Residency Program

Become a ZENmaker and share your passion for bringing yoga and mindfulness to underserved school communities throughout Northeast Ohio.

The ZENworks Yoga Residency Program is a 15-hour training that offers you the foundational education and skills needed to become an independent ZENworks Yoga instructor for our sponsored school programs.         

Program topics include:

• ZENworks mission, philosophy, and core beliefs

• Best practices for trauma-informed and accessible yoga*

• Child development and social-emotional learning

• Implementation of our 20- week vetted curriculum and supporting program materials​

*Two free YACEP continuing education credits available for registered yoga teachers

Program structure:

• Module 1/ 4-hour interactive workshop

• Practicum/ on-site, co-teaching with lead instructor 1x per week for 8 consecutive weeks

• Module 2/ 2.5-hour interactive workshop

• Peer Support and Mentorship/ ongoing

Pre-Requisites:

• 200 hour certified yoga instructor

• BCI/FBI background check (required by the Ohio Department of Education)

• Aligned to program mission, philosophy, and core beliefs

• Available during school hours (8am-3pm) M-F, minimum 3 hours per week

Inquiries to Megan Davis at megan@zenworksyoga.com