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JoAnna Ross

New York

Summary

After years of being a professional dancer, and struggling with injuries, I’m focused on teaching proper alignment and breath so people can be pain free. I have taught all levels of yoga and specialize in those who are restricted in their movements through age or illness. I also created my own children’s yoga DVD series “Yoga by the Dozen”. After completing my Anusara Teacher Training program I’ve spent my career creating fun and challenging classes for the typical yoga student and for people who never thought they’d end up in a yoga class.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Online Yoga Instructor

Self Employed Web
03.2020 - Current
  • Gave weekly classes during the pandemic on Zoom.
  • Created a community even though we were in our homes.
  • Provided guidance and instruction for a safe yoga practice even though I was not in the room.

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Yoga Instructor

Equinox
01.2015 - 04.2023
  • Teaching all levels beginner-advanced

Yoga Instructor

Wicked the Broadway musical
01.2008 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for teaching yoga weekly to the cast and crew
  • Part of the team to keep everyone's body healthy as 8 shows a week is hard on everyone.

Yoga Instructor

Reebok Sports Club/NY
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Teaching all levels beginner-advanced

Yoga Instructor

Clay Gym
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Teaching all levels beginner-advanced

Yoga Instructor

Loyola High School
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Taught yoga to the varsity swim team

Yoga Instructor

Campbell Hall Highschool
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Taught yoga to middle school through high school

Yoga Instructor

Black Dog Yoga
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Teaching all levels gentle/beginner-advanced
  • Taught the "Community Classes" where typically students started their yoga journey being a reduced fee class.
  • Taught and oversaw the children's yoga program

Yoga Instructor

Sports Club Los Angeles
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Taught all levels beginner-advanced

Yoga Instructor

Shir Hashirim Montessori School
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Taught children ages 2-6

Yoga Instructor

Hollywood YMCA
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Taught all levels beginner-advanced

Education

Anusara Teacher Training 1

City Yoga LA
Los Angeles, CA
04-2003

Skills

  • Pose modifications
  • Yoga style versatility
  • Safety awareness
  • Class design
  • Adaptive lesson planning
  • Strong teaching presence
  • Yoga for seniors experience
  • Injury prevention awareness
  • Course development

Timeline

Online Yoga Instructor

Self Employed Web
03.2020 - Current

Yoga Instructor

Equinox
01.2015 - 04.2023

Yoga Instructor

Wicked the Broadway musical
01.2008 - 06.2019

Yoga Instructor

Reebok Sports Club/NY
01.2008 - 01.2015

Yoga Instructor

Clay Gym
01.2008 - 03.2010

Yoga Instructor

Loyola High School
01.2007 - 01.2008

Yoga Instructor

Campbell Hall Highschool
01.2005 - 01.2008

Yoga Instructor

Black Dog Yoga
01.2004 - 01.2008

Yoga Instructor

Sports Club Los Angeles
01.2004 - 01.2008

Yoga Instructor

Shir Hashirim Montessori School
01.2003 - 01.2008

Yoga Instructor

Hollywood YMCA
01.2003 - 01.2006

Anusara Teacher Training 1

City Yoga LA
JoAnna Ross