Lara Wittich
Andes,NY
Summary
Skilled Life Coach, Yoga, Meditation, and Somatic Coach with 20 years of experience supporting clients both one on one and in group settings to reduce stress and increase clarity in all areas of their lives. Versed in communicating effectively and leveraging active listening skills to assess client needs. Personable and direct with focus on guiding clients toward self-reflection and personal development.
Inspired by a three month volunteer period supporting genocide survivors in Rwanda. Hardworking, self-motivated and accountable. Founded three-companies including one nonprofit, all dedicated to serving others with a focus in trauma survivors and under resourced communities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Embodied Life Coach
Self Employed
Andes, NY
11.2018 - Current
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Designed group coaching programs and facilitated sessions.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises based in somatic experiencing and internal focusing.
- Integrated yoga, breath work, and journaling prompts into private and group session.
- Self-published My Bliss Book life-purpose planner and automated coaching program to use as a resource with coaching clients.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
Executive Director
Three And A Half Acres Yoga
Andes, NY
01.2015 - Current
- Developed trauma yoga teacher training curriculum.
- Trained and mentored hundreds of yoga teachers in trauma sensitivity.
- Worked with our board of directors to define and execute our mission, hire team members, and secure partnerships with organizations which serve trauma survivors.
- Fostered work culture and managed all team members.
- Spearheaded events and overall fundraising agenda.
Owner
Land Yoga
New York, NY
03.2011 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision and developed and managed key operations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Developed programming such as class and workshop schedules, special guests, and retreats and on demand, self-paced Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Course.
- Created content including blogs, newsletters, flyers, and social media campaigns.
Volunteer
WE-ACT
Kigali, Rwanda
11.2007 - 01.2008
- Shared practices of yoga, meditation and mindfulness with genocide survivors and HIV positive women and children.
Education
Certificate - Somatic Attachment Therapy
The Embody Lab
05.2022
Certification - Mindful Outdoor Guide
Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership
Stockbridge, MA05.2022
Advanced Certification - Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness
TSM With David Treleavan
11.2020
Certification - Life-Coaching
Life Purpose Institute
11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2002
Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Reflective Listening
- Internal Focusing Direction
- Yoga Teaching
- Meditation Guiding
- Mindfulness
- Nature Immersion
- Life Goals Assistance
- Creative Visualization
- Business Development
- Content Creation
- Fundraising/Events
Websites
Timeline
Embodied Life Coach
Self Employed
11.2018 - Current
Executive Director
Three And A Half Acres Yoga
01.2015 - Current
Owner
Land Yoga
03.2011 - Current
Volunteer
WE-ACT
11.2007 - 01.2008
Certificate - Somatic Attachment Therapy
The Embody Lab
Certification - Mindful Outdoor Guide
Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership
Advanced Certification - Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness
TSM With David Treleavan
Certification - Life-Coaching
Life Purpose Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Boston University
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