Yoga Mentorship Program

Deepening your practice

Deepening is a heartfelt mentoring program into the essence of yoga. Together, we’ll journey through enriching workshops, personalised mentorship, and practices that nurture all parts of your being.

An in-person course to help you step into your own practice

This in-person Yoga Mentorship Program is perfect for dedicated practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge of yoga. It offers a unique blend of hands-on learning, cultural and philosophical exploration and fresh inspiration. You will expand your skills, and connect with like-minded yoga enthusiasts in a supportive community setting.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for dedicated yoga practitioners, aspiring teachers and yoga teacher training graduates who wish to enrich their understanding and elevate their practice. If you are seeking to explore new horizons with hands-on, tactile, in-person learning, this is for you!

  • Take your personal practice to profound new depths with a journey that goes far beyond the physical postures.

    This program transforms your relationship with yoga by weaving together ancient wisdom and modern insights. Learn to craft an intelligent, sustainable practice that serves your unique needs and goals.

    You'll develop essential skills to prevent injuries, harness the power of breath, and cultivate emotional balance – creating a foundation for lifelong wellbeing.

    Whether you're looking to refine your technique or explore yoga's transformative potential, this program offers the knowledge and practical tools to make yoga a more meaningful part of your daily life.

  • Are you dreaming of sharing the transformative power of yoga with others? Step confidently into your teaching journey with a program designed to bridge the gap between student and teacher.

    This is the guidance I wish I'd had when I first answered the call to teach – a comprehensive foundation that goes beyond standard teacher training.

    Whether you're still considering certification or preparing to begin your training, this program will give you invaluable insights into the art and practice of teaching yoga, helping you approach your certification journey with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

  • If you already have a yoga certification, this is going to SUPER CHARGE the way in which you plan, sequence and teach.

    Together, we'll explore advanced sequencing techniques, develop your unique teaching style, and experiment with innovative approaches that will transform how you connect with your students.

    Through personalised guidance and practical experience, you'll gain the confidence and skills to take your teaching to remarkable new heights.

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Yoga Mentorship

Yoga Mentorship

Yoga Mentorship

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Journey deeper through this intimate 9-month mentorship program, limited to just 16 students. Your transformation unfolds across six comprehensive modules, each featuring an immersive full-day workshop, guided home practice journaling, a private mentoring session, and group discussions for shared learning. This thoughtfully structured approach combines personal guidance with collective wisdom to elevate your practice or teaching to new heights.

What will you learn?

An immersive yoga education experience beyond the standard “YTT” yoga teacher training curriculum delivered over six modules.

History, Mythology & Philosophy

Module 1

Follow the evolution of yoga from ancient and sacred roots to the diverse forms practiced today. Ultimately you will walk away with an understanding of how your practice fits into the big picture of yoga and how to integrate the roots of yoga into your practice.

    • In-Studio Workshop: Friday, March 7 2025

    • Live Group Call: Wednesday, April 2 2025

    • West End Yoga, 404 Montague Rd, West End

  • 8:15 Arrival

    8:30 Opening Circle

    8:45-9:15 Satsang

    9:30-10:45 Asana

    10:45-11:15 Meditation & Pranayama

    11:15-1:45 Experience Theory in Action

    1:45-2:30 Lunch

    2:30-4:30 Experimentation & Integration

    • History and evolution of yogic paths

    • Orientation to yogic scripture

    • Introduction to yoga mythology

    • Summary of the 8 limbs

    • Practical applications of the Yamas and Niyamas

Module 2

Anatomy of Asana

Select modifications and use props to personalise your practice. Learn when and how to use hands-on adjustments and assists to refine proprioception and support safe alignment during practice.

    • In-Studio Workshop: Friday, April 4 2025

    • Live Group Call: Wednesday, April 30 2025

    • West End Yoga, 404 Montague Rd, West End

  • 8:15 Arrival

    8:30 Opening Circle

    8:45-9:15 Satsang

    9:30-10:45 Asana

    10:45-11:15 Meditation & Pranayama

    11:15-1:45 Experience Theory in Action

    1:45-2:30 Lunch

    2:30-4:30 Experimentation & Integration

    • Recognise anatomical variations

    • Biomechanical analysis of key yoga poses

    • Alignment principles for safety

    • Identify and prevent potential injury

    • Select variations, develop modifications, use of props

    • Hands-on adjustments and assists

Pranayama & Subtle Anatomy

Module 3

Looking through the frameworks of chakras, koshas, and prana vayus to explore how breath and posture impacts your energy. Understand how to balance subtle energy and develop a wholistic practice.

