Teacher Application Form

Please take your time to read our prerequisites carefully, and answer the questions posted below. The most poignant part of your application will be the personal essay portion. Please show us why you are passionate about doing this work.

Thank you in advance for your interest in helping us to spread the positive effects of yoga and meditation to young people in our communities.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Fully accredited yoga teacher certification (minimum 200 hours)
Minimum one year teaching experience
Regular physical yoga practice
Regular meditation practice/study
Understanding of the issues that affect youth who are incarcerated or coming from “at risk” environments
Ability to create a safe and caring environment in which people can learn and practice

Please note: We recommend saving your responses in a Word document prior to submitting your application.

Name: *
Email: *
Short Answer Questions
How long have you been practicing yoga?
Where did you obtain your yoga instructor certification? (teachers, styles of yoga, hours)
How long have you been teaching yoga?
Where and how frequently do you teach yoga?
What is your meditation background?
How do you feel yoga and meditation have affected your life?
What is the relationship between physical yoga and meditation as you’ve experienced it?
How would you describe mindfulness and its importance/usefulness in yoga and in life?
What is one of the most important things you ever learned through practicing yoga?
What are your strongest personality traits?
How do you see these traits being valuable in working with New Leaf?
What do you think the most challenging aspects will be for you in teaching youth?
What does making yoga “accessible” mean to you?
Describe your teaching philosophy and/or what you feel your role is as a teacher.
Describe how you might typically structure a yoga class.
What does it mean to you to create a safe and inclusive class space?

Describe any work or life experience you have that you feel would contribute to having an understanding of and/or sensitivity towards some of the challenges faced by youth who have been marginalized.

Are you applying for a specific job posting by New Leaf Yoga? If so, which one?
What is your availability for teaching with this project?
Are there any foreseeable circumstances that would prevent you from fulfilling a year-long placement with New Leaf Yoga Foundation?
Personal Essay
In 150 – 500 words, please tell us why you feel passionate about working with New Leaf.
References

Please upload two reference letters from individuals who you feel can speak directly to your skills, strengths and qualifications for this specific work. *If application is time-sensitive, please feel free to simply provide contact information and your relationship to individuals.

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