The Way of Wisdom

Become the teacher who evokes the inner wisdom of each student.


In every culture, the guide stands at the threshold.

Neither ahead nor behind, but beside us—showing the way by walking it.

Sensei: the one who has gone before.

Sifu: the one who holds the lineage in their hands and heart.

San: the one who remains humble enough to honor others and be honored in return.

To become SenseiSifuSan is not to wear a title,

it is to become the vessel through which wisdom, care, and discipline pass.

It is a path not of arrival, but of embodiment.

~ Tammy LaDrew ~

In every tradition, there comes a time when the student feels the quiet pull to become the guide—not out of ambition, but out of alignment.

This nine-month journey is for those who feel that call. It’s for the teacher, the facilitator, the space-holder—emerging or seasoned—who wants to deepen their presence, refine their skills, and learn to guide others with humility, wisdom, and embodied care.

Designed to help people become powerful, authentic guides and teachers—ones who don't just deliver information, but awaken the innate wisdom in each student.

This is about teaching from presence, guiding from within, and creating space for transformation.It's not about performing expertise—it's about embodying presence, listening deeply, and guiding from the inside out.

By the end of this program:

  • You won’t just know how to lead a workshop—you’ll become the kind of leader people feel safe with, inspired by, and transformed through.
  • You’ll learn how to teach from your center, not from your script. How to listen more deeply—to the room, to the body, and to the moment itself.
  • You’ll master the subtle arts of space-holding: timing, rhythm, redirection, and flow. You’ll know when to step in, when to step back, and how to honor what wants to emerge.
  • You’ll grow into a facilitation style that’s rooted in presence, not performance—one that allows you to be fully yourself while inviting others to do the same.
  • You’ll leave this program with practical tools to design, deliver, and evaluate powerful experiences—but more than that, you’ll walk away with a felt sense of integrity.

Because teaching is not about being in charge. It’s about becoming a vessel. A channel. A steady hand on the circle’s edge.

If you’re ready to deepen your presence, clarify your voice, and guide others in a way that feels authentic, powerful, and alive—this is your invitation.

DETAILS

The Way of Wisdom


Schedule:

  • Class Meets Starts in February 2026: 
    • We Meet the First and Third Wednesday of Every Month at 5:30 PM, Eastern Time
  • Online Ruzuku Platform for Content, Recording, Connection and Sharing
  • Private Session: Each Student Meets with Tammy once a month


Content:

  • Foundations:
    • Dancing with Fire: Unleash Your Creative Power, Bring Your Gifts to Life, & Create a Life and World You Love
    • The Seven Pearls of Practice: Developing the Skills to be an Evocative Teacher
    • Discover, Develop and Deliver: How to use Assist Your Students in Discovering, Developing and Delivering Their Most Important Contributions
    • Preparing the Practical: Structures and Processes
  • Practice:
    • We Learn Together: Guided by the instructor, each participant will have the opportunity to become a contribution to the group in a way that hones their skils.
    • With live sessions, deep practice, and a connected community, this experience transforms not only how you teach—but who you become in the process. 

    If you feel called to step onto your path and deepen your presence as a guide, facilitator, and embodied teacher, please fill out the form below to have a conversation with Tammy to explore your desire and readiness for this program.