Yoga Instructor

Posted on: 2016-01-07

Objective : Yoga Instructor,  teaching yoga and mindfulness to kids, adolescents and adults 

EDUCATION
UCSB, BA English Literature, 1975
SF State University, Elementary Education credential studies, 1978
University of Santa Clara, MA Counseling Psychology, 1996
Yogaworks Training, 200 hr Certificate, Los Altos, 2012
Art Of Yoga Project Training, Palo Alto, 2013
Yoga with Kids Certificate, Breathe Yoga, Los Gatos 2013
Restorative Yoga Certificate, Breathe Yoga, Los Gatos 2014
EXPERIENCE
Teaching elementary education, k-12, 1978-present
Mediation, PCRC, San Mateo, 2000-present
Yoga and mindfulness, Discovery Charter School, Saratoga, 2013-2015
Art of Yoga Project, Instructor, Santa Clara, 2014-present
Yoga and Mindfulness, Summit School, Sunnyvale, 2015
Yoga and Mindfulness, Ace Academy, San Jose, 2015
Yoga for Moms and Babies, Substitute Instructor, Half Moon Bay, 2015
SKILLS
Using trauma informed models that mimic brain development, i.e., regulate, relate and reason, to teach yoga and self-awareness to at-risk teenage girls. Childhood and adolescent development eduction, in conjunction with yoga movement and philosophy, including breathing techniques and meditation, designed for healthy living and stress reduction in youth.