Where teachers are made

Kynd
School.

Teacher training and mentorship for the next generation of Cairns' yoga, Pilates and movement teachers. Led by Claudia Richardson — the most experienced multi-modality trainer in the region.

11,300+ Hours of teaching across the Kynd team

2,500+ Hours of Claudia's formal training

5 Modalities trained & taught by Claudia

Est.
2021 Kynd Studios, Cairns

Kynd Teacher Mentorship opening May 2026 · $333/mo · Applications open now

Opening May 2026 · First round

The Kynd
Mentorship.

The step most teacher training courses don't take you through — from certified to actually confident, in practice and in business.

This is a reduced-rate, application-only first round. Claudia wants to know who you are, where you're at, and what you need — because she will personally show up for every single person in this cohort.

6 monthly group calls · weekly voice message & text support

Monthly 1:1 call with Claudia — fully included for every person in this cohort

$333/month over 6 months · Total $1,997 · Founding rate only

By application only · Limited cohort size · Starts 2 May 2026

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What's covered

Six months of
real-world teaching.

Module 01

Pregnancy, postpartum & modifications

Evidence-based guidelines and hands-on modifications across all modalities. How to hold space for pregnant and postpartum bodies with confidence and care. What to say, what not to say, and how to read a room.

Module 02

Class planning & mixed-level teaching

The hardest class you'll ever teach is a mixed-level one. Someone post-knee surgery, someone pregnant, someone who wants to be worked into the ground — in the same room. We go deep on holding all of it without losing anyone.

Module 03

Starting out: the business basics

Contracts, sole trader setup, insurance, what to charge, social media fundamentals, building a simple website presence. The practical stuff nobody covers in teacher training but everyone needs to know on day one.

Module 04

Building client relationships without dissolving yourself

How to become a teacher your students genuinely love — without losing your boundaries, your energy, or yourself in the process. The difference between warmth and over-giving. How to hold space without absorbing everything.

Module 05

Burnout, energy & sustainability

Teaching is a physical and emotional output. What does it feel like when you're running on empty — and what does a sustainable teaching life actually look like? We talk honestly about burnout, boundaries, and building a career you can keep.

Module 06

Navigating the industry

What is typically expected of a contractor teacher — and what is not okay, no matter who's asking. Your rights, your rates, how to handle difficult studio owners or employers, and how to know the difference between normal industry friction and something that needs addressing.

How it works

Six months.
Real support.

🗓

Monthly group calls — 6 months

Starting Saturday 2 May 2026. Monthly deep-dive sessions with Claudia and your cohort. Teaching practice, live feedback, module content, and honest conversation.

🎙

Weekly voice message support

Weekly individual voice message and text support directly from Claudia. Real questions, real answers — between sessions, when you actually need it.

📋

By application only

This is a limited first cohort. Claudia wants to understand where you are and what you need before you enrol. Applications open now — places strictly limited.

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Monthly 1:1 call with Claudia — fully included

Every person in this founding cohort gets a dedicated monthly 1:1 call with Claudia. Not an add-on. Not a VIP upgrade. Fully included for every single person in this round. From round two onwards, 1:1 calls will be a separate paid add-on.

Founding round · This rate will not come back

Your
investment.

This founding round is priced at $1,997 — paid over 6 months at $333/mo. The VIP monthly 1:1 calls (valued at $550 and available as a paid add-on in future rounds) are included free for every person in this cohort. The full program will be $2,997 from round two. This rate will not come back.

Founding intake — 6 monthly payments

$333/mo

Total $1,997 · Starts 2 May 2026

Base mentorship (6 months) $2,997 VIP 1:1 monthly calls — included free $550 Total value $3,547 Founding rate $1,997 You save $1,550 (44% off)

What's included

6 monthly group calls with Claudia

Weekly individual voice message & text support from Claudia

Monthly 1:1 call with Claudia — fully included (valued at $550 · paid add-on in future rounds)

All 6 module resources and materials

Access to founding cohort community

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Application-only. Claudia personally reviews every application. This rate will not come back.

Is this for you?

The perfect next step
after your training.

The Kynd Teacher Mentorship is designed for teachers who have completed an initial teacher training and are ready to bridge the gap between certified and actually confident.

🎓You've completed a yoga, Pilates, barre or movement teacher training

🌱You're newly teaching or about to start — and want real support, not just theory

🤔You have questions you didn't know how to ask in your training

💼You want practical business guidance without having to figure it out alone

🧠You want to teach mixed-level, pregnancy, postpartum — and actually feel equipped

🔥You want to build a teaching career that's sustainable, not one that burns you out in year two

Your mentor

Claudia
Richardson.

I started teaching at 19. I'm not even 30 yet and I have lived more of this industry than most teachers will in a lifetime. I've taught for the largest studios in South East Queensland, for the Department of Defence, Wanderlust Festival, Crystalbrook Collection, Cairns Base Hospital. I get requests to teach and speak on wellness weekly.

