Class/Workshop Schedule
May
10
2025 | 200hr Teacher Training, Busan, ROK
Kaizen is a community space shared by those inspired and dedicated to our mission of continuous improvement. Here people come to learn more about building a more functional tool (body) to do what you need it to do- play sports, manage health risks (diabetes, stroke,etc.), be your students’ human jungle gym, discover nirvana. Here you are met with the instruction of a teacher dedicated to having the best, most comprehensive program available. We're excited to teach and learn from you!
“Better Together” is our ethos and the namesake of Kaizen's Yoga Alliance approved 200hr teacher training course. Launched in 2017 with a humble group of 5 trainees, the program has grown to be a cornerstone of the new generation of Busan yoga and beyond. We are so honored to include trainees, not only from around Korea, but Holland, Hong Kong and Switzerland who have sought out Kaizen's unique training.
What makes Kaizen's TTC the best 200hr program available anywhere? “Accessible” is a buzzword in the yoga community right now- but HOW? And secondly- WHY? It's not enough to hand students a strap if they can't reach their foot. What is the limitation? Why is it happening? How do you work to overcome that limtatation?
Mindy has rehabbed two serious injuries: ACL reconstruction and 10 years of chronic low back pain. Her experience adjusting postures for various circumstances is the foundation of this program. You will learn what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to make amendments to meet the unique needs of students.
This is backed by an outstanding Yoga Anatomy program led by a practicing Physical Therapist out of Toronto and former Kaizen student, Stephanie Kwok.
Mindy is an excellent teacher! I practiced with Mindy at Kaizen for 2 years and I developed physically and mentally in that time. Her classes allow you to be challenged and an improvement in my practice was significant. Mindy’s knowledge of not only yoga philosophy but also alignment makes her such an amazing and inspiring teacher. I was given my best adjustment in her class and her unique and creative way to help students align correctly ensure students can find correct alignment in self practice. Mindy’s classes are also fun! Hard work! And definitely a workout. I miss practising with Mindy but I know her lessons are forever embedded in my practice. I can’t thank her enough.
(...) She works comfortably and confidently with all levels of student engaging them to experience their practice from new perspectives, inviting them to play, to be comfortable in moments of challenge and to explore beyond what they thought possible. (...)
I’ve had a steady yoga practice for a few years now but it wasn’t until I was at Kaizen and a student of Mindy’s that I was able to appreciate yoga for the little details. What I love most about Mindy’s classes are the many modifications she provides. Had a tough day? She’ll modify the pose so that you can use blocks and straps to unwind. Want a harder workout? She’ll take the pose a step further so you’ll feel your body work for it. This attention to detail makes for an encouraging and safe space to explore complex and difficult poses when inspired. Mindy is an excellent teacher and I highly recommend taking her classes!
I feel very lucky to have found such a talented teacher with such understanding of how the body works and sensitivity to injury. The work with you has been transformational for me.