reduced mobility

• How to teach effective and safe classes to people with a range of abilities and needs

• Group training sessions with your mentor and other mentees where you will explore different practical scenarios, practice teach and share teaching experiences

• Observe, assist & teach Lumi Foundation community and chair classes with support and feedback of your own personal mentor

• Evaluation of skills and experience gained, and understanding of what is required to teach for Lumi Foundation

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Schedule and Logistics

While we don’t have a programme scheduled at the moment, our mentorship programme typically adheres to the following schedule, offering structure and consistency for participants:

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• Introduction session 

• Observe, assist and practice teaching in a Foundation class; 1 session + 15 min feedback each week

• Check-in session with all mentees; one hour via Zoom

• Observe, assist and practice teaching in a different Foundation class; 1 session + 15 min feedback each week 

• Check-in session with all mentees; one hour via Zoom 

• In-person completion celebration 

 

Benefits

The benefits of the mentorship programme include the following:

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• Gain invaluable teaching experience in Lumi Foundation's community and chair classes

• Learn how to respond to a wide variety of people of differing abilities and needs - including how to modify classes to suit mat-based and chair-based practices

• Receive support and feedback from your own personal mentor throughout the programme

• Practice teaching, share teaching experiences and learn from other mentees

• Gain a thorough understanding of Lumi Foundation - our mission, values, methodology and our classes

• Be part of a friendly and welcoming community who will assist you throughout the programme

• Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the programme

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Requirements

Once a programme is scheduled, in order to apply for the programme, you must be a 200hr+ qualified yoga teacher to participate in the training. In addition, you must also:

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• Be available for all the dates when the schedule is published 

• Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for teaching yoga in a community setting

• Commit to teaching for Lumi Foundation and be available to teach on weekdays

• Be willing to attend and teach classes in west London during the mentorship programme, and if you begin teaching for Lumi Foundation

 

Cost

The cost structure for the programme was designed to accommodate varying financial situations while ensuring the sustainability of our initiatives. Below are the options that were provided for the 2024 programme, which can serve as a reference point for your planning.

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• Standard:  £195 - this covers the cost of your place on the programme

• Supported:  pay what you can afford - for those unable to afford the standard rate (suggested donation of £75.  Only one supported place available)

• Sponsor:  £245 - a voluntary higher rate for those of you who wish to cover the cost of your own place on the programme and contribute to the cost of our supported places

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Any surplus proceeds will contribute directly to the cost of running our community classes.

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Join Us - Express Your Interest Today

If you would like to express your interest in our next programme, please send us an email. We will add you to our list of interested candidates and notify you as soon as we confirm the dates for the 2026 programme.