Clear & simple cues
the on-ramp
Auditioning Teacher's Guide to \Who We Are & What We Do
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Welcome!
welcome
Class experience
dynamic language
We are thrilled you are interested in joining the YogaSix teaching team! This is the Y6 On-Ramp, your opportunity to get a taste of who we are, what we do, and show us what it’s like to practice with you.
The Y6 Class Experience
Every class experience at YogaSix is energizing, empowering, and fun.
What You Say Matters!
At YogaSix, we're obsessed with dynamic language. What you say has a HUGE impact on the student experience. It's so important to us that 3 of the Top Six Teaching Methodology components are related to how teachers use language and organize their cues.
Clear & Simple Cues
Who hasn't felt like those kiddos after delivering a cue in class that just doesn't land? Watch the video below to learn about Dynamic Language, one of the teaching techniques YogaSix teachers apply during class.
Like what you're hearing so far?
Continue on to the next part!
CONTINUE
Here's a word from our Vice President of Training & Experience on what to expect during The On-Ramp.
Using clear, direct, and succinct cues will have a major impact on how students respond to your instructions during class.
We are thrilled you are interested in joining the YogaSix teaching team! This is the Y6 On-Ramp, your opportunity to get a taste of who we are, what we do, and show us what it’s like to practice with you. Here's a word from our Vice President of Training & Experience on what to expect during The On-Ramp.
At YogaSix, we're obsessed with dynamic language. What you say has a HUGE impact on the student experience. It's so important to us that 3 of the Top Six Teaching Methodology components are related to how teachers use language and organize their cues. Using clear, direct, and succinct cues will have a major impact on how students respond to your instructions during class.
Never done a YouTube video before? Click on the link below for a tutorial on how to do it on your desktop.
on a desktop
UPLOAD VIA DESKTOP
Check out the video below for an example of what the process looks like from your phone.
on a mobile device
UPLOAD VIA MOBILE
Teaching Demo Instructions
The next step in the onboarding process is for you to record a teaching demo and send it to your home studio hiring contact.
CHECKLIST
instructions
guidelines
film your demo
What We're Looking For
Here are some things we're going to be looking for in your demo video:
Teach Don't Tell
Clear & Concise
Transition With Breath
Instruct & Demonstrate
Keep It Simple
YogaSix teachers de-emphasize the pose name. In your demo, challenge yourself to guide students through the postures rather than leading with the pose name. Take them on a journey, don't just show or tell them where they're going.
YogaSix is a vinyasa based studio, and we guide all transitions with breath. In your demo video, we're looking for a breath cue in at least 75% of the transitions in your flow.
YogaSix teachers use straightforward and direct language to facilitate an unbroken thread of a class experience and a more embodied, powerful practice. Say as much as you need to in as few words as possible.
To maintain a connection with what's happening in the room, YogaSix teachers demo about 50% of the class facing students or "mirroring." In your video, demonstrate the poses as you guide and motivate students. (If mirroring is an edge for you right now, don't worry. We can work on it later!)
Y6 Hot is a set sequence, and we want you to use it as a foundation for trying out our methodology. Teach the sequence as it's written. You'll have plenty of time to show us your sequencing skills later!
Your teaching demo is just as much about YOU trying on our methodology for size as it is about us getting a peek into what it’s like to take your class. Read on for info on how and what to record.
FILM YOUR teaching demo
SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT!
1. Set the Stage
Pick a spot to film. Living room, backyard, home studio... as long as we can clearly see and hear you, it works! Playing music in the background can be great to get into the yoga vibe.
Guide us through the Dynamic Warrior Flow from our signature set sequence, Y6 Hot.
Share your name and something interesting about you. What lights your fire?
Lead students through a brief (less than 1 minute) centering.
Wrap up the experience with the closing of your choice.
Remember, we're not looking for perfection! We'd rather work with a teacher with the right personality and a learner's mindset than someone who thinks they've got it figured all out!
Knock Our Socks Off!
Here's an example of an outstanding Y6 Hot teaching demo.
Teaching Demo Checklist
Set the Stage
Can we see and hear you?
Introduction
Did you include your personal info?
Centering
Is your centering less than 1 minute?
Dynamic Warrior Flow
Did you guide 1 slow and 2 breath-to-movement?
Closing
Did you close the loop on the experience?
Upload & Share Your Video
Are the video settings set to "unlisted"?
IN PROGRESS
Submit Your Demo
Teaching demos must be submitted as a YouTube link. Video permissions must be set to Unlisted.
You can have a sample student there or teach/demo without on. Make your life easy!
2. Introduce Yourself
3. Get Centered
4. Teach
There is no script for the Y6 Hot sequence. Follow the sequence guidelines and use your personality, energy, intention, etc. to bring the class to life.
Ask your home studio leadership team for a digital copy of the sequence and guidelines, or download by clicking here.
5. Close the Loop
6. Celebrate Success
Upload your teaching demo to YouTube and share the link with your home studio hiring contact. Make sure video permissions are set to unlisted or public before sharing.
7. Share Your Demo
Never done a YouTube video before? Click here for tutorials on how to do it on your desktop or phone.
Looking forward to practicing with you!
Film a 7-10 minute snapshot of who you are as a teacher by guiding us through the Dynamic Warrior Flow from our signature set sequence, Y6 Hot
Ask your home studio leadership team for a digital copy of the sequence and guidelines, or download by clicking below.
BACK TO THE BEGINNING
DOWNLOAD Y6 HOT SEQUENCE
YouTube Tutorial
Click on the link below for a tutorial on how to do it on your desktop.
WELCOME
