THE YTT MENTORSHIP
From YTT to Packed Classes:
The Bridge to Your Mastery
MOST TRAININGS HAND YOU THE MAP. WE TEACH THE NEXT MOVE.
You graduated, you’re certified, and you have the passion. But standing in front of a room of 20 expectant students is a different ballgame. How do you move from "just calling out cues" to creating an experience that truly changes lives?
At 33 Hot Yoga, we believe this industry is about helping people feel really good. When people feel good, they treat each other and the planet better. But for that transformation to happen, your clients need to come back.
This isn't just another training: it’s a mentorship designed by a studio owner and career educator to bridge the gap between graduation and mastery. We’ve curated this curriculum based on the data that fills classes, builds community, and creates committed clients who value a consistent practice.
New Yoga + Pilates Teachers: Bridge the gap between graduation and your first packed class.
Seasoned Instructors: Refine your edge, audit your habits, and master the business of retention.
Group Fitness Instructors: Elevate your presence and learn the "Sacred 60" methodology to command any room.
CURIOUS ABOUT TEACHING: THIS IS YOUR PERFECT FIRST STEP. NO PREREQUISITES.
this is built for
THE CURRICULUm
À la carte MENTORSHIP: Modules 1 - 4
Full Mentorship experience: MODULES 1 - 4 + 3 week residency
MODULE 1
Sound Healing + Curating the Unforgettable
Mikiko Arias
AUGUST 8: 1 - 4 PM
The most successful teachers are those who take great care to curate a unique sensory journey. Their attention to detail creates the loyalty that keeps classes full.
The Deep Dive: Transform the final rest into a multi-sensory journey with Master Sound Bath Practitioner Mikiko.
The Goal: Learn to layer vibration and frequency to guide students into a "theta" brainwave state for deep nervous system release.
The Perk: Participants receive a 50% discount on a professional Sound Kit (Frosted Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl & Chimes).
Mikiko Arias brings a profound depth of presence born from a life-altering shift in 2011, when the sudden onset of deafness transformed her understanding of balance, healing, and the human spirit. After navigating the emotional and physical complexities of hearing loss, Mikiko realized that true restoration is not found in external solutions, but in the power of internal connection. As a master Sound Bath practitioner and dedicated yoga instructor, she now channels this wisdom into her mission: creating a sacred space for others to look within and find their own answers. By harmonizing the vibrational healing of sound with the grounding practice of yoga, Mikiko empowers students to reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit, guiding them toward the innate clarity that emerges when we finally learn to listen from the inside out.
MODULE 2
The Architecture of Sequencing
DALTON GRANT
AUGUST 9: 1 - 4 PM
Dalton Grant brings the "Peak Pose Blueprint" to life, helping teachers replace "sequencing anxiety" with absolute mechanical certainty. A practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism since 2008, Dalton weaves Zen-like presence into his teaching, a foundation he solidified through a 500-hour Modo Yoga certification and continued mastery under industry legends like Noah Mazé, Ray Long, and Jules Mitchell. With 15 years of experience as a touring musician, Dalton views rhythm and sound as the "language of the soul," using music to create a direct route to the heart within his intelligent, intentional flows. His philosophy of "Experiential Yoga" treats the mat as a mirror for life—stressful, joyous, and transformative—grounded in the mantra that "how you do anything is how you do everything." By bridging the gap between anatomical "keys" and soulful expression, Dalton empowers instructors to embody the practice so they can lead with clarity and purpose.
Stop the "sequencing anxiety" and move beyond "sun salutation fillers."
The Deep Dive: Master the Peak Pose Blueprint. Analyze the anatomical "keys" behind two functional flows and learn the specific thought process that makes a class feel intelligent and intentional.
The Goal: Embody the practice yourself so you can lead with absolute mechanical certainty.
THE PERK: confidently walk away with two successful sequences
MODULE 3
How you hold the space is as important as the cues you give.
The Deep Dive: Audit the "word vomit" and filler words. Replace command-based language with Universal Instruction that is anatomically precise yet accessible to every body.
