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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:
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ZENworks mission, philosophy, and core beliefs
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Best practices for trauma-informed and accessible yoga*
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Child development and social-emotional learning
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Implementation of our 20- week vetted curriculum and supporting program materials
*Two free YACEP continuing education credits available for registered yoga teachers
Program structure:
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Module 1/ 4-hour interactive workshop
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Practicum/ on-site, co-teaching with lead instructor 1x per week for 8 consecutive weeks
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Module 2/ 2.5-hour interactive workshop
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Peer Support and Mentorship/ ongoing
Pre-Requisites:
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200 hour certified yoga instructor
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Experience working with children and/or educators
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BCI/FBI background check (required by the Ohio Department of Education)
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Aligned to program mission, philosophy, and core beliefs
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Available during school hours (8am-3pm) M-F, minimum 3 hours per week
Inquiries to Megan Davis at megan@zenworksyoga.com