Iyengar Yoga Mentorship Program 2026/27
A one-year course for dedicated students who want to deepen their practice
Starting in September 2026, we are opening a new round of our mentorship program – a year-long intensive course that integrates study, practice, and personal guidance.
The program is designed for students who have been practicing yoga for at least 2–3 years and wish to move further in their practice, understanding, and personal growth.
About the Program
The course runs over ten weekends (four before Christmas, five until summer) and is focused on building strong foundations for your practice.
Each weekend combines theory, asana and pranayama practice, philosophy and anatomy study, reflection, and individual guidance.
This mentorship is not a regular course or a teacher training.
It is a space for personal growth, independence, and a deeper understanding of yoga as a tool for self-knowledge.
The program is suitable for students who:
want to deepen their Iyengar yoga practice,
are considering a teaching path or the Level 1 certification,
are seeking personal guidance and long-term development under an experienced mentor,
want to integrate yoga into daily life.
What the Course Offers
progressive study of asanas and pranayama led by a certified teacher
theoretical foundations in philosophy, anatomy, and physiology
recommended literature and resources for self-study
opportunities for assisting, class observations, and individual mentoring
regular feedback and support in developing your own practice
a space for cooperation, self-reflection, and personal growth
You will gain practical tools that will deepen your practice and expand your understanding of yoga as both an art and a science — while opening the door to your own transformation.
Your Mentor
Helena Kubrychtová Bártová
Hi, I’m Helena. I have been practicing yoga — especially Iyengar yoga — for more than 20 years.
Teaching and sharing knowledge has been a natural part of my life since childhood. I studied pedagogy and later graduated from FTVS UK (Coaching).
Over the years, I have expanded my approach to the body with additional modalities that naturally complement yoga practice:
Access Consciousness, Sound Healing, Spiritual Coaching, and Myofascial Release.
My passion is deep bodywork — understanding its structures, layers, and interconnections. Yoga is, for me, a path to understanding the unity of body, breath, and mind.
In recent years, I have also been studying assisted psychedelic therapy, which deepens my understanding of transformation and consciousness.
In my teaching, I emphasize a responsible, safe, and mindful approach to the body, along with openness and authenticity.
Yoga is, for me, a journey back to oneself — to a body that feels, a breath that leads, and awareness that expands.
Program Structure — Mentorship / Level 1
Year 1 – Building the Foundations
- intensive study during weekend modules
- regular personal practice and study of asanas, pranayama, and philosophy
- first opportunities for class observations and assisting
- individual consultations with your mentor
Year 2 – Assisting & Guidance
- at least 10 class observations and 20 assists
- active cooperation with the teacher in classes
- developing skills for guiding a group
- reflection and practice journaling
Year 3 – Beginning to Teach
- further assisting and leading parts of classes
- personal feedback from your mentor
- preparation for the Level 1 exam
- development of your own teaching style
Who the Program Is For
- students with at least 2–3 years of Iyengar yoga practice
- those looking for personal guidance and a clear structure for growth
- students interested in the future teaching path
- practitioners who want to live yoga more deeply, not just practice it physically
How to Apply
The best way to find out if the program is right for you is to send an email to
and arrange a personal meeting with the lead mentor, Helena Kubrychtová Bártová.
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