The Goal: Master the Three-Tier Verbal Hierarchy: The Bones (Safety), The Muscle (Depth), and The Universal Option (Empowerment). Learn to own the room with a presence that commands attention before you even speak
THE PERK: personalize and clarify cues to use with module 2 sequence
The Language of Leadership + Presence
JAY MOON FIELDS
AUGUST 15: 1PM - 4PM
JAY Moon Fields, M.A., is a world-renowned educator, coach, and author whose work has reached nearly a million students through LinkedIn Learning. With over twenty years of experience teaching embodied social and emotional intelligence to global organizations like Apple, Patagonia, and the UN, Jay specializes in helping leaders bridge the gap between technical skill and human connection. She is the author of the industry-standard Teaching People Not Poses—a staple in yoga teacher-training programs worldwide—and her newest release, Less Lost, which guides readers away from "shoulds" and back to their authentic selves. At the heart of her teaching is the "Hey, wait" framework, a transformative tool for honoring emotional experiences and communicating with clarity to break cycles of overthinking and people-pleasing. A featured speaker at the Omega Institute and the GoPro Women’s Summit, Jay holds a BA in Psychosocial Health and Human Movement and an MA in Integral Transformative Education, bringing a rigorous academic foundation to her soulful, presence-based leadership training.
MODULE 4
Commanding the Room + Soulful Sales
Richa Badami + Shannon Rowan
AUGUST 16: 1 - 4 PM
Great teaching requires showmanship and an understanding of the business of yoga.
The Deep Dive: We honor the "Sacred 60." For many, this is the only "me time" they get. Learn "Anchor Points"—knowing when to move, when to sit, and how to use proximity to make every student feel seen and tended to.
Soulful Sales (REPLACE SOULFUL SALES WITH THE GOAL?): Gain a deep understanding of the business of yoga. Learn to authentically "sell" the value of a consistent practice with heart, ensuring your students (and your career) thrive.
THE PERK: embodied radiant leadership that leads to sold out classes
Richa Badami is a master of presence whose career spans decades across international stage, film, and spiritual teaching. Born in India and trained in the Stanislavski method under the legendary Ebrahim Alkazi, Richa’s artistic journey includes leading roles in Hindi, Tamil, and French cinema—beginning with M. Night Shyamalan’s Praying with Anger—and iconic stage performances in Medea and A Streetcar Named Desire. As the Artistic Director of Living Theatre and founder of the Oak Grove School Theater Program in Ojai, she recently directed the smash-hit production of Hadestown Teen, which was celebrated as one of the most exciting musical events in Ventura County. Beyond her theatrical accolades, Richa has been a guide in Consciousness since 1996, blending ancient Eastern traditions with modern Western modalities to help others find their authentic voice. Fluent in four languages and deeply seasoned in the art of performance, Richa brings a unique ability to help teachers embody their authority, command their space, and connect with their audience through the transformative power of soulful communication.
Shannon Rowan is a professional educator, seasoned yoga and Pilates instructor, and the visionary founder of 33 Hot Yoga. Having built a studio environment known for its packed, purposeful classes, Shannon brings a wealth of real-world expertise in the mechanics of client retention and the power of magnetic leadership. She curated this training with the specific goal of bridging the gap between technical instruction and heart-led connection, emphasizing that true "sales" is an act of soulful service rooted in clear intention. By blending her background in education with her success as a boutique fitness entrepreneur, Shannon empowers teachers to step into their authority, command any room they enter, and build a sustainable, thriving community through authenticity and grace.
MODULES 5, 6, 7
Theory meets the mat.
1 – 4 opportunities PROVIDED to teach live classes at 33 Hot Yoga for our community.
THE DEEP DIVE: Receive structured, supportive feedback focusing on your showmanship, universal instruction, and energy management.
The GOAL: You exit with actual teaching hours on your resume and the confidence to lead a room that sells out.
THE PERK: receive letter of recommendation upon successful completion
3 week RESIDENCY PROGRAM included with full mentorship
DATES: TBA
THE INVESTMENT + ENROLLMENT
STEP INTO YOUR NEXT ERA early. Enroll by June 30th to GET 10% OFF the Full Mentorship Experience or any À La Carte module.
FULL MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE
modules 1 - 4 + 3 week residency
ideal for certified instructors looking to practice teaching and hone their skills
all 4 Modules + The 3 Week Residency
Perk: 5 weeks of unlimited yoga and Pilates at 33 Hot Yoga + Fast track to our VERY OWN official Sub LisT
$850
A LA CARTE MENTORSHIP
modules 1 - 4
Ideal for seasoned teachers looking to refine a specific edge OR FOR THOSE CURIOUS ABOUT TEACHING
Choice of Modules 1 - 4
Perk: UNLIMITED CLASSES FOR THE WEEKEND OF PARTICIPATING MODULE