KATHERINE DIEDERICHS
Aurora,Illinois
Summary
With 27 years of practicing yoga, this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey. As an instructor with 12+ years of teaching experience, my focus is on maintaining a positive perspective, fostering healing, and establishing connections with each client. I am dedicated to imparting the importance of self-awareness, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and achieving tangible results. My classes are energetic, challenging, and constructive. Being a leader in this field allows me to build relationships and earn the trust of others, fueling my compassion and support for individuals and the community. Upholding integrity is paramount to me, evident in my dedication to each client and strong work ethic. I continuously expand my knowledge in yoga techniques, healing modalities, and training courses to enhance my practice and share it with others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Body20
11.2024 - Current
- Certified EMS Coach for Body20 Programming
- Team participant of new location in Naperville
- Maintain a safe training environment, adhering to gym policies and industry best practices
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing member concerns promptly while maintaining professionalism at all times
- Enhance client motivation through consistent encouragement and support during each session
- Improve client fitness levels by tracking client progress with assessments, adjusting program levels as needed to ensure continued improvement over time
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain NASM certification requirements while expanding industry knowledge
- Demonstrated proper exercise form, ensuring clients performed movements safely while minimizing injury risk
Owner & Operator Fire & Ice Helande LLC
Independant Contractor
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee budgeting and financial management
- Review legal documents related to business operations
- Manage daily operations of business
- Create marketing campaigns to attract new customers
- Analyze industry trends to develop competitive strategies
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations
- Maintain relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service
- Promote business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
Contracted Yoga Instructor
Hella Hot
05.2020 - Current
- Lead and instruct Original 60 and 90 minute HOT Yoga, YIN and HIIT Pilates bodyweight and weighted classes.
Contracted Yoga Instructor
Yoga Cave
03.2019 - 09.2024
- Led and instructed 8+ classes per week in Hatha, Restorative, YIN and HIIT Pilates bodyweight and weighted classes
- Led and instructed Solstice Workshops - Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
- Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service
- Led with co-teacher bi-weekly Form & Themed Workshops such as Chakra Series, Meditation and Technique Education
- Prepped and facilitated Children's Pebble Yoga Series Classes for 10+ kids weekly
- Hosted Children's Yoga Birthday Party for up to 30+ participants
Contracted Yoga Instructor
Vibrant Yoga
10.2023 - 07.2024
- At home private individual and couples yoga, At home private personal training, Corporate Workshop - Lead Chair Yoga for 20+ people
Contracted Yoga Instructor
Hot Yoga Naperville
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Led and instructed 10-15 classes per week in HOT Yoga, Fusion, YIN, Taoist and HIIT bodyweight and weighted
- Planned, prepared and led YIN, Backbending, Bridge, Wheel and Children's Workshops
- Assist in HIIT Pilates Student Appreciation Event
- Partnered with local businesses, Wine 64 and LuLu Lemon, to lead yoga classes, establishing studio awareness and generating more customers
- Partnered with Rib Fest to lead outdoor HIIT class, establishing studio programs and generating more customers
Education
Personal Training Certification -
NASM
12-2023
200RYT -
SoderWorld
09.2016
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn, IL06-1999
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Meditation Techniques
- Coaching and Motivating
- Student Assessment
- Membership Sales
- Customer Relations
- Teaching Forms and Techniques
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Safety Understanding
- Equipment Use Instruction
- Workshop Facilitation
- Pose Modifications
- Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Form Knowledge
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Breathing Techniques
- Class Design
- CPR Certification - NASM - 12/29/22
- Presentations and Demonstrations
- Alignment Coaching and Guidance
Accomplishments
IFBB Bikini Competitor - 2nd, 2nd and 3rd in divisions at USA Fit Games, Phoenix, Arizona 2023
IFBB Bikini Training Competitor with Bair Aesthetic for 2025 Season
Sponsorship by IVME Naperville
Certification
EMS Coach Certification
Wim Hof Level I Certification
Inferno HIIT Pilates Level I Certification
CPR / AED Certification
Continuing Education
Reiki Holy Fire I, II and III; Pranamaya Yin Yoga: The Functional Approach; Gabby Walters Kettlebell Training & Technique; Gabby Walters Wealth Challenge & Mindset; Paul Grilley Chakra Series; Cupping for Lymphatic Draining; Wim Hof Power of Mindset; Mary Jarvis Spine Intensive; Bryan Kest Power Yoga
Timeline
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Body20
11.2024 - Current
Contracted Yoga Instructor
Vibrant Yoga
10.2023 - 07.2024
Owner & Operator Fire & Ice Helande LLC
Independant Contractor
07.2023 - Current
Contracted Yoga Instructor
Hella Hot
05.2020 - Current
Contracted Yoga Instructor
Yoga Cave
03.2019 - 09.2024
Contracted Yoga Instructor
Hot Yoga Naperville
01.2015 - 10.2021
200RYT -
SoderWorld
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn
EMS Coach Certification
Wim Hof Level I Certification
Inferno HIIT Pilates Level I Certification
CPR / AED Certification
Personal Training Certification -
NASM
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