Yoga is a subject you have to experience. You can only teach from your own experience. That is why your own practice is central. After about 3 years of regular Iyengar yoga classes, you can start to look for a qualified teacher as a Mentor. You will enter a relationship with this Mentor for at least another 3 years, during which time you will be guided in general classes that you attend and observe, assist and begin to teach. NB assisting in classes will take on a different shape in Corona time. We will work together to find a safe way to gain the skills to teach Iyengar yoga.

If you are considering choosing Hiske or one of the other teachers at iYoga as your mentor, this page will tell you how we work. The best way to find out if this program is right for you is to come to a class and talk to us before or after. We expect you to attend at least 2 regular classes a week, participate in the In-depth Course each year, and additionally attend a number of workshops, as well as ‘Teachers Lab’ sessions, where you work on teaching in a small, set group with your fellow trainees. These sessions are only accessible for those who are participating in the Mentor Program at iYoga.

Besides the In-depth course and the Teachers Lab sessions you follow regular classes anda private class of 90 minutesat least 5 times a year (or 10 times 45 minutes, depending on your schedule and to be agreed with your Mentor) in which we discuss your progress or questions. There are no other costs involved. But we do ask for your commitment.

From the third year of your track we will discuss if you’re ready for the assessment. When that is the case, your mentor can give you a recommendation for the assessment of the Iyengar Yoga Vereniging Nederland. Please note: participating in the mentor track does not automatically mean that you get a recommendation!