Teaching at Sangha Studio
We are excited that you would like to teach at Sangha Studio! To be sure that our teachers understand the mission and overall culture of Sangha Studio we follow the below process for anyone to teach at the studio or as a representative of the studio. Largely, let us get to know you and share your interest with us! Our sangha is built on community and getting to know one another. Take time to get involved, let us know that you are interested and stay connected.
Keep in mind that we will add any yoga teachers who email us to our Community Yoga Teachers e-list which we use occasionally for events, trainings and studio happenings. Should you want to simply be on that list, just send us an email with your name, email, and teaching style. No other information needed!
Teaching at Sangha Studio means being involved in either of the following ways:
Before you send us an email expressing your interest in teaching at the studio here are some important things to consider:
Keep in mind that we will add any yoga teachers who email us to our Community Yoga Teachers e-list which we use occasionally for events, trainings and studio happenings. Should you want to simply be on that list, just send us an email with your name, email, and teaching style. No other information needed!
Teaching at Sangha Studio means being involved in either of the following ways:
- Being on our studio sub list for drop-in classes
- Teaching in our community yoga programs in the studio and in the community
Before you send us an email expressing your interest in teaching at the studio here are some important things to consider:
- You must be attending classes at Sangha for at least four months prior to submitting a request for a demo. If you are a seasoned teacher or have completed a 200hr YTT with Sangha Studio, we sometimes make exceptions to this timeline. If this is you, you are welcome to send us an email to start a conversation!
- You must have the long term goal of either being on the studio drop-in schedule or involved in our Community Yoga Programs.
- In a nutshell, this means that you will sub classes as needed until the point where we ask to add you to our drop-in schedule. You are then able to commit to teaching a minimum of 2 classes per week for 8-12 months and being an integral part of our community.
- You deeply connect to our nonprofit mission.
- You believe in belonging, integrity, and access at your core.
- You have an authentic personality. We encourage our teachers to bring their style into their classes! We love seeing how each teacher’s personality makes Sangha the special place that it is.
- You have experience teaching
- You have a strong interest in your continued education and evolution as a teacher.
Alright, let's get this started
If the above bullet points sound exactly like you, let's get this started!
Step 1 — Participation: As stated above, you must be actively attending classes. Yes, we will check your MindBody online account :) This is to make sure that you align with our mission and core values.
Step 2 — Fill out the questions below and email back to Julie@sanghastudio.org
Step 3 — Demo or Video Class: After we have read your answers to the below questions and determined if your teaching style fits our current need, we will want to see you teach! Since we have such a teeny tiny admin staff, we schedule auditions selectively and only three times per year. We may ask that you send a video of your teaching style or we may schedule a 20-minute mini class. This is your chance to show off your stuff! After that we may open a conversation about teaching with Sangha Studio and having you be on our sub list!
In-person or Zoom Demo: This is a 20-min meet and greet for you to show us how you teach. You can choose to show a snippet of what the middle of your classes are like, or you can teach an abbreviated class with beginning, middle and end. Things we will look for: intelligent sequencing, theme style, languaging, assisting vs. not assisting, music vs. no music, how you see students and the way that you hold space, etc. All of this information helps us to determine for whom of our teachers you would be a good sub and if your teaching style fills our current needs.
Video Demo: This video can be you teaching a friend in your living room or recording part of a public class. Make sure we can clearly hear you speaking and that you are teaching in your preferred style (aka the style class you would like to teach at the studio). The video should be no more than 20 minutes in length. See above for more details on what the class should/can contain and what we are looking for.
We schedule demos three times per year after schedule cycle changes. Please note the timelines below. If you are a seasoned teacher or have completed a 200hr YTT with Sangha Studio, you are welcome to send us and email at any time and we may schedule outside of the below time frame.
Step 4 — After your demo we will add you to sublists for specific class styles based on your teaching style and availability. You will then receive emails when teachers need subs! While you're waiting for your first email to step into a class, we ask that you do your best to continue to grow into our community. We have found that the more subs are around the studio, in livestream classes, attending outdoor classes and trainings, the more you will understand our culture and integrate yourself.
