Teacher Training Inquiries
Have questions? Let us know how we can help support your yoga journey!Anna Hughes
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When Anna Hughes first started studying yoga in college, it seemed a natural progression from the dance she studied and adored for the first eighteen years of her life. Anna completed her 500-hour Bikram teacher training in 2002, and began teaching full time immediately. Since that time, Anna has explored Ashtanga Yoga extensively, studying with the wonderful David Swenson as well as Todd Roderick, one of the Southeast’s most renowned Ashtanga Yoga instructors. It was in 2003 when she began studying Bhakti Flow with Rusty Wells that she was truly introduced to the idea of integrating the physical and spiritual practices of yoga and her teaching has evolved to embrace this concept.Anna’s study of various systems of yoga has led her to a greater understanding of yoga as a whole. In her own teaching, she emphasizes a connection with the breath as well as mindfulness, contentment and a healthy sense of humor. Her experience with yoga has inspired her to infuse her teaching with the idea of finding joy in one’s practice while challenging the body, mind, and spirit. Her vinyasa classes are vigorous and playful, creatively sequenced, and always include a great soundtrack.
Erin Gilmore
Learn MoreErin Gilmore
Erin is a yoga and meditation instructor. She is originally from Cape Cod where she grew up swimming and dancing year round. Yoga tapped into her love of fluid movement, and she began a dedicated practice 10 years ago while studying fashion at FIT in NYC. After relocating to San Francisco she began teaching in early 2011 incorporating multiple trainings with Yoga to the People and Rusty Wells at Urban Flow. Through her own struggles with an eating disorder and body images issues, Erin used yoga, meditation, mindfulness and above all cultivating self love to heal. Now it is her mission to spread the tools she used to gain her wellness with the world.
Lauren Pisano
Learn MoreLauren Pisano
Lauren’s class emphasizes concentration, steady rhythm and equanimity. She is firm and direct, forgoing non-essentials and cutting through to the core of the teachings. Many students find her style peaceful, balanced and encouraging; a supportive space to dive deeply into their practice.
Lauren studies yoga and meditation with Adi Vajra and Stephanie Adams of Hood River, Oregon. Her personal practice is also influenced by Vipassana meditation as taught by SN Goenka. She has been teaching yoga since 2011.
Learn more at www.laurenpisanoyoga.com.
Libby Murfey
Learn MoreLibby Murfey
Libby discovered yoga in 2003 when a friend took her to a Core Power Yoga class in Boulder, Colorado. Originally going for the physical benefits, she later immersed herself in the spiritual teachings of yoga which inspired her to become an instructor. She seeks to share the knowledge and joy of yoga with others.
Successfully completing CorePower Yoga’s teacher training in 2007, she has continued her training with numerous teachers including Baron Baptiste, Jonny Kest, Diana Vitantonio and Tami Schneider.
Her classes are energetic, motivational, soothing and FUN! She likes to create both a playful and challenging practice that inspires self-exploration, balance and compassion.
Martin Scott
Learn MoreMartin Scott
I’m Martin & I love yoga. I teach Vinyasa Yoga and every class based on Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity, verse 1.33 of The Yoga Sutras. This keeps me open and grounded so that the teaching comes through clearly. My classes are focused, fun and creative. No matter how challenging the practice may be, it only makes us better.
Who I am shows in every piece of my teaching. I am traditionally non-traditional. My classes are joyful, purposeful and intentional. I believe in the transformative powers of regular practice and see it as a one-way ticket to freedom and happiness. I love to laugh and play while still maintaining drishti. Yoga makes us happy!
Neil Wadhawan
Learn MoreNeil Wadhawan
Neil Wadhawan was exposed to yoga by his father at a very young age. He grew up learning about yoga philosophy which eventually led him to receive a B.A. in Philosophy. He also studied western and eastern music at an undergraduate and graduate level and loves to explore how many of the Indian Arts are related. Neil fell in love with Bhakti Flow after he found himself playing and singing along with Rusty Wells. Since then, Neil has been teaching in San Francisco and all over the world. Neil believes that in any art or discipline, one can only be a great student and never a master. Through music, sweat, laughter and flow, Neil’s playful and challenging classes will help inspire you to find the beautiful rhythm of Bhakti Flow.
