YOGA TEACHER MENTORSHIP

Has it been a while since your yoga teacher training?  
Do you want to refine your teaching skills, gain confidence, or develop a specialized area of expertise?
The Painted Lotus Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program is a 10 week, immersive experience designed to support yoga instructors in developing their unique skill sets through one-to-one mentorship, hands-on practice, and self-inquiry.
This program is not a stand-alone teacher training but serves as a customized professional development experience for yoga teachers who want to continue their education, refine their skills, deepen their knowledge and elevate their confidence.
 🔹 One-on-One Mentorship – Weekly private meetings tailored to your goals.
🔹 Unlimited Yoga Classes – Immerse yourself in practice with full studio access.
🔹 Real-World Experience – Assist, observe, and teach with expert feedback.
🔹 Specialized Focus – Customize your studies based on your unique interests.
🔹 CEU Hours with Yoga Alliance – Earn 20+ hours to enhance your credentials.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
Meetings with your mentor (Weekly): 

• One-to-one meeting with your mentor to review goals, progress, and challenges.
• Can be scheduled alongside required asana classes or over Zoom
• Fine tune curriculum based on individual needs

​Asana Practice (Unlimited Class Pass - exclusions apply):

• With your mentorship tuition, you will receive an unlimited class pass at PLYW for the duration of the program.
• Attend a minimum of one class per week (at least 5 classes must be lead by your mentor)
• Audit, participate or both

Personal Study & Self-Inquiry:

• At-home assignments focused on a specific area of development each week
• Journaling (written or recorded) with insights and observations

Observations & Assists:

• Observe a mentor-led class or workshop, taking notes on sequencing, theming, cuing, music selection, class management, etc.
• When appropriate, you may assist in at least one of your mentor's classes followed by discussion and feedback.
• Application of learned concepts through practice and reflection

Practice Teaching:

• Design and teach a 60-75 minute class for the Painted Lotus community
• Receive direct feedback and coaching from your mentor
• You will have the option for your mentor to attend and provide feedback two more times post mentorship (limited to classes taught at PLYW)

Areas of Professional Development:

• General sequencing
• Leading meditation, nidra, and mindfulness
• Cuing: inclusive and transformational language
• Supporting specific populations
• Exploring the energy body, yogic philosophy 

Assessments & Completion Requirements:

• Minimum of one class per week (total of 10+ classes)
• Complete all required observations, assists, and journaling assignments
• Teach at least one full-length class
• Submit a final self-assessment and professional development plan

Upon completion, participants receive:

• ​A Mentorship Completion Certificate
• A minimum 20 CEU hours with Yoga Alliance (must be registered and in good standing with YA to apply CEU's)​

Prerequisites:

• Participants must have completed a certificate-earning Yoga Teacher Training.
• Must have current professional liability insurance listing Painted Lotus Yoga and Wellness, LLC AND Clarissa Boggess as "Additional Insureds"
• Must complete an application and initial meeting with Clarissa to determine readiness and program fit.

Investment & Enrollment:
Program Tuition: $800.00
Timing:

• Start times will vary based on student and mentor availability.
• The mentorship program runs for 10 weeks, with extensions made for holidays, vacations or individual needs.

Application & Payment:
Let's get started!

• Answer all questions on the the application below and submit.
• Clarissa will be in touch to schedule your initial meeting
• Payment can be submitted after initial consultation and liability insurance requirements have been met. 

Meet your Mentor:
Clarissa Boggess, ERYT500, YACEP, Owner/Instructor at PLYW
Clarissa has been a dedicated student of yoga since the mid-90s and brings over 17 years of teaching experience to this mentorship program. She remembers exactly what it felt like to be a new instructor—excited to share her love of yoga but also grappling with imposter syndrome and the challenges of supporting students with diverse abilities and needs. Despite completing hundreds of hours of formal training, she often felt unprepared for the realities of leading classes.
Determined to bridge this gap, Clarissa sought mentorship and ongoing professional development from experienced teachers who helped her refine her skills. Over the years, she has grown into an in-demand instructor and mentor, earning her ERYT 500 designation with Yoga Alliance while continuing to expand her knowledge through specialized training. She remains a lifelong student, always listening, learning, and evolving to better serve her community. Now she would like to support you in doing the same.
With a wealth of experience, a passion for teaching, and a deep commitment to growth, Clarissa is here to support you in honing your skills so you can lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion. She brings the same enthusiasm and dedication to this mentorship that she brings to every class she teaches.
Certifications & Training

• E-RYT 200 (2008 – Yoga Bliss Studio)
• E-RYT 500 (2016 – Rolf Gates 300hr Advanced Vinyasa Teacher Training)
• Restorative Yoga (2013 – Skyla Ramirez)
• Hanna Somatics (2018 – Akasha Ellis)
• Yoga for All (2018 – Dianne Bondy)
• Accessible Yoga (2020 – Jivana Heyman & Amber Karnes)
• RCYT: Yoga for Children & Teens with a Trauma-Informed Focus (2021 – YogaEd.)
• Yin Yoga (2024 - Yoga Renew)

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Clarissa at [email protected].