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JoAnn Rahl

Naples,FL

Summary

Dynamic Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Teacher with over 4 years at BKS Yoga Studio, specializing in Computer Posture Relief, Pelvic Floor Health and Sciatica Solutions.

(ATM) is a movement education and brain training exercise class that prioritizes awareness of movement and stillness resulting in better coordination, timing and ease in daily activities. Excelled in motivating diversified student population, enhancing engagement through innovative teaching methods. Pursuing Melt Method certification to further enrich student learning experiences.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teacher

Conscious Posture
11.2015 - Current
  • Taught Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons weekly on Zoom from March 2020 till present.
  • Taught feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement group lessons @ Conscious Posture studio June 2021 till present.
  • Managed studio atmosphere effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently monitoring student safety.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as life size skeletal models for Pelvic Floor Functional Anatomy workshops.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse body types age ranges, movement capacities and challenges, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities or conferences to stay current in educational trends. Currently enrolled in Melt Method teacher training.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teacher

BKS Yoga Studio
11.2015 - 02.2020

Taught Awareness Through Movement classes at BKS Yoga Studio for just over 4 years.

Taught Awareness Through Movement workshops with a variety of different focuses such as : Pelvic Floor Health, Sciatica and Low Back Pain Relief, Hamstrings and Hip Joints and Head over Shoulders.

Education

Melt Method Teacher Level 1 - Self Administered Fascial Release Techniques

Melt Method
On Line
05-2025

Professional Training Certificate - Movement Education And Functional Integration

Santa Fe Feldenkrais Trainning
Santa Fe, NM
11-2017

Professional Training Program - Structural Integration

Kinesis Myofascial Integration
Sarasota, FL
06-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts Concentration Theater

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
05-1982

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Motivating students
  • Public speaking
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teacher

Conscious Posture
11.2015 - Current

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teacher

BKS Yoga Studio
11.2015 - 02.2020

Melt Method Teacher Level 1 - Self Administered Fascial Release Techniques

Melt Method

Professional Training Certificate - Movement Education And Functional Integration

Santa Fe Feldenkrais Trainning

Professional Training Program - Structural Integration

Kinesis Myofascial Integration

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts Concentration Theater

Ramapo College of New Jersey
JoAnn Rahl