Holly Jo Richardson
Lexington,VA
Summary
Accomplished Professor Emerita from The Virginia Military Institute, spearheaded the integration of a campus-wide mindfulness program, leveraging expertise in Yoga Alliance YRT 200 hours and mindfulness instructional skills. Fostering student empowerment and pioneering mindfulness and yoga courses, approach offered opportunities for others to enhanced their holistic well-being.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor Emerita
The Virginia Military Institute
08.1997 - 07.2022
- Early in my tenure at VMI, I played an instrumental role during the assimilation of women. The last seven years at VMI I developed and taught a series courses that addressed mindfulness and yoga. Throughout my career I empowered students to move and train in a safe and thoughtful method. Working with others I initiated a VMI-wide mindfulness program.
Education
Ph.D. - Exercise Physiology
The Ohio State Un
Columbus, OHMaster of Science - Adult Fitness And Cardiac Rehabilitation
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WIBachelor of Science - Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAMind Body Stress Reduction-Level I Instructor
Brown University
Providence, RISkills
- Yoga Alliance YRT 200 hours
- Alignments in Yoga 100 hour
- Instructor level I Mind Body Stress Reduction
- Vinyasas Instructor
- Yoga Nidra Instructor
- Chair yoga Instructor
- Hot yoga experienced
- Daily practice in Iyengar
- Knowledge of Ashtanga
Hobbies
Daily practice of meditation and yoga
Tai Chi
Open water endurance swimming
Trail running
Rock Climbing
Paper making
Timeline
Professor Emerita
The Virginia Military Institute
08.1997 - 07.2022
Ph.D. - Exercise Physiology
The Ohio State Un
Master of Science - Adult Fitness And Cardiac Rehabilitation
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Iowa
Mind Body Stress Reduction-Level I Instructor
Brown University
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