Become a teacher

Is this for me? See if these statements apply to you:

  • I practice yoga for the sheer joy of it, and as a tool to help me lead a better life.
  • I believe everyone, not just people who believe in Hinduism, can benefit from yoga.
  • Yoga students should be empowered to make their own decisions about their bodies and their minds.
  • I am a rabble-rousing organizer who gets stuff done.
  • Yoga can be practiced anywhere, not just in a yellow-walled studio with a statue of Ganesha.
  • When newcomers enter my class, my goal is to welcome them rather than impress them.
  • I enjoy studying philosophy and interpreting it for myself. I enjoy exploring the unchartered territory of new ideas.
  • I reject hierarchical systems that pretend someone is better than someone else.
  • Making flyers and social media campaigns to promote myself sounds like a lot of fun.
  • I enjoy live music and would love to work with musicians.
  • My musical tastes have been described as edgy, ecletic, or downright weird.
  • My personal yoga practice usually involves music.
  • Bright lights and large mirrors just don't do it for me.

What's in it for you?

  • Punk Rock Yoga teacher guideline manual with great tips and creative ideas for making your classes truly unique
  • Space for your class schedule, information, and your bio on www.punkrockyoga.org/li>
  • Use of the Punk Rock Yoga logo in your promotional material
  • Consultations and advice on everything from finding a venue to finding musicians to running a successful class
  • Punk Rock Yoga teacher discussion list access - support network of like-minded folks
  • Chance to set your own schedule and operate your own independent class while being aligned with a name that, let's face it, is kind of catchy

What we ask of teachers:

  • Have a minimum 60 contact hours of yoga teacher training with a yoga school that knows what they are doing
  • Have a training foundation in the following areas: anatomy and physiology, modifications for various populations and injuries, verbal and gentle physical adjustments, and the eight limbs of yoga
  • Be actively working toward more training and growth
  • Take care of any local licensing and insurance that you need to take care of

What it costs:

  • $100 one time, or can be spread out at $10 per month for a year.

Let's begin

  • You begin by getting in touch: yoga@punkrockyoga.org
  • You tell us about yourself a bit and why you want to go for it
  • We talk, we discuss, we question and then we decide together

Also--questions are welcome, so please reach out and ask away!