Step 5 — It's time to sub! You've gotten an email from a teacher and agreed to cover a class! You will be emailed a detailed document about how to prepare for the particular class you are subbing - in person or online. A staff member may also be there for class to assist you, but since you will have been coming to classes and shadowing teachers, it should be smooth sailing for you :)
Step 6 — We have schedule cycle changes 3 times per year and are always looking for folks interested in pop-up classes, events, and community yoga programs. We encourage sub list teachers to stay on top of our minds and advocate for yourself by checking in as we are planning our next schedule cycle!
Schedule Cycles:
December 1- March 31
April 1 - July 31
August 1 - November 30
Step 1 — Participation: As stated above, you must be actively attending classes. Yes, we will check your MindBody online account :) This is to make sure that you align with our mission and core values.
Step 2 — Fill out the questions below and email back to Julie@sanghastudio.org
Step 3 — Demo or Video Class: After we have read your answers to the below questions and determined if your teaching style fits our current need, we will want to see you teach! Since we have such a teeny tiny admin staff, we schedule auditions selectively and only three times per year. We may ask that you send a video of your teaching style or we may schedule a 20-minute mini class. This is your chance to show off your stuff! After that we may open a conversation about teaching with Sangha Studio and having you be on our sub list!
In-person or Zoom Demo: This is a 20-min meet and greet for you to show us how you teach. You can choose to show a snippet of what the middle of your classes are like, or you can teach an abbreviated class with beginning, middle and end. Things we will look for: intelligent sequencing, theme style, languaging, assisting vs. not assisting, music vs. no music, how you see students and the way that you hold space, etc. All of this information helps us to determine for whom of our teachers you would be a good sub and if your teaching style fills our current needs.
Video Demo: This video can be you teaching a friend in your living room or recording part of a public class. Make sure we can clearly hear you speaking and that you are teaching in your preferred style (aka the style class you would like to teach at the studio). The video should be no more than 20 minutes in length. See above for more details on what the class should/can contain and what we are looking for.
We schedule demos three times per year after schedule cycle changes. Please note the timelines below. If you are a seasoned teacher or have completed a 200hr YTT with Sangha Studio, you are welcome to send us and email at any time and we may schedule outside of the below time frame.
Step 4 — After your demo we will add you to sublists for specific class styles based on your teaching style and availability. You will then receive emails when teachers need subs! While you're waiting for your first email to step into a class, we ask that you do your best to continue to grow into our community. We have found that the more subs are around the studio, in livestream classes, attending outdoor classes and trainings, the more you will understand our culture and integrate yourself.
Step 5 — It's time to sub! You've gotten an email from a teacher and agreed to cover a class! You will be emailed a detailed document about how to prepare for the particular class you are subbing - in person or online. A staff member may also be there for class to assist you, but since you will have been coming to classes and shadowing teachers, it should be smooth sailing for you :)
Step 6 — We have schedule cycle changes 3 times per year and are always looking for folks interested in pop-up classes, events, and community yoga programs. We encourage sub list teachers to stay on top of our minds and advocate for yourself by checking in as we are planning our next schedule cycle!
Schedule Cycles:
December 1- March 31
April 1 - July 31
August 1 - November 30
Please include a resume of your yoga experience & training, and a photo, along with your answers to the questions below. You will receive a response within a week and a possible request for a teaching video or in-person/zoom demo. If you haven’t gotten an email back within a week, feel free to check back in!
- Where did you take your yoga teacher training, what certifications do you hold and what continuing education have you completed?
- What style of yoga do you teach?
- When did you first start teaching yoga and how long have you been teaching for?
- Give a brief description (4 sentences or less) of a typical class with you — a class description of your style of teaching, not a class plan. More like your mission statement as a teacher, including characteristics about your class (if you play music, use props, give assists, chanting, theming, etc.).
- Do you teach yoga full-time or are you otherwise employed/occupied?
- How many, if any, classes do you currently teach and for how long have you been teaching that schedule?
- Have you taught online before? What platforms are you familiar with?
- When (days & times) are you consistently available to teach?
- What do you hope/want to get out of teaching at Sangha Studio?
- Do you have familiarity using MindBodyOnline for class check-ins!
- Please include a photo of yourself (preferably of your face so we know who you are!)
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
The Sangha Studio Team
Sincerely,
The Sangha Studio Team
