the Mentorship Program

Becoming a Teacher Who Carries the Tradition

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For Dedicated Students and Yoga Teachers

This program offers more than just knowledge, it's an immersive experience designed to help you become a confident, knowledgeable, and skilled yoga teacher who embodies yoga beyond physical practice.

The TMY Mentorship Program is a uniquely immersive, lineage-based exploration designed to refine your yoga practice and teaching over four years. Unlike modern yoga programs, we honour yoga as a holistic system-integrating Pranayama, Authenticity, Sanskrit Basics, Chanting, and Yoga Therapy into a deeply meaningful learning journey.

You will learn directly from 4 expert teachers, each a leader in their field, with over 80 years of combined experience in Ashtanga yoga, Anatomy & Chiropractic, Vedic Philosophy, Ayurveda and Antaranga Yoga. This is a true lineage-based mentorship, bridging traditional wisdom with modern application and providing the knowlecks and skills needed to become a confident, authentic yoga teacher.

A perfect way to immerse yourself in yoga tradition & holistic knowledge

  • The mentorship program offers a structured path for dedicated practitioners and teachers seeking a deeper understanding of yoga. Designed as a four-year, 500-hour journey, it provides ongoing guidance. Each year's theme helps to enliven the understanding of oneself, what it means to be a teacher and to share information authentically, keeping the true essence of yoga. 

    Students may choose to:

    • Join for the first trimester to explore the program

    • Enrol for an entire year to engage in a progressive curriculum (most recommended)

    • Be a part of the complete four-year path for a comprehensive experience

    • Attend in-person 1-month immersions for hands-on learning

    Those committing to a full year or the entire program are given priority as spaces are limited. 

    This is an opportunity to grow within a supportive, experienced community while honoring the depth of yoga's teachings.

    While the mentorship is a four-year commitment, the Roots in Wisdom Immersions (100-hour in-person summer courses) are available separately for all students. Mentorship students are encouraged to attend each year's immersion to complete their studies together.

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What’s Included

  • 48 Live Weekly classes between Tara Mitra, Dr Rob, Dr Vigneshwar and Dr Padmini

  • Case Studies: Learn functions of the Body, Mind and Managing Injury

  • 24 hours of pre-recorded classes, Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy, Ayurveda, Yoga as a Therapy

  • A Holistic, Authentic approach to Teaching and Practicing yoga

  • A Thriving Community of Dedicated Yoga Teachers

  • First Access to Our In person Roots & Wisdom, 100 hour In-person Immersive Yoga Program

Curriculum Outline

The Tara Mitra Yoga Mentorship Programme integrates yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, yoga therapy, and Vedic chanting within the Krishnamacharya-Desikachar lineage.

Each part of this program is thoughtfully crafted to provide comprehensive knowledge of yoga as a whole, while guiding you to teach with authenticity, skill, and confidence.

Designed as a 4-year program, every year unfolds over 4 quarters, each one carefully designed to build upon the next:

12 Months of Mentorship

  • Āśraya means support, refuge, and foundation, embodying the core teachings, the spine, and the depth of yoga philosophy. This quarter focuses on the spine, the foundations of teaching, pranayama, and authenticity.

    Yoga Authenticity: Role of a Teacher, Sanskrit Basics, Chanting & Pronunciation, Teaching Skills, Opening & Closing Chants

    Pranayama: Nadis, Seated Postures, Basic Breath Awareness, Preparatory Practices, Five Traditional Techniques

    Anatomy & Yoga Therapy: Case Studies, Spinal Movements, Understanding the Spine, Breath & Movement, Sun & Moon Elements in the Body

    Philosophy: Introduction to Vedic Scriptures and their Relevance to the Yogic Path, the Six Schools of Indian Philosophy 

    Ayurveda: The 3 Pillars of Ayurveda: Sattva, Atma and Sharira & Health Practices related to the 3 Pillars of Ayurveda 

  • Ucchvāsa means inhalation, upliftment, and expansion, embodying breath awareness and respiratory freedom. This quarter focuses on the respiratory system, the role of breath in teaching, and deepening pranayama.

    Yoga Authenticity: Active listening, Pitch, Shravanam, The Student-Teacher Relationship, Developing Intuition in Teaching, Art of Adjusting

    Pranayama: Expanding previous practices, Three more Traditional Techniques, Drishti, Dinacharya Practices, Anatomy of Pelvic Floor, When to and Not to Practice

    Anatomy & Yoga Therapy: The Rib Cage, Heart, and Respiratory System.

    Philosophy: Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga and Bhakti Yoga

    Ayurveda: Vayu and Prana Vayu & Healthy Practices related to Maintaining Breath 

  • Mano (mind) + Vṛtti (fluctuations), referring to how the nervous system shapes mental states and our yoga practice. This quarter focuses on breath awareness, the nervous system, and mental clarity.

