The JoY Immersion & Teaching Apprenticeship

The JoY Yoga Immersion & Teaching Apprenticeship

January–December 2027

A yearlong journey into the practice, philosophy, embodiment, and teaching of yoga.

Yoga is so much more than what happens on a mat.

The JoY Immersion & Teaching Apprenticeship is an invitation to slow down, go deeper, and explore the many dimensions of yoga through practice, philosophy, reflection, embodiment, conversation, and community.

The journey unfolds in two connected phases, each offering its own meaningful experience. You can join us for the first six months, continue through the full year, or—if you have already completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training—express interest in joining the Teaching Apprenticeship directly.

Each pathway offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding, nurture your practice, and continue growing in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you.

January–June

The Yoga Immersion

The first six months are devoted to deepening your relationship with yoga.

We'll explore yoga philosophy and the Yoga Sutras, meditation, pranayama, the Yamas and Niyamas, Ayurveda, subtle body practices, Reiki, Yoga Nidra, embodiment, self-inquiry, and the integration of mind, body, and spirit.

Throughout the Immersion, we'll return again and again to the questions that help us move from knowing about yoga to experiencing and living it.

This phase is open to anyone who feels called to go deeper.

You do not have to want to become a yoga teacher to participate.

You may simply want to deepen your personal practice, explore the philosophy of yoga, or give yourself the time and space to discover what is next.

July–December

The Teaching Apprenticeship

For those who feel called to continue, the second half of the year moves into a Teaching Apprenticeship. This phase is also an option for those who have completed a 200-hour teacher training and want support in their teaching.

We'll explore the art and responsibility of teaching yoga, including anatomy, functional movement, accessibility, modifications, sequencing, teaching skills, ethics, boundaries, communication, professional responsibility, mentorship, and developing your own authentic teaching voice.

The intention is not to create teachers who all teach the same way.

It is to help each apprentice develop the knowledge, discernment, confidence, and presence to share yoga in a way that is thoughtful, safe, accessible, and authentically their own.

A Year of Practice, Not Just Information

This is intentionally different from a traditional teacher-training model.

Rather than rushing through a prescribed list of information, we will give ourselves time to practice, experience, reflect, question, integrate, and grow.

The journey will move from:

Immersion → Integration → Expression

We begin by turning inward and developing a deeper relationship with ourselves and the practice.

From there, we explore what it means to bring that practice into relationship with others.

And for those who continue into the Teaching Apprenticeship, we begin exploring what it means to share yoga with integrity.

Our Monthly Rhythm

We will gather one weekend each month from January through December 2027 at The JOY. The first Friday and the third Saturday and Sunday.

January–June | The JoY Immersion

First Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM
(Beginning February 5)

Our Friday evening gatherings will be a sacred space for practice, reflection, and connection. Through meditation, pranayama, conversation, and integration, we'll have time to listen, process, and deepen our experience of the teachings.

Third Saturday | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Third Sunday | 12:00–4:00 PM

Our monthly Immersion weekends are intentionally spacious, allowing time for study, embodied practice, discussion, reflection, and integration without feeling rushed.

July–December | The Teaching Apprenticeship

As we move into the Teaching Apprenticeship, our weekends will become longer to allow additional time for teaching practice, feedback, anatomy, sequencing, and mentorship.

First Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM
Third Saturday | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Third Sunday | 11:00 AM–4:30 PM

Our Friday evening gatherings will continue to offer space for sacred practice, reflection, and connection, while the longer weekend sessions provide additional time to explore and develop our teaching skills.

Saturday and Sunday gatherings will primarily be held in person, with designated hybrid months when appropriate.

The Sankalpa

Our journey begins with Sankalpa—a heartfelt intention.

Rather than arriving with everything figured out, we'll spend the first six months listening, observing, practicing, and discovering what is calling us from within.

The Sankalpa becomes a thread throughout the Immersion, giving each participant the opportunity to develop an intention that is deeply personal and meaningful.

Who Is This For?

The JOY Yoga Immersion & Teaching Apprenticeship may be for you if you:

  • Want to deepen your relationship with yoga

  • Feel drawn to the philosophy and deeper practices of yoga

  • Want to explore meditation, pranayama, embodiment, and energy

  • Are curious about bringing yoga more fully into your daily life

  • Are considering becoming a yoga teacher

  • Already teach and want to deepen your knowledge and approach

  • Want an intimate, experiential learning environment

  • Feel called to explore what comes next

You don't have to know where this journey will lead when you begin.

Investment

Phase 1: Yoga Immersion

$2,150

Phase 2: Teaching Apprenticeship

$2,350

Full-Year Immersion & Teaching Apprenticeship

$4,200

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place and is applied toward your total tuition.

Payment plans are available.

Let's Talk

Because this is an intimate and personal experience, enrollment begins with a conversation.

I don't want you to feel like you're filling out an application and waiting to see whether you've been accepted.

We'll talk about what you're looking for, what you're hoping to explore, and whether this experience feels like the right fit for you.