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Courtney Daley

Laurel,MD

Summary

Knowledgeable Yoga Instructor offering three years of experience as group fitness instructor. Leverages diverse styles and techniques for different skill levels. Caring, patient and observant leader with educational style.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Millennium Health And Fitness
05.2024 - Current
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Improved students'' overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session.
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed tailored yoga programs for clients with specific health concerns or injuries to ensure safe practice.

Yoga Immersion Facilitator

Love Yoga
03.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate the group discussion portion about a yoga philosophy topic
  • Hold a safe space for student's inquiries, thoughts and opinions and lead the group in a one hour physical practice.

Yoga School Coach

Love Yoga
02.2024 - Current
  • Assist students in training programs through virtual monthly check-ins.
  • Developed strong relationships with trainees to encourage support and progress in their training.
  • Collaborated with yoga school instructors to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Played an active role in the recruitment and interview process.
  • Led training workshops
  • Offered constructive feedback to trainees to help reach goals.

Substitute Yoga Instructor

Love Yoga
11.2022 - Current
  • Ensured proper alignment during poses with verbal adjustments, promoting safety and injury prevention among students.
  • Developed creative sequencing strategies that challenged beginners while offering modifications for more advanced practitioners.
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
  • Increased participant satisfaction by tailoring instruction to individual needs and preferences.
  • Received positive feedback from class participants for clear instructions, adjustments, and encouragement throughout sessions.
  • Assisted in organizing special events, workshops, and retreats to further enrich the yoga community.
  • Maintained a clean, safe studio space conducive to effective practice and learning.
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students by providing attentive support and guidance during their yoga journey.
  • Led up to three classes per week.

Education

B.M.E. Music Education -

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD
12.2020

BA. History-International Studies -

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD
05.2013

Skills

  • Mindfulness Meditation Techniques
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Yoga Philosophy Knowledge
  • Pose Modifications
  • Individual and Group Instruction
  • Coaching and Motivating
  • Yoga Style Versatility
  • Yin Yoga Practice
  • Breathing Techniques Mastery
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • CPR/AED

Certification

  • 300 Hour Yoga Certification, Love Yoga - December 2024
  • 70 Hour Yin Yoga Certification, Love Yoga- June 2023
  • 200 Hour Yoga Certification , Love Yoga - November 2022
  • 95 Hour Yoga Certification, Therefore I Learn -November 2021

Workshops & Camps

  • Nature Yogi Camp: June 2024-During this camp, children can deepen their relationship with nature through yoga and crafts. In this week-long screen-free camp, Students will connect to nature in the morning through mindful walking, forest bathing, practicing yoga, and practicing breathing techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to make crafts from materials they find in nature and learn about the connection yoga has to storytelling, music, and nature.
  • Washington Commander’s Annual Back to School Fair: August 2022- A community event where we offer short children’s yoga classes
  • Yogi Camps: November 2021-April 2022- Three-hour camps for 3-9-year-olds to learn yoga poses, techniques for breath control, and concentration.
  • Goddess Girl Workshop: May 2022 A three-hour camp for girls 4th-8th grade to be introduced to yoga poses and teach mindful practices such as journaling and breathing techniques to help manage emotions.

Affiliations

  • NACAMS Insurance

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Millennium Health And Fitness
05.2024 - Current

Yoga Immersion Facilitator

Love Yoga
03.2024 - Current

Yoga School Coach

Love Yoga
02.2024 - Current

Substitute Yoga Instructor

Love Yoga
11.2022 - Current

B.M.E. Music Education -

Washington Adventist University

BA. History-International Studies -

Washington Adventist University

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