    Yoga Authenticity: Ethics, Boundaries, and Holding Space for Students, Vedic Chanting

    Pranayama: Introduction to Kriyas, Chanting as a Pranayama, Breath Retention & its Physiology

    Anatomy & Yoga Therapy: The Diaphragm, Pranayama & Its Effect on the Body & Mind

    Philosophy: Jnana Yoga, Practice and Renunciation, Techniques for Mastering the Mind 

    Ayurveda: Mind-body Connection According to Ayurveda & Diet and Lifestyle Related to Mental Health

    Application & Teaching Lab: Teaching Meditation, Breath & Nervous System Integration

  • The Limbs of Yoga explores the Aṣṭāṅga Mārga as a complete, living framework for practice and teaching. Each week we weave together classical yogic philosophy, functional anatomy, and embodied experience to show how the ethical, energetic, mental, and physical “limbs” of yoga interconnect.

  • At the end of each study year, join us for a one-month in-person, 100 hour intensive to apply and refine the skills you’ve developed. These yearly immersions are a key part of the program, allowing you to practice what you’ve learned, receive guidance, and deepen your teaching in a hands-on, supportive environment. Over the next four years, you’ll continue to evolve alongside us, gaining confidence, clarity, and mastery in every aspect of your yoga journey. These in-person Immersions are an extension of the Mentorship Program but are not included (pricing separate). You don’t have to take the mentorship program to join, but it is suggested students in the Mentorship Program join to complete each year of study together. 

     400 hrs in the Summer Immersions over 4 years

Schedule

  • Each quarter runs for three months, and within each month there will be 4 live classes:

    Week 1: Yoga Authenticity with Tara Mitra

    Week 2: Pranayama with Dr Rob

    Week 3: Yoga Philosophy & Ayurveda with Dr Vigneshwar Bhat & Dr Padmini

    Week 4: Anatomy & Yoga Therapy with Tara Mitra & Dr Rob

    In addition, you will have approximately 1 hour of self-study each week to complete in your own time. This will include pre-recorded videos, handouts, and time for self-reflection.

    Live classes 4 Tuesdays a month 

    10 am Dallas / 11 am NYC / 5 pm Brussels / 4 pm London / 9:30 pm India

    All classes are via Zoom, & recordings will be shared

  • TBC

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My dear teacher Tara has been guiding me over the past years, alongside my yoga studies…

~ YIOULI ~ YOGA TEACHER, ITALY

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The Yoga Teacher Mentorship with Tara, transformed my teaching and life. Tara's deep…

~ AIDA ~ YOGA TEACHER, USA

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I am so grateful to have joined the mentorship program, and it has had a huge impact on me…

~ TEE ~ YOGA TEACHER, AUSTRALIA

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Who is the Mentorship Program for?

    • Yoga teachers who feel stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from authentic teachings

    • Dedicated practitioners looking to go beyond asana and integrate yoga into their daily lives

    • Those who lack confidence in their teaching, adjusting skills, and guiding students effectively

    • Teachers and students who feel overwhelmed by inconsistent or surface-level information and want to learn yoga rooted in tradition

    • Confidence in your teaching, adjustments, and ability to guide students with clarity

    • A personal practice that integrates pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and Ayurveda

    • A clear understanding of the body-mind-breath connection and its application in teaching and self-practice

    • A strong foundation in traditional yoga that makes your teaching precise

    • Mentorship from experienced teachers who provide direct guidance, personal support and accountability

  • Most yoga programs either:

    1. Focus only on asana, missing the depth of yoga

    2. Teach philosophy without applying it to practical teaching

    3. Lack personal mentorship, leaving students with knowledge but no real-world application

    This program bridges the gap by integrating:

    Traditional wisdom with modern applications

    • Philosophy & Sanskrit and integration into a yoga class

    • Anatomy & injury recovery with case studies

    • Pranayama & Ayurveda in daily life

    • A personal mentorship that guides you to becoming a capable, authentic teacher

Meet your Mentors

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, the program is open to dedicated yoga practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice as well as those who aspire to teach. Whether you're looking to become a teacher or simply improve your practice, this mentorship offers valuable guidance.

  • While previous experience with yoga is helpful, it’s not mandatory. The program accommodates both beginners and experienced practitioners, guiding you step by step through traditional Ashtanga Yoga.

  • We understand that life can be unpredictable. If you need to withdraw, please contact us directly to discuss the cancellation process and applicable terms.

  • The program is online, including both live sessions and prerecorded sessions, making it accessible to participants worldwide.

  • Yes, participants who complete the program will receive a certification, which can help further your teaching journey or enhance your personal practice.

  • Absolutely. The program includes specialised training in yoga anatomy, therapy, and trauma-informed yoga, offering tools for healing and managing stress, anxiety, or physical challenges safely.

  • Item Yes, the program fosters a supportive community environment through group sessions, workshops, and shared learning experiences, allowing participants to connect, share insights, and grow together.

  • While the program is designed to be immersive, we understand that many participants may have other commitments. However, to gain benefits of these rare teachings of yoga we recommend showing up as much as possible. Flexible scheduling options may be available, allowing for part-time participation. Please inquire for more details.

Pricing

Our Mentorship Programme now across 4 quarters each year. You can join and pay monthly, per quarter or annually

Monthly

£125

Per Quarter

£375

£297

£1500

Annually

£999

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