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Is your practice asking for more depth, more context, and a wider view of the tradition and all that you love?
Continuum: online mentorship, starting January 27th, 2027
In-studio apprenticeship, starting in February, 2027
Summer mentorship immersion, July 17 to August 14, 2027
Email me to apply, and share what brings you here.
Apprenticeship Program:
Three ways in
Continuum: online mentorship
Online, and the most flexible. Start here if you are new to this path, or if you want space to work at your own pace.
What you receive
Nine 90-minute sessions online, in a small group
A deeper practice, with an introduction to pranayama and shamata meditation
Time to delve into this lineage, with a critical but caring, open view
Sitting together from the comfort of your home, recorded sessions
One one-on-one session with me
An invitation to our teachers' meetings
As an extra, an invitation to join our online guided classes on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings
Who is this for
Open to all, those curious to learn more, those with an established practice, and those wishing to find a regular practice. It is also a lovely first step if you would like to learn how to share yoga in a Mysore room.
Dates
Morning group: Wednesdays, 10:00 am Pacific time (Vancouver).
January 27, February 10 and 24, March 10 and 24, April 14, May 5 and 26, June 16.
Evening group: Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Pacific time (Vancouver).
September 28, October 5, 19 and 26, November 9, 16 and 30, December 7 and 14, 2027.
Pricing
$900 CAD, paid in full, monthly, or in two payments. Apply by November 30 for $50 CAD off. Studio members receive $100 off. Discounts cannot be combined.
In-studio apprenticeship
In studio, in Squamish, and hands on. It has a set rhythm, so you will carve time aside to meet us in the room regularly.
What you receive
Six months to a year in the Mysore room
Practice with a senior teacher at least three times a week
Assisting in Mysore class, once a week or more
A monthly one-on-one with me
An invitation to our teachers' meetings
A reading list drawn from traditional texts
Who is this for
Previous study with us is a requisite: an established, regular practice with us, or a previous apprenticeship.
Dates
Resumes in February 2027.
Pricing
Starts part-time, at $365 a month. We also have a Full time, option. Both include full studio access.
Summer mentorship immersion
In studio, in Squamish, and more intense. For those not from Squamish, or those who learn best by setting time aside and delving in.
What you receive
Regular in-studio work, 4 to 5 days a week
Practice and assisting in the Mysore room
A one-on-one with me
An invitation to our teachers' meetings
A satsanga with me each Saturday
Come for two weeks, or stay for the full four weeks
Who is this for
Those with a previous mentorship or a regular practice with us. Continuum participants are warmly invited.
Dates
Saturday, July 17 to Saturday, August 14, 2027.
Pricing
Locals: $250 CAD for two weeks, $450 CAD for four weeks. From abroad: $250 USD for two weeks, $450 USD for four weeks.
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Lean in closer
Each path is an invitation to lean in closer, to work with me, our team of teachers and our community of students. It begins with your own practice and, in time, may unfold into sharing it with others.
This is an apprenticeship, not a teacher training, and not only a path to teaching. It is a practical and theoretical way in: we break down what we do on the mat, and see how it permeates everyday life. We learn the way this practice has always been passed on, hands-on, with consent and respect, at your own pace. A teacher waits for the student to be ready, and offers grounding, accountability and a space to discover your own path.
Whichever path you choose, you have access to me and to my online resources, and a place in a lineage held by many hands.
We study the practice in its whole context: its roots in South Asia, reaching back thousands of years, and how it has evolved and travelled to reach us. From Patanjali’s eight limbs, to the hatha yoga of breath, bandha and drishti, to the Mysore method as it lives in the room today. Along the way, we read traditional texts and modern Ashtanga authors, we practice, chant and sit together.
Testimonials
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Pilar Lascar
I really enjoyed the apprenticeship program; I feel truly grateful for everything I learned, especially the flexibility of the structure. The one-on-one relationship between the student and teacher at Ashtanga Yoga Squamish is unique, allowing you to go deeply into the knowledge this program offers. Unlike other courses, this one brings you very close to the true roots of yoga in a traditional way.
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Sara Segovia
Natalia is a highly qualified, kind, and attentive teacher. She's very dedicated to her students, and her gentle approach and valuable feedback have been so helpful to me, especially since I have a background of multiple injuries from other sports. Natalia does an outstanding job at guiding each student through the practice, adapting it to their strengths and challenges.
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Aisha Daryanani
Ashtanga Yoga Squamish has been my place of refuge where I can practice intentionally with the support of amazing instructors and a budding community. Natalia has helped me refine my practice and expand my knowledge of the asana practice, as well as provided hands-on mentorship in adjustments and teaching modalities through the mentorship program. Natalia’s nurturing, intuitive, and encouraging approach to teaching has helped me set up the building blocks for a stronger foundation. This has been so pivotal in my personal practice and I am eternally grateful!
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Sharan Sumal
The apprenticeship asked more of me than I expected and returned more than I knew to ask for. What shifted wasn’t the shape of a posture but the quality of attention I bring to the mat. I came to deepen a practice. I left having changed my relationship to discipline itself.
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Carla Sahagun
Studying under Natalia for my 6-month Ashtanga apprenticeship was a truly transformative experience. The standout highlight was learning how to work with different bodies while significantly deepening my own practice.
Natalia provides immense support, tailoring her approach to meet you exactly where you are in your journey. Thanks to her guidance, I now feel confident moving in Mysore and guided settings, offering hands-on adjustments, and helping students progress through their sequences. I highly recommend her program to anyone looking to deepen their practice or carry forward this oral tradition.