Robyn Engel
Learn MoreRobyn Engel
Robyn is a yogini, mother, dancer, artist and lover. The foundation of yoga in her life has led her to be more patient, compassionate, joyful and kind. Her classes empower people to move with intention and attention. Leading fluid vinyasa and infusing the poses with mindful alignment and sequencing, Robyn creates a class well balanced between the practical and the philosophical, using the time on the mat to wake up and refuel the self.Robyn has been a student of yoga since 1997. Steeped in 13 years of practice before being called to share. The practice she leads is inspired by her daily practice of asana, mantra, and mindfulness, as well as all the knowledge she has gleaned from her teachers: Harvey Deutch, Rusty Wells, Elise Lorimer, Janet Stone, Darren Main, Elena Brower and Jane Austin. She has studied in depth:vinyasa, bhakti, prenatal/postnatal, and therapeutic yoga.
Her hunger to know more and to serve her students keeps her forever a student.
We are invested in helping teachers
find confidence, intelligence, strategy, and depth in their practice and teachings. The purpose of our mentorship program is to provide a platform for new teachers to develop their professional level teaching skills. Our goal is for you to leave the program as a confident teacher, who can lead classes ranging from private clients to sold-out public classes.
In this Mentorship Program, you will work with some of Yoga Flow SF's most beloved teachers, all of whom are dedicated to your growth! Join us for this incredible 13-week program starting Friday, February 22 - Saturday, May 25, 2019.
This training counts towards 75 hours of continuing education
Become a Master in Yogic Arts
This three-month program pairs you with a mentor who you will work one-on-one with throughout the duration of the program. It puts you IN the classroom with your mentor, where you will assist their classes, and study their sequencing. You will teach community classes on the Yoga Flow public class schedule. Your mentor will help you in sequencing these classes and will even take some of your community classes, meeting with you after to communicate feedback on the class and to help you focus on areas of growth.
The Yoga Flow Mentorship Program also includes a series of workshops designed to: deepen your skills in sequencing all level classes, workshops to expand upon your knowledge and comfort in giving hands-on adjustments in the classroom, and workshops that address your online presence, building your brand as a teacher and auditioning for teaching positions at different studios; as well as the more practical, though not always discussed, ins and outs of this profession.
The program is designed to give you a platform to:
- Work one-on-one with you Mentor for 90 minutes each week.
- Provide hand-on assists in your Mentor’s weekly classes.
- Teach weekly classes on the Yoga Flow SF's public class schedule for the duration of the program.
- Receive applicable feedback from your mentor, as they will take one of your Community Classes three times throughout the duration of the program.
- Attend Teacher Training Workshops that focus on refining and enhancing your skills as a teacher.
- Receive free yoga throughout the duration of the program.
All throughout this mentorship program, you will be communicating and scheduling directly with your mentor. Together, you will decide which of your mentor’s classes you will assist in, and which of your public classes your mentor will attend.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:
1. Completion a 200 hour RYT teacher training.
2. At least 10 classes taken at Yoga Flow before entering program to ensure you are familiar with our style of teaching.
3. A letter of intention, written to your desired Mentor, stating why you wish to study with them.
For questions about teacher training or if you are ready to enroll please email Kathleen at kathleen@yogaflowsf.com.
Schedule
13-week course starting 13-week program starting Friday, February 22 - Saturday, May 25, 2019. . The Teacher Training Workshops will take place according to the schedule below, and the days that you will teach and assist will vary based on your schedule and your Mentor's class schedule.
Friday
6:30-9:00pm
Union Studio
2/22/19
Saturday
6:30-9:00pm
Ocean Studio
2/23/19
Sunday
11:00-1:30pm
Union Studio
3/03/19
Saturday
12:00-2:30pm
Union Studio
3/23/19
Sunday
11:00-1:30pm
Union Studio
4/27/19
Saturday
12:00-2:30pm
Union Studio
5/18/19
Saturday
11:00-1:30pm
Union Studio
5/25/19
Pricing
Regular Tuition
Due by 2/21/19
Payment Plan (4x $375)
Paid in full by 5/01/19
Teacher Training Inquiries
Have questions? Let us know how we can help support your yoga journey!Anna Hughes
When Anna Hughes first started studying yoga in college, it seemed a natural progression from the dance she studied and adored for the first eighteen years of her life. Anna completed her 500-hour Bikram teacher training in 2002, and began teaching full time immediately. Since that time, Anna has explored Ashtanga Yoga extensively, studying with the wonderful David Swenson as well as Todd Roderick, one of the Southeast’s most renowned Ashtanga Yoga instructors. It was in 2003 when she began studying Bhakti Flow with Rusty Wells that she was truly introduced to the idea of integrating the physical and spiritual practices of yoga and her teaching has evolved to embrace this concept.Anna’s study of various systems of yoga has led her to a greater understanding of yoga as a whole. In her own teaching, she emphasizes a connection with the breath as well as mindfulness, contentment and a healthy sense of humor. Her experience with yoga has inspired her to infuse her teaching with the idea of finding joy in one’s practice while challenging the body, mind, and spirit. Her vinyasa classes are vigorous and playful, creatively sequenced, and always include a great soundtrack.