    • In-Studio Workshop: Friday, May 2 2025

    • Live Group Call: Wednesday, May 28 2025

    • West End Yoga, 404 Montague Rd, West End

  • 8:15 Arrival

    8:30 Opening Circle

    8:45-9:15 Satsang

    9:30-10:45 Asana

    10:45-11:15 Meditation & Pranayama

    11:15-1:45 Experience Theory in Action

    1:45-2:30 Lunch

    2:30-4:30 Experimentation & Integration

    • Anatomy and physiology of the breath

    • Chakras, Koshas and prana vayu

    • Pranayama techniques (Breathwork for up/down regulation) 

“Stef is a fun, kind, and compassionate human who brings her joie de vivre and lightness of being to her yoga”

Nervous System & Mindfulness

Module 4

Understanding the hardware and the software of mindfulness to incorporate the wisdom of mindfulness into your practice. We will experience different techniques and develop a tailored palette of practices to optimise focus, manage pain and evoke relaxation.

    • In-Studio Workshop: Friday, August 1 2025

    • Live Group Call: Wednesday, August 27 2025

    • West End Yoga, 404 Montague Rd, West End

  • 8:15 Arrival

    8:30 Opening Circle

    8:45-9:15 Satsang

    9:30-10:45 Asana

    10:45-11:15 Meditation & Pranayama

    11:15-1:45 Experience Theory in Action

    1:45-2:30 Lunch

    2:30-4:30 Experimentation & Integration

    • The hardware of the nervous system 

    • Incorporating mindfulness into asana (yoga nidra, yin and restorative yoga)

    • Comparison of techniques

    • Curating what works for who, when and why?

Teaching Methodology & Ethics

Module 5

Embody theory and philosophy through inspiring theme-weaving. Learn to lead a respectful and inclusive practice from foundational to advanced asanas.

We will collectively troubleshoot ethical considerations of modern yoga.

    • In-Studio Workshop: Friday, September 5 2025

    • Live Group Call: Wednesday, October 1 2025

    • West End Yoga, 404 Montague Rd, West End

  • 8:15 Arrival

    8:30 Opening Circle

    8:45-9:15 Satsang

    9:30-10:45 Asana

    10:45-11:15 Meditation & Pranayama

    11:15-1:45 Experience Theory in Action

    1:45-2:30 Lunch

    2:30-4:30 Experimentation & Integration

    • Sequencing for multi-level classes  

    • Accessible progressions to advanced asana 

    • Anatomically intelligent class planning

    • Theme-weaving: Strategic integration of theory and philosophy

    • Peer teaching and feed-forward sessions

    • Ethical considerations in yoga teaching

Personal Evolution & Professional Development

Module 6

Developing a practice to strengthen your weaknesses and enjoy your strengths. Learn to calibrate your practice for self-care, sustainability and inclusivity.

    • In-Studio Workshop: Friday, October 10 2025

    • Live Group Call: Wednesday, November 5 2025

    • West End Yoga, 404 Montague Rd, West End

  • 8:15 Arrival

    8:30 Opening Circle

    8:45-9:15 Satsang

    9:30-10:45 Asana

    10:45-11:15 Meditation & Pranayama

    11:15-1:45 Experience Theory in Action

    1:45-2:30 Lunch

    2:30-4:30 Experimentation & Integration

    • Integrating research in biomechanics and neuroscience

    • Consideration of special populations (pre & post natal, neurodivergent: ADHD, Austism, ABI)

    • Developing a specialty niche (constitution, light shadow, oracle)

    • Refining personal practice for self-care and sustainability

    • Creating a long-term professional development plan

    • Establishing mentorship and collegial relations

    • Legal and financial considerations

About your teacher Stef

I create nourishing experiences for you to explore yoga in all its richness. My practice is a synthesis of sacred ritual and embodied self-enquiry bolstered with hefty textbooks and a thirst for learning. My work brings together a love of movement, a fascination with philosophy and a deep calling for meditation. I honour Sivananda yoga, Ashtanga vinyasa and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as foundational threads in the rich tapestry of my practice.

