This Mentorship Program aims to support yoga (and movement) teachers in developing a clear teaching voice, identifying individual and collective values, and effectively cultivating a studio learning environment. Through investigating movement biases, preferences, priorities, and contexts, both new and seasoned teachers will take a deep dive into what it means to be a teacher, how to enter and command a space, and most importantly, allow for student growth and learning. Utilizing approaches from motor learning, various teaching philosophies, and somatic approaches, participants will develop a deep understanding of the relationship between teaching and learning.  Constant dedication to the practice and theory woven into teaching is essential for the growth of both physical practice and presence.

• Tuesday 7/8/25, 6-8pm at Fourth Tri Sanctuary (in-person)

• Thursdays 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 12-1:30 (Zoom)

• Tuesday 8/5/25, 6-8pm at Fourth Tri Sanctuary (in-person)

Each week we will deep dive into the various pillars of the teaching, including:

• Infusing theory into classes

• Understanding philosophies underneath teaching practices

• Developing a class theme or throughline

• The role of language in teaching and learning

• Creating an environment that empowers students

• Expressing value systems in a 60-minute class format

MENTORSHIP TUITION ($500)

Mentorship includes a class pass for Hannah’s classes during the 4-week study. It will open and close with a two-hour in-person session. Weekly meetings then move to zoom.

Weekly Commitment varies from 3-4 hrs per week, including:

• Weekly 90-minute online sessions

• Class observations

• Homework

ADD A PRIVATE WITH HANNAH ($100)

Participants have the opportunity to add a private session with Hannah to be used for any supportive purpose in the development of your teaching such as:

• Feedback session

• Sequence review

• 1-on-1 asana lesson

Hannah Andersen (MFA, BFA, NCPT) is Associate Professor of Teaching, Dance, Wayne State University teaching theory and practice courses in BS/BFA Dance and MA Teaching Artistry Programs, and directing the Pilates Mentorship Program supporting students obtaining Pilates certifications. Andersen received the 2022 ‘Sue Nine Award for Faculty Excellence’ at WSU and 2018 ‘Doug Risner Prize for Emerging Dance Researchers’ from the Journal of Dance Education for her work intersecting dance science, somatics, and pedagogy. Her research has been published in Research in Dance Education, Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices, and Journal of Dance Education. She has spent 17 years in the Pilates industry within and outside of higher education and held appointments at Whatcom Community College, University of Oregon, and Western Washington University. She spent three seasons performing and choreographing with Bellingham Repertory Dance (WA, USA), has been spotted performing on stages and in fields in NYC, NC, WA, OR, AK, and more.

A lifelong student of yoga, Hannah is currently on the teaching faculty of Citizen Yoga’s 200hr and 300hr Teacher Training programs, teaching all anatomy coursework.