Erin Gilmore
Erin is a yoga and meditation instructor. She is originally from Cape Cod where she grew up swimming and dancing year round. Yoga tapped into her love of fluid movement, and she began a dedicated practice 10 years ago while studying fashion at FIT in NYC. After relocating to San Francisco she began teaching in early 2011 incorporating multiple trainings with Yoga to the People and Rusty Wells at Urban Flow. Through her own struggles with an eating disorder and body images issues, Erin used yoga, meditation, mindfulness and above all cultivating self love to heal. Now it is her mission to spread the tools she used to gain her wellness with the world.
Lauren Pisano
Lauren’s class emphasizes concentration, steady rhythm and equanimity. She is firm and direct, forgoing non-essentials and cutting through to the core of the teachings. Many students find her style peaceful, balanced and encouraging; a supportive space to dive deeply into their practice.
Lauren studies yoga and meditation with Adi Vajra and Stephanie Adams of Hood River, Oregon. Her personal practice is also influenced by Vipassana meditation as taught by SN Goenka. She has been teaching yoga since 2011.
Learn more at www.laurenpisanoyoga.com.
Libby Murfey
Libby discovered yoga in 2003 when a friend took her to a Core Power Yoga class in Boulder, Colorado. Originally going for the physical benefits, she later immersed herself in the spiritual teachings of yoga which inspired her to become an instructor. She seeks to share the knowledge and joy of yoga with others.
Successfully completing CorePower Yoga’s teacher training in 2007, she has continued her training with numerous teachers including Baron Baptiste, Jonny Kest, Diana Vitantonio and Tami Schneider.
Her classes are energetic, motivational, soothing and FUN! She likes to create both a playful and challenging practice that inspires self-exploration, balance and compassion.
Martin Scott
I’m Martin & I love yoga. I teach Vinyasa Yoga and every class based on Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity, verse 1.33 of The Yoga Sutras. This keeps me open and grounded so that the teaching comes through clearly. My classes are focused, fun and creative. No matter how challenging the practice may be, it only makes us better.
Who I am shows in every piece of my teaching. I am traditionally non-traditional. My classes are joyful, purposeful and intentional. I believe in the transformative powers of regular practice and see it as a one-way ticket to freedom and happiness. I love to laugh and play while still maintaining drishti. Yoga makes us happy!
Neil Wadhawan
Neil Wadhawan was exposed to yoga by his father at a very young age. He grew up learning about yoga philosophy which eventually led him to receive a B.A. in Philosophy. He also studied western and eastern music at an undergraduate and graduate level and loves to explore how many of the Indian Arts are related. Neil fell in love with Bhakti Flow after he found himself playing and singing along with Rusty Wells. Since then, Neil has been teaching in San Francisco and all over the world. Neil believes that in any art or discipline, one can only be a great student and never a master. Through music, sweat, laughter and flow, Neil’s playful and challenging classes will help inspire you to find the beautiful rhythm of Bhakti Flow.
Robyn Engel
Robyn is a yogini, mother, dancer, artist and lover. The foundation of yoga in her life has led her to be more patient, compassionate, joyful and kind. Her classes empower people to move with intention and attention. Leading fluid vinyasa and infusing the poses with mindful alignment and sequencing, Robyn creates a class well balanced between the practical and the philosophical, using the time on the mat to wake up and refuel the self.Robyn has been a student of yoga since 1997. Steeped in 13 years of practice before being called to share. The practice she leads is inspired by her daily practice of asana, mantra, and mindfulness, as well as all the knowledge she has gleaned from her teachers: Harvey Deutch, Rusty Wells, Elise Lorimer, Janet Stone, Darren Main, Elena Brower and Jane Austin. She has studied in depth:vinyasa, bhakti, prenatal/postnatal, and therapeutic yoga.
Her hunger to know more and to serve her students keeps her forever a student.