I built Kynd in 2021 because Cairns needed it. I built Kynd School because there were no teacher trainings here. None. Every person who asked me where they should train was being told to travel south or go overseas — and most of them couldn't make that work.

So I brought it home. I built a comprehensive training school and ran it from Cairns — yoga, Pilates, barre, yin, philosophy. Everything I wished had existed here when I was starting out.

2026 is the first year I have not run a training. That genuinely makes me sad. But I know I cannot hold everyone while I'm holding a newborn. The school will return. The mentorship is how I stay connected to teachers this year — and it might be the most important thing I've built yet.

I have over 2,500 hours of formal training across yoga, Pilates, barre, meditation and movement science. I've trained pregnant, postpartum, with a baby on my hip, and while building a studio from the ground up. I know what teaching sustainability actually looks like — because I've had to fight for mine.

You will not find a more experienced, passionate or knowledgeable trainer in Cairns across these modalities. This is my life's work.

3× 200hr Yoga TT · 600hr Pilates Diploma · 2× Barre Body TT · 500hrs Meditation Training · Classical Pilates Pathway 2025 · Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) UQ · Yin Yoga TT · Yoga Philosophy & Sutras · 11,300+ teaching hours

Full certifications

Teacher trainings
coming back.

2026 is the first year Claudia has not run a training — and she'll be honest, it makes her sad. All programs are on hold during maternity leave. They will return. Join the waitlist to be first to know when dates drop.

Join the training waitlist →

All trainings are face-to-face in Cairns, led by Claudia. Accredited by Yoga Alliance and/or Fitness Australia where applicable.

On hold

Pilates Mat Teacher Training

80+ hours of face-to-face and online learning. Repertoire, anatomy, modifications, cueing, assists and business skills. The foundation of great mat teaching.

📅 Dates TBC — join waitlist

On hold

Reformer Pilates Teacher Training

Immersive reformer-specific training covering repertoire, apparatus technique, spring changes, class design and progression. Cairns' most in-demand certification.

📅 Dates TBC — join waitlist

On hold

200hr Yoga Teacher Training

A comprehensive 200hr yoga teacher training spanning asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, sequencing and teaching methodology. Yoga Alliance accredited.

📅 Dates TBC — join waitlist

On hold

Barre + Sculpt Teacher Training

History, sequencing, repertoire, anatomy, modifications and business skills for barre and advanced Pilates-based sculpt teaching. Claudia's signature training.

📅 Dates TBC — join waitlist

On hold

Yin Yoga Teacher Training

100hr deep dive into yin theory, TCM philosophy, applied anatomy, nervous system, postures and sequencing. Retreat-style immersive learning.

📅 Dates TBC — join waitlist

Opening May 2026

The Kynd Teacher Mentorship

Not a certification — something more useful. Six months of real-world teaching support, business guidance, and direct access to Claudia. $333/mo · First round by application only.

Apply now →

Get on the list

Be the first
to know.

Whether you're interested in the Mentorship, a specific teacher training, or just want to stay connected to Kynd School — register your interest here and we'll be in touch personally.

Mentorship applications open now. Training dates will be announced to the waitlist first.

Claudia personally reviews every mentorship application. This is not an automated process.

Questions

Kynd School FAQs.

Do I need a teacher training certificate to apply for the mentorship?

Yes — the Kynd Teacher Mentorship is designed as the step after an initial certification. You don't need to have been teaching for years, but you should have completed at least one accredited teacher training in yoga, Pilates, barre or a related modality.

How does the application process work?

Register your interest using the form above. Claudia will review your application personally and reach out directly. This is a limited cohort — the application process exists so Claudia can ensure she can genuinely support everyone who enrols.

Is the mentorship online or in-person?

The monthly group calls will be held online so that teachers outside of Cairns can participate. Weekly voice message and text support is also delivered digitally. Where possible, in-person opportunities for Cairns-based mentees may be offered.

When do the teacher trainings return?

2026 is the first year Claudia has not run a training — all programs are on hold during maternity leave. They will return. Dates will be announced to the waitlist first, so register above to be first to know.

Are the trainings accredited?

Yes — all Kynd School teacher trainings are accredited by Yoga Alliance and/or Fitness Australia as applicable to the modality. Graduates receive globally recognised certifications.

What is the refund and cancellation policy?

Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to another course within 12 months. Cancellations more than 30 days prior to a course: balance may be refunded. Cancellations within 30 days: all money paid is non-refundable but may be transferred. No refunds after course commencement. Email [email protected] with any queries.

I have more questions — how do I get in touch?

Email [email protected] and allow up to 48 hours for a response. Our team responds Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

KyndSchool.

The KyndMentorship.

Six months ofreal-world teaching.

Six months.Real support.

The perfect next stepafter your training.

ClaudiaRichardson.

Teacher trainingscoming back.

Be the firstto know.

Kynd School FAQs.

Kynd
School.

The Kynd
Mentorship.

Six months of
real-world teaching.

Six months.
Real support.

The perfect next step
after your training.

Claudia
Richardson.

Teacher trainings
coming back.

Be the first
to know.