Musings from Students

“As a long term student of her group classes, Stef has guided me to dive deeper into the content of an intensive yoga teacher training course I completed overseas. Stef’s tutoring has been invaluable in preparing me to share yoga with others.”

— Stacey Lloyd-Jones

“Swim in soulful philosophy, feel your body simultaneously stronger and yet fluid like water. Stef grasps “The Whole” of Yoga. Her teachings are so much more than the body, physicality entwined with heart-full musings, to ground and blissfully lose yourself in the practice.”

— Ally Goodwin

“Under Stef’s facilitation I have been able to share the practice with many students of my own. Stef has been an incredible mentor.”

— Mirai Anfield

Delivery Format

Each module comprises:

  • A monthly full-day, in-person workshop at West End Yoga (in-depth practice, theoretic foundations, Q&A and support developing a practice that embodies this wisdom of the module)

  • A practice journal with prompts to track progress and ensure integration of the theory

  • A monthly 1-on-1 mentoring session with Stef to support your process

  • A monthly group Zoom call for collective trouble-shooting and discussion

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Your Investment

Take the next step in your yoga journey. Secure one of the final spots in the 2025 mentoring program with your deposit today. Then choose between a single payment before the program begins or a flexible monthly plan throughout your journey. Once your deposit is received, we'll discuss payment arrangements that work best for you.

Deposit

$299

A $299 deposit is required to secure your spot.

The remainder can be paid in full by February 15th 2025, or via a payment plan.

I will be in touch to discuss your preference.

Full Price

$2,395

A $299 deposit is required to secure your spot. The remainder of $2,096 may be paid in full before course commencement or via a payment plan.

Payment Plan

$233/month

Make your $299 deposit to secure your spot and then pay the remainder via monthly instalments of $233.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • After a full day of inspiration, you go home with a practice journal. A place to record your daily practice, weekly journaling prompts, a 1-on-1 call with me and a group check in to learn from each others experiences.

  • I would love to have you for the whole journey but if you can't make the whole journey here are your options:

    - Invest in 1-on-1 mentoring to keep you up with the module you missed

    - Attend the modules you can and make the most of it

  • No. I never planned to do a yoga teacher training myself but I wanted to learn from someone I could trust, and wasn’t trying to sell me their doctrine. I have designed this program for:

    · Yoga Enthusiasts: Deepen your understanding of yoga theory, gain insights to enrich your practice.

    · Future Teachers: Aspiring yoga instructors preparing for teacher certification.

    · YTT Graduates: Individuals with yoga certification committed to refining their practice and expanding their teaching toolkit.

    Come as you are and prepare to consolidate and enrich your yoga practice to a place of deep understanding and embodiment.

  • For most of us, the study of yoga theory only begins after our first teacher training. This course is the perfect place to integrate theory, practice designing and teaching classes, finding your voice and building community.

  • As much as I love the practice of yoga, even MORE I love the way it has shaped my life and the community that we have built around the practice of yoga. Being in the company of people who are willing to take action to improving the quality of their lives, willing to hold the truth lightly as a delicate unfolding flower. I am willing to be wrong if it will take me closer to the truth. Are you willing to reconsider what you know about yoga?

    “You realise the road is the goal and that you are always on the road,”

    Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

    Twenty plus years of yoga practice, ten years of yoga teaching and several YTTs in, I am excited to keep learning and I hope a droplet of my enthusiasm will reignite your practice.

  • I am YA accredited to offer continuing education but we are still waiting for confirmation on how many hours we can get accredited. Stay tuned for updates!

  • The group chat will remain live and ready for community support and I will be available for 1-on-1 mentoring to support you moving forward.

  • We understand it can be more manageable to pay month-by-month!

    Monthly payments will be invoiced on the 15th of each month, from February to October 2025, inclusive.

    For early birds (deposit made before Oct 31st 2024), the monthly rate is $200, the regular rate is $233.

  • Yes.

    If you are unable to attend and give at least 14 days notice, we offer 100% refund.

    If you are unable to attend and give less than 14 days but more than 48 hours notice, we offer 50% refund.

    In lieu of modules missed, I offer discounted 1-on-1 mentoring on a case-by-case basis.

Get in touch.

Whether you have questions about the mentorship program or you want 1-on-1 mentoring, I am keen to connect and happy to answer specific questions.