Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Sewing, reading, exercise
Timeline
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Anna Rinaldi

Anna Rinaldi

Greenville,SC

Summary

Dynamic Yoga Instructor with a proven track record at Owens Gym, enhancing client flexibility and fostering mental clarity through tailored yoga practices. Specializes in mindfulness meditation and restorative techniques, coupled with exceptional relationship-building skills. Developed and implemented yoga programs, achieving significant improvements in student wellness and class inclusivity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yoga Instructor. Silver Sneakers Instructor

Owens Gym
01.2017 - 07.2023
  • Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Emphasized inclusivity in class design, accommodating a diverse range of ages, fitness levels, and abilities through modifications and variations on postures.
  • Enhanced client flexibility by incorporating customized stretching and yoga poses into daily routines.
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Reinforced proper alignment principles while guiding students through postures to prevent injury or strain during practice.

Yoga Instructor

The Currahee Club
01.2017 - 07.2023

Developed and implemented yoga practice at the Currahee Club


Led yoga and SilverSneakers classes at Owen's Gym.

Education

Master of Science -

Piedmont College
Demorest, GA

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

No Degree -

SilversSneakers

No Degree - Yoga

FitOur

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Juniata College
Huntingdon, TN
05.1974

High School Diploma -

Westmont Hilltop High School
Johnstown, PA
05.1970

Skills

  • Mindfulness Meditation Techniques
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Yoga Philosophy Knowledge
  • Restorative Yoga Techniques
  • Individual and Group Instruction
  • Pose Modifications
  • Relationship Building
  • Class design
  • Safety awareness
  • Adaptive lesson planning
  • Continuing Education Commitment
  • Student assessment
  • CPR Certification
  • Form expertise
  • Course Development

Certification

SilverSneakers Instructor

CPR


  • Certified Yoga Instructor

Sewing, reading, exercise

This is how I spend my time in retirement.

Also, a proud grandmother 

Live to cook, too.

Timeline

Yoga Instructor. Silver Sneakers Instructor

Owens Gym
01.2017 - 07.2023

Yoga Instructor

The Currahee Club
01.2017 - 07.2023

Master of Science -

Piedmont College

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

University of Georgia

No Degree -

SilversSneakers

No Degree - Yoga

FitOur

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Juniata College

High School Diploma -

Westmont Hilltop High School

SilverSneakers Instructor

CPR


  • Certified Yoga Instructor
Anna Rinaldi