Berta Pono
Jacksonville
Summary
Experienced yoga instructor with 8 years of teaching in various environments, including Jacksonville and Chicago. Focuses on creating safe, inclusive spaces for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Expertise in anatomy and public health supports a holistic approach to wellness. Dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve positive change in mind, body, and spirit.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Yoga Instructor (Original Hot Yoga)
Blue Cypress Yoga
St. Augustine
08.2025 - Current
- Led original hot yoga 26&2 classes for students across all levels.
- Provided modifications tailored to specific student conditions.
- Delivered alignment instructions and corrections to enhance safe practice.
- Managed front desk operations, overseeing memberships and sales processes.
- Performed studio maintenance, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep.
Yoga Instructor (Original Hot Yoga)
Chicago Hot Yoga
Chicago
09.2024 - Current
- Led original hot yoga 26&2 classes for students across all levels.
- Provided modifications tailored to specific student conditions.
- Delivered alignment instructions and corrections to enhance safe practice.
- Managed front desk operations, overseeing memberships and sales processes.
- Performed studio maintenance, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep.
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Den
Jacksonville
08.2023 - Current
- Teach Sun-Power and Mind-Body classes to students of all levels.
- Guide students in building inner strength, balance, and mindfulness through thoughtful intentional cues.
- Develop unique classes for each session for diverse class experiences.
- Assist students with proper alignment in poses, breathing techniques, and modifications as needed.
Children's Yoga Instructor (Grades 1–12)
Lighthouse Christian School
Jacksonville
01.2023 - Current
- Create age-appropriate, fun, and educational yoga sessions to enhance focus, physical activity, and emotional well-being for school children.
- Guide students in mindfulness practices for effective trigger identification and self-regulation.
- Instruct basic yoga principles, including breathing techniques and body postures.
- Work together with educators at the school to tailor classes to students specific needs
Yoga Instructor
Lakeview Health – Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Jacksonville
01.2022 - Current
- Deliver trauma-informed yoga sessions designed for patients in recovery to promote stress reduction, self-regulation, and holistic healing.
- Proficient in designing and leading yoga classes tailored to address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of drug addiction recovery.
- Knowledgeable about the complexities of eating disorders and teaching meditation classes to support individuals with these challenges.
- Guiding patients through mindfulness based stress reduction techniques to create a healthier relationship with their bodies and eating habits.
Yoga Instructor/Owner
Urban Yoga Jacksonville
Jacksonville
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Lead engaging and dynamic classes for students of all levels ages and genders, focusing on alignment, breath control, and mindfulness techniques.
- Fostered relationships with 20+ local businesses, venues, churches and schools to bring yoga into the neighborhoods and create community.
- Actively promoted yoga classes through social media platforms, newsletters, and community forums, attracting a diverse student base.
- Created a community of 2.2k on Facebook.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health – Public Health, Health Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL06.2021
Certification
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Den, Jacksonville, FL, 2016
- Oncology Yoga Training, Christina Phipps Foundation, 2023
- Original Hot Yoga Teacher Training, Chicago Hot Yoga, 09/01/24
Training
Mary Jarvis Shapeshifting Workshops, 2020, 2021, 2024
Languages
Hungarian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Yoga Instructor (Original Hot Yoga)
Blue Cypress Yoga
08.2025 - Current
Yoga Instructor (Original Hot Yoga)
Chicago Hot Yoga
09.2024 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Den
08.2023 - Current
Children's Yoga Instructor (Grades 1–12)
Lighthouse Christian School
01.2023 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Lakeview Health – Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
01.2022 - Current
Yoga Instructor/Owner
Urban Yoga Jacksonville
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health – Public Health, Health Education
University of North Florida