join the KBY team

Are you interested in becoming an instructor at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis? We are always open for new Kalamazoo-based instructors aligned with our values to join our vibrant community.

steps to join

review our values.

We have strong values here at KBY, and we look only for instructors who's practice is in alignment. Read more about our values and our story here.

attend a class.

We value community here at kby, and we only welcome new instructors who are actively participating in it.

Join a class.

meet up.

If you've gotten this far, it's time to set up a meeting! We want to get to know you to see if you'll be the right fit. Read for more info below.

setting up a meeting

Now that you've attended a few classes, and have gotten aligned with our community and values, it's time to set up an a meeting to share your teaching philosophies, and dream up classes you'd like to offer Your full list of steps, in order:

Review the Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis Mission & Values.
Begin attending Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis classes, and get a feel for the community. What offerings are missing? Dream up what you could bring to the table.
Review our class policies.
Carefully examine our current list of class offerings and the current schedule. How might you fill in the gaps or bring something new our community is looking for? Please note the time availabilities when presenting your ideas.
Contact Shelby to set up a meeting with the button below. During this meeting, you will...
- Introduce yourself, tell us about your teaching background, and bring a resume with references, preferably yoga related.
- Prepare to share what classes you're interested in teaching.
- If you seem like a good fit, and the timing is right for our team, we will talk about setting up a teaching demo with you.
- Please contact us only via the website. Requests made via Instagram/Facebook will get lost in translation.