Christine Tees
St Johns,FL
Summary
Experienced yoga instructor with RYS-500 certification in hatha, vinyasa , kids, chair and senior yoga. Compassionate and dedicated at helping students reduce stress and improve breathing, flexibility,and balance through the principles of yoga .
Yoga is my happy hour!
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga and Chair Yoga Instructor
Watersong at Rivertown
St Johns, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Invited over 55 residents of all fitness levels to participate in mat or chair yoga classes.
Gentle Yoga and Chair Yoga Instructor
Flagler YMCA
Saint Augustine, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Created a safe environment for participants to practice yoga poses using props while on a mat or seated or standing from a chair.
Chair Yoga Instructor
Westminister Woods of Julington Creek
St Johns, FL
09.2016 - 02.2023
- Created a safe environment for participants to practice yoga poses while seated or standing from a chair.
- Demonstrated various postures and breathing exercises to improve flexibility, strength, and balance.
Yoga Instructor
Jewish Community Centre
Jacksonville, FL
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Led morning yoga classes and senior chair yoga classes to students of all ages and skill levels
Education
RYS 300 - 500 Hour Certified Instructor
300 Hour Yoga Den Teacher Training
Mandarin Yoga Den03-2019
RYS 200 Yoga Alliance - 200 Hour Yoga Certification
Yoga Den’s 200 Hour RYS Teacher Training
Mandarin Yoga Den04-2016
Master of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY05-1975
Skills
- Meditation Techniques
- Pose Modifications
- Music Preparation and Setup
- CPR Certification
- Group Fitness Instructor Certification
- Class design
Affiliations
- taught kids yoga to my former first grade students to achieve balance, sense of calmness and movement during the school day
Accomplishments
- Did extensive research on Yoga Dance in senior and health related mobility issues to improve breathing, balance and cognitive functioning
Certification
- RYT 500 and E-RYT 200 Yoga Alliance with over 1000 taught group classes
Personal
- Happily married for 45 years with 2 amazing children and 3 grandsons that fill my life with love and joy!
Timeline
Yoga and Chair Yoga Instructor
Watersong at Rivertown
11.2023 - Current
Gentle Yoga and Chair Yoga Instructor
Flagler YMCA
09.2022 - Current
Chair Yoga Instructor
Westminister Woods of Julington Creek
09.2016 - 02.2023
Yoga Instructor
Jewish Community Centre
09.2016 - 05.2019
RYS 300 - 500 Hour Certified Instructor
300 Hour Yoga Den Teacher Training
RYS 200 Yoga Alliance - 200 Hour Yoga Certification
Yoga Den’s 200 Hour RYS Teacher Training
Master of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Oswego