I have over a decade experience teaching many styles of  yoga in various individual and class settings.  I co created and directed a YA Teacher Trainer  and was an adjunct professor of yoga, metaphysics, Eastern philosophy and religion, Sanskrit and  other aspects of yoga. I have  experience developing  and teaching workshops and private retreats and fundraisers.

 

My mission is to teach students to integrate the wisdom  and traditions of yoga in a modern lifestyle and to connect with the Divine Self.

I hope to inspire people with my experience, knowledge and  passion for yoga. My classes honor yoga’s true intention of finding divinity of mind, body and soul both on and off the mat. I try to  create an experience through readings, stories, music, adjustments, self exploration, and laughter.

 

Classes incorporate various traditions of yoga with emphasis on the flow of vinyasa, integrating the the spirituality and awakening of Kundalini, the presence of Tantra, alignment,propensities of the chakra system and metaphysical body.

Restorative & therapeutic, pre-natal yoga.

 

Counseling in relationships, parenting, career and life changes and other issues.

Providing guidance through growth, wisdom, effective communication and other methodologies such as nutrition and herbology and counseling on alternative medicine.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

July 2006-2012

Yoga Instructor

Sage Yoga Of Armonk, Stone Barns at Blue Hill (private employee classes and public classes), Prenatal classes at Full Circle Family Care in White Plains, Private Instruction.

 

Adjunct Professor of Yoga

Manhattanville University

Created a 15 week syllabus teaching matriculated yoga ,history, philosophy, the anatomical, metaphysical & physical body, Eastern philosophy, Sanskrit  etc… as well as asana practice.  

Class size increased by 500%.

 

June 2001-May 2006

Yoga Teacher

DC AREA-Inspired Yoga, Pure Prana, The Four Seasons of Georgetown, Arlington Recreation & Healthsmart, Georgetown Yoga, Private Lessons.

Basic, restorative, open, intermediate & advanced/intermediate level classes.

 

NYC-Atmananda, Universal Force Healing Center, 92nd ST Y, Makor, Shantih Yoga, etc…

Also teaching yoga workshops, private clients, and substitute teaching. Developing individual programs for students with chronic physical disorders.

 

Sept –Dec 2004 Pure Prana Yoga Studio

Assistant Director of  Yoga Teacher Training Program

Taught aspiring and existing teachers asanas, Sanskrit, anatomy, additional philosophies & proponents of yoga to obtain their 200 requirement for Yoga Alliance.

Wrote part of teacher training manual.

Developed schedule, budget and marketing materials.

 

Assistant Studio Manager

Created newsletters for the studio & PR Releases.

Formed contacts and marketing concepts.

Assisted in creating class schedules and descriptions, payment package options.

Responsible for bringing in new students and hiring new teachers.

Scheduled appointment for other holistic providers.

Merchandising for boutique.

 

Creation and development of fundraiser for humane society raising over $6000.

 

January 2002-June 2002

Yoga Teacher/Teen Yoga-92nd Street Y, NYC

Teaching young adults (ages 12 to 18 ) the history and fundamentals of hatha yoga. Guiding teens to develop a yoga practice that is fun, reduces stress and increases their self-confidence and focus.

 

Charity & Fundraising

Alexandria Animal Welfare League, Food and Friends,

Del Ray Artisan Society, Second Chance Rescue

 

EDUCATION

Atmananda Yoga & Holistic Center

Teacher Training Program-October 2001-Yoga Alliance 200 hr. level Certification

Anatomy/physiology

Ayurvedic health and well being principles,

Meditation

Diet/nutrition,

Vedantic philosophy

Asanas and alignmentH

History of yoga

Pranayama

Sanskrit

Eastern religion and philosophy

 

Continuing Education YA

ISHTA Yoga, Jivamukti, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Tantra, Anusara, partner yoga, Iyengar.

Pace University 1990-B.A. Marketing/Advertising major

Colby College-Art History

 

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF STUDY/INTEREST

Zen Buddhism

Theosophy

Metaphysics

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