Henry Swenning
Summary
"When life gets in the way of yoga, make yoga your life" - Unknown.
A wise yogi once said this to me, and since then I have made it my life to teach yoga. I have been blessed to be able to re-give the gift of yoga which has been so selflessly handed down to me. Yoga is what I am most passionate about. I was raised by a yogi mother, and I have been involved in the world of yoga for my whole life. There is nothing that peaks my curiosity more than discovering something new about the magical temple that is our body. My life mission is to live a life of integrity, and yoga is my rock.
I am presently a Kinesiology student and College of The Desert, I plan to transfer to Cal State Long Beach next fall and earn my bachelors degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Fitness. Between my time in the gym, the yoga studio, and my academic studies, I am full engaged in learning more about the body at every stage in my day. Life is my passion, and yoga is my vehicle for that passion.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Teacher
Yoga Six
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Enhanced student flexibility and strength by incorporating diverse yoga styles into class sessions.
- Promoted mindfulness and stress reduction through the integration of meditation techniques in classes.
- Increased student retention by providing personalized attention, adjustments, and modifications to suit individual needs.
- Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
Children's Yoga Teacher
Boys & Girls Club Palm Springs
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Taught fun yoga classes for children from ages 5 to 17.
- Fun animal themed classes.
- Taught introduction to meditation, conscious breathing, breathwork, & Ganesha Mantra.
Yoga Teacher
Peak Fitness
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Taught challenging Kriyas & isometric holds to help cultivate resolve, build strength, and improve mediation.
- Taught everything from Power, to Restore to challenge students to find new ways to be more in tune with their bodies.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Kinesiology
College of The Desert
Palm Desert05.2026
Skills
- 200 hour certified
- Integrating Yamas & Niyamas into Hatha practice
- Seven Doorways Instruction
- Addiction Recovery & Yoga
- Group and individual instruction
- Kinesiology instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Individual mentoring
Certification
- 200 Hour Yoga Certified
- Teaching since 6/2024
- Coaching with Tommy Rosen - Recovery 2.0
@henry.swenning
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Children's Yoga Teacher
Boys & Girls Club Palm Springs
07.2023 - 09.2023
Yoga Teacher
Yoga Six
08.2022 - 02.2024
Yoga Teacher
Peak Fitness
08.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Kinesiology
College of The Desert
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