Teacher Mentoring Program
Learn How to Sequence a Class
Designed for 200-hour certified teachers, this mentorship program helps you bridge the gap between teacher training and teaching with confidence in a supportive, real-world learning environment.
August 18 - September 23, 2026, at Kaia Yoga New Canaan & Virtual
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4 In-Person Trainings: August 18, 19, 20, and September 20, 11:00am–4:00pm
3 Live Virtual Sessions: Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 7:00pm–9:00pm
In-Studio Practicum: Class observation, practice teaching, assignments
Location: Kaia Yoga New Canaan
September 19 - October 24, 2026, at Kaia Yoga Wallingford & Virtual
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2 Full-Day In-Person Trainings: Sept 19 & Oct24, 11:00am–7:00pm
5 Live Virtual Sessions: Thursdays, Sept 24–Oct 22, 5:00pm–7:30pm
In-Studio Practicum: Class observation, practice teaching, assignments
Location: Kaia Yoga Wallingford
Investment: $295
Yoga Alliance CE Credits: 30 hours
The next step in your yoga teaching journey
An interactive program designed to engage with fellow teachers, develop a strong teacher community and retain valuable advanced teaching skills.
Who is the program for?
Any 200hr certified teacher interested in advancing their teaching skills.
Any teacher needing to fulfill Yoga Alliance CEC’s.
Kaia Yoga Excellence
Required for new teachers supporting the development and integration into the Kaia Community.
Required Kaia Yoga 300hr YTT Core Module.
You are not sure if this training is the right one for you or you have more questions?
Fill out the form below with your experience and we get back to you!
This program also counts toward Kaia's 300-Hour Teacher Training and provides 30 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits.
More Than a Training—A Path to Purposeful Teaching
“I really loved the experience. I came in with a foundation in teaching, and the training helped me fine-tune how I deliver classes in a way that stays true to Kaia’s method while still feeling authentic to me. It gave me helpful structure and clarity that supports both my teaching style and the client experience.
My biggest takeaway was feeling a deeper connection to the Kaia community. I’ve always taught from a place of love and authenticity, and this training helped me understand how to bring that into a shared method while staying true to myself. It gave me a clearer sense of how we all contribute to something bigger.”
— Gia, Program Alumni 2025
Curriculum
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Week 1: In-Studio Session (Wallingford Studio, 11am–7pm)
We will cover the Kaia Methodology and the fundamentals of a Kaia signature class across the four themes. We will provide a sequence structure to help you remain creative yet disciplined in your teaching. All trainees will participate in practice teaching and attend a class taught by the trainer.
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Weeks 2–5: Virtual Sessions & In-Studio Participation
One of the fundamentals of being a teacher is maintaining a home practice and attending studio classes. We ask that you take and observe at least one class per week, including virtual options. You will have assignments to discuss and fine-tune during our weekly Zoom calls. We will work through your warm-up vinyasa and the fundamentals of Kaia Signature, Align, Power, and Complete classes, learning how to adapt your signature class for any level. Each virtual session will include teaching components for practice.
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Week 6: In-Studio Session (Wallingford Studio, 11am–7pm)
Following a class with the trainer, each participant will teach their signature class and receive real-time feedback. This is an invaluable opportunity to fine-tune your teaching and smooth out transitions in your sequencing. We will also cover inversion prep and hands-on assists for these postures.
The Program Includes
2 full-day in-person training sessions with our mentors.
Weekly virtual mentorship sessions to refine your teaching voice, sequencing, and class plans.
Practice teaching throughout the program with personalized feedback.
Class attendance and observation requirements to deepen your understanding of the Kaia Methodology.
Teaching and adapting Kaia Signature, Align, Power, and Complete class formats.
Final Signature class practicum with live mentor feedback.
Hands-on assist fundamentals.
Homework: Create and refine your own Kaia Yoga Signature Flow class including all required elements.
Your Facilitator
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Susan Layden
Susan is a Senior Teacher at Kaia Yoga and serves as our Teacher Coordinator. She plays a fundamental role in maintaining the quality of our teaching community, supporting new teachers through ongoing communication, mentorship, and coaching to help them grow with confidence and excellence.
Susan is an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher.
She has facilitated Kaia’s Mentor Program for many years, teaches weekly virtual classes, and leads our annual Meditation Teacher Training. Her depth of experience, dedication, and steady guidance make her an invaluable part of the Kaia community.
Program Registration
Requirements to join:
Partial or completion of a 200-hour vinyasa yoga training.
Prior attendance at a minimum of 5 Kaia Yoga classes.
Investment: $295
This program fulfills 30 hrs of Yoga Alliance Continuing Ed Credits.
Completing this program does not guarantee a teaching position at Kaia. However, we are sure you will feel like a badass yogi more confident to teach a fabulous flow class anywhere.
Got more questions?
Email programs@kaiayoga.com for more information.
Kaia Yoga is an education center with extensive training opportunities in yoga, meditation, and a number of healing modalities. We offer more training and educational opportunities than any other studio in